David Lammy named Deputy PM and Justice Secretary after Rayner resigns Shabana Mahmood promoted to Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper moves to Foreign Affairs Reshuffle comes amid pressure on Starmer’s leadership and concerns over party unity UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle following the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister … Read more
Tinubu Departs Abuja for 10-Day Working Vacation in Europe. The 10-day working vacation will be spent in France and the UK. He is expected to return to Nigeria after completing official and personal engagements. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to begin his 2025 annual leave. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess Crude … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who produced The Apprentice, as his special envoy to the UK. Trump expressed his “great honour” in selecting Burnett for the position, which is distinct from the US ambassador role. The president-elect stated that Burnett would focus on enhancing diplomatic ties, particularly in … Read more
Mauritius, under new PM Navin Ramgoolam, has revised the Chagos Islands deal, calling the original terms inadequate. The initial agreement, announced in October, involved the UK transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, which hosts a significant UK-US military airbase. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Who will tell Mrs. Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch that a knock is enough? It’s time to drink water and drop the cup. Kemi Badenoch, a British politician with Nigerian roots, has been making headlines for her controversial remarks about her country of origin, Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Sleeping on Duty! Security Guards in Court Over … Read more
The UK government announced new sanctions on Thursday targeting three Russian-linked private mercenary groups, including Africa Corps, the successor to the Wagner Group. “These sanctions will bear down on Russian malign activity in Libya, Mali, and CAR (Central African Republic), exposing and combatting Russia’s illicit activity in Africa,” the government said in a statement. This … Read more
Nigerians in the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic death of Mrs. Olubunmi Okeniyi, just weeks after she relocated to the UK with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi. The 49-year-old woman, who had been battling breast cancer, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sunderland. A statement from the Nigerians … Read more
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, aimed at urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation, was delivered to 10 Downing Street, London, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Newly evicted Big Brother Naija housemate Benjamin Olufemi, known as Ben, has shared his reasons for relocating from the United Kingdom to participate in the show. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ben was eliminated from the season 9 edition on Sunday. In an interview with journalists on Wednesday, the nightlife promoter expressed his desire to … Read more
British government has summoned Russia’s ambassador on Wednesday, denouncing an “unprecedented and unfounded public campaign of aggression” from Moscow. This came after Russia’s FSB revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats, accusing them of espionage and sabotage—claims Britain called “malicious and completely baseless.” A Foreign Office spokesperson said, “This pattern of behaviour is completely unacceptable, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his working visits to China and the United Kingdom. This was disclosed in a video shared by his Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, on Sunday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
Nigerian Air Force officer David Sangokoya has been awarded the prestigious 2023 International Sword of Honour at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, United Kingdom. This was revealed in a statement shared by the Nigerian Air Force on Friday. The award recognizes Sangokoya, who attended the Modularised Initial Officers’ Training (MIOT) Course 22 from March … Read more
A Nigerian nurse working in the United Kingdom, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for neglecting her ten-week-old baby, Joshua Akerele, who died while she was at work, according to a report by the Daily Mail. The 28-year-old single mother reportedly left Joshua alone in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours … Read more
The Presidency has affirmed that there were no human rights violations involved in the recent arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this statement was made in response to allegations of human rights abuses leveled against President Bola Tinubu’s administration by … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). These scholarships, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), are designed to support talented individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries in pursuing higher education in the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced that the UK aims to reset its relationship with the European Union, but emphasized that this does not mean reversing Brexit. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Starmer outlined plans for a new cooperation agreement between the two nations, focusing on trade, jobs, and economic growth. … Read more
Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison last year for human trafficking, is now under investigation by the London Metropolitan Police in connection with a new case. This development was revealed in a documentary titled “Daniel vs Ekweremadu,” created by award-winning filmmaker and TV host Chude Jideonwo. The … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) expanded its list of licensed organizations authorized to sponsor workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration routes. The updated list now includes 119,195 approved companies. Nigerians interested in working in the UK are encouraged to visit the websites of these approved companies to search for available job opportunities. The approved … Read more
A Chinese investment group, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, is set to sell two residential properties seized from Nigeria on eBay to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards according to Peoples Gazette. The properties, located at 15 Aigburth Hall Road and Beech Lodge, 49 Calderstones Road, Liverpool, UK, were taken over by Zhongshang … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to preventing further far-right unrest in English towns and cities, despite a largely peaceful night on Wednesday. On Thursday, Starmer announced that he would convene another emergency meeting with senior ministers and police leaders to ensure preparedness for any potential unrest in the coming days. He emphasized … Read more