Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of a crackdown on Russian money. The very shape of Chelsea’s long-term future has been thrown into doubt with restrictions on ticket sales, transfers and new contracts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian-Israeli billionaire had his assets frozen by the UK … Read more
Vladimir Putin is said to have furiously sacked eight top generals in anger over the slow pace of the Ukraine invasion. Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s security council, said eight Russian commanders have been fired since the start of the conflict amid heavy losses on the battlefield. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Russian President, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said “millions of people” could die if the world does not help Ukraine before it is “too late”. In an interview with newsmen, Zelensky repeated his demand that Western leaders impose a no-fly zone over his country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Zelensky is appealing to world leaders to … Read more
Ukraine’s president Zelensky has pleaded with the European Union to “prove that you are with us” in an impassioned speech that received standing applause and brought the interpreter close to tears. President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament via video link as many in the EU chamber wore Ukraine’s yellow and blue in support. EKO HOT … Read more
Vladimir Putin has ordered his military command to put Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces on high alert. Putin said aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic sanctions against Moscow were behind his decision. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes as Ukrainian intelligence has learned from within Belarus that “special ops” troops have been spotted loading … Read more
As the Russian-Ukraine war enters its third day, 27 nations have pledged to support Ukraine. These nations including the United States and the United Kingdom, have promised to send weapons, medical supplies, and other military aid to the Ukrainian forces. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the assistance includes lethal aid, like ammunition, anti-tank weapons and … Read more
Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich has been reportedly barred from living in Britain ever again. Roman Abramovich is believed to be one of the ‘key enablers’ of Vladimir Putin’s regime. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the billionaire has not been seen at his Premier League football club’s south-west London home, Stamford Bridge, for months He … Read more
There have been reports of missile strikes and explosions near major Ukrainian cities People have been trying to flee the capital Kyiv EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia, on Thursday, launched a military assault on neighbouring Ukraine after several weeks of laying seige on its border. The UK, EU and other Western allies have vowed … Read more
Popular Nigerian crossdresser, James Chukwueze Obialor, famously known as James Brown, has revealed that he sponsored himself to a University in the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the self-proclaimed Princess of Africa made the disclosure via his Instagram page on Tuesday evening as he celebrated his 22nd birthday. Sharing a video of himself … Read more
More than a dozen nations have urged their citizens to leave Ukraine, and the US has said aerial bombardments could begin… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US and UK leaders have said not all hope is lost for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but warn that the situation remains fragile. In a 40-minute … Read more
The UK, US and Germany are among several countries who have urged their nationals to get out of Ukraine Immediately… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the “imminent” threat of Russian military action in Ukraine justifies evacuating the US embassy in Kyiv. His words came after Ukraine’s president … Read more
Several EU countries have also asked their nationals to leave Ukraine… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Embassy has informed citizens living in Ukraine to avoid unnecessary travel within the country. It also urged them to take their individual and collective security seriously and ensure they always carry requisite identification. This is contained in … Read more
Ex-Zamfara Governor Yari has been flown to the UK in a wheelchair for medical treatment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari, has been flown to the United Kingdom in a wheelchair. This news platform gathered that Yari was in a bad shape medically when he was taken to … Read more
Moscow has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine despite massing more than 100,000 troops near the border… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has the troops in place to invade Ukraine “at any time” and American citizens should leave within the next 48 hours, the US has warned. An invasion could start with aerial … Read more
Tinubu has cleared air and revealed real reason why he visited UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu has cleared air and stated that his journey to the United Kingdom (UK) was not for medical reasons. The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader returned to Nigeria on Sunday after … Read more
Russia has placed an estimated 100,000 troops, tanks, artillery and missiles near Ukraine’s frontiers EKO HOT BLOG reports that there have been angry clashes between Russian and US envoys at the UN Security Council, after the US called a meeting to discuss Moscow’s troop build-up on its borders with Ukraine. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said … Read more
The former Lagos governor returned to the country in October after undergoing knee surgery abroad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), travelled overseas to attend some meetings. This is according to his media aide, Tunde Rahman. Several reactions have followed the recent news of Tinubu’s … Read more
Twitter: UK reacts as Nigerian govt lifts ban EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British Government has reacted to the lifting of the ban on micro-blogging site, Twitter, by the Nigerian government after seven months. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the decision to lift the ban was confirmed by the Chairman, Technical Committee Nigeria-Twitter … Read more
Britain has seen a surge of cases linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant in recent weeks… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom’s official death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic rose above 150,000 on Saturday, government figures showed, following a record wave of cases caused by the Omicron variant. Some 313 deaths within 28 … Read more
UK Queen honours James Bond actor Craig, COVID-19 warriors EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Queen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s honours list, the scientists and medical chiefs in the vanguard of the fight against COVID-19 were honored. James Bond actor Daniel Craig was among those honored, receiving the same accolade as his renowned cinematic character. … Read more