This will be done in an attempt to cut cost The delay will affect sections from Manchester to Crewe and Birmingham to Crewe The project is grappling with the rising cost of materials due to the high rate of inflation Eko Hot Blog reports that The government is set to announce that construction of certain … Read more
The UK is set to have a new representative to Nigeria. The current high commissioner has been around since 2018. High commissioners do not only represent their government, but they also control the consulate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Richard Hugh Montgomery as the new British High Commissioner to … Read more
The slew of proposed measures will apply to anyone arriving on UK shores in a small boat The Refugee Council has criticised the plans and says thousands of people will be left stranded Further details are expected to be announced by the government on Tuesday Eko Hot Blog reports that Channel migrants will be removed … Read more
The UK has sent a congratulatory message to Tinubu on his victory as President-elect. The UK has also called on FG to address the opposition’s concerns. The UK urged the government to take action to resolve outstanding issues on delivering the will of the Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom (UK), has … Read more
The UK has urged politicians to concede in case of defeat. Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria made the statement on Tuesday. 18 presidential candidates will appear on the ballot for Saturday’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has advised politicians contesting Saturday’s general elections to concede defeat or approach a … Read more
Zelensky has urged allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine. Zelensky made the call during his trip to the UK. He also called for stronger sanctions against Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to send his country fighter jets, saying “combat aircraft for Ukraine — wings for freedom.” He … Read more
The Police in Lancashire have fined the UK prime minister for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car. Sunak was promoting the country’s “Levelling Up” programme in the video. It is the second fixed penalty notice the British PM has received in less than a year. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Prime Minister … Read more
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -10C with snow forecast for parts of the UK including London, the South East, and Scotland, the Met Office warns. Eko Hot Blog reports that Over much of Kent and Sussex, a yellow alert is in place for Monday morning. Yellow warnings for ice have also been … Read more
The UK is to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to bolster the country’s war effort, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that he spoke to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call on Saturday, during which he confirmed he would send the equipment and additional artillery systems. EDITOR’S PICKS US: … Read more
Atiku has returned to the country after his trip to the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has returned to Nigeria. The former Vice President returned to Nigeria from the United Kingdom (UK) on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: DSS Arrests Peter … Read more
Raymond Dokpesi has been released after spending hours in detention in the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, has been released after being detained by UK authorities in London. It was gathered the veteran journalist was arrested at Heathrow Airport in London on Sunday, January 8, 2022. EDITOR’S … Read more
The UK is preparing to formally declare that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is a terrorist organization. Eko Hot Blog reports that the legal change would mean it becomes a criminal offence in the UK to belong to the group or support its activities. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official … Read more
Those at the forefront of the U.K.’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt” on the country’s New Year’s Honors list on Friday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Artists, community leaders and members of England’s award-winning women’s soccer team were also among the … Read more
Buhari has explained how the “Jubril of Sudan” claim made him feel. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said he did not find the “Jubril of Sudan” claim funny. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with ‘Suffocating’ Monetary Policies Renewed Hope: Dissecting Tinubu’s Comprehensive Plans For Security Attacks on … Read more
Asake paid an emotional tribute to victims of UK concert stampede. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the fast-rising Nigerian pop star, Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, has paid an emotional tribute to those who died during a stampede at his concert in London. This online media platform recalls that the 27-year-singer’s concert turned chaotic … Read more
Strikes by Border Force staff at UK airports could go on for months unless the government enters talks over pay, the head of the PCS union has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mark Serwotka said the union had a “mandate” for walkouts up until May. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over … Read more
Waste gases from a steelworks and household rubbish could be used to fuel aeroplanes for “guilt-free flying”. Eko Hot Blog reports that it comes as five projects have been awarded a share of a £165m government fund. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter … Read more
Sharing passwords for online streaming services such as Netflix is against the law, according to a government agency. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) said on Tuesday the practice broke copyright law. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than … Read more
About 10,000 NHS nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to strike for the second time in less than a week in protest over their pay. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wednesday will see ambulance staff in England and Wales walk out too, unless a meeting later with the health secretary can avert it. … Read more
Next year will be warmer than this one, and one of the hottest on record, the UK Met Office is forecasting. Eko Hot Blog reports that predictions suggest it will be the 10th year in a row the global temperature is at least 1C above average. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more