Nigeria secured their place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier finals with one match to spare, capping off an outstanding performance at the sub-regional C qualifiers in Abuja on Thursday by defeating Botswana to clinch the title. The Yellow Greens triumphed by 77 runs, completing an unbeaten run in the tournament with … Read more
Defending champions Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea have both qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without playing, as the second-to-last round of qualifiers began on Wednesday. Ivory Coast secured their spot in the top two of Group G following Sierra Leone’s 1-1 draw with Chad. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, highlighted the threat of military coups to democracy in West Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that military coups in West African countries are undermining democratic values and causing unintended consequences in the region. Speaking at the 42nd … Read more
Kennedy Ezeji was named Man of the Match in the Special Eagles’ match against Egypt at the Amputee Nations Cup. He hopes to revive his Point-of-Sale business when he secures a club in Turkey. The Special Eagles aim to qualify for the 2026 Amputee World Cup and improve on their 2021 performance. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a new drug which is turning many youngsters to zombies has emerged in Sierra Leone. The drugs are reportedly made from human bone fragments..It is technically illegal in Sierra Leone, but is bought and sold openly on the streets of Freetown. The drug which is known as Kush is made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has criticized the attempted coup in the West African country on Sunday morning. This online media platform gathered that in the wee hours of Sunday, a coup attempt in Sierra Leone’s capital city was foiled, leading to a chaotic situation with intense gunfire. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there is ongoing tension in Sierra Leone following an attempted Coup. This news medium gathered that there was a heavy gunshot in Cockrill Barracks on Sunday morning. Following the frightening situation currently in Freetown, the Sierra Leone Government has slammed a curfew until further notice. The government also reassured the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the police in Sierra Leone have arrested one Benjamin Nnanyereugo, nicknamed Killaboi, who allegedly killed his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion, better known as Austa. The arrest comes weeks after the Lagos State Police Command declared Nnanyereugo wanted for the death of his girlfriend. The police, in a statement, said he was … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Presidential election of Sierra Leone was held last weekend with the incumbent, President Julius Maada Bio retaining his seat. He slightly escaped a run-off as he got 56% of the votes to defeat his closest rival, Samura Kamara of the APC who got 41% of the total votes. According to the … Read more
Abdulai Bangura, the chairman of the PPRC in Sierra Leone, has urged politicians in the country to conduct themselves peacefully. He has cited Nigeria’s Peter Obi as an example of a politician who has conducted himself peacefully after losing an election. The election results in Sierra Leone are still being awaited. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, is set to arrive in Sierra Leone today as the Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) for the country’s elections on June 24. Osinbajo will lead a team of experts to observe the elections and assess the credibility and fairness of the process. He … Read more
Francis Uzoho is set to miss Nigeria’s next fixture against Sierra Leone following a suspension. The Super Eagles goalie picked up a second booking the qualifying stages while in goal against Guinea Bissau on Monday night. This comes after the 24-year-old was judged by the referee for time wasting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s … Read more
ECOWAS has urged Buhari to tackle fuel and naira scarcity before holding the 2023 elections. The resolution of the insecurity crisis in the country was identified by ECOWAS as a prerequisite for the February 25 election. Ernest Bai Koroma, gave this admonition during his visit to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Wednesday … Read more
The law states that 30% of public and private jobs must be reserved for women. No other sub-Saharan African country had passed such a law. There are harsh repercussions for employers who do not stick to the new gender ratios Eko Hot Blog reports that Sierra Leone has passed what has been described as a … Read more
Buhari says he wants to leave a legacy of free and fair elections for West Africa. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he wants to leave behind a legacy of free and fair elections that transcends Nigeria and cuts across West Africa. EDITOR’S PICKS Troops Rescue Nine Abducted Persons, Recover 90 … Read more
2022: Primate Ayodele Releases Shocking Prophecies On Presidential Jet Crash, Release of Igboho, Nnamdi Kanu, AFCON, Other Key Issues EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a series of prophecies for the coming New Year 2022 one of which is that a presidential jet will … Read more
Fuel tanker explosion rocks Sierra Leone kills at least 98 Authorities have taken injured individuals to hospitals and retrieved the remains EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to authorities in Sierra Leone, at least 98 people were killed on Friday when a petrol tanker exploded in a suburb of the capital, Freetown. Several persons were … Read more
Rights group Amnesty International said that last year 39 death sentences were handed down MPs in Sierra Leone have unanimously agreed to get rid of the death penalty, the BBC reports. The sentence will be replaced by life imprisonment. In May, the country’s deputy justice minister announced the commitment to get rid of capital punishment. … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 14TH NOVEMBER, 2020 How did each player selected by Gernot Rohr fare as the African giants let a four-goal lead slip against the Leone Stars? MADUKA OKOYE 5/10 Poor performance from the Sparta Rotterdam of Holland goalkeeper. Struggled to control his area and failed to justify his selection ahead of Daniel Akpeyi and Sebastian … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 13TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Nigeria midfielder John Ogu says the Super Eagles will have a better outing in the reverse fixture in Freetown against Sierra Leone on Tuesday. The Eagles surrendered a four-goal lead to draw 4-4 against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Benin City, on matchday three of the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. … Read more