Eid el Maulud also known as Mawlid al Nabi is one of the most cherished occasions in the Islamic calendar. It marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the last messenger of Allah, whose life and teachings continue to inspire Muslims across the world. Celebrated in different parts of the globe from … Read more
A plane carrying 48 people skidded off the runway in Indonesia’s remote Papua region on Monday, injuring several passengers, according to local police. The ATR-42 aircraft, operated by Trigana Air, was attempting to take off from an airport in the Yapen Islands en route to the Papuan capital, Jayapura, when the incident occurred. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday for a visit focused on fostering interfaith relationships, marking the beginning of an extensive four-nation tour, the longest of his papacy. The pontiff departed from Rome on Monday afternoon and landed in Jakarta shortly before midday local time. This marks the first leg of a 12-day journey that … Read more
An airport worker falls out of an Airbus A320 in Indonesia. A video of the incident shows staff breaking safety rules by removing the airstairs with the door open. The airline, TransNusa, has reportedly opened an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has shown the frightening moment an airport worker … Read more
Indonesia considers offering dual citizenship to attract skilled workers. Currently, Indonesian law does not recognize dual citizenship for adults. Microsoft CEO pledges $1.7 billion investment in Indonesia amid discussions on dual citizenship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Indonesia is considering offering dual citizenship to individuals of Indonesian descent as a means to attract … Read more
Nigeria’s current minimum wage of N30,000 ($77) was signed into law in 2019 In the light of recent hike in food prices, their has been calls for minimum wage review by labour unions. Globally, Nigeria currently ranks among list of countries with lowest wage structure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the minimum wage debate … Read more
This was due to Bali’s Governor’s refusal to host the Israeli team The country was awarded hosting rights in 2019 The U20 World Cup is set to take place from 20 May to 11 June Eko Hot Blog reports that Fifa has stripped Indonesia of hosting rights for the Under-20 World Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi … Read more
Indonesian woman takes matters into own hands to castrate lover over threats to leak sex tape. According to the reports, the incident occurred on 25th February at a hotel located in Sibolga, North Sumatra of Indonesia. The woman had rejected advances from her lover to get intimate, but was threatened immediately by her lover over … Read more
Tourists visiting Indonesia will not be charged under a new law which will criminalise sex outside marriage, officials say. Eko Hot Blog reports the new legislation threatens up to a year in jail for unmarried couples who have sex or six months for those who cohabit. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
It has been branded the “Bali Bonking Ban.” The revised criminal code, which has been approved this week by the Indonesian parliament, is getting the kind of publicity rarely given to arcane changes in another country’s legal system. Eko Hot Blog reports that Headlines around the world are warning tourists visiting Indonesia that they face … Read more
Indonesia’s parliament has approved a new criminal code that bans anyone in the country from having extramarital sex and restricts political freedoms. Eko Hot Blog reports that sex outside marriage will carry a jail term of up to a year under the new laws, which take effect in three years. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills … Read more
More rescuers and volunteers were deployed Wednesday in devastated areas on Indonesia’s main island of Java to search for the dead and missing from an earthquake that killed at least 268 people. Eko Hot Blog reports that with many missing, some remote areas still unreachable, and more than 1,000 people injured in the 5.6 magnitude … Read more
An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds, regional governor Ridwan Kamil has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a shallow depth of 10km (six miles), according to US Geological Survey data. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Six people were killed and scores injured in a bomb attack on central Istanbul. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least six people and 81 others injured after an explosion hit Istiklal street in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey’s capital, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off PHOTOS: … Read more
Reactions have trailed Abike-Dabiri’s comment on Nigerians’ crime rate in Dubai. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has claimed that Nigerians contribute one of the highest crime rates in Dubai, the capital of United Arab Emirates (UAE). EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Announces Date To Introduce Redesigned … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
Ehanire said the knee-jerk reaction of some countries was unfortunate EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reiterated that it has no plans at the moment to restrict foreigners from travelling into Nigeria. The Health Minister, Osagie Ehanire, stated this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday night. Ehanire also claimed … Read more
Indonesian Islamic body forbids crypto as currency The use of crypto as a currency is prohibited in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim majority country EKO HO BLOG reports that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), a leading group of clerics, has concluded that while using cryptocurrencies as a form of payment is prohibited in Islam, trading … Read more
11 Kids Drowned, 10 Rescued in Indonesian River Cleanup. Rescuers deployed large orange inflatable rafts to hunt for casualties. Ekohotblog reports that officials stated on Saturday that eleven pupils perished and ten others were recovered during a school excursion for a river cleanup in Indonesia’s West Java Province. Local officials claimed 150 pupils from an … Read more
The viral video of the event shows at least three men in a vehicle assaulting Buba, ignoring his screams of pain Indonesia has issued a formal apology over the assault of a Nigerian diplomat on its soil. A viral of video of Mohammed Buba, an accredited Nigerian diplomat, being rough-handled by Indonesian immigration officials, had … Read more