EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Bola Tinubu has said the United Nations (UN) must start to discuss global issues and become the world’s foremost action coordination center. The president said this on Wednesday while meeting with United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the UN Headquarters in New York City. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders and United Nations (UN) member states to show, with their actions, that they mean what they say concerning the crackdown on terror financing, economic sabotage, and illicit mineral & arms smuggling in the developing world. According to a statement by the president’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, joined his colleagues in the federal cabinet to brief President Bola Tinubu to kick-start Nigeria’s participation at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UNGA, an annual event, is holding in New York, United States (US). … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States envoy to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, arrived in Chad on Wednesday to meet Sudanese refugees who have fled the internal crises in Darfur. Editor’s Pick Obi, Atiku Absent In Court Mother-Of-Four Dies From Complications After Weight Loss Surgery In Turkey BREAKING: FG Increases Price Of Electricity Meters … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidency has said Nigeria’s United Nations (UN) permanent representatives in New York and Geneva have been exempted from the recall of ambassadors. Recall that earlier on Saturday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced that President Bola Tinubu had directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors … Read more
Introduction: Celebrating the Trailblazers Nigeria, a country renowned for its vibrant culture and rich history, is also home to extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to the realm of politics. Despite facing numerous challenges and societal norms, these trailblazers have shattered barriers, leaving an indelible mark on Nigerian politics. In this article, we will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Mainland Local Government (LG) has educated students of the Ijero Girls High School, Ebute-Metta West, Lagos, on the significance of regular tree-planting in an effort to conserve their environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The LG carried out the exercise on Friday as part of … Read more
The project will be made possible through the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals The multi-donor financial contribution will enable Nigeria to finance the implementation of the INFF action plan Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is … Read more
UN Secretary General Congratulates Niheria’s New President Promises stronger ties with Nigeria He also congratulated Turkish President on his re-election Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th Nigerian President. The Spokesperson for the UN Secretary … Read more
Muslims across the world have been observing Ramadan for nearly 30 days. A charity event to help the needy in Yemen took a tragic turn on Wednesday. The victims had reportedly gathered into a school to receive donations of about $9. Eko Hot Blog reports that Yemeni officials have confirmed that at least 78 people … Read more
The army has issued a message to Nigerians regarding the sighting of UN fighting vehicles in Edo state. Nigerians have become panicked upon seeing combat vehicles. The Army in a statement said the UN fighting vehicles sighted in the videos are being moved through the Warri port. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Defence Headquarters … Read more
On Monday, a suicide bombing terrorist attack was carried out on a mosque in Pakistan that has left 150 people injured and 59 dead. In response to the terrorist attack on Civilians, the United Nations through a statement from its Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the attack. The militant group behind the attack have … Read more
The UN Security Council has denounced the Taliban government policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Taliban have banned women from attending university and working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within the last week. EDITOR’S PICKS British Airways: Flights Leaving US Grounded Over Technical Issue Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will … Read more
The United Nations has joined the European Union in condemning Twitter’s decision to suspend some journalists who cover the social media firm. Eko Hot Blog reports that reporters for the New York Times, CNN, and the Washington Post were among those locked out of their accounts. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
The Lagos public defender has urged men to speak out against gender-based violence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD), has challenged men to take the front position in the current war against gender-based violence through active participation in the sensitisation and awareness campaign against the social menace … Read more
The Lagos Education District II has collaborated with the UN Information Centre. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Education District II, in conjunction with the United Nations (UN) Information Centre, has organised a symposium for students of the District in commemoration of the Universal Human Rights Day, held at Gbagada Comprehensive Junior High … Read more
The UN has announced $10.5m new funding for Nigeria’s response. Eko Hot Blog reports that United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor Countries Deal With Climate Disasters PDP … Read more
The United Nations- Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has condemned the killing of its staff and others at a Military Base in the Damboa Local Government Area of Borno state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, on Friday … Read more
A promise from the developed world to foot more of the climate bill has raised fresh hopes of a breakthrough at the UN climate summit COP27. Eko Hot Blog reports Nations meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, are frantically trying to find agreement as the talks are extended into the weekend. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Democrat … Read more
A soldier has shot his colleague and an aid worker to death. Eko Hot Blog reports that a soldier with the Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI has shot dead his colleague and a staff of one of the NGOs providing humanitarian support in the North East. EDITOR’S PICKS End Of An Era: US Speaker Pelosi … Read more