17 teams have confirmed spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco is the first African side to qualify for the tournament. All three host nations USA, Canada, and Mexico gain automatic entry. Seventeen countries have now officially secured their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to Eko Hot Blog, the global football biggest … Read more
Trump warns Putin of possible consequences over Ukraine decisions. Putin open to talks with Zelenskyy, but insists on Moscow hosting. Ukraine rejects Moscow’s conditions, demands serious negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a subtle warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President issues … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States are working together to improve skills in the transportation sector, with the goal of increasing efficiency and driving economic growth. This collaboration was emphasized during a strategic meeting between Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), and Dr. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have left Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after attending the 2024 G20 Leaders’ Summit. During the event, President Tinubu engaged in bilateral talks to bolster Nigeria’s socio-economic reform agenda. The summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, revolved around the theme: “Building a Just … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump of the United States and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have agreed to work towards “a return to peace in Europe” during their first call since the US election, according to a German government spokesperson. In a statement on Sunday, Scholz’s spokesperson, Steffen Hebestreit, said, “Both leaders exchanged views on the German-American relationship … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday, making his first public remarks following Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Biden’s Vice President and former presidential rival. “On January 20, we will have a peaceful transfer of power,” Biden said in the Rose Garden of the White House. “We have 74 days to go. … Read more
Former President Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, emphasizing the significance of a peaceful transfer of power. Obama’s remarks sharply contrast with Trump’s unprecedented refusal to concede to Joe Biden four years ago, a stance that ultimately led to the violent assault on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters on … Read more
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday pledged to reinforce the “ironclad bond” between Israel and the United States as he extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his declared US election victory. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on your historic return to the White House… I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has offered his heartfelt congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Tinubu expressed optimism about strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and the U.S., emphasizing the need for economic … Read more
There is too much tension in the world: too much bloodletting and too much pain and suffering. The innocent are being killed in their hundreds of thousands while the world shrugs its shoulders unconcerned and moves on. The world has never been closer to the precipice than it is now in the present clime. EDITOR’S … Read more
United States presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Sunday rallying supporters in crucial battleground states, just over two weeks ahead of Election Day. Former Republican President Trump focused his efforts in Pennsylvania, while Democratic Vice President Harris campaigned in Georgia. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies … Read more
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed at least 33 people, including 21 women, in a northern Gaza refugee camp, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run authorities. Israel has yet to comment on the attack in Jabalia, a camp that has been under siege for weeks. Although the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sparked hopes for a … Read more
President Volodymyr Zelensky presented his highly anticipated “victory plan” to Ukraine’s parliament on Wednesday, calling for national unity during a critical period leading up to the November 5 presidential election in the United States, Ukraine’s key ally. With Russian forces advancing in the east and the prospect of a harsh winter with power shortages, Zelensky … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino celebrated a successful debut as the manager of the United States national team with a 2-0 victory over Panama in Austin, Texas. AC Milan midfielder Yunus Musah netted the first goal shortly after halftime, followed by a late strike from PSV forward Ricardo Pepi, which secured the win. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
FIFA has announced the 12 stadiums set to host the restructured Club World Cup in the United States in 2025. This marks the inaugural edition of the expanded 32-team tournament, scheduled to run from June 15 to July 13, 2025. The matches will be held across various cities in the U.S., with the final showdown … Read more
At least 43 people have lost their lives and millions remain without power as Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States on Friday. Helene, the most powerful storm on record to strike Florida’s Big Bend, made landfall on Thursday night before pushing north into Georgia and the Carolinas. Though the hurricane has significantly weakened, … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed hope for a meeting with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the United States. The visit, set for next week, is part of Zelenskiy’s broader mission to present Ukraine’s “victory plan” aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy is scheduled to attend sessions … Read more
The United States has rejected accusations of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The denial from the U.S. State Department follows the arrest of several foreign nationals by Venezuelan authorities, including three Americans. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
Donald Trump faces a new federal indictment related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Prosecutors have refined their approach following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution. U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team secured the revised indictment in Washington, maintaining the same four charges as … Read more
Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest living person, has died at the age of 117, her family announced on Tuesday. “Maria Branyas has left us. She died as she wished: in her sleep, peacefully and without pain,” her family wrote on her account on social network X.”We will always remember her for her advice and … Read more