EKO HOT BLOG reports that Super Eagles and Leicester city striker, Kelechi Iheanacho scored Nigeria’s only goal that set up the Super Eagles for a well deserved victory over the Pharaohs of Egypt. The goal was scored in the 30 minutes. In the game that had the Super Eagles dominating midfield play for a large … Read more
Journalists and Fans get tested for Covi-19 ahead of Eagles game with Egypt EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organizers of the AFCON are not leaving any stone unturned, in having a covid-19 free torunament. In a video shared by an online platform, journalists and fans were seen being screened for the Covid-19 virus ahead … Read more
Egypt wants to win all their matches at AFCON 2022, starting with Nigeria today EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head coach of Egypt national team, Carlos Queiroz, says they are prepared to play seven games at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022, and hopefully win all of them. The match between Egypt and … Read more
Nigeria Vs Egypt on Tuesday at AFCON 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah has acknowledged the “great pressure” from fans back home for the North African giants to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022. Egypt face Nigeria in Group D of the AFCON 2022 tournament on Tuesday evening at … Read more
Chief Edwin Clark has been critical of the present administration in Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark has said a new Constitution is the only way Nigeria can avert disintegration. In a recent statement titled, ‘Majority of Nigerians believe in State Police because it is one Cardinal points or one … Read more
Top Biafra agitator slams IPOB for prohibiting recitation of Nigerian national anthem EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uche Mefor, the estranged Deputy-Leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised the pro-Biafra group for its threat that the Nigerian national anthem should be banned in the southeast region from April this year. According … Read more
AFCON 2022: Stars set to light up the pitch AS the African Cup of Nations is set to begin on Sunday, EKO HOT BLOG takes a look at a long list of some talented and experienced African stars, tipped to light up the tournament. From Gabon to Nigeria, to Egypt, African football fans are set … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a Teacher Management Information System (TMIS) to enhance the management of the teaching workforce and collection of administrative data in six states. The UNICEF Country Education Specialist, Mr Murtala Mohammed, made this known during a one-day workshop for stakeholders on TMIS in Kano. reports … Read more
You can never be president for dancing on Naira- Uche Maduagwu tells Yul Edochie EKO HOT BLOG reports that controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has bluntly told presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie, that unless he apologizes for dancing on the Naira, he can never be president of Nigeria. He gave this warning on Instagram, even as … Read more
Govt has shut down four popular hotels in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Development Authority has ordered four hotels operating illegally on Mab Global Estate, Gwarimpa, Abuja, to shut down immediately. The Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, Alhaji Umar Shuaibu, handed down the directive during an inspection of the hotels on … Read more
Grammy nominations in 2021, made it another good year for the Nigeria entertainment industry The 64th edition of the Grammy music awards was meant to hold January this year, but just on Wednesday, it was annouced that it was not going to be postponed due to the high surge in Covid-19 cases. Sad as this … Read more
Egypt will lean on Salah at AFCON EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mohamed Salah, will lead Egypt against bogey team Nigeria in a blockbuster Group D opener at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Salah leads all scorers in the Premier League this season with 16 goals, including one in the 2-2 draw with … Read more
Nigeria Supreme Council for Shari’a has gotten new president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, SCSN on Monday named Sheikh AbdurRashid Hadiyatullah, as its new President following the demise of Dr Ibrahim Datti Ahmad, the Council’s former President. The Council’s Secretary-General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad made the announcement on Monday after … Read more
Lassa Fever case toll jumps to 92 as new deaths recorded in Bauchi and Ebonyi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday revealed that the death toll for Lassa Fever in Nigeria from January 2021 has jumped to 92, with Bauchi and Ebonyi States recording new deaths. The … Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Saturday, urged Nigerians to ensure the unity of Nigeria saying only peace and unity can bring progress and development to the country. He also welcomed the babies of the year in his Surulere 1 Constituency in Lagos State, at the Gbaja Maternal Child Care Centre, … Read more
Ex-President attacked for saying Nigeria owns oil in Niger Delta EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has been mocked for his answer to a letter written by Edwin Clark, a Niger Delta leader. Obasanjo responded on Tuesday, declaring that the oil in the region belongs to the entire Nigerian people. According to … Read more
Nigerians Ridicule Shatta Wale For Insulting Wizkid, Davido, Burna, After He Sold Out A Stadium In Ghana Shatta Wale boxed Nigerian artists with insults. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghana’s Controversial artist Shatta Wale was caught on film bragging about selling out the biggest stadium in Ghana and hurling insults at Nigerian artists. According to … Read more
Super Eagles Pre Nations Cup Camp Opens December 29 In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will open it’s pre Nations Cup camp in Abuja, the country’s capital on December 29, 2021. 20 players out of the named 28 man squad will be reporting to the Eagles’ nest with the … Read more
Fresh crisis is looming as UAE barred Nigerian travellers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates agencies, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have suspended entry for passengers from Nigeria and three other African countries. The other countries are Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more