The overloaded vessel broke apart while trying to land Many bodies have been recovered from the beach at a nearby seaside resort A baby thought to be only a few months old was among the dead Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 59 migrants, including 12 children, have died and dozens more are feared … Read more
A Nigerian woman whose name is yet to be identified has been arrested by Italian authorities for running a prostitution ring in the Puglia province of Foggia, Italy. According to the reports, she will threaten her victims using voodoo magic. The Nigerian woman is currently in pre-trial custody and is facing charges of human trafficking, … Read more
He is alleged to be a boss of the notorious Cosa Nostra Mafia The Mafia boss also oversaw racketeering, illegal waste dumping, money laundering, and drug trafficking His arrest will be an unexpected sign of hope that the Mafia can be eradicated Eko Hot Blog reports that Italy’s most-wanted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has … Read more
Roma Legend, Totti has tagged Victor Osimhen as the best striker in Italian Serie A. EKO HOT BLOG reports that AS Roma legend, Francesco Totti has described Victor Osimhen as the number-one striker in the Italian top flight. The Nigerian forward has underlined his reputation as one of the best strikers in Serie A with … Read more
Three women, including a friend of Italy’s new prime minister, were killed when a man opened fire at a cafe in Rome, injuring four other people. Eko Hot Blog reports that Those inside were meeting as part of a local block’s residents’ committee. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under … Read more
Rishi Sunak has announced a collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the prime minister says the joint venture aims to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders … Read more
More than 100 women have been murdered in Italy so far this year, with almost half of them killed by their intimate partner or ex-partner, the Italian police said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the report, released on Friday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, lists the names and … Read more
Portable escaped death during a show in Italy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable has narrowly escaped being killed by unknown gunmen in Italy. This online media recalls that the singer had been on a music tour in Europe for some days, sharing electrifying moments from his performances … Read more
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
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
Hopes Of Export Stability Grows As Four More Grain Ships Leave Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that four more ships carrying grain and sunflower oil have left Ukraine ports via a safe maritime corridor. Millions of tonnes of grain have been stuck in Ukraine due to Russian blockades, leading to shortages and higher … Read more
A Brit was reported dead and 6 injured after a luxury yacht hit rocks close to a resort in Sardinia, Italy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a BRIT has died after a luxury yacht hit rocks close to a resort in Sardinia, Italy. The 63-year-old Englishman, the casualty was still alive when coast … Read more
FG Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Man In Italy, Demands Justice EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Sunday condemned the killing of a Nigerian in Italy, asking authorities in the European country to probe the incident and arrest the killer. EDITOR’S PICK Insecurity: Abductors Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100,000 Ransom Powerful … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 39-Year-Old Nigerian man, Alika Ogorchukwu, has been beaten to death in Civitanova Marche city in the Province of Macerata, Marche Region of Italy. The Nigerian Embassy in Rome confirmed the news in a statement. EDITOR’S PICK “Missing Actress Cynthia Okereke’s Bank has been Cleared” – AGN President … 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
Nigeria has fully vaccinated a little above 13.5 million people with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, representing 12.2 percent of the eligible population He said over 23 million people who have received their first doses are yet to take their second jab EDITOR’S PICK: Fake Corper Nabbed At Orientation Camp, Stolen Phones Recovered Man … 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
…Bennett reiterated that he would continue to restrict travel in order to avoid further lockdowns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel’s health ministry Sunday recommended banning Israelis from travelling to the United States and added several European countries to its Covid “red list”, aimed at containing the Omicron variant’s spread. Barring US travel for Israeli … Read more
At least three dead, 6 missing after building collapses in Ravanusa, Italy EKO HOT BLOG report that according to the Civil Protection Department in Sicily, at least three persons were killed and at least six others were missing when multiple buildings in the southern Italian town of Ravanusa fell early Sunday morning. Authorities said that … Read more
Italian Police smash Nigerian gang forcing ladies into prostitution Cagliari police detained 40 persons as part of the investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian organized criminal gang that forced scores of young women into prostitution and begging on the streets of Italy was busted by Italian customs officers on Monday. They then transported … Read more