The lineup for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is now complete, with Mozambique securing the final spot after a 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau. The tournament, scheduled to kick off in December next year, will be hosted by Morocco, who automatically qualify as the host nation. The competition will showcase a dynamic mix of … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in the men’s categories for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have made the final shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Ghana’s hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The Black Stars initially took the lead with a brilliant free kick from Jordan Ayew in the 18th minute, as his perfectly executed strike flew past Angola’s goalkeeper, offering a … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted approval for the Accra Sports Stadium to host the Matchday 3 qualifier of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Ghana’s Black Stars and Sudan. This announcement was made by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). A letter from CAF to GFA General Secretary Prosper Harrison Addo read: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that about 32 civilians have been killed and many injured in artillery attacks by the Sudanese army. Editor’s Pick Update: Umerov Now Ukraine’s Defence Minister Osinbajo: Renewable Energy Systems And Minigrids Can Provide Reliable And Affordable Solution To Africa’s Energy Poverty Problem Dele Momodu Says Constitution Deliberately Turned Upside Down In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, arrived in Chad on Wednesday to meet Sudanese refugees who have fled the internal crises in Darfur. Editor’s Pick Obi, Atiku Absent In Court Mother-Of-Four Dies From Complications After Weight Loss Surgery In Turkey BREAKING: FG Increases Price Of Electricity Meters … Read more
Following the ongoing crisis in Sudan, a new batch of Nigerians have returned home. According to the reports, 125 evacuees successfully landed from the crisis torn Sudan at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The group, which touched down on Saturday at 12:49 pm, was received by officials from various government agencies, including the Ministry … Read more
125 Nigerians escaping conflict in Sudan have landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group arrived on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan, bringing the total count of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan to 2,371. Immigration officials and representatives from NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees assisted the returnees upon their … Read more
JAMB is ready to jump to the rescue of Sudan returnees in an effort to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in academics for Nigerian students. This was stated by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during a meeting with NIDCOM chairman, Mrs Dabiri-Erewa. The meeting discussed the seamless integration of Nigerian students returning … Read more
Over the past few days, 638 Nigerians stranded in Egypt and Sudan have been evacuated and returned to Nigeria. The third batch of 132 evacuees is to arrive in Abuja today, with previous batches already safely back home. The government made efforts to bring all stranded citizens home amidst the Sudan Crisis. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Federal Government has successfully repatriated all Nigerians stranded in Sudan. Two batches of evacuees have been brought back home safely. The FG assures the public that priority will continue to be given to women, children, and the ailing ones among them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government announced today through the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that between $13 million and $14 million worth of food products intended for people in need in war-torn Sudan have been looted since fighting broke out last month. The revelation was made by WFP Country Director Eddie Rowe in an … Read more
The Sudan Evacuation continues to affect civilians. Recently, a Nigerian evacuee identified as Hamid Abdulmalik to the internet to lament the living conditions the Federal Government placed on evacuees from Sudan. However, the Nigerian was met with mixed reactions from his statements on the Sudan Evacuation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian evacuee, Hamid Abdulmalik, … Read more
In November 2018, President Buhari appointed Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM. However, the Senate delayed the confirmation of her appointment until May 2019. The president is asking the upper legislative chamber to consider her reappointment four years later. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa for a second term … Read more
The UK will run an extra evacuation flight for British nationals still trapped in Sudan on Monday. But those eligible will need to travel to the coastal city of Port Sudan, 500 miles from the capital city Khartoum where previous planes took off from. The UK has now airlifted 2,122 British passport holders, and NHS … Read more
Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the attack on Turkish evacuation plane by rebel forces of the RSF. We earlier reported on an orchestrated attack on a Turkey plane that was meant to evacuate citizens from the crisis torn country. According to the Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Abdelmannan, the attack was a flagrant … Read more
A Turkish evacuation plane coming into land at an airbase outside Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has been fired at, Turkey’s defence ministry has said. No-one was injured and the plane landed safely at Wadi Seidna airfield, where it was being checked. Sudan’s army blamed paramilitary fighters for firing at the aircraft and damaging its fuel system. … Read more
The Sudan Crisis continues as foreign Nationals try to evacuate from the country. Recent reports have revealed an evacuation plane from Turkey was shot on landing in Sudan’s capital. This was confirmed by the Turkish defence ministry who confirmed that the plane had been hit but that no one on board had been injured.. EKO … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has spent $1.2 million to evacuate at least 2,400 stranded citizens from Sudan. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, made the announcement on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari. The evacuation involved deploying 40 buses to provide security … Read more
Fighting is continuing in parts of Sudan despite a 72-hour ceasefire largely holding. Speaking via phone from Omdurman, the adjoining city to the capital Khartoum, the BBC’s Mohamed Osman said there was fighting near TV and radio buildings. He also said there was “no fuel at all”, a lack of doctors, and people struggling to … Read more