Hajj 2023: Lagos Pilgrims Bag Award For ‘Good Behaviour, Cooperation’ In Saudi Arabia

Ex-Commissioner for Home Affairs, Lagos State, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, receives the award for good behaviour on behalf of Lagos pilgrims

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State pilgrims have been given an award for good conduct during the 2023 Holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Amir-ul-Hajj, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, received the award was received on behalf of the state during a brief reception organised by the service providers, Mutawifs for Pilgrims … Read more

Saudi Arabia Frenzy Rages On As Al Ittihad Opens Talk With Liverpool Midfielder Fabinho

Liverpool FC midfielder Fabinho

By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that negotiations between Liverpool FC midfielder Fabinho and Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad are reportedly underway, but no official bid has been submitted to Liverpool as of yet. The Brazilian player has emerged as a top priority for Al Ittihad’s manager, Nuno, prompting discussions between the player and … Read more

Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson Accepts Saudi Club Al Ettifaq’s Proposal

Liverpool Captain, Jordan Henderson

By John Udeh In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson has reportedly accepted a proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq. It is understood that a verbal agreement in principle has been reached between the player and the club. According to sources close to the negotiations, the contract terms have been … Read more

Hajj 2023: First Batch Of Lagos State Pilgrims Arrives From Saudi Arabia

Lagos Hajj pilgrims

Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 380 Lagos State pilgrims participating in the just concluded 2023 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived in Lagos State on Monday. The pilgrims departed King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Jeddah, aboard a Flynas Airline XY 7656 at 11.30 am Saudi Arabian time and landed safely … Read more

Hajj 2023: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Says Lagos One Of Most Disciplined States

Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as some of the most disciplined states during the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Lawal stated this when he led a delegation which included the Consular-General and … Read more

Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them To Obey Rules

Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Year 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise. The safe arrival of the 11th and last batch of 171 intending pilgrims which landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, on Wednesday, at exactly 7.45 pm … Read more

Hajj 2023: Lagos Reschedules Airlifting Of Intending Pilgrims To Later Date

Pilgrims entering a Flynas aircraft en route Saudi Arabia

Eko Hot Blog reports that the ongoing airlifting of Lagos State intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise has been rescheduled to June 14th and 15th. According to a statement posted on the state government’s website late Monday night, Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, the immediate past Commissioner for Home … Read more

Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts 2,379 Intending Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

The Kaaba in Saudi Arabia where Muslim pilgrims pray

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has so far airlifted a total of 2,379 intending pilgrims comprising of 994 males and 1,385 females to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage exercise. According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, the immediate past … Read more

Al-Ittihad Unveils Karim Benzema As New Signing

Al-Ittihad Unveils Karim Benzema As New Signing

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that esteemed French striker, Karim Benzema has been officially unveiled as the latest addition to Al-Ittihad, a prominent club in the Saudi Arabian Pro League. Following his departure from Real Madrid, the 35-year-old footballer signed a contract with the league champions on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new chapter … Read more

Karim Benzema To Bid Real Madrid Goodbye, Arabia Talks Commence

Karim Benzema To Bid Real Madrid Goodbye, Arabia Talks Commence

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has decided to leave the club, as confirmed by an official statement. Benzema has been invited to Saudi Arabia next week to finalize preparations for his move to Al Ittihad. The official announcement is anticipated to take place next Wednesday depending on how things turn out. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo Goes Clutch To Rescue Al-Nassr’s Title Hopes

Cristiano Ronaldo Goes Clutch To Rescue Al-Nassr's Title Hopes

Cristiano Ronaldo doing Ronaldo things in the Saudi Pro League. The football star inspired his side, Al-Nassr to a win against league rivals, Al-Shabab on Tuesday. The win takes Al-Nassr closer to winning the league title. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a thrilling encounter in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his brilliance … Read more

Saudi Vs. Lionel Messi: Why Barcelona Is The Only Viable Option

Details Of Lionel Messi's Detail With Inter Miami

Lionel Messi sits at crossroads with his club career as his situation at PSG remains unclear. Amidst speculations of a summer move to Barcelona, Saudi Arabia comes with tempting offers. What goes in favour of the Argentine star is what we discuss in the article. Amidst speculation about the future of Lionel Messi, including a … Read more

PSG Officially Punishes Lionel Messi For Off-Pitch Antic

PSG Officially Punishes Lionel Messi For Off-Pitch Antic

Lionel Messi suspended by PSG for 2 weeks. This is in response to his off pitch antic of travelling to Saudi Arabia which stands against the rules of the club. Messi is embroiled in a transfer dilemma following contract stand off with the club. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has suspended Lionel … Read more

Bus Transporting Nigerian Students From Sudan Reportedly Engulfed In Flames

A bus carrying Nigerian students from Sudan has reportedly caught fire. However, all of the passengers escaped unharmed. 26 buses left Al Razi at midnight and were transporting stranded Nigerians to Port Sudan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the buses that were transporting stranded Nigerians from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, to Port … Read more

Tinubu Lands In Nigeria Ahead Of May 29 Inauguration

Tinubu left Nigeria on March 21 for France and Saudi Arabia to undertake rest, according to his team.  His return to the country sets the stage for his swearing in as president later next month.  He has appointed his transition committee, which is in charge of the smooth transfer of power from President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more

NDLEA Apprehends Two Drug Traffickers En Route Lesser Hajj With Cocaine At Lagos Airport

The two suspects were bound for Saudi Arabia to observe the lesser hajj. The NDLEA also arrested the man who recruited one of the suspects. The agency said it made many more drug offence-related arrests during the last week. Eko Hot Blog reports that an advertising practitioner, Ariyibi Ahmed Olaseinde and a trader, Akanbi Silifat … Read more

JUST IN: Friday Declared Eid-El-Fitr As Saudi Sights Shawwal Crescent

Saudi Arabia has declared Eid-El-Fitr to be on Friday after sighting the Shawwal crescent. The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed the sighting on Thursday and announced Friday as the beginning of Eid. From Friday to Monday, employees in Saudi Arabia’s private and non-profit sectors have been granted a paid four-day holiday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Buhari Arrives Saudi Arabia On 8-Day Visit

Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Saudi Arabia for an eight-day official visit. He will be observing the five daily prayers and the Taraweeh prayer at the Masjid Nabawi. This will be his final trip to the Kingdom as President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Buhari … Read more

2023 Umrah: Lagos Announces Departure Dates For Pilgrims

Lagos State has announced plans for 2023 Umrah pilgrims from the state. At least 200 intending pilgrims are set to depart from Lagos. The state has divided the pilgrims into three batches and they have different departure dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria … Read more