BREAKING: Earthquake Rocks New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Others

Eko Hot Blog reports that the New York City (NYC) area of New York State and New Jersey, United States of America, has been massively hit with a 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake, which occurred at 10:45 am (New York Time), shook buildings in The Bronx County despite striking near Lebanon in New Jersey, about … Read more

Muhammad Ali Set To Join The Prestigious WWE Hall Of Fame

Eko Hot Blog reports that Late Muhammad Ali, the iconic boxing figure renowned as “The Greatest,” is set to be honored posthumously in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The induction ceremony will precede WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 5, as reported by Variety on Monday. Editor’s Pick Black Market USD To … Read more

Students Overjoyed As New York Medical School Cancels Hefty Tuition Fee. Here’s Why

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York

Eko Hot Blog reports that a New York City medical school will offer students free tuition following a $1bn donation from the 93-year-old widow of a major Wall Street investor. The gift to Albert Einstein College of Medicine came from Dr Ruth Gottesman, a former professor at the Bronx school. Students were visibly overjoyed when the … Read more

Tingo Group Founder Hit With Massive Securities Fraud Charges In New York

Eko Hot Blog reports that founder of the Tingo Group, Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, also known as Dozy Mmobuosi faces serious charges of securities fraud and false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as announced by Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant … Read more

Singer Cassie Accuses Ex-Boyfriend Diddy Of Rape, Sex Trafficking In Explosive Lawsuit

Diddy

Eko Hot Blog reports that R&B singer, Casandra Ventura, better known as Cassie, has accused her ex-boyfriend and music mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as P Diddy of rape and repeated physical abuse in an explosive lawsuit. The lawsuit became public late Thursday night. According to the lawsuit, Diddy, a rapper, allegedly controlled and abused … Read more

VIDEO: Tinubu Makes Passionate Appeal For Nigerians In US To Return Home

President Bola Tinubu engaging the Nigerian Diaspora community in the US

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu met with Nigerians living in the United States (US) on Wednesday. The president, who is in the US for the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), urged the diaspora community to consider returning home to contribute their quota to the country’s development. According to Tinubu, Nigeria has … Read more

UNGA 78: Tunji Alausa Lists Tinubu Admin’s Priorities For Health Sector At Town Hall

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, speaking at the town hall in New York

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

FULL VIDEO: Watch Tinubu Ring Closing Bell During Visit To NASDAQ

President Bola Tinubu ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, paid a historic visit to the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) in New York, United States (US), where he rang the closing bell. He spent 9 minutes at the stock exchange market before he rang the closing bell. The Nigerian leader, who … Read more

UNGA 78: Health Minister Tunji Alausa Present As Groups Celebrate 26 Years Of Impact In Global Health (PHOTOS)

Nigeria's Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa and NGO executives celebrating Impact in Global Health at the 78th UNGA session in New York

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has continued activities at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States (US). After attending a briefing of President Bola Tinubu before the Nigerian leader’s address to world leaders late Tuesday night, … Read more

‘Nigeria And Africa Deserves Equal, Mutually Beneficial Partnership’ – Tinubu Says In UNGA Address

Eko Hot Blog reports President Bola Ahmed Tinu­bu has called for greater commitment from developed countries and private organizations to the development of Africa. The President made this call while addressing World Leaders on Tuesday, at the ongoing United Nations General As­sembly (UNGA) taking place in New York, United States. Editors Pick  Organised Labour Raises … Read more

UNGA: Tinubu To Depart Abuja For New York

UNGA

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to leave Abuja for New York on Sunday, to attend the United Nations General Assembly. This online media platform gathered that reports that this was made known by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, while briefing State House correspondents … Read more

E. Jean Carroll: Ex-US President Trump Appeals Verdict Finding Him Liable For Sexual Abuse

Carroll had claimed that Trump raped her in a New York department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The former US president denied the claim, saying she isn’t his type. Although a jury dismissed Carroll’s rape claim, they found the former US president liable for sexual abuse. Eko Hot Blog reports that former US President … Read more

‘Can’t Catch A Break:’ Trump Endures 7-Hour Questioning In Fraud Lawsuit

Trump is currently facing several legal troubles. He was recently arraigned on criminal charges over a hush money payments to Adult Film Star Stormy Daniels. His latest legal travail is enduring several hours of questioning in New York. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump spent nearly seven hours answering questions … Read more

Ex-US President Trump Leaves Court After Historic Criminal Arraignment

Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court. (Photo: Seth Wenig/Pool/AP)

A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He was arraigned in court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to all charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States … Read more

Ex-US President Trump Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Criminal Charges

Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court. (Photo: Seth Wenig/Pool/AP)

A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He was arraigned in court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to all charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States … Read more

Ex-US President Trump Under Arrest Ahead Of Arraignment On Criminal Charges

Former US President Donald Trump arriving in New York for his arraignment on April 4, 2023

A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He surrendered to New York authorities on Tuesday Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump is in police custody … Read more