As we near the end of 2024, Nigeria has experienced several major political events that have significantly impacted the nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that some of the most notable include: 1. Introduction of Old National Anthem In May 2024, Nigeria made a historic decision to adopt a new national anthem titled “Nigeria, We Hail … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has again blasted the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, over her criticism of Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Badenoch, a Nigerian born British citizen, has consistently attacked Nigeria and its institutions. In a recent interview with a British journalist, she accused police officers back home … Read more
Who will tell Mrs. Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch that a knock is enough? It’s time to drink water and drop the cup. Kemi Badenoch, a British politician with Nigerian roots, has been making headlines for her controversial remarks about her country of origin, Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Sleeping on Duty! Security Guards in Court Over … Read more
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the embattled UK-based pastor, has responded to comments made by British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch regarding Nigeria, pointing out that societal issues such as crime and police corruption are also rampant in the UK. Adegboyega’s church, SPAC Nation, was recently shut down by the British government over allegations of mismanaging £1.87 … Read more
Yoruba diaspora organization, under the aegis of the Yoruba One Voice (YOV) has cautioned those attacking the leader of the British conservative, Kemi Badenock, to desist from act that can affect the image of Nigeria. A statement by the General Secretary, Prince Adedokun Ademiluyi, YOV frowned at the nature of the attacks coming from every … Read more
Popular Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to caution his vice, Kashim Shettima against further attacks on the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch. Igboho’s call as contained in a statement on Sunday, followed Shettima’s remarks about Badenoch and her view of the … Read more
Leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has disclosed that she has stop believing in God. The controversial politician made this known recently while featuring on a podcast hosted by Free Press editor, Bari Weiss. Kemi Badenoch, however, clarified that she is not an “atheist”, adding that she identifies as “agnostic”. While … Read more
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on African leaders to ban British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch from entering the continent. He went further, advocating that Badenoch be jailed should she set foot in Africa, accusing her of disrespecting African people and their ancestors with her remarks about colonialism. Kuti’s comments come in … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday tackled Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comment regarding the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria, after she emerged as the UK’s Conservative … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has said that she would not do Public Relations, PR, for Nigeria. This is as she stood by her past comments about Nigeria, after the vice-president Kashim Shettima accused her of denigrating it. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to implement stricter immigration policies, citing concerns over the impact of high migration rates on public services and national unity. Speaking during a Westminster event on Wednesday, Badenoch criticized past Conservative governments for their failures in managing immigration effectively. “Immigration is happening at a pace too fast … Read more
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has shown no interest in identifying with her Nigerian roots. Dabiri-Erewa made this known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Wednesday. The NIDCOM chairperson said attempts to convince Badenoch to identify … Read more
Kemi Badenoch clinched the leadership of the UK Conservative Party on Saturday, succeeding Rishi Sunak after the party’s defeat in July’s general election. Here are five essential things to know about the new Conservative leader: Political Career Badenoch has represented Saffron Walden as a Member of Parliament since 2017. Her political resume includes roles as … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has emerged as the new leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, vowing to steer it back to its founding values and win over voters after the party’s crushing defeat in July’s general election. Badenoch, 44, secured 57 percent of party members’ votes in a close contest with former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. … Read more
Four British-Nigerians, including Kemi Badenoch and Taiwo Owatemi, won seats in the UK Parliament, marking a significant presence in the new government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British citizens on Thursday, July 4, 2024, trooped out to the polling units to elect members of parliament that will form a new government. The Labour Party won … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch has arrived in Nigeria to begin a 3-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership. A statement released by Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer and Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, disclosed that Minister Badenoch’s visit will take forward ongoing … Read more
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch Makes New UK PM’s Cabinet EKO HOT BLOG reports that British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has appointed Nigerian-born, Kemi Badenoch as a member of her team in a cabinet reshuffle after assuming office on Tuesday. Badenoch was appointed as the Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade. … Read more
Nigeria’s Kemi Badenoch Eliminated From Prime Minister Race The former Equalities Minister ran an excellent campaign and was hailed for her leadership and honest politics which helped her perform considerably better than anticipated EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian Politicians, Says They Are Looters, Dream Killers Ukraine War: Putin Endorsed By Iran For … Read more
During an event to kick off her campaign for the top office on Tuesday, Badenoch told her British audience how Nigerian politicians prioritised selfish interests above national interest She noted that misrule and mismanagement of public funds by Nigerian politicians fueled her determination to succeed in Britain EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian … Read more