Mikel Merino scores first career hat-trick in Spain’s 6-0 win over Turkey. Pedri grabs two goals; Torres also on target as Spain dominate Group E. Nico Williams injured, Yamal and Güler clash late in fiery encounter. Spain delivered a dominant performance on Sunday night, thrashing Turkey 6-0 in Konya to take early control of their … Read more
Israel has confirmed it conducted strikes against Syria’s naval fleet, causing significant damage. Earlier, video footage showing explosions at the port of Latakia, where numerous ships and parts of the port appear to have been extensively destroyed. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports over 310 Israeli strikes since the collapse of the … Read more
Armed attackers carried out a deadly “terrorist” assault on Turkey’s state-run aerospace company near Ankara on Wednesday, resulting in at least five deaths and 22 injuries, according to government officials. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that two assailants, a man and a woman, were killed during the attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters. … Read more
Fethullah Gulen, the influential Turkish cleric accused of orchestrating a failed coup in 2016, has died at the age of 83, according to confirmation from Turkey’s foreign minister. Gulen, who had lived in self-imposed exile in the US since 1999, reportedly passed away in a Pennsylvania hospital, as reported by Turkish media. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has deported 400 Nigerians. According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the deportees include 90 females and 310 males. The deported individuals were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja by various federal agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, the National Commission … Read more
Italy staged an impressive comeback after conceding within the first 13 seconds to secure a 3-1 victory over France in their UEFA Nations League clash in Paris on Friday. Meanwhile, Belgium defeated Israel, and Wales played to a draw against Turkey. Bradley Barcola made history by scoring the fastest goal ever by a France player … Read more
Tech Trailblazer Noor Al-Sulaiti Joins Google Cloud Youngest and First Female CEO at Ooredoo Oman Recognized as One of the Most Powerful Businesswomen by Forbes Middle East Eko Hot Blog reports that in a strategic move to bolster its cybersecurity prowess across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region, Google Cloud has appointed Noor … Read more
Bright Osayi-Samuel was hailed as a hero for defending his team against enraged Trabzonspor supporters after their defeat. He knocked down a pitch invader while protecting a female officer, earning praise from fans and football agents. Despite the brawl, Fenerbahce players celebrated their victory in the dressing room after a tumultuous match. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Kayode Stephen, a Nigerian based in Canada, accused of defrauding several people of millions seeking care jobs in the UK Victims paid Stephen millions of naira for certificates of sponsorship (CoS) needed to secure care jobs, but received fake documents or nothing Over 1,000 Nigerians duped with fake employment letters for UK jobs, according to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a shipment of 25,000 tons of Ukrainian grain is currently being readied for transport from the Turkish port of Samsun to Nigeria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program. The Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, provided this information in a statement issued on Tuesday. He mentioned that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Pentagon has revealed that a United States aircraft shot down an armed Turkish drone operating near its troops in Syria. This marks the first instance of the U.S. taking down an aircraft from its NATO ally, Turkey. While a Turkish defense ministry official clarified that the drone did not … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has received the Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Hidayet Bayraktar, to discuss a partnership in the development of infrastructure and agriculture in the nation’s capital. In a post on his X (Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the former Rivers governor said he met … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dipo Fasina, popularly known as ‘Jingo,’ has been found in Turkey Airport. According to PREMIUM TIMES l, Fasina had been missing since Saturday, July 1, 2023. Fasina was reportedly travelling to Algeria at the invitation of the Algerian government … 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
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
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched his ruling party’s bid to stay in power, as he seeks to extend his leadership of Turkey beyond 20 years. He is facing his stiffest challenge yet from six opposition parties who have combined forces for presidential and parliamentary elections on 14 May. Turkey faces soaring inflation and is … Read more
They are collecting geological data and carrying out detailed assessments They want to know why so many buildings collapsed during the earthquake Turkey is also carrying out its own extensive investigation into the quake Eko Hot Blog reports that Structural and civil engineers from the UK have travelled to Turkey to help to investigate the … Read more
Kemal Kilicdaroglu leads the main secular opposition party Economic crisis and errors during last month’s earthquake may make the president more vulnerable Polls suggest a tight race after two decades of the president’s authoritarian rule Eko Hot Blog reports that Turkey’s often divided opposition parties have come together to choose a single candidate to face … Read more
The death toll in the massive Feb. 6 earthquakes stands at more than 45,000 The tragedy has brought to light decades-old urbanistic mismanagement Ministry of Justice has arrested more than 230 people in connection with the building collapses Eko Hot Blog reports that The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of contributing … Read more
Tremors of 6.4 and 5.8 magnitude struck in the south-east near the border with Syria The earlier quakes killed 44,000 people in Turkey and Syria Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless Eko Hot Blog reports that Rescuers are once again searching for people trapped under rubble in Turkey after two new earthquakes … Read more