President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his election victory on Saturday night with a high-profile appearance at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC 309) event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Accompanied by billionaire Elon Musk and greeted by cheering fans, Trump’s presence underscored his connection to the mixed martial arts (MMA) world, where some affectionately … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rallied his Make America Great Again (MAGA) base in New York City, reiterating his pledge to crack down on immigration and criticizing Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Addressing supporters at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Trump committed to executing what he called the largest deportation effort in U.S. history if re-elected. … Read more
American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known as Cardi B, has announced her intention to quit alcohol. The nursing mother made this commitment after celebrating her 32nd birthday with an extravagant party in New York City. “I will never, ever drink again,” she declared in a video shared on her Instagram Stories. “I will never. Pray … Read more
Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were assaulted Friday night while walking near their home in New York City, according to a spokesperson for Paterson. Police responded to the scene around 8:30 p.m. ET on Second Avenue near East 96th Street, where they found a 20-year-old man with facial injuries and a … Read more
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, sources have revealed, with the possibility of him surrendering to authorities early next week. The 64-year-old mayor, who was elected nearly three years ago with a platform focused on reducing crime, now finds himself at the centre of mounting federal investigations … Read more
Tyrese Haspil, the former personal assistant convicted of murdering and dismembering his tech entrepreneur boss, Fahim Saleh, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Haspil, 25, was found guilty in June of murder, grand larceny, and other charges related to Saleh’s death in 2020. Prosecutors revealed that … Read more
Supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian student protest camp at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Overnight, authorities cleared a Columbia University occupation in New York City. The Mayor of New York City suggested that the Columbia protest was instigated by external influences. EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of Israel attacked a pro-Palestinian … Read more
Columbia University suspends pro-Palestinian student activists. Talks between protesters and university leaders reach a standstill. Action taken amidst nationwide campus protests over Gaza-related issues. Eko hot blog reports that Columbia University made headlines on Monday as it began suspending pro-Palestinian student activists who refused to dismantle their protest camp on the New York City campus. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a historic moment for the global chess community and Nigeria, Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess prodigy, shattered the world record for the longest continuous chess game. Onakoya’s extraordinary feat captivated the attention of chess enthusiasts worldwide as he played for an astonishing 60 hours, surpassing the previous record of … Read more
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised Tunde Onakoya for breaking the world chess marathon record. Onakoya’s aim was to raise funds and awareness for underprivileged children’s education in Africa. Sanwo-Olu stated that Onakoya’s journey from Lagos to global recognition epitomizes the spirit of the city. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, praised … Read more
Two teens are accused of murdering a woman they found in her late mother’s apartment. Police found the woman’s badly hurt body in a bag in her mother’s apartment. The woman faced threats from the intruders, resulting in a deadly altercation despite her efforts to flee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two teens, Kensly Alston, … Read more
Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, receives support from top Nigerian officials including President Tinubu. He aims to break the Guinness World Record for the longest unbeaten chess marathon, surpassing 30 hours. His resilience and ambition have garnered global admiration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya has garnered support from President Bola Tinubu and … Read more
Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya plans to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya aims to inspire underprivileged children across Africa through his feat. The current record stands at 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 37 seconds. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, aims to set a new … Read more
The winter storm warnings also cover all of Connecticut and Rhode Island It is expected to have a significant impact on travel across the country The snow and ice could also lead to power outages Eko Hot Blog reports that a new winter storm is set to sweep across the United States, bringing snow and … Read more
A US journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. Brent Renaud and his brothers Craig Renaud have worked in several war and conflict zones over the years, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Egypt, and Libya. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brent Renaud, a United States journalist was shot dead and another … Read more
Adams, who is Brooklyn Borough President, said he went to Goree Island, Senegal and established a sister city agreement between the Island and Brooklyn three years ago. The Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has vowed to established a sister city agreement between New York and Lagos to boost economic … Read more
New York City, COVID-19 Non-essential businesses and public and private schools in nine areas in New York are to be closed as authorities try to curb a rise in coronavirus infections, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Sunday. The nine areas are in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens and have a testing positivity rate … Read more
US President, Donald Trump has publicly called the Black Lives Matter a mural ‘a symbol of hate’, criticized the mayor of New York City, Bill De Blasio over plans to paint a large ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural on Fifth Avenue, the street where his hotel, Trump Towers is located in New York. Cities across the US … Read more
Policemen in New York have been banned from Kneeling on suspects neck following the nationwide protests on the killing of George Floyd. Ekohotblog recalls that Mr Floyd died after a white officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes. This online news platform understands that New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo officially signed the ban into … Read more
A nurse in New York City has been charged with stealing two credit cards of a dying Covid-19 patient while on admission at the Staten Island University Hospital in April. The 43-year-old nurse, Danielle Conti used the cards of late Anthony Catapano to buy gasoline and groceries. Catapano, 70, was hospitalized on April 4 after … Read more