EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. AFP reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steeled the shocked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 600 people have been killed in Israel since Hamas militants launched their surprise attack on Saturday. Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer told CNN on Sunday that the death toll is expected to rise further. “We are well north of 600 people who have been killed. There … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that US President, Joe Biden have nominated the duo of Chinenye Ogwumike and Osagie Imasogie into the Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement. The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, disclosed this in a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun. While congratulating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed the priorities of the administration of President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s health sector. He made the revelation on Thursday at a town hall on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to CNN, the 17-year jail term is among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter. … Read more
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, has extended an invitation for discussion to President Bola Tinubu. Editors Pick Subsidy Palliatives: President Tinubu Wants To Gag Nigerians – Obaseki Fires FG Navy Helicopter Crash: Bandits Flee Niger State Forests, Release Kidnapped Victims Palliative: Zulum Donates N36 Million, Bags Of Rice, Cows To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted an invitation to meet with the United States President, Joe Biden, on the sideline of the United Nations General Assembly meeting. Aguri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement after a meeting between … Read more
Biden is too old to run for a 2nd term, say critics Donald Trump reacts Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden tripped and fell while handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. Biden (80) was seen being helped up by Air Force officials and … Read more
President Joe Biden nominates African American General Charles Brown to head the U.S military. General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown praised for his accomplishment as a career pilot, amongst other challenges, also stood up against racism. His confirmation, alongside Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, would also mark the first time in history that African Americans simultaneously hold both … Read more
President Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy have engaged in talks over the US debt ceiling. Negotiations are ongoing between Democrats and Republicans, with both sides remaining far apart in their demands. The situation has rattled financial markets, with a deal still proving elusive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Joe Biden and Republican … Read more
Tinubu won the February 25 presidential election. He won about 36% of the vote in the tightly contested election. Even though his opponents are challenging his declaration as president, he is expected to be sworn in on May 29, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that TIME Magazine has named President-elect Bola Tinubu among its “100 … Read more
Festus Keyamo has slammed Chimamanda over her letter to the US President, Joe Biden. Chimamanda, in her letter, expresses her disappointment with the way the Nigerian presidential election was conducted on February 25th. Reacting, Keyamo described Adichie’s letter as “petty”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Spokesperson for the Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council … Read more
MI5 has increased the terrorism threat level to “severe” Bill Clinton, Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern are among those expected to visit NI An attack on the president is a strong possibility Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden has said he still plans to visit Northern Ireland despite MI5’s decision to increase … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Biden’s comment comes a day after Germany’s leader also ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine. Mr Biden has repeatedly rebuffed Ukraine’s pleas for the jets, instead focusing on providing military support in other areas. EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden … Read more
Buhari has returned to Abuja from the US-Africa leaders summit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a week-long trip to Washington DC, the United States of America (USA). He had paid a visit to America at the invitation of the US President, Joe Biden. Biden … Read more
The Prince of Wales has met US President Joe Biden on the final day of his US trip. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince William was greeted by Mr Biden following a tour of the John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. EDITOR’S PICKS Biden Calls Putin’s Actions In Ukraine “Sick” US Approves $380 Million … Read more
By Badru Haneefah Moturayo The concept of student loans is not alien to the American tertiary education system. An average American undergraduate or postgraduate student either owes a student loan or knows someone who does. A student loan is a financial assistance rendered to a student in post-secondary education to cover tuition and related … Read more
Tinubu has reacted to a viral photo of him meeting with the US President, Joe Biden. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has said that Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling party, is presently in Abuja and not in the United States (US). A statement late … Read more
President Joe Biden’s approval rating edged higher with just a week to go before U.S. midterm elections when his Democratic Party is expected to lose control of the House of Representatives, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found. Eko Hot Blog reports that the two-day national poll found that 40% of Americans approve of … Read more