Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian Masters Student at the University of Dundee in Scotland, Somtochukwu Okwuoha, has been handed a 40-month jail term for making terrorist threats against faculty staff and other students of the institution. The BBC on Friday reported that after being found guilty of the crime by a Peth Sheriff … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that special investigator Jim Obaze has uncovered how former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele illegally lodged billions of naira in no fewer than 593 bank accounts in the United States, United Kingdom, and China without the approval of the apex bank’s board of directors and the CBN Investment Committee. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that four Nigerian health workers have been jailed in Wolverhampton, U.K. after they were caught on camera physically and emotionally abusing an 89-year-old patient. The elderly patient, who had vascular dementia and cannot speak, was at a Wolverhampton care home, BBC reports. Editor’s Pick UK Reveals Plan To Deport International Students … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) plans to deport international students in the country who do not achieve high enough grades. The Telegraph reported that the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has advised the United Kingdom Migration Advisory Committee to review the graduate visa as part of a five-point plan to reduce net migration by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has called on diaspora groups to contribute their quota to the development of their fatherland. The NiDCOM boss made the charge at the 25th anniversary gala night of the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association UK (NNCAUK) in the United Kingdom (UK) during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has declared as illegal the British government’s contentious proposal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in Africa. This online media understands that the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was devised to discourage individuals from making perilous journeys across the Channel in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pope Francis on Sunday renewed his calls for Hamas to release Israeli hostages and for Israel to spare Gaza civilians amid the ongoing warfare. “I continue to follow with great sorrow what is happening in Israel and Palestine,” he wrote on X, adding, “I renew my appeal for the freeing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, spoke extensively on collaboration when he addressed world leaders at the inaugural Future Resilience Forum (FRF), which was held in London on the 10th of October, 2023. According to Osinbajo, it is imperative for the global North to engage in a collaborative manner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged before Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Monday morning. Alison-Madueke made the court appearance over alleged bribery offences following an investigation by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). NCA leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expanded his search for support for victims of Boko Haram attacks in the North-East. Editor’s Pick Military Clamps Down Terrorists In North-East Mohbad’s Petition To Police Against Sam Larry, Others Surfaces BREAKING: Veteran Set Designer Pat Nebo Is Dead In a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has lost his appeal against the UK government over his detention in Nigeria. Kanu, who is a British citizen, had filed a lawsuit against the UK government in 2021, arguing that the government had not done enough to help … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain will add the naira to its list of “pre-approved currencies” for financing transactions. This will enable United Kingdom (UK)’s export finance agency to provide financing for transactions with Nigerian businesses denominated in the local currency. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke For Ladies, Others Caught … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in visa application fee paid by immigrants. According to vanguard, the announcement came after a speech regarding an increase in public sector wages. Editors Pick BREAKING: Ebonyi State Governor Increases Salaries Of Civil Servants BREAKING: Court Reserves Judgment On Suit Seeking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The United Kingdom has expressed its commitment to support the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in achieving its mandate. This was revealed during a visit to the Headquarters of MNJTF by British Defence Advisor for Nigeria, Brigadier General Matt Munro, on Monday 3 July 2023. Brig Gen Munro underscored Britain’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that representatives of Lagos State Government, the British Deputy High Commission, C40 cities and other stakeholders over the weekend met to collaborate on effective ways of getting major stakeholders’ buy-in and ensure the development of a robust policy document that will translate into a cleaner and healthier environment statewide. Addressing the … Read more
The UK recently announced a ban on Nigerian students bringing dependants to the country. The move was said to be aimed at reducing migration. Moments after the ban was announced, video of a Nigerian YouTuber commenting about Nigerian students in the UK went viral. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians on social media are criticising … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tony Blair, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), has visited President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Blair was the UK PM for ten years between 1997 and 2007. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors … Read more
Oba Ogunlaja was recently in the United Kingdom to promote his kingdom’s culture. He was accompanied by a monarch, a chief, and some others on the trip. The event also provided a platform for the monarchs to bring investment opportunities to their communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Paramount Ruler of Noforija … Read more
Ekweremadu, his wife, and a medical doctor were found guilty of conspiring to harvest a market trader’s kidney for the senator’s daughter. Ekweremadu was given a 10-year sentence, while his wife received a four-and-a-half-year sentence. Reno Omokri has appealed to President Buhari to intervene for a royal prerogative of mercy for Ekweremadu. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The UK will run an extra evacuation flight for British nationals still trapped in Sudan on Monday. But those eligible will need to travel to the coastal city of Port Sudan, 500 miles from the capital city Khartoum where previous planes took off from. The UK has now airlifted 2,122 British passport holders, and NHS … Read more