Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Nations (UN) has condemned the deplorable conditions the detained Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and his family are subjected. In a statement on Wednesday, the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, said it is concerned about the living conditions and safety of Bazoum and his family and called for his … 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
Nigeria urges UN and partners to bolster support for stabilizing Lake Chad from terrorism. Reintegrating former militants poses challenges, calls for international aid. Government seeks global awareness and assistance in countering Boko Haram’s impact. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said strategic plans are being developed and implemented to bridge the annual 1.380 million deficit in red meat consumption as part of measures to boost food security across the state and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef in Lagos. According to a statement issued … Read more
Armed bandits have consistently attacked Southern Kaduna communities, killing innocent people and displacing others, occupying as much as 6,000sqkm of land. SOKAPU, the Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has called on the international community to investigate the situation and establish a UN or AU Peace Enforcement Operation Base in Southern Kaduna. Despite this, there has been … 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
The United Nations has pleaded on the Nigerian political parties and its candidates to respect the integrity of the peace accord that were signed prior to the elections. The peace accord was coordinated by the National Peace Committee ahead of the 25th February polls. All 18 political parties contesting for the general elections signed the … Read more
Nikki Haley has entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The move leaves her as the first person to challenge Trump for the party’s nomination. She was Trump’s US Ambassador to the UN. Eko Hot Blog reports that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced a run for the president of … Read more
UN chief Guterres has warned of ‘wider war’ as the Ukraine conflict intensifies Antonio Guterres says prospects of ‘further escalation and bloodshed’ in the Russia-Ukraine war keep growing. In a speech to the 193-member UN General Assembly on Monday, Guerres said the war was “inflicting untold suffering on the Ukrainian people with profound global implications”. … 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
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
Buhari has asked western leaders to direct more money to helping Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called on rich countries to devote a greater share of funding to helping developing nations in Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter … Read more
Ethiopia and Tigray forces have agreed to end their two-year conflict after Obasanjo’s intervention. Eko Hot Blog reports that the African Union (AU) mediator, Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced that the parties in the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray have agreed to a “permanent cessation of hostilities”. The announcement came just more than … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle While reflecting on the debacle over the demolition of J.K. Randle Memorial Hall and whatever Femi Majekodunmi did (or did not do), I cannot in all fairness draw any conclusion until I engage in further discussions with Femi Adeniyi-Williams, my fellow Trustee in case I am guilty of false recollection (or … Read more
WTO DG, Okonjo-Iweala, has met with Ex-German Chancellor Merkel. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, recently met with Angela Merkel, immediate past German Chancellor. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off 2023: You Are No Match For Tinubu – Akeredolu Tells Atiku, Peter Obi 2023: … Read more
Integrity Of Ukraine Nuclear Plant ‘Violated’ – UN EKO HOT BLOG reports that the head of the UN nuclear agency on Thursday said the “physical integrity” of a Russian-held Ukrainian nuclear plant had been “violated” following frequent shelling, on his team’s first visit to the facility. Russian forces seized control of the Zaporizhzhia … Read more