EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday refrained from addressing the removal of the visa restrictions placed on Nigerian travelers in its official statement regarding the meeting between President Bola Tinubu and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prior to this, it was reported by this online media platform that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the G-20 Summit in India has concluded with the Nigerian leader meeting the leaders of some major countries to discuss economic development-related matters. In a statement on Sunday, the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said that the countries, which include Germany, South Korea, and India, have … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday address World leaders at the 2023 G20 Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.The Nigerian leader will address Global Unity in ‘One Earth-One Family-One Future’ Session at the Summit, which will be held at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed the main reason he ran for the leadership of Nigeria, saying his goal is to correct the public sector leadership deficit that has been holding Nigeria back from its destiny. In an interaction with Nigerians living in India, Tinubu said the leadership deficit … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a billion-dollar automobile manufacturing investment in Nigeria during first meeting following his arrival in India for the G-20 Summit. This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Editors Pick BREAKING: Tribunal Orders Rerun … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday morning departed Abuja for New Delhi, to attend G-20 leaders’ summit. At the G20 Summit, the Nigerian leader is expected to share Nigeria’s perspective on the theme, “One Earth-One Family-One Future,” which speaks to the global unity required to address the challenges facing humanity … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday depart Abuja to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This online media platform reports that this was made known on Sunday in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to lead a high-powered delegation of 38 top businessmen and industry leaders from Nigeria’s private sector for a Presidential Round Table in India. Among the prominent figures joining the delegation are Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; Chairman of the Femi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tristate healthcare systems, a private hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria, has reportedly conducted Nigeria’s first minimally invasive heart surgery. A minimally invasive heart surgery involves making small cuts, called incisions, in the chest. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of State Governors? Neglected Infrastructure and … Read more
Obi: Nigerian exodus could be a boon if conducive environment for return is created. Obi cites China, India, Ireland as examples of diaspora benefiting their countries. Despite rejected motion, Obi committed to building attractive Nigeria for professionals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the rising exodus … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more
Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as MP after he was sentenced to prison The case was about 2019 comments about PM Narendra Modi’s surname at a election rally The opposition Congress has criticised the action as politically motivated Eko Hot Blog reports that Leaders of India’s main opposition party Congress are holding nationwide protests against the … Read more
This was after he was sentenced to two years in prison in a defamation case He was convicted by the court for 2019 comments about PM Narendra Modi’s surname at a election rally He has said he will appeal the verdict Eko Hot Blog reports that India’s parliament has disqualified senior opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, … Read more
Obasanjo’s unbroken voting record since 1999 ended on Saturday. The two-term Nigerian president failed to participate in an election for the first time since Nigeria returned to democracy. The former President usually casts his vote at polling unit 22, located in Ward 11 at Olusomi compound in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Nigeria has emerged as the leading African route for cocaine smuggling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed that the majority of routes used by illicit drug traffickers to smuggle cocaine in Africa are in Nigeria. According to the report, Nigerian market tops the list of … Read more
2 Nigerians have reportedly being nabbed trying to smuggle in Cocaine into India at the Mumbai airport. According to reports, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence revealed the suspects had ingested capsules of cocaine prior to arrival in the country. The Indian authorities acted on intelligence that the Nigerians had landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj … Read more
The fire began last week at a local waste management plant Residents have been advised to remain indoors Schools are to be shut for younger children Eko Hot Blog reports that Indian firefighters are trying to put out a fire at a waste plant which has led to a toxic smoke cover over many areas … Read more
The NDLEA has released the weekly account of its activities. The agency said it made several drug crime-related arrests last week. The arrests took place in Lagos, Taraba, Abuja, Adamawa, and Osun State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed … Read more
Russia’s foreign minister accused the West of “blackmail and threats” The US secretary of state said the meeting had been marred by Russia’s “unprovoked and unjustified war” Russia also accused the West of “burying” a deal to allow some Ukrainian grain exports Eko Hot Blog reports that Angry exchanges over Russia’s war in Ukraine have … Read more
A video of a controversial religious guru went viral in India Critics asking why the authorities are allowing him out on frequent parole Singh has been held at Sunaria jail in the northern state of Haryana since August 2017 Eko Hot Blog reports that last week, a video of a controversial religious guru, who is … Read more