Jose Mourinho has identified Portugal, France, and England as the top contenders for UEFA Euro 2024. Mourinho believes these powerhouse teams have the quality to win the tournament. England faces stiff competition from France and Portugal in their quest for victory. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The UEFA EURO 2024 kicks off in Munich, Germany on Friday, June 14th, and concludes with the final match in Berlin on Sunday, July 14th. Editor’s Pick Black Market USD To Naira Exchange Rate For Thursday, 28th March 2024 BREAKING: FAAN Shuts Down KFC Branch Over Discrimination Against Former Ogun … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Xavi Hernandez has cautioned Barcelona players to remain vigilant against the formidable threat of striker Victor Osimhen in the upcoming UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash with Napoli on Tuesday. Editor’s Pick US Boosts Support For Haiti’s Security Amidst Escalating Crisis Explosion Victims In Ibadan Cry Neglect, Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, has dismissed allegations of tax fraud during his first tenure as the coach of the Spanish club. Editor’s Pick JUST IN: Confusion As Power Outage Hits Lagos Airport Lagos Police, NEMA On Red Alert Over Warehouse Looting U.S Misjudges China, Breaks Promises Reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Barcelona footballer Dani Alves has been found guilty of nightclub sexual assault and sentenced to four years and six months in jail. According to a court in Spain, Dani Alves was on Thursday found guilty of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub. The 40-year-old who is one of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Jenni Hermoso who is in the center of the kiss gate scandal that led Luis Rubiales to lose his job as Spanish FA president wasn’t invited to Spain’s women’s national team for their games in September. It would be recalled that Rubiales who was then Spanish FA president decided to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spain’s entire coaching staff from their World Cup win, except for manager Jorge Vilda, have resigned over the Luis Rubiales row. Assistant managers Montse Tome, Javier Lerga and Eugenio Gonzalo Martin, along with physio Blanca Romero Moraleda and goalkeeper coach Carlos Sanchez, have all quit. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that FIFA, the world’s top football governing body, has provisionally suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, from “all football-related activities” amid a row over his kiss with Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso. The association said Rubiales was initially suspended for 90 days and also said that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spain have defeated England in the final of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to lift their first trophy. Olga Carmona’s 29-minute strike was the difference in the breathtaking encounter on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger Junta Suspended EFCC Chair, Bawa … Read more
By Bashorun J. K. Randle I am not about to dabble in weather forecast or climate change in Spain. Rather, I am more concerned about matters nearer home. At exactly nine o’clock on the morning of Monday 29th May 2023, two invitation cards were delivered to me in Lagos, one for an event at Eagle … Read more
Ex-Football star has been apprehended for cocaine trafficking. He was arrested by the police on Friday. Leon Osorio was previously arrested in 2002 while transporting cocaine in Miami but was released on bail. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Diego Leon Osorio, a retired footballer who represented Colombia’s national team during the 1990s, was apprehended by … Read more
A Nigerian female fugitive on the ‘most wanted’ list has been extradited to Italy. Since 2010, Joy has been listed as one of the 100 most dangerous fugitives. Reports have it that Joy utilized violence and threats to exert control over her victims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 48-year-old Nigerian woman, Jeff Joy, who … Read more
Spain is the second EU country to announce Covid testing on visitors from China, following similar decisions in Italy, plus the US and India. Eko Hot Blog reports that arrivals can skip the tests if they are fully vaccinated – and Spain does accept some Chinese vaccines. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok … Read more
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced another €10bn (£8.8bn) in support to address rising prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government would “protect the middle class and workers amid the rise in the cost of living, energy and food”, he said. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US … Read more
Emergency services in Spain have confirmed a seventh death after a bus plunged from a bridge into a river on Christmas Eve (Saturday). Eko Hot Blog reports that rescuers retrieved the body of a woman from the Lerez river in the north-western Galicia region on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over … Read more
Demola Seriki’s family has announced his burial arrangements. Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, has announced burial arrangements for the late envoy. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki Is Dead “Terrible Loss To Us All” – Obanikoro Mourns Demola Seriki Persistent Attacks On Our Offices … Read more
Spain captain Busquets has retired from international football. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spain and Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets has retired from international football after a disappointing outing in Qatar. Busquets made the announcement on Thursday on his social media handle. EDITOR’S PICKS Mourinho Set To Replace Fernando Santos As Portugal Manager BREAKING: Ronaldo’s World … Read more
Obanikoro has mourned Demola Seriki. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Ambassador to Ghana, has described the demise of Demola Seriki, the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, as a monumental loss to the nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki Is Dead Vacate Roads Or Face Sanctions, Lagos Govt Tells Illegal … Read more
The Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, has died at the age of 63. Eko Hot Blog reports that the news of his death was made public in a statement signed by his children. The former minister was said to have passed away on Thursday, December 15. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber … Read more