Eko Hot Blog reports that there are concerns about the availability of striker, Victor Osimhen for the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa. According to a statement by the team on Monday, the Napoli striker is suffering from abdominal discomfort and has not traveled with the team to Bouaké, the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that it is going to be the Super Eagles of Nigeria vs Bafana Bafana of South Africa in one of the two semi-finals at the 2023 AFCON in Ivory Coast. South Africa battled with a resilient Cape Verdean side for 120 minutes in the quarter-finals of the 2023 AFCON without conceding nor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa recorded the biggest shocker in the 2023 AFCON as they defeated the best-rated national team in Africa, Morocco 2-0 to book quarter final ticket. Unlike South Africa who came into the 2023 AFCON as one of the underdogs, Morocco were seen as the favourites … Read more
The ongoing AFCON 2023 has undeniably been a spectacle of surprises, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament. The usual dominance of football powerhouses has given way to a more level playing field, where victory is earned by those most determined. In a departure from expectations, heavyweights like Algeria, Ghana, Tunisia, and Zambia faced … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, it was a jubilant night for the hosts of the 2023 AFCON, Ivory Coast as they finally confirmed their place in the next round of the tournament after waiting for two days. Ivory Coast, like Ghana, Algeria, Tunisia, and other former winners of the tournament who have crashed out of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that South Africa’s central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago stated on Thursday that the rand found itself entangled in a global currency realignment beyond the bank’s influence. Kganyago, speaking in a webinar, expressed his primary concern about inflation and emphasized the bank’s monitoring of the exchange rate, particularly when it affects price … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a granddaughter of South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela, Zoleka has died. This news medium understands that Zoleka died of cancer at the age of 43. Her unfortunate demise was announced to the public on Tuesday by her family. Ms Zoleka, who had often written about her long battle with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu is “very passionate” about empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for the development of the nation’s economy. According to a statement issued by the vice president’s spokesperson, Olusola Abiola, he spoke on Tuesday with journalists during his tour of exhibition stands … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will today depart Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 15th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government. Vice President Shettima will be joining other business and political leaders across the world at the Summit scheduled for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tristate healthcare systems, a private hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria, has reportedly conducted Nigeria’s first minimally invasive heart surgery. A minimally invasive heart surgery involves making small cuts, called incisions, in the chest. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of State Governors? Neglected Infrastructure and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has been released again from prison. This online media platform understands that Zuma appeared at the Estcourt correctional facility on Friday morning and was released under a remission process EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No … Read more
Ten members of the same family have been shot dead in an attack on their home in South Africa, police say. Seven females and three males were killed when their home near the city of Pietermaritzburg was ambushed early on Friday morning. Police Minister Bheki Cele said two suspects had been arrested, one was shot … Read more
Shocker as 23-year-old South African woman is stoned to death by an ex-boyfriend in Giyani, Limpopo of South Africa. The incident is reported to have occured in the early hours of Saturday April 8, 2023. The victim, Nokuthula Sithole was reportedly returning home from a local tavern with a friend when they encountered her ex-boyfriend. … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more
He was the liquidator for Bosasa which was a company implicated in numerous government contract scandals He also worked as a liquidator for firms linked to the wealthy Gupta brothers The Police are investigating the possibility of a link between Mr Murray’s murder and these corruption investigations Eko Hot Blog reports that A South African … Read more
A popular South African Rapper, Costa Titch is dead. The rapper reportedly collapsed and died while performing onstage. Titch was popular for his contribution to Amapiano genre with hits such as ‘Big Flexa’, ‘Nkalakatha’ and ‘Activate’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a South African artiste, Costa Tsobanoglou, popularly known as Costa Titch, is dead. The … Read more
The feline predators from South Africa were flown in on Saturday from Johannesburg The Cheetahs will be released in their final destination, the Kuno National Park Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952 Eko Hot Blog reports that Twelve cheetahs have arrived in India as part of efforts to revive the species after decades … Read more
AKA was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. He turned 35 on January 28, 2023. The rapper was set to perform at an event on Friday night to celebrate his birthday before he was killed. Eko Hot Blog reports that South African rapper, Kiernan Forbes, better known as AKA, has been shot and … Read more
The Eskom CEO drank poisoned coffee at his office in Johannesburg on December 13. He reportedly became “weak, dizzy, and confused.” Eskom confirmed that its CEO was involved in a “poisoning incident.” Eko Hot Blog reports that Andre De Ruyter, the CEO of Eskom, which produces around 90% of South Africa’s electricity, drank a a … Read more