New Strain Of Coronavirus Found In England

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A new variant of the Coronavirus disease has been found growing faster in some parts of England. Health Secretary, Matt Hancock said at least 60 different local authorities had recorded Coronavirus infections caused by the new variant. He said the World Health Organization had been notified and UK scientists were doing detailed studies. He said … Read more

UK Government Set To Wade Into #EndSARS Crisis In Nigeria

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October 21, 2020 UK Government is set to Wade Into #EndSARS Crisis In Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that following the petition by one Silas Ojo tabled to the United Kingdom government and parliament where he requested that they should sanction the Nigerian government and police force for human rights abuses over the #EndSARS movement. According to … Read more

COVID-19: 296 Evacuees Depart UK For Nigeria

At least 296 Nigerians stranded in United Kingdom (UK) due to coronavirus pandemic have departed for Nigeria on Saturday, August 15. This was announced by the Media aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sarah Sanda, in a terse statement. The evacuees according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs departed Gatwick Airport, London at about … Read more

FG Announces Cancellation Of Air Peace Evacuation Flight From UK

-Air Peace evacuation flight from UK scheduled for August 8 has been canceled  The Nigerian High Commission in the UK has announced the closure of Air Peace evacuation flight from UK scheduled for August 8, as all seats on the aircraft are fully booked. The High Commission disclosed this in a statement made available to … Read more

#IPOBhasFallen: Social Media User Accuses Nnamdi Kanu Of Defrauding Members

Nnamdi Kanu

#IPOBhasFallen, as Nnamdi Kanu leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has been accused of defrauding its members. Ekohotblog reports that a Facebook user identified as Ezeosika onyinyechiukwu accused IPOB’s Nnamdi Kanu, of defrauding its members. Ezeosika who further identified himself as a former coordinator of IPOB in Leeds United Kingdom said he was the … Read more

COVID-19: UK PM Boris Johnson Describes Britain’s Death Toll As ‘deeply Horrifying’

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The United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described Britain’s COVID-19 death toll as “deeply horrifying” Boris Johnson disclosed this on Wednesday after opposition Labour leader Keir Starmer accused him of avoiding comparisons with other European nations. Keir Starmer told parliament he was “baffled” by the government’s withdrawal of daily graphs comparing Britain’s deaths and … Read more

Tacha Makes Plans to Bring Her Family to UK

The Controversial Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha spoke on why she is not ready to to leave the united kingdom [UK] despite the terrifying coronavirus pandemic. Ekohotblog Understands that Tacha, who is presently in the United Kingdom recently said she is not returning to the country due to the widespread of … Read more

Brexit New Dawn: UK Leaves EU Today

Brexit New Dawn: UK Leaves EU Today

The United Kingdom will finally have its Brexit at 11 pm on Friday, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson expected to deliver an emotional divorce address in a broadcast. According to snippets of the broadcast published by Mail Online, Johnson will insist that Brexit marks ‘not an end but a beginning”, as it begins a transition … Read more

Buhari Returns To Nigeria From UK Summit

Buhari Returns To Nigeria From UK Summit

President Muhammadu Buhari has actually gone back to Abuja, Nigeria’s funding after taking part at the United Kingdom Africa Investment Summit in London, United Kingdom (UK). READ ALSO: NAF: See Full List Of Successful Candidates For 2019 Direct Short Service EKohotblog reports that President Buhari came to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on … Read more

Money Laundering: Magu Decries UK’s Refusal To Extradite Diezani

Money Laundering: Magu Decries UK's Refusal To Extradite Diezani

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, has decried the refusal of the United Kingdom (UK), to extradite former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke, to face trial for alleged money laundering in Nigeria. Magu stated this on Monday, January 20, 2020, while receiving the “Institution of the Decade” … Read more

Buhari Congratulates First Bank CEO On Prestigious Award

Buhari Congratulates First Bank CEO On Prestigious Award

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, congtatulated Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, on his award of Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Cranfield School of Management, United Kingdom. A statement signed by the Special Adviser On Media And Publicity, Femi Adesina read: “The President believes the award is a vote of confidence … Read more

Just In: UK Sends ‘Strong Message’ To Buhari Govt Over Sowore’s Detention

The United Kingdom (UK) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari to have respect for the rule of law and release called on Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement. Ekohotblog reports the UK made this call on the micro-blogging site, Twitter, on Tuesday, December 10, to commemorate … Read more

General Election 2019: Boris Johnson Vows To ‘Forge A New Britain’

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The United Kingdom (UK) Conservatives will “get Brexit done” and “forge a new Britain”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said while launching the party’s election manifesto. He promised 50,000 more nurses in England and the creation of 50 million more GP appointments. Other “guarantees” include tighter immigration controls and not to increase rates of income … Read more