Zelensky has pleaded with the G7 leaders for Ukraine’s ‘Air Shield’ after the Russian onslaught. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries for more air defence capabilities as the world’s wealthiest democracies pledged to support Kyiv for “as long as it … Read more
Southgate Sends Message To Erik Ten Over Maguire’s Poor Form EKO HOT BLOG reports that England coach, Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United to play under-fire defender Harry Maguire to help give England ‘the best chance of winning’ the World Cup. The Three Lions boss made the plea to United counterpart Erik ten … Read more
Jude Bellingham Reveals What Man Utd, Chelsea Must Do To Sign Him EKO HOT BLOG reports that Borussia Dortmund wonderkid, Jude Bellingham has revealed what Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool must do if they wish to sign him. The Englishman is quickly becoming the most sought-after young talent in world football and he showed … Read more
Rashford Reacts To Exclusion From England’s Squad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford, has said that the reason he was not called up to head coach Gareth Southgate’s England squad for upcoming Nations League clashes against Italy and Germany was because of an ‘untimely injury’. Having missed out on … Read more
Russia Wants To Destroy Europeans’ Normal life – Zelensky EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has said Russia wants to destroy the normal life of every European citizen. “It is trying to attack with poverty and political chaos where it cannot yet attack with missiles,” Zelensky said in his regular … Read more
Russia Stops Gas Supplies To Germany EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has halted gas deliveries to Germany via a key pipeline for an indefinite period, after saying Friday it had found problems in a key piece of equipment, a development that will worsen Europe’s energy crisis. Russian gas giant Gazprom said Friday … Read more
Again, Russia Shuts Major Gas Pipeline To Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via a major pipeline, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would last for the next three days. EDITOR’S … Read more
Chelsea has completed paperwork for Wesley Fofana. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea has reportedly completed all the paperwork with Leicester for their £70 million Wesley Fofana deal. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the specifics between the clubs are now all dealt with. EDITOR’S PICK ‘Don’t Join Chelsea’ – Danny Murphy … Read more
‘Don’t Accept Candidates That Can Only Speak Through Proxies’—Obi Tells Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has asked the electorate to reject presidential candidates who cannot address them directly but through proxies. He said that every candidate must come and tell Nigerians … Read more
Ukraine: Allies Seek More Security At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain, France, Germany and the US have stressed the need to ensure the safety of nuclear installations threatened by the conflict in Ukraine. In a phone call on Sunday, the four leaders also reiterated their support for Ukraine against … Read more
Russia allegedly use energy as weapon against Europe, Ukraine President Zelensky calls out Russian government The Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which pumps gas from Russia to Germany, has been running well below capacity for weeks EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon … Read more
Germany was the continent’s largest importer in 2020, but has reduced its dependence on Russian gas from 55% to 35%. Eventually, it wants to stop using gas from Russia altogether There had been fears Moscow may not have resumed the flow in response to EU sanctions over the war in Ukraine EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine’s First … Read more
The first two artworks — the head of a king and a plaque depicting three warriors — were on Friday handed over to representatives from Nigeria Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Culture Minister Claudia Roth signed the deal with their Nigerian counterparts in Berlin EDITOR’S PICK Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail Drama … Read more
Berlin Interior Affairs Minister Iris Spranger said evidence suggested driver was a “mentally ill person running amok” The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 (08:30 GMT) in the heart of western Berlin, on one of its busiest shopping streets EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles … Read more
Western Nations Promise To Send More, Better Arms To Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has occasionally criticized the West for moving too slowly in shipping in arms — and Germany has come under particular fire that it isn’t doing enough. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes … Read more
The returned items were taken mostly between the 1860s and the early 1890s while hundreds of other objects are said to remain in Germany The return of the 23 artefacts came after three years of talks between Berlin’s Ethnological Museum and the National Museum of Namibia EDITOR’S PICK After Emerging PDP Presidential Flagbearer, Atiku Meets … Read more
Germany Agrees $107bn Fund To Modernise Military Amid Russia Threat The agreement was reached late Sunday to create a special fund for military procurement that will also allow Berlin to achieve NATO’s target of spending two percent of GDP on defence. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin … Read more
Putin said Moscow was open to resuming dialogue with Kyiv, according to the Kremlin The Ukrainian president earlier said he was not “eager” for talks, but added they would likely be necessary to end the conflict EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC … Read more
West ‘Has Declared Total War On Russia And All Will Suffer,’— Foreign Minister. Speaking on the 80th day of the conflict in Ukraine, Mr Lavrov said it was hard to predict how long ‘hybrid war’ would last. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In … Read more
Russia Gives New Surrender Deadline In Mariupol As West Offers More Arms. The renewed warning came as Moscow’s earlier ultimatum lapsed at midnight with not a single Ukrainian soldier laying down their weapon. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine Crisis: Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: … Read more