UN suspends humanitarian air service in northeast Nigeria over $5.4m funding gap. The shutdown threatens aid delivery to displaced, hunger-stricken communities in Borno and Yobe. UN warns millions risk worsening isolation amid global donor fatigue. The United Nations (UN) has suspended a key humanitarian air service in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast due to a severe funding … Read more
Massive 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Aid Agencies Face Logistical Hurdles Over 5,400 Homes Destroyed in Catastrophic Quake A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake has devastated eastern Afghanistan, with the death toll now soaring past 1,400 people. Eko Hot Blog reports that the quake struck a remote mountainous area near the Pakistan border at a shallow depth of just five … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including 20 fatalities from a devastating attack that destroyed a multi-story residential building in central Beirut overnight, according to Lebanese authorities. In the densely populated Basta district of the capital, rescue teams on Saturday searched through the rubble for survivors. The state-run … Read more
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday night informed the UN of the termination of the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA. This longstanding agreement had enabled UNRWA to operate in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza for 57 years. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re … Read more
North Korea has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which flew for 86 minutes—the longest recorded flight to date—before landing in waters off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan. The missile was launched at a steep angle, reaching an altitude of 7,000 km (4,350 miles), suggesting it could have covered an even … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
Rosemary DiCarlo has made a pressing appeal to the global community on Friday, urging nations with influence over Israel and Hezbollah to “leverage it now” to prevent further escalation in the Middle East. DiCarlo, the U.N. political affairs chief, addressed the Security Council following a series of attacks where Hezbollah’s communication devices, including pagers … Read more
A United Nations convoy has been detained by Israeli forces in northern Gaza on Monday for over eight hours, sparking tensions between the two entities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed they had intelligence suggesting Palestinian suspects were present in the convoy and delayed it for questioning. However, the convoy was not carrying polio vaccines … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
Five more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during a second day of raids in the occupied West Bank, prompting the UN to call for de-escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the fatalities were “five terrorists who had hidden inside a mosque” in Tulkarm, near Israel’s border. This follows the launch of … Read more
The United Nations has issued a strong appeal for the return to civilian governance in several African nations, including Niger and Mali, amid ongoing political instability. Eko Hot Blog reports that the UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through a statement on Thursday, emphasized the importance of democratic governance for peace and development in the region. Guterres … Read more
The UN Department of Safety and Security has warned that the planned “10 Days of Rage” protest in Nigeria might be hijacked by groups with ulterior motives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Nations (UN) Department of Safety and Security has warned that the planned protest in Nigeria could be hijacked by groups with ulterior … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations (UN) has condemned the recent suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilians in Gwoza, a Local Government Area in Borno State. The attacks occurred on Saturday, resulting in at least 18 deaths and numerous injuries. The assaults, believed to be carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, targeted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, has solicited for partnership and collaboration towards improved water delivery in the state. The corporation made the disclosure in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, Engr. Tijani made the initiative during the just concluded 2023 International … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rallied international support for long-term funding to tackle the water shortage in his state. He made the appeal on Friday at the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sanwo-Olu, who joined the entourage of President Bola Tinubu to the climate summit, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with Dr. Pamela Ajayi, Head of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and her team. The meeting held at the minister’s office in the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On … Read more
The death toll in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war has risen to 8,005, including 3,342 children, since the war began on October 7, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reported on Sunday. The attack when Hamas militants stormed across the Gaza border and went on the rampage in Israel, killed 1,400 people with 230 others … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Niger coup rulers have demanded, that the United Nations (UN) coordinator, Louise Aubin, in the country, leave. Editor’s Pick France Begins Troops Withdrawal From Niger France Reacts As Coup Leaders Direct Ambassador To Leave Niger Coup: Don’t Declare War Against Niger To Please US, France, LP Rep Member Warns Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A non-governmental organization, United Global Resolve for Peace (UGRFP) has called on the International Community, particularly the United Nations (UN) and the United States of America (USA), to find a lasting solution to the protracted conflict between Israel and Palestine, as the current death toll rose to 1,000 on Sunday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that world leaders have called for a de-escalation of the Palestine – Israel war that took a drastic turn on Saturday. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu had declared “We are at war” and vowed severe retaliation after Hamas’s surprise assault left 70 Israelis dead. Editors Pick Hamas-Israel War: At least 232 … Read more