Wike Meets Fayemi, Makinde, Omisore In UK EKO HOT BLOG reports that the River State Governor, Nyesom Wike this weekend met with some All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains in UK. It was reported that the meeting had in attendance the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi and the … Read more
Again, Russia Shuts Major Gas Pipeline To Europe EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russia has completely halted gas supplies to Europe via a major pipeline, saying repairs are needed. The Russian state-owned energy giant, Gazprom, said the restrictions on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline would last for the next three days. EDITOR’S … Read more
Ukraine War: Russian Recruitment Drive Unlikely To Have Impact – UK EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK’s Ministry of Defence has said that Russia’s plan to expand its armed forces is unlikely to have an impact on the Ukraine war. Vladimir Putin recently signed a decree to increase the Russian armed forces’ military … Read more
Daughter Of Putin’s Ally Reportedly Killed In Moscow bomb EKO HOT BLOG reports that the daughter of a close ally to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been killed near Moscow. According to state media, Darya Dugina died after her car exploded in flames while she was driving home. EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine … Read more
Woman Bags 34-year Jail Term Over Twitter Use In Saudi Arabia EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Saudi court has sentenced a woman to 34 years in prison over her Twitter activity, according to court documents seen by AFP on Wednesday. The sentence issued against Salma al-Shehab, for aiding dissidents seeking to “disrupt … Read more
Warning Over Political Killings In Rwanda Before UK Flight EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK ministers who backed sending asylum seekers to Rwanda were warned by their own adviser that its government tortures and kills political opponents. The warning came weeks before the British government tried to send asylum seekers to the African … Read more
UK Becomes First Country To Approve Dual-Strain COVID-19 Jab EKO HOT BLOG reports that the UK has become the first country to approve a dual vaccine which tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant. Ministers say the vaccine will now form part of the autumn booster campaign. EDITOR’S … Read more
UN Chief has issued a serious warning as Ukraine’s Nuclear plant is shelled again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations chief has called for an immediate end to all military activity around Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine, as Moscow and Kyiv blamed each other for renewed shelling. Ukraine’s … Read more
UK Court Has Fixed A New Date For Ekweremadu’s Trial EKO HOT BLOG reports that a British High Court has adjourned the trial of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu till Monday, October 31. This online media platform recalls that on Monday, July 25, a criminal court in London, granted bail to Beatrice … Read more
Organ Harvesting: Nigerian Doctor Charged In UK Over ‘Plot’ With Ekweremadu It was later discovered that David lied about his age as the biodata on his Nigerian bank accounts and the National Identity Management Commission NIMC indicated he was 21 years old EDITOR’S PICK Alleged Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu, Wife Risk 10-Year Jail Term If Convicted … Read more
Nigeria’s Kemi Badenoch Eliminated From Prime Minister Race The former Equalities Minister ran an excellent campaign and was hailed for her leadership and honest politics which helped her perform considerably better than anticipated EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian Politicians, Says They Are Looters, Dream Killers Ukraine War: Putin Endorsed By Iran For … Read more
Russia, which invaded Ukraine on February 24, has captured a chunk of territory in southern Ukraine and used its artillery supremacy in the east to make gradual territorial gains But, a top Ukrainian general said on Thursday that Russia had not taken a “single metre” of land in the last week and that Ukrainian rocket attacks were … Read more
PDP National Chairman, Ayu Finally Returns To Nigeria From UK Vacation Ayu traveled out of the country on the 21st of June, 2022, shortly after the main opposition party held its primaries EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In … Read more
David Mark, Senate Committee, Others In UK Court For Ekweremadu’s Trial Recall that the London Metropolitan Police arrested Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, for allegedly bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – … Read more
UK Advises Citizens Against Travelling To 19 Nigerian States The warning came after dreaded terrorists attacked Kuje Prison in Abuja on Tuesday night and freed over 600 inmates EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife [JUST IN] Owo … Read more
MI5 head Ken McCallum said his service had more than doubled its work against China’s activity in the last three years and would be doubling it again The first ever joint public appearance by the two directors came at MI5 headquarters in Thames House, London EDITOR’S PICK Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated … Read more
Court Grants Okorocha’s Request For Medical Trip Abroad Amid Ongoing Fraud Case The Judge held that he would declare Okorocha wanted if he attempted to abuse the favour granted him. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, Nyame ‘Missing’ After Attack On Kuje Facility BREAKING: Ex-commissioner Confirms He’s Now Enugu Labour Party Guber Candidate 2023: … Read more
Nigerians Deported From UK Arrive Lagos. Those deported are mainly mothers and grandmothers. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Atiku Reacts To Fayose’s Calls For Southern Presidency JUST IN: Ohanaeze Reveals Why Nnamdi Kanu Was Denied Bail JUST IN: Drama As PDP Gives Ex-President Obasanjo 48hrs To Clarify Atiku’s ‘Regret’ Remarks EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Gold exports were worth £12.6bn ($15.4bn) to Russia in 2021, and the UK says their importance has increased since the invasion The ban comes as the G7 group of the world’s richest nations meet in Germany EDITOR’S PICK Ukraine War: West Must ‘Prepare For War’, Says Ex-Nato Chief As Putin Unleashes Cruise Missiles In Ukraine … Read more
Buhari Speaks On ‘Going For 3rd Term’. Johnson had asked if Buhari would run for office again, to which the African leader responded: “Another term for me? No! The first person who tried it didn’t end very well (general laughter).” EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: ‘I Am Done With Politics’, Gov Aspirant Vows Never To Contest Election … Read more