Bitcoin is nearing the $80,000 mark for the first time, fueled by President-elect Donald Trump’s positive stance on digital assets and a pro-crypto Congress. The cryptocurrency surged by 4.3% to an unprecedented $79,771 on Sunday, holding close to $79,000 by 2:05 p.m. in Singapore. Smaller cryptocurrencies like Cardano and Dogecoin also saw gains. On the … Read more
The return of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States may lead to intensified inflationary pressures in Nigeria and a potential drop in global oil prices, which would negatively impact Nigeria’s oil revenue. This outlook was shared in an investor note from FXTM, a prominent trading platform, authored by Senior Market Analyst … Read more
Trump is set to return to the White House after securing victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. With the Republican Party regaining control of the Senate, Trump’s proposed agenda—focused on immigration reform, economic changes, and ending the Ukraine war—could see swift action. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End As FG Promises Payment Resolution … Read more
President Joe Biden called Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory and invited the incoming Republican president-elect to meet in the “near future,” according to a statement from the White House. EKO HOT BLOG reports that each during the call, President Biden emphasized his commitment to a seamless transition and underscored the … Read more
Popular Abuja, Nigeria-based writer, political analyst and compere, Obonyilo Enenche Peter, popularly known as Enenche Enenche, who predicted the victories of President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and Donald Trump of the United States, has made a request of the U.S. president-elect. Enenche, a staunch supporter of Trump with 100 per cent-near accuracy in political analyses, … Read more
Donald Trump has been projected by CNN as the 47th president of the United States, completing what is being hailed as the most remarkable comeback in American political history. His victory is set to give him significant and disruptive power at home, while also sending shockwaves across the globe. Just four years after leaving Washington … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Tinubu expressed optimism about strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the U.S., emphasizing the need for economic … Read more
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in the ongoing US election, addressing his supporters in Florida despite key state votes still being counted. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Trump proclaimed, “Look what happened – is this crazy?” He continued, expressing gratitude to the American people: “I want to thank … Read more
In the final Iowa Poll before Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight lead over former President Donald Trump, with 47% of likely voters backing her compared to Trump’s 44%, according to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom survey. However, this 3-point gap falls within the poll’s 3.4-point margin of error, suggesting no clear frontrunner … Read more
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the latest NBC News national poll, just weeks before Election Day. Both candidates are tied at 48% support among registered voters, highlighting the razor-thin nature of the 2024 presidential race. Trump has regained ground after a difficult debate and earlier polling … Read more
Former President Donald Trump has ruled out participating in another debate with Kamala Harris before the upcoming election in November. On Thursday, two days after their first face-off in Philadelphia, Trump said that Harris only wanted a second debate because he had “clearly” won the first round. Several polls, however, showed that many voters believed … Read more
Donald Trump’s sentencing in the Manhattan hush money case has been postponed until after the upcoming November election. On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan rescheduled the sentencing to 26 November, citing “the unique time frame this matter currently finds itself in” as one of the reasons. Trump’s legal team, representing the Republican presidential candidate, has employed … Read more
Former President Donald Trump and special counsel Jack Smith are at odds over how to proceed with the election subversion case in Washington, DC. According to a status report filed late Friday, neither side is in a hurry to go to trial before the November presidential election or even by the end of the year. … Read more
200 Republicans who once worked for former President George W. Bush have publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency, rather than supporting Donald Trump. Eko Hot Blog understands this significant move came weeks before the upcoming U.S. Presidential election in early November. As reported by Fox News, a collective of Republican officials, including several former … Read more
The FBI has launched an investigation into claims by the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers allegedly linked to the Iranian government. In a brief statement on Monday, the FBI confirmed that it was probing the matter but did not directly mention former President Trump or Iran by name. A spokesperson for the … Read more
Former President Donald Trump sparked controversy at the National Association of Black Journalists convention on Wednesday by questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity during a heated exchange. According to reports available to EKO HOT BLOG, Trump falsely claimed that Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee, had only recently begun emphasizing her African-American heritage. “I didn’t … Read more
Donald Trump announced his long-awaited VP pick, JD Vance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump, the former United States (US) President and the Presumptive Nominee of the Republican Party, has selected Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, Medical Benefits From India – Sanwo-Olu Gunman … Read more
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump has immunity for official actions taken while in office. Eko Hot Blog gathered that In a 6-3 ruling delivered on Monday, the majority decision dismissed the lower court’s verdict on the criminal charges filed against Trump over his conduct after the 2020 elections. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump Media’s stock price plummeted over 17% in after-hours trading on Tuesday following the announcement that the SEC had declared its registration of additional shares effective. Earlier in the day, the stock, trading under the DJT ticker, had already dropped nearly 10% during regular trading hours. EDITOR’S PICK Implementing Unsustainable … Read more
Trump’s Conviction Spurs Record Fundraising, Raises Nearly $53 Millionn. Trump was convicted on all 34 charges of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment. Trump’s campaign website redirected to a fundraising page immediately after the conviction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Donald Trump’s campaign announced Friday that it had raised nearly $53 million in … Read more