The starting date of the dawn-dusk fasting month of Ramadan is determined by both lunar calculations and physical sightings of a new moon Observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk and traditionally gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening EKO HOT BLOG reports that Saudi Arabia … Read more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intercepted and destroyed three drones that penetrated the Gulf country’s airspace over unpopulated areas early Wednesday morning, the country’s defence ministry said. The Gulf state has faced several attacks in the past few weeks including a missile attack on Monday during a visit by Israel’s president. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement claimed responsibility. … Read more
It comes after a series of attacks on the UAE this month by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile in the third such incident this month, according to authorities, as the Israeli President visited the country. “The … Read more
…passengers must undergo a Rapid PCR test at the airports of departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume passenger flights from Nigeria and 11 other African countries on Saturday, January 29. UAE’s National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) announced this in a tweet on Wednesday. Read also: Omicron: … Read more
The Speaker argued that fixing Nigeria requires good administration and reminded the people of the opportunity to get it right by 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, spoke glowingly of former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu on Thursday. At the Anchor University’s first Public Lecture of … Read more
Two Indians Among three killed in UAE capital in suspected drone attack claimed by Yemen rebels EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yemen’s rebel Houthi movement, on Monday, said that it had carried out a military attack on the United Arab Emirates, UAE, as authorities in Abu Dhabi, the capital, announced suspected drone strikes targeted an … Read more
Keïta led Mali for seven years until 2020, when he was ousted in a coup after huge anti-government protests… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ousted President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, has died aged 76. Last year he suffered a minor stroke but the cause of his death was not immediately clear. He died … Read more
Civil marriage in the Middle East is uncommAlgeria,usually conducted under a religious authority… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The United Arab Emirates — where foreigners make up … Read more
Fresh crisis is looming as UAE barred Nigerian travellers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Arab Emirates agencies, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have suspended entry for passengers from Nigeria and three other African countries. The other countries are Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister meets UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi in historic visit EKO HOT BLOG reports that for the first time in history, an Israeli Prime Minister has paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. According to Bennett’s office, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed … Read more
‘We never left Sharjah Airport’ — Air Peace denies UAE claim EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Air Peace, assertions made by aviation officials in the United Arab Emirates about why the government refused its flight slots are false. In a letter to Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, on Saturday, Oluwatoyin Olajide, chief operating … Read more
It said the action will take effect from Sunday EKO HOT BLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has suspended all its flights to Nigeria Indefinitely. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier withdrawn the approval of 21 weekly flights to Nigeria, comprising 14 to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and seven to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, … Read more
Nigeria had barred Emirates flights over discriminatory policy on Nigerians as regards to COVID-19 protocols by the UAE EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has lifted the ban imposed on Emirates Airline. Minister of Aviation, Senator. Hadi Sirika, said the ban was lifted after “painstaking negotiations” with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Emirate’s … Read more
He encouraged Nigerians in Diaspora to “subject themselves to the rules and standards of the country in which they live… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians all over the world are very competitive, noting that they acquired the trait from home where the citizens have been properly educated and immersed in … Read more
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
Sunday Igboho has reacted to terrorism allegations preferred against him by FG. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, has reacted to reports that he has links to a terror financier, Abubakar Mohammed Surajo, who is currently in prison in the UAE. Recall that the Attorney General … Read more
EFCC has arrested former Deputy Senate President Ekweremadu. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has interrogated the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged fraud and failing to explain how he came to own 22 properties in Nigeria, the United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) According to … Read more
9mobile has distanced one of its directors, Abdulrahman Ado, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s list of terrorism sponsors. EkoHotBlog reports that the UAE has placed 38 individuals, including 6 Nigerians and 15 entities on its UAE terror financiers’ list. The names of the Nigerians include Abdurrahaman Ado Musa, which has raised eyebrows after many … Read more
Reports of a ban on work permits for Nigerians living in the UAE first surfaced over two months ago Nigerians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially those in Dubai, have begun lamenting the loss of their jobs and difficulty in obtaining a work permit. Bisi Kazeem, one of the affected Nigerians, believes authorities … Read more
Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of Nigerian flights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28. Emirates … Read more