Ajibade Says Falcons Are Driven To Qualify For Olympics

Rasheedat Ajibade expresses determination to secure an Olympic spot after a 1-0 victory against South Africa in the first leg. Nigeria aims to end a 16-year hiatus from the Olympics, with their last participation in 2008. The Falcons are ready for the tough challenge in the upcoming reverse fixture in Pretoria. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Nigeria And South Africa To Join Forces For Economic Growth

– Nigeria and South Africa are collaborating for economic growth. – The cooperation between the two nations will stimulate development. – Their joint efforts aim to benefit both countries’ economies. Eko hot blog reports that Kingsley Obiukwu, the Group Managing Director of Bolton White Hotel, highlighted the potential for economic growth through collaboration between Nigeria … Read more

Super Falcons Goalkeeper Confident In Beating Banyana Banyana

Super Falcons goalkeeper Linda Jiwuaku is confident in the team’s ability to defeat South Africa. Coach Randy Waldrum named Jiwuaku and debutant Shukurat Oladipo in the squad for the crucial qualifying fixtures. The two-match series will determine who qualifies for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Paris. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Falcons goalkeeper, … Read more

Oshoala, Ajibade Make Super Falcons Squad To Face South Africa

Super Falcons Coach Randy Waldrum has announced the squad for Nigeria’s women’s national team for Olympics final qualifying match against South Africa. Notable names include Asisat Oshoala , Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Chidinma Okeke and Chiwendu Ihezuo.  The winner secures a spot in the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Falcons … Read more

Banyana Banyana Coach Plans To Defeat Falcons In Olympic Qualifier

Banyana Banyana, Desiree Ellis plans to use home advantage in their Olympic qualifier against Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Highlighting Loftus Stadium’s altitude advantage, she emphasized the team’s resilience shown during the Aisha Buhari Cup. Both teams aims for Olympic qualification after past absences. Eko Hot Blog reports that Banyana Banyana head coach, Desiree Ellis, aims to … Read more

Bafana Legend Hlatshwayo Urges Okon To Spurn Super Eagles For South Africa

Bafana Legend Hlatshwayo Urges Okon To Spurn Super Eagles

Eko Hot Blog reports that in a patriotic appeal, former Bafana Bafana captain Thulani Hlatshwayo has urged SuperSport United’s rising star Ime Okon to pledge his international allegiance to South Africa, his country of birth, over Nigeria. Okon, a 20-year-old central defender, has caught the attention of both nations with his impressive performances in the … Read more

Egypt, Nigeria Emerge Leaders As African Games Conclude

The 2023 African Games in Ghana concluded with Egypt as the top-performing nation, securing 186 medals. Ghana hosted a vibrant championship, highlighted by a spectacular opening ceremony showcasing Africa’s cultural diversity. Team Nigeria excelled in athletics, wrestling, and weightlifting, securing 114 medals overall. Eko Hot Blog reports that The 2023 African Games concluded on Saturday, … Read more

Nigeria Top Athletics Table In ‘Ghana 2023’ African Games

Team Nigeria showcased dominance in the 2023 African Games athletics.   Chinecherem Nnamdi’s set new national record in javelin, the women’s 4x400m relay gold, and Olayinka Olajide’s complete set of medals. Ethiopia and South Africa emerged as strong competitors in the athletics event. Eko Hot Blog reports that Team Nigeria showcased their dominance in the athletics … Read more

Nike Unveils Super Eagles’ 2024/25 Jersey In Photos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the new Super Eagles jerseys for the 2024–2025 football season have been unveiled by clothing powerhouse, Nike. Nike’s Instagram page published a post on Monday with a launch video of the new jerseys. Editor’s Pick  BREAKING: SSANU, NASU Begin Strike, Ground Varsities Zamfara Lawmakers Flee State, Citing Threats To Their … Read more

Nigeria Set To Kickstart Official Export To South Africa And Beyond – AfCFTA Initiative Unveiled

Eko hot blog reports that In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria is gearing up to kickstart the official export of locally produced goods to South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Kenya starting next month. This initiative falls under the Guided Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a significant step towards boosting intra-African … Read more

2010 World Cup Miss: “They Still Bully Me After 14 Years”– Aiyegbeni Cries Out

Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Super Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has cried out over the bullying he suffers in the hands of Nigerians over the goal he missed 13 to 14 years ago. Most Nigerian football lovers are finding it difficult to forget the events of June 22, 2010 when Aiyegbeni missed a tap-in … Read more

AFCON: South Africa Edge DR Congo On Penalties To Win Bronze

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has finished third in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating DR Congo in the third-place match on Saturday. Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria ended South Africa’s dream of winning the 2023 AFCON in the semi-final stage of the tournament … Read more

Tinubu Skips AFCON Final, Directs Shettima To Lead Presidential Team To Support Super Eagles

President Bola Tinubu in a virtual meeting with the Super Eagles before the AFCON quarter-final match against Angola

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more

Relief For Nigerians As Glo, MTN Resolve Interconnect Debt Dispute

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. (MTN) and Globacom Limited (Globacom) has been amicably resolved.

Mike Adenuga, Globacom Network Owner

Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs NCC in a statement noted “ In accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN for the disconnection of Globacom has now been withdrawn.

“Following its initial Public Notice, the Commission with the aim of mitigating any potential disruptions to subscribers undertook further regulatory intervention, by mediating between the parties and facilitating the reconciliation process.

“The Commission reiterates that strict adherence to the terms and conditions of licenses, particularly those delineated in interconnection agreements, is imperative for all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other licensees within the telecommunications industry.

“In order to proactively address and prevent future instances of interconnect indebtedness within the industry, the Commission will be requesting relevant records and regular updates from MNOs, as well as adopting a transparent approach towards industry indebtedness.

NCC Building

“This statement serves as a reminder of the Commission’s commitment to fostering a stable and compliant telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria”.

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‘Don’t Come Back’ – South Africans Threaten Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali [Video]

Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more

Corps Member Passes On While Watching Nigeria,S/Africa Penalty Shootout

Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Adamawa State died during the penalty shootouts of the match between Nigeria and South Africa of Wednesday evening. It was gathered Thursday morning that the youth corper, identified only as Samuel from Kaduna State, died just before the last … Read more

Kanye West Announces Lagos, Nairobi Tour Plans, Sparks Excitement

Eko Hot Blog reports that legendary American  rapper, Kanye West, has revealed a list of countries he would be touring in 2024 and 2025, including Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. The rapper disclosed this in a screenshot of a conversation shared on his Instagram story on Wednesday. The screenshot that outlined suggested tour dates listed … Read more

AFCON 2023: LASG Sets Up Additional Viewing Centre For Nigeria’s Semi-Final Match

Lagos State Viewing Centre

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has set up a mega viewing centre for the AFCON Semi-Final match coming up between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful … Read more

AFCON 2023: Cameroon FA Rejects Samuel Etoo’s Resignation

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) has rejected an offer of resignation from its president Samuel Eto’o. Eto’o, 42, offered his resignation during a meeting of Fecafoot’s executive in Yaounde on Monday night, in which the former striker requested for other members of the board to also offer their resignations ‘in … Read more

AFCON: Victor Osimhen Officially Cleared To Play Against South Africa, Trained In Bouaké

Osimhen

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have confirmed that Victor Osimhen has been declared fit to play the 2023 AFCON semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday, January 7. Victor Osimhen was a big doubt for the game when the Super Eagles team flew from Abidjan to Bouaké, Ivory Coast’s second biggest … Read more