Germany unveils flexible visa options with the EU Blue Card and new Opportunity Card. New Zealand offers a residency-friendly system with points-based skilled migration. Finland simplifies visa access for workers, students, and families within the Schengen zone. With visa rejections on the rise from countries like the US, UK, and Canada, Nigerians are looking to … Read more
New Zealand has revealed plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an “unacceptably high” injury rate among the dogs. The sport has faced long-standing criticism, with allegations of animal mistreatment and doping by some breeders. The government intends to phase out the industry over the next 20 months, providing time to rehome the racing dogs and … Read more
Nigeria’s Flamingos began their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in style with a commanding 4-1 victory in their Group A opener on Wednesday. Shakirat Moshood, Khadijat Adegoke, Faridat Abdulawahab, and Taiwo Afolabi found the back of the net for Nigeria, while Hannah Saxon scored the lone goal for New Zealand. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Nigerian boxer Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole experienced her first professional defeat in a hard-fought battle against New Zealand’s Lani Daniels, who retained her IBF women’s light-heavyweight title with a unanimous decision at Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, on Saturday night. Daniels displayed her dominance throughout the fight, with the judges scoring it 100-90, 97-93, and 98-92 in … Read more
King Tuheitia, the monarch of New Zealand’s Indigenous Maori people, passed away on Friday at the age of 69 while recovering from heart surgery. A spokesperson for the royal family reported that he died peacefully surrounded by family, just days after marking the 18th anniversary of his coronation. “The death of King Tuheitia is a … Read more
Flamingos, are placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, aiming to build on their third-place finish in the last tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Editor’s Pick Cholera’s Grip … Read more
The Nigeria women’s U-17 team will learn their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opponents during the draw in Santo Domingo. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, will learn their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opponents when the tournament draw takes place today, Saturday, in Santo Domingo, … Read more
New Zealand aims to strengthen ties with NATO. Partnership agreement in final stages of negotiation. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters to engage in diplomatic discussions with NATO allies. Eko hot blog reports that New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, affirmed the country’s commitment to bolstering security alliances, announcing plans to finalize … Read more
Mr Hipkins built a reputation as the minister who led New Zealand’s Covid-19 strategy. He faces the uphill task of retaining power in the upcoming general elections in October. He will hold his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday Eko Hot Blog reports that Chris Hipkins has been sworn in as New Zealand’s 41st prime minister. … Read more
He reiterated that his family was not public property. Threats against Jacinda Ardern became more frequent in recent years. He promised to help Kiwi families and businesses through the country’s cost-of-living crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that New Zealand’s incoming prime minister has vowed to protect his family from what he called the “abhorrent” abuse … Read more
He was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020. How long Mr Hipkins will be in office is uncertain He will still need to be formally endorsed by the Labour Party in the House of Representatives on Sunday before he can become the leader. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
She will step down as Labour Party leader no later than 7 February. There will be a vote in the coming days to determine her replacement. New Zealand will hold a general election on 14 October. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister next month, … Read more
A signed copy of a transcript of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insulting an opposition leader has sold for more than NZ$100,000 ($63,200). Eko Hot Blog reports that the offensive comment was picked up by microphones following a heated exchange with ACT party leader David Seymour. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded … Read more
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has apologised for insulting a political rival in parliament. Eko Hot Blog reports that the offensive comment was picked up by microphones following a question by David Seymour, leader of the opposition ACT party. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok … Read more
New Zealand’s Supreme Court has ruled that the country’s current voting age of 18 is discriminatory, meaning parliament must discuss whether it should be lowered. Eko Hot Blog reports that the case was brought by the campaign group Make It 16, which wants the voting age reduced to include 16 and 17-year-olds. EDITOR’S PICKS COVID-19: … Read more
Last month, New Zealand said it was pushing back its phased border reopening until the end of February over concerns about the Omicron variant EKO HOT BLOG reports that New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday revealed she has canceled her wedding as the country continues to curb a new wave of Omicron cases. … Read more
New Zealand suspends reopening of borders over Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that New Zealand on Tuesday delayed the planned reopening of its international borders because of the sweeping spread of Omicron around the world. The suspension comes as several other countries reimposed social distancing measures. Many nations are on high alert just days ahead … Read more
New Zealand plans to ban smoking for the next generation EKO HOT BLOG reports New Zealand intends to make smoking illegal for the next generation so that they will never be able to legally purchase tobacco in the country. The legal age for purchasing tobacco will be gradually raised to 18 under proposed new law, … Read more
Law apply to mothers, their partners as well as parents planning to have a child through adoption or surrogacy. The new law does not apply to abortions. Couples in New Zealand who suffer a miscarriage or stillbirth will now be entitled to three days of paid leave, a new law passed by the country’s parliament … Read more
New Zealand pulled out of next month’s football friendly against England on Wednesday, saying “complications” caused by Covid-19 had made it too difficult to field a team at Wembley on November 12. “The shifting nature of travel restrictions and commercial flight availability under Covid means that we do not have certainty we could assemble a … Read more