UEFA announced on Wednesday that Kosovo had forfeited their Nations League match against Romania, which ended prematurely after the Kosovo team left the pitch in stoppage time and refused to return, citing pro-Serbia chants from the crowd. The incident occurred last Friday in Bucharest when Kosovo players walked off the field following chants of “Serbia” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Florin Talapan, ambassador of Romania to Nigeria, says his country will increase scholarships for prospective Nigerian students. Talapan spoke on Friday when he presented his letter of credence to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Akintunde Sawyer To Lead Students Loan Management Jigawa … Read more
The brothers have been detained since December They,along with two other associates, were arrested on allegations on Rape and trafficking All four are instructed to stay within the confines of their apartment buildings Eko Hot Blog reports that Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are to be moved from custody to … Read more
His name is Robert Rundo He is a co-founder of the Rise Above Movement He was arrested on Friday at a Bucharest gym following a tip-off Eko Hot Blog reports that A prominent member of a California-based white supremacist group has been arrested in Romania and will be extradited to the United States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
They are being investigated on allegations of rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group They will be held until the end of April No charges have yet been brought against them Eko Hot Blog reports that Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan will remain in custody in Romania for a fourth … Read more
He and his brother have been detained since December They are being charged with rape, people trafficking and forming an organised crime group Mr Tate is to remain in custody until 29 March Eko Hot Blog reports that A Romanian court has rejected the latest application for bail by Andrew Tate. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist … Read more
Romania’s anti-organized crime agency has carried out seven additional house searches in its investigation into divisive social media influencer Andrew Tate, an official said Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ramona Bolla, spokesperson for the agency, DIICOT, said searches are taking place in the counties of Bucharest, Ilfov, and Prahova “in order to obtain further … Read more
Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate has reportedly been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Tate – who was detained alongside his brother Tristan – had his house raided in the capital, Bucharest. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices … Read more
European Union interior ministers have voted to accept Croatia into the 26-nation, border-free Schengen zone but to reject Romania and Bulgaria. Eko Hot Blog reports that The vote was greeted with relief in Zagreb, but anger and dismay in Bucharest and Sofia. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Russian troops, on Thursday, launched an offensive on Ukraine after weeks of laying seige at its border A handful of Nigerians reside in Ukraine, especially students who seek higher educational prospects because of the country’s relatively cheap educational services compared to those in Western countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, … Read more