The UK government is cutting the money it gives councils for helping Ukrainian refugees by almost half, blaming pressures on public finances. Eko Hot Blog reports that Councils will receive £5,900 – down from £10,500 – for each Ukrainian refugee who arrives in their area. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: … Read more
The UK has vowed to ‘turn lights back on’ in Ukraine amid Russia’s attacks. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has vowed to “turn the light on in Ukraine”. Exports Minister Andrew Bowie attended ‘Ukraine: Turning the Lights Back On – A supply procurement event’ to discuss government support in working together … Read more
Tinubu has aborted his planned trip to the United States and returned to the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has aborted his planned trip to the United States (US) and returned to Nigeria. It was gathered that the … Read more
Rishi Sunak has announced a collaboration between the UK, Italy and Japan to develop a new fighter jet that uses artificial intelligence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the prime minister says the joint venture aims to create thousands of UK jobs and strengthen security ties. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders … Read more
A “digital” trade deal between the UK and Ukraine has been agreed upon. Eko Hot Blog reports that the digital trade agreement was struck at a London meeting of Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup 2022: … Read more
Tinubu’s campaign council has explained why he is travelling to the US and the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Asiwaju/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council has said the scheduled foreign trips of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, to the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) are an … Read more
The Chinese ambassador to the UK, Zheng Zeguang, has been summoned to the Foreign Office for a meeting following the arrest of a BBC journalist in Shanghai. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ed Lawrence was beaten and briefly detained while covering anti-government lockdown protests on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At … Read more
A UK museum’s signing over of its collection of objects looted from the Kingdom of Benin is “a really great day,” the head of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments said. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Horniman Museum in south-east London is returning 72 items, including so-called Benin Bronzes, to Nigerian ownership – … Read more
Rishi Sunak has said the so-called “golden era” of relations with China is over, as he vowed to “evolve” the UK’s stance towards the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that In his first foreign policy speech, the PM said the closer economic ties of the previous decade had been “naïve”. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister … Read more
Nurses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are to strike for two days next month in what is set to be their biggest walkout in the NHS’s history. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) announced strikes on 15 and 20 December in its pay dispute with the government. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
UK University workers have commenced a strike action over their working conditions. Eko Hot Blog reports that university workers in the United Kingdom (UK) under the aegis of University and College Union (UCU) commenced a strike on Thursday over “attacks on pay, working conditions and pensions.” EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s GDP Growth Slows Amid ‘Challenging Economic … Read more
The United Kingdom has vowed to ban Nigerian politicians that will be involved in electoral fraud in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has disclosed plans to severely punish any Nigerian politician involved in any form of Electoral Violence during and after the 2023 General Elections. British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona … Read more
The United Kingdom has foiled Vladimir Putin’s plan to sabotage a vital South Atlantic pipeline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that British specialists have secured a vital pipeline in the South Atlantic following an intelligence tip-off that it is being targeted by Russian saboteurs. The mile-long floating pipeline is crucial for delivering fuel to RAF, US … Read more
Ekweremadu’s daughter has appeared in a UK court over allegations of organ harvesting. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sonia, the daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, on Monday, appeared in a court in the United Kingdom (UK). EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Condone Any Act Of Recklessness, CJN Tells New Election Tribunal Members PDP Crisis: Anyone Supporting … Read more
The UK has raised an alarm over terrorists’ plot to attack the United States. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom has warned that terrorists are planning to attack the United States while advising its citizens in the country to be vigilant and avoid public gatherings. According to the UK, in an updated travel … Read more
Putin has threatened the UK with an extraordinary ‘unpredictable and dangerous’ response. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President, Vladimir Putin has launched an extraordinary threat against the UK after bizarrely accusing it of being involved in a humiliating Russian defeat in the Black Sea. The UK’s ambassador to Russia was summoned by Moscow to … Read more
The Bank of England raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Thursday, the biggest hike in 33 years, as it tries to contain soaring inflation even as the UK economy slides towards recession. Eko Hot Blog reports that The central bank made its eighth interest rate hike in less than a year, … Read more
Vladimir Putin is mulling what ‘further steps’ to take against Britain over Nord stream attack allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia is considering what “further steps” to take against Britain after alleging that the UK was responsible for an attack on the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said: “Our intelligence … Read more
Buhari has arrived in London for a medical check-up. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in London, United Kingdom for his scheduled medical check-up. Presidential media aide, Femi Adesina had on Monday announced the planned medical trip in a statement made available to journalists. EDITOR’S PICKS Portable Escapes … Read more
Liz Truss’ phone was reportedly ‘hacked by Putin spies’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the personal phone of former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, was ‘hacked’ by spies suspected to be working for Vladimir Putin. According to the Mail on Sunday, agents thought to be working for the Kremlin downloaded a year’s worth of messages and … Read more