Eko Hot Blog reports that Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has visited President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blair was the UK PM for ten years between 1997 and 2007. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors … Read more
Dominic Raab has resigned from his position as the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Dominic Raab stepped down from his position as Deputy Minister following allegations of bullying. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, Dominic stated his intention to continue supporting the government despite his resignation from the position of … Read more
Tinubu won the February 25 presidential election. He won about 36% of the vote in the tightly contested election. Even though his opponents are challenging his declaration as president, he is expected to be sworn in on May 29, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that TIME Magazine has named President-elect Bola Tinubu among its “100 … Read more
Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s former president general, is dead. Mr Musharraf, a military officer, seized power in a coup in 1999 and was later civilian president between 2001 and 2008. He was an ally of George Bush‘s administration and supported the US “war on terror” after 9/11 despite domestic opposition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pervez … 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
Israel’s PM Lapid has conceded the country’s election to Netanyahu who has pulled a political comeback. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel conceded the country’s election on Thursday evening to Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s former prime minister. EDITOR’S PICKS Ethiopia, Tigray Forces Agree To End Two-year Conflict After Obasanjo’s Intervention … Read more
The death toll in the bridge collapse in India has risen to 132. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 132 people, including children, have now died after a suspension bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses … Read more
Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s next Prime Minister after seeing off his rivals in the Conservative Party’s leadership race. Eko Hot Blog reports that former finance minister Rishi Sunak will be the United Kingdom’s next prime minister after his only rival, Penny Mordaunt, dropped out of the race on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Liz Truss … Read more
Rishi Sunak is poised to become the next UK PM after Boris Johnson quit the race. Eko Hot Blog reports that former Chancellor of the United Kingdom (UK), Rishi Sunak, is now the favourite to become Britain’s next Prime Minister (PM) after former PM, Boris Johnson, pulled out of the race to get his old … Read more
UK Home Secretary has resigned as pressure mounts on PM Liz Truss. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has resigned as pressure mounts on the government of Prime Minister Liz Truss. EDITOR’S PICKS Putin Declares Martial Law In Annexed Regions As Ukrainian Forces Advance War: Putin May Detonate … Read more
A gunman has killed more than 30 people at a day care centre in Thailand. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman attacked a childcare centre in northeastern Thailand on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Will Return To Nigeria In A Couple Of Days – Keyamo Some Parties Miss Out As INEC Publishes List Of Governorship … Read more
Cause Of Queen Elizabeth’s Death Finally Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that National Records of Scotland has published the cause of death of the former ruler of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II. In the death certificate published on Thursday the monarch was stated to have died of old age. EDITOR’S PICK Bandits Reportedly Takeover 50 … Read more
The then-Prince of Wales was unusually direct when asked if he would continue “meddling” in politics when he became King during an interview on his 70th birthday. I’m not that stupid, he said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to demonstrate how heirs must adapt when they become the sovereign, he quoted Shakespeare, … Read more
Nigeria’s Kemi Badenoch Eliminated From Prime Minister Race The former Equalities Minister ran an excellent campaign and was hailed for her leadership and honest politics which helped her perform considerably better than anticipated EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian Politicians, Says They Are Looters, Dream Killers Ukraine War: Putin Endorsed By Iran For … Read more
Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian Politicians, Says They Are Looters And Dream Killers Ms Badenoch and 10 other politicians from the Conservative Party had declared their interest in becoming the next prime minister of the United Kingdom EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To … Read more
Angry Protesters Set Prime Minister’s House Ablaze. Protesters set the residence ablaze, hours after Prime Minister said he will resign when a new government is formed. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away In Agege [BREAKING] Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases Names, … Read more
Britain is ready to inflict maximum economic pain on Russia, says Truss The Foreign Secretary said Vladimir Putin appeared to be ‘hell-bent’ on a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has said that Britain will make it “as painful as possible” for Russia if President Vladimir … Read more
Minister has tested positive for COVID-19. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Monday, revealed that he has been tested positive for COVID-19. Trudeau made this known on his verified Twitter page, as he allayed the fears of Canadians with the words, “I’m feeling fine.” Read Also: 2023: Ado of Abaji-Abuja Enters … 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