Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum has announced the squad for Nigeria’s women’s national team for Olympics final qualifying match against South Africa. Notable names include Asisat Oshoala , Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Chidinma Okeke and Chiwendu Ihezuo. The winner secures a spot in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Falcons … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Breaking barriers and rewriting history, Donia Abu Taleb, a taekwondo powerhouse from Saudi Arabia, has secured her spot at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Making waves as the first Saudi female athlete to clinch a direct qualification, Abu Taleb’s journey is a testament to grit and determination. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Eko Hot Blogreports that France is working tirelessly in its fight against the infestation of bed bug in the country as a Parisian school has become the latest centre hit by the insects. Editor’s Pick K1 Band Members Abscond After Show In UK JUST IN: Jailed Iranian Activist Narges Mohammadi Wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from New York, USA, where he attended the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, and then Paris, France, where, sources say, he had been observing a short break. Tinubu’s convoy arrived at his official residence in the Aso Rock Villa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will leave Paris for London, United Kingdom, after concluding his mission in France on Friday. According to a statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, Saturday afternoon, he will travel to London on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing to depart Nigeria for the Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France. This will mark as his first official trip abroad since his inauguration. The visit is also seen as an opportunity for Tinubu to consult with his medical team and address health concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country after a “working visit”to Europe. Tinubu, who returned Saturday afternoon, was received at the Abuja airport by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, Senate Presidency aspirant, Godswill Akpabio, and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, is expected to return to the country after spending one month in Paris, France. Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21, 2023, to rest and plan the transition programme ahead of his inauguration on May 29. His media team hinted that upon his return, he would hit the ground running … Read more
The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more
The social media has been awash with reports that President-elect Tinubu is sick. Some media reports alleged that he was flown abroad on Tuesday for medical treatment. However, his spokesman has debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has travelled to Europe to rest and participate in the lesser hajj. The … Read more
Thousands of tonnes of rubbish sit abandoned on the streets The workers are striking over the Macron government’s proposals to raise the pension age from 62 to 64 Authorities are prioritising intervention for public safety Eko Hot Blog reports that The bins are overflowing in large areas of Paris a week into a strike by … Read more
France established a taskforce to implement EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs or those close to President Vladimir Putin The French crackdown means the owners are unable to, sell on or monetise their assets EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has frozen and seized assets of Russian oligarchs to the tune of around 850 … Read more
France has urged its citizens to evacuate Russia immediately. France foreign minister “strongly” asked its citizens on Thursday to leave Russia if their presence there was “not essential” following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and the closure of airspace between Russia and the European Union. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris had recommended French citizens passing … Read more
The event is scheduled to hold from November 15 to November 21 and is being convened by the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected on Saturday to leave Paris, France for Durban, South Africa. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit in France. The Presidency, in a tweet on Sunday, attached pictures of Buhari’s departure. President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Paris on a four-day official visit to attend the African Finance Summit in France. The … Read more
Signs of lockdown weariness are abound in cities across the world, with protests against restrictions popping up in Vienna, Sofia and Montreal to mention a few A third of France’s population was under a new partial lockdown Saturday to stop the spread of COVID-19, as some European countries resumed AstraZeneca vaccinations following an all-clear from … Read more
Intensive care units at hospitals in the Paris region are nearly saturated with COVID-19 patients, health authorities warned Tuesday, with doctors now putting off non-urgent operations in order to free up more beds. The surge in cases comes ahead of a government crisis meeting Wednesday, with officials hoping to avoid a new lockdown for the … Read more
Paris, Ireland COVID-19 Paris is to be placed on maximum alert for two weeks from Tuesday, the French prime minister’s office said. Bars will close and restaurants will have to upgrade new sanitary protocols. Ireland’s health chiefs have recommended the government imposes a second nationwide lockdown for four weeks – a leap to Level 5 … Read more