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 US has repatriated $20m looted by Abacha to Nigeria to help fund infrastructure projects. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States has transferred over $20.6 million to the Federal Government of Nigeria as part of efforts to repatriate assets stolen by late Military Head of State, Sani Abacha and his co-conspirators. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Buhari has returned to Nigeria after a “medical checkup” in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, after his private trip to London, United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS Six Killed, Scores Injured In Bomb Attack On Central Istanbul Buhari Meets With Tinubu, Adamu Ahead Of APC Campaign Flag-Off … 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
A Nigerian woman has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General in the US army. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian woman identified as Amanda Azubuike has been promoted to Brigadier General of the United States Army at a military base in Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA. Azubuike was born in London, United Kingdom, to … Read more
A son has stabbed her Nigerian mom to death in London. Eko Hot Blog reports that 28-year-old Nicolas Aina has been arrested for stabbing his Nigerian mother, Caroline Adeyelu, to death, in East London, United Kingdom. Police on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, charged Aina of Auriel Avenue, Dagenham, with the murder of his 64-year-old mother. … Read more
Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, is getting ready to travel to London, United Kingdom, for another overseas medical appointment. EkoHotBlog reports that on Monday, October 31, (today) he will leave Nigerian territory for the medical trip. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Moves Nnamdi Kanu’s Case To Supreme Court 30-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Allegedly Defrauding … Read more
Buhari has summoned an emergency security meeting over terror alert. EkoHotBlog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called an urgent security meeting for Monday in order to further ease the tension caused by the recent alarm raised by the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) in their travel advise. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
The IGP has said there are no imminent threats in Abuja as the Police released emergency numbers nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerian residents of adequate security and prompt emergency responses. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror Attacks In Abuja” – US … Read more
Rishi Sunak has been officially sworn in as the new UK prime minister. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rishi Sunak has been confirmed as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister after meeting with King Charles III on Tuesday morning. He met with the King in the palace’s 1844 room, where the King invited him to form … Read more
The UK has followed the US in issuing a security alert about the increased risk of terror attacks in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has updated its terrorism alert to citizens in Nigeria, warning of an increased threat of terrorist attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The first son of Senator David Mark is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tunde Mark, the first son of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, is dead. According to Daily Sun, a family source said that Tunde died in the early hours of Friday in London, the United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Panic As … Read more
Liz Truss has resigned as United Kingdom’s Prime Minister. Eko Hot Blog reports that Liz Truss resigned as Britain’s prime minister just six weeks into a disastrous term in terms of fiscal policies. EDITOR’S PICKS UK Home Secretary Resigns As Pressure Mounts On PM Liz Truss Putin Declares Martial Law In Annexed Regions As Ukrainian … Read more
UK Home Secretary has resigned as pressure mounts on PM Liz Truss. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has resigned as pressure mounts on the government of Prime Minister Liz Truss. EDITOR’S PICKS Putin Declares Martial Law In Annexed Regions As Ukrainian Forces Advance War: Putin May Detonate … Read more
Zelensky has pleaded with the G7 leaders for Ukraine’s ‘Air Shield’ after the Russian onslaught. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) countries for more air defence capabilities as the world’s wealthiest democracies pledged to support Kyiv for “as long as it … Read more
Buckingham Palace has announced a date for King Charles III’s coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Buckingham Palace has announced May 6, 2023, for the coronation ceremony of British Monarch, King Charles III. EDITOR’S PICKS UK Longest Serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth Dies At 96 Prince Charles Finally Becomes King Of England King Charles III Biography … Read more
Putin is poised to launch deadly attacks on UK’s ‘critical infrastructure’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly plotting deadly cyber attacks against critical UK infrastructure, including power grids. Clandestine operations carried out with the help of sleeper agents already hiding in the system could even pose a risk to life, … Read more
Tinubu has finally spoken after returning from London. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Thursday returned to Nigeria from London. This online media platform gathered that the former Governor of Lagos State returned to the country after observing a 10-day rest in the United … Read more
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for president, has returned to Nigeria following a 10-day vacation in the United Kingdom. Eko Hot Blog reports that a group that included former APC chair Adams Oshiomhole, his running companion Senator Kashim Shettima, and others welcomed him. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy Bans … Read more