Last week, President Bola Tinubu renewed the Nigerian government’s perennial, often fruitless interest in the notorious Ajaokuta Steel Project. He talked about investment prospects that may never come — as usual. The steel plant, built on 24,000 hectares of land in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, was started by the Soviet Union in 1979 under a cooperation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a shipment of 25,000 tons of Ukrainian grain is currently being readied for transport from the Turkish port of Samsun to Nigeria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program. The Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, provided this information in a statement issued on Tuesday. He mentioned that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man who flew on a plane from Denmark to Los Angeles in November without a passport or ticket has told U.S. authorities he didn’t remember how he got through security in Europe, according to a federal complaint filed by the FBI. Sergey Vladimirovich Ochigava arrived at Los Angeles International … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States (U.S.) has expressed its concern on a Russian envoy’s announcement that Moscow will reverse its approval of a 1996 treaty that banned it from testing nuclear weapons. Editor’s Pick Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia’s Kursk North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Arrives In Russia For Talks With Putin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the death of the Wagner boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, was caused by the detonation of hand grenades inside the aircraft. Editor’s Pick US House of Reps: Trump Validates Support For Jordan “Prigozhin Made Serious Mistake In Life” – Putin Breaks Silence On Death Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that not less than 51 people have been killed in a village in eastern Ukraine after after Russia launched a missile attack . Editor’s Pick Ukrainian Drone Strikes Russia’s Kursk Full Text: Atiku Addresses Nigerians On Tinubu’s Certificate Scandal Bandits Kidnap PSN Leader In Plateau The attack occurred during a memorial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that Russia was nearing a deal that would secure free grains for six African countries after the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal collapsed in July. After pulling out of the deal, which aimed to ensure safe grain exports via the Black Sea, Putin … Read more
Ukraine said on Friday its troops had broken through Russia’s first line of defences in several places, though they have then encountered even more heavily-fortified Russian positions. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs JUST IN: Ministers Arrive For First FEC Meeting By Tinubu Tinubu Freezes Visas For … Read more
A Ukrainian government official has confirmed to the BBC that Ukraine was behind Wednesday’s drone attack on a Russian airbase at Pskov. Editors Pick JUST IN: President Tinubu Receives Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs Ondo Acting Gov, Aiyedatiwa, Directs Council Chairmen And Councilors To Vacate Offices Coup: Resign Now If You Can’t Be Loyal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a video has surfaced online showing Russian Wagner mercenary group chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, “dismissing reports of his elimination” According to Sky News in a report released on Thursday, the warlord insisted “Everything is fine” in the video filmed in Africa during “the second half of August.” There had been reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian authorities have confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious Russian mercenary leader, dead. He was believed to be on board a plane that crashed Wednesday. Though Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner private military company, was one of 10 people listed on the plane’s flight manifest, Russian officials refrained from verifying … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aircraft, a business jet, crashed in the Tver region northwest of Moscow, with all 10 people onboard killed, according to Russian authorities. While Russian officials said that Prigozhin was on the passenger list, it was not immediately clear if he was in the aircraft. Here are 18 things to … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin spared neither money nor effort when he hosted African leaders at the Africa Summit in St. Petersburg (formerly known as Leningrad) from 27th to 28th July 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa Marks … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia’s President Vladimir Putin reportedly spoke on the phone on Tuesday with Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, to discuss the crisis in the Republic of Niger. Goita confirmed his conversation with Putin in a post on his official Twitter page. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You Are Not Competent To Criticise Tinubu’s Reforms’ … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the unfolding Niger coup crisis, Russia has issued a stern caution against any potential military intervention by regional bloc Ecowas, warning of a “protracted confrontation” and the destabilization of the entire Sahel region. Although Russia does not officially endorse the coup, the situation has drawn attention from the US, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that military leaders look to Wagner Group amid pressure to release detained president, Mohamed Bozoum. Facing an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed an ultimatum to free their president, Niger’s coup leaders reach out to the Russian Wagner Group for assistance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will on Sunday depart Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Abiola stated that … Read more
Ukraine and Russia crisis continues as Ukraine level serious allegations against their Russian neighbors for destruction of a hydroelectric plant in the country. The incident took place at the Nova Kakhovka hydroelectric plant, located in the Kherson region in eastern Ukraine. The incident occurred on Tuesday, causing major damage to the dam. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Russia accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday, causing minor injuries and damage to several buildings. Ukraine, however, denied involvement in the alleged terrorist activity. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, Ukrainian air defenses destroyed 29 Iranian-made drones launched at the capital overnight, killing one person and injuring 13 others. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
A chieftain of the APC has disclosed that President-elect Bola Tinubu can rule Nigeria from Russia after being sworn in on May 29, 2023. The statement sparked debates on whether Tinubu will lead the country remotely and avoid pressure by staying abroad. However, the APC chieftain assured the public that Tinubu will not be an … Read more