Poland Confirms ‘Russian-made Missile’ Killed Two Citizens As NATO Schedules Emergency Meeting

Poland has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” killed two people in a polish village. Eko Hot Blog reports that Poland’s foreign ministry has confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” fell on the village of Przewodów, which is near the border with Ukraine. EDITOR’S PICKS Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine … Read more

Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine

Two people have been killed as Russian missiles crossed into Poland. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian missiles killed two people in Poland, according to a senior US intelligence official, who spoke with the AP news agency. EDITOR’S PICKS Zelensky Declares Kherson Liberation As ‘Beginning Of The End Of War’  Nigeria Places N5m Bounty On … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria, Poland, Sign MOU On Agriculture, Defense

Nigeria and Poland have signed an MOU on agriculture and defense.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari and his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Agriculture, energy and defense to strengthen collaboration between both countries in the sector.   Duda disclosed this while briefing journalists at the … Read more

Putin Accused Of Weaponising Ukraine’s Crops

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Ukraine’s inability to export its grain has led to global food prices soaring It has also raised the prospect of famines in the countries which depend on its exports EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of … Read more

Ukraine: Displaced Women, Children At Risk Of Exploitation – UN

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Before the invasion, Ukraine had a population of 37 million in the regions under government control…  Nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have been forced from their homes, including those still inside the country EDITOR’S PICK Powerful Explosions Rock Kyiv After Russian Warship Sinks Elon Musk Stages $43bn Hostile Takeover Of Twitter Ukraine Crisis: Russia … Read more

Boxing: Anthony Joshua Vs Oleksandr Usyk Rematch Date, Venue Confirmed

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch date and venue fixed. Oleksandr Usyk beat Joshua in September at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a rematch has been set for Saudi Arabia in June. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk will be held in Saudi Arabia in June after an … Read more

Ukraine: Another Rocket Strike Kills One, Injure Three Others In Kyiv

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Some 1.95 million people have fled Ukraine to Poland since the war began, according to the Polish Border Guard agency Four people were killed in strikes on residential buildings in Kyiv on Tuesday, with one tower block engulfed in flames…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been killed and three others injured when … Read more

Ukraine Crisis: 3 EU Leaders Visit Zelensky Amid Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

Three courageous European leaders visited President Zelensky amid Russia Invasion. It is understood the leaders decided to go by train because flying could have been viewed by Russia as provocative EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leaders of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia made a bold and symbolic visit to thee Ukrainian capital on … Read more

123 More Nigerian Evacuees Arrive From Ukraine

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No fewer than 5,000 Nigerians, the majority of whom are students, are estimated to be living in Ukraine before the invasion So far, about four batches have arrived the country since they fled Ukraine to neighbouring Poland, Hungary and Romania EKO HOT BLOG reports that one hundred and twenty-three (123) more Nigerians who fled Ukraine … Read more

FIFA Officially Kick Russia Out Of 2022 World Cup Over Invasion Of Ukraine 

FIFA have confirmed that Russia have been kicked out from the 2022 World Cup qualifying series. The decision comes in the wake of President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch military strikes in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s opponents, Poland, have been given a bye into the Path B playoff final on March 29. … Read more

US Working With Poland On Providing Fighter Jets To Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Zelensky asked US lawmakers Saturday for help in establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine At least 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion, according to UN estimates EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US government is working with Poland on the possibility of Warsaw providing fighter jets to … Read more

Ukraine: Third Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees Arrive From Hungary

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Over 5,000 Nigerians, the majority of whom are students studying in Ukraine have been caught up in the conflict The first and second batch of Nigerian evacuees, numbering 416 and 183 respectively, arrived in the country from Romania, aboard Max Air EKO HOT BLOG reports that the third batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine arrived … Read more

Nigerian Evacuees From Ukraine To Arrive Abuja Friday

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Many Nigerians resident in Ukraine had fled the capital and other cities that have come under attack by Russian forces The flight from Poland was delayed on Thursday due to a delay in preparing passengers for the check-in process EKO HOT BLOG reports that some Nigerians who fled Ukraine amid a Russian invasion are expected … Read more

Russia, Ukraine To Hold Second Round Of Peace Talks

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Russia’s aim is to demilitarise Ukraine and render it neutral  It is also asking that two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine – the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic – are formally recognised  EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Ukrainian delegation said Thursday it was en route for a second round of ceasefire … Read more

BREAKING: France Urges Citizens To Leave Russia

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

Ukraine: First Batch Of Nigerian Evacuees To Arrive Thursday

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The Federal Government had during the weekend initiated moves to bring back Nigerians caught up in the Russia-Ukraine war The Nigerian citizens resident in Ukraine had made their way to either Poland, Hungary or Romania in a bid to avoid the military assault launched by Russia EKO HOT BLOGreports that the first batch of Nigerian … Read more

Evacuation Of Nigerians In Ukraine To Begin Wednesday – FG

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Nigerians have continued to flee Ukraine after Russia invaded the East European nation last week Talks commenced between both warring parties on Monday but fighting has continued in Ukrainian cities EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced that Air Peace and Max Air may begin the evacuation of Nigerians from Ukraine on … Read more

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: 5 Reasons Putin Gave For Invasion Of Ukraine

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The feud between President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is a long-standing debate that everyone must pay drastic attention to. Prior to the crisis, Putin had undermined the notion of Ukraine as an independent nation. He also launched a barrage of accusations against the government in Kyiv that were widely seen … Read more

Over 500,000 Refugees Have Fled Ukraine Since Russia Invaded – UN

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The head of the United Nations refugee agency says more than half a million people had fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion on Thursday In Poland, the country that has reported the most arrivals, trains continued to bring refugees into the border town of Przemysl on Monday. In winter coats to protect them against near-freezing temperatures, … Read more