The Anambra governorship election is scheduled to hold on Saturday November 6, 2021. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, on Wednesday, threatened to impose visa ban on those who cause a stir in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election. The warning was contained in a statement issued by the US Mission in Nigeria. “The United … Read more
The election has been widely seen as a referendum on Joe Biden’s presidency, and defeat will unnerve the Democrats EKO HOT BLOG reports that Republican governorship candidate, Glenn Youngkin, has been elected as Virginia’s next governor in a major upset, according to US media projections. He was 2.1 points ahead of Democrat, Terry McAuliffe, with … Read more
The Taliban’s government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Taliban has announced a complete ban on the use of foreign currency in Afghanistan. The move is expected to cause further disruption to an economy pushed to the brink of collapse by the … Read more
…Only China, Cuba and the United Arab Emirates have so far approved COVID-19 jabs for younger children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States’s COVID-19 vaccination programme for children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be “running at full strength” as of next week, the White House has announced, a significant milestone … Read more
The Supreme Court justices heard three hours of oral arguments from abortion providers and Biden administration lawyers… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Supreme Court has heard challenges to a Texas law that has effectively banned abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Texas ban has prompted widespread protests and about 100 protesters … Read more
…Biden’s test on Sunday was not in response to news of the positive result for Press Secretary Jen Psaki… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden, on Monday, tested negative for COVID-19 in the wake of his Principal Press Secretary testing positive. The “president was tested as well, a PCR test yesterday, and … Read more
Globally, COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death, after heart disease and stroke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the global death toll from COVID-19 has topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only wreaked havoc in developing countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate … Read more
…members are focused on making changes to a 19th Century law known as the Electoral Count Act… EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the January 6 committee are working on potential legislation to tighten the process of certifying a presidential election in an effort to eliminate contentious avenues that spurred the January 6 riot. … Read more
The report dismissed suggestions that the coronavirus originated as a bioweapon… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States intelligence agencies, on Friday, said they may never be able to identify the origins of COVID-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or … Read more
…Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has been under effective house arrest, the capital has been rocked by days of unrest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that security forces have clashed with protesters furious over a military coup that derailed a fragile transition to democracy and sparked an international outcry, with the United States and United Nations piling … Read more
The IGP said he was not in any way aware of any formal extradition request apart from what he read on the social media EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has said he is not aware of any extradition request for embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba … Read more
President Buhari has escaped air crash as the presidential jet developed a fault. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy was recently averted as President Muhammadu Buhari and the delegation that travelled with him to the United States escaped an air crash after the presidential jet marked 5N-FGT suddenly developed a fault while they were returning to … Read more
The United States also suspended aid to the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Bank, on Wednesday, said it has suspended aid to Sudan following the military takeover that deposed the prime minister. “I am greatly concerned by recent events in Sudan, and I fear the dramatic impact this can have on the … Read more
…civilian leader remains under ‘heavy security’ as state oil workers join anti-coup civil disobedience campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ousted Prime Minister of Sudan, Abdalla Hamdok has been allowed to return home, according to his office, a day after the country’s military detained him after seizing power in a coup. The release of Hamdok … Read more
A popular Nigerian Pastor has been arrested in the US for fraud. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Olatokunbo Joshua Shonubi, age 50, of Bowie, Maryland, for a federal charge of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and visa fraud and for presenting false documents to a federal government agency, … Read more
An earlier effort to launch a blog on his existing website was ditched after the page drew dismal views EKO HOT BLOG reports that former United States President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his own social media platform, nine months after being expelled from all major sites for his role in allegedly inciting violence … Read more
The department described Levine’s swearing-in as a “major step forward” in creating “a more inclusive society.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Assistant Health Secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender four-star officer in the uniformed services after she was sworn in by the Joe Biden administration on Tuesday. She is the first … Read more
…US District Judge Robert Pitman issued a preliminary injunction earlier this month halting enforcement of the Texas law… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US President Joe Biden’s administration, in the latest move in the battle over reproductive rights, asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a Texas law that bans most abortions in the … Read more
…the abducted group is made up of five men, seven women and five children. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a gang that abducted a group of 17 American and Canadian missionaries in Haiti has asked for $1 million each for their release, a top Haitian official has disclosed. The 16 American citizens and one Canadian … Read more
The investigation into the allegations were first launched in March, and were reported to J.C. Bermudez Sr. High School after a student allegedly showed other people a video of him having sexual intercourse with Calvi EKO HOT BLOG reports that 41-year-old Florida teacher Heiry Calvi was arrested after she allegedly had sex with her 15-year-old … Read more