Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Holdings Plc has on Saturday revealed that it lacks specific information regarding the crash of a helicopter, believed to be carrying, Herbert Wigwe, Access Bank Chief Executive Officer, CEO, his wife, son and three other passengers, in a Southern California desert. Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba, his son, and Ogunbanjo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe has reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California on Friday night. According to The New York Times, a total of six people were in the helicopter that crashed near the California-Nevada border. Editor’s Picks ‘We Lack Specific Information’ — Access Holdings … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it has set up a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to tackle the ‘dollarization’ of the economy. It added that it has invited proprietors of private universities and other institutions of higher learning in Nigeria charging fees … Read more
Trump lost to US President Joe Biden in November 2020. He refused to accept the outcome of the election and is seeking a rematch with the American president in November 2024. Trump’s hopes of a rematch got off to a promising start as he overwhelmingly won the first election of the 2024 presidential primaries. Eko … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has set up a Human Trafficking and Taskforce Centre in line with the efforts of the State Government to curb the menace of Human Trafficking across the State. The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), stated this on Friday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that founder of the Tingo Group, Odogwu Banye Mmobuosi, also known as Dozy Mmobuosi faces serious charges of securities fraud and false filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as announced by Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James Smith, the Assistant … Read more
The barman at the New Americana Hotel, Washington D.C. was plying the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension with exotic cocktails and succulent canapes in mock sympathy following the BREAKING NEWS: ‘’KPMG SLAPPED WITH $6.2 MILLION FINE OVER OIL AUDIT ERRORS’’ -Bloomberg, August 15, 2017 (Hannah Murphy) ‘’Miller Energy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fix the healthcare system in Nigeria. The minister made the assurance after a recent meeting with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene. The meeting was aimed at collaborating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene, with the aim of collaborating with the US government to provide better healthcare to Nigerians. The recent meeting between the two leaders held at the minister’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kevin McCarthy has been axed as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal rebellion by the far-right of the Republican Party furious at his cooperation with the Democrats. McCarthy, who endured a 15-round vote to emerge speaker in January, was ousted on Tuesday evening. It was the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Congolese Brazzaville government has dismissed rumours of a coup attempt against President Denis Nguesso. Thierry Moungalla, the country’s minister of information, spoke via a message posted on the X platform tweet on Sunday. “URGENT – Fanciful information suggests serious events that are underway in Brazzaville. “The Government denies this … Read more
After 47 years, a New York man has been exonerated after new DNA testing conclusively excluded him as the perpetrator of a 1975 rape. This is the longest known wrongful conviction in US history to be overturned by DNA evidence. The true perpetrator, a convicted sex offender, has confessed to the rape. Leonard Mack, 72, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Covid-19 has had a comeback in the United States of America. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber Race JUST IN: Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap Resident Accountant Reports School To WAEC For Exam Malpractice After Being Denied Share Of Proceed Following an update, the spread of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to CNN, the 17-year jail term is among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States, Hassan Adeyemo, has been accused of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nanchin Adeyemo. The incident occurred last Saturday, August 26, in Orange County, Florida, US. The Orange County police alleged that Adeyemo shot his wife to death. Police responded around 7:22 p.m. … Read more
Trump lost the 2020 US presidential election to President Joe Biden by more than 7 million votes. However, the former president has refused to concede defeat, alleging unproven voter fraud. His belief that he was cheated led him and his allies to take unsuccessful extraordinary steps to overturn the results of the election. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, United States (US), have killed at least 80 people, according to the Maui County government confirms. “Firefighters continue working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui,” the release said. “The number of fatalities is at 80.” The Lahaina fire, which … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Secretary of State, Anthony Bliken has called Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the political developments in Niger Republic. The Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller made this known in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that starting from 2024, the European Union will require visitors, including United States (US) citizens, to get pre-approval via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System. However, Nigerian passport holders and other nationals from visa-required countries do not need the approval. Instead, they will continue to need a visa. Before securing … Read more
On Sunday, popular microblogging platform, Twitter, was flooded with insinuations that Izuchukwu Madubueze, a Nigerian fashion entrepreneur who lived in Florida, United States (US), did not commit suicide as he and his family claimed in July 2020. A self-acclaimed women rights activist, Nanichi Anese, had on June 29, 2020, tagged the then 23-year-old as a … Read more