EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Embassy in Sierra Leone has criticized the attempted coup in the West African country on Sunday morning. This online media platform gathered that in the wee hours of Sunday, a coup attempt in Sierra Leone’s capital city was foiled, leading to a chaotic situation with intense gunfire. … Read more
The staff members were abducted while traveling in a convoy on Tuesday. Four people, including two policemen, were killed in the attack. All victims were Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that two members of staff of the United States Consulate in Nigeria who were kidnapped during the attack on their convoy at Ogbaru Local Government … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed several officials of the US Embassy in Nigeria during a humanitarian mission in Anambra State. The assailants ambushed and shot at the officials, leaving no fewer than four people dead. Investigations into the attack are ongoing. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen in Anambra State’s Ogbaru Local Government Area reportedly killed several … Read more
The US says Nigerians can now renew their student visas without an interview. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Embassy in Nigeria has said no-interview student visa renewals are now available for Nigerians. EDITOR’S PICKS One Killed, Several Injured As Multiple Explosions Rock Jerusalem Why I Approved Redesign Of Naira Notes – Buhari … Read more
Malami had filed an application before the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja for Abba Kyari’s extradition The AGF said the application became necessary following a request by the Diplomatic Representative of the US Embassy in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, … Read more
The UK, US and Germany are among several countries who have urged their nationals to get out of Ukraine Immediately… EKO HOT BLOG reports that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the “imminent” threat of Russian military action in Ukraine justifies evacuating the US embassy in Kyiv. His words came after Ukraine’s president … Read more
Russia has denied claims that it is planning to invade Ukraine EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has ordered the relatives of its embassy staff in Ukraine to leave amid rising tension in the region. The State Department has also given permission for non-essential staff to leave and urged US citizens in Ukraine … Read more
…he handed Sohail over the airport wall to a uniformed soldier who he believed to be an American… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an infant boy handed in desperation to a soldier across an airport wall in the chaos of the American evacuation of Afghanistan has been found and was reunited with his relatives in … Read more
The vaccines are planned to be distributed to over 3,000 health facilities across all 36 states and FCT-Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States has announced the donation of 2.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses to Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement by the U.S Embassy on Thursday. According to the statement, the … Read more
Services affected include routine American citizen services, visas, and the Education Advising Center. The United States Embassy in Abuja has disclosed that public operations will be reduced from Friday, July 16, 2021. According to a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy called the development “a security precaution”. It noted that July 20 and July 21 … Read more
The embassy advised American citizens to keep a low profile and avoid the areas where the protests will hold. The United States Mission to Nigeria has admonished its citizens in the country to avoid the June 12, 2021 protests which will take place on Saturday in various parts of the country. The US said this … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff and the other officers died on Friday, in a Beachcraft 350 aircraft at the Kaduna International Airport The United States Mission in Nigeria and the Government of the United Kingdom have condoled with the Federal Government over the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru, and 10 … Read more
Nigerian athletes have been stopped from participating in the World Athletics relays billed to start from May 1 to 2, 2021 in Poland, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The latest development was made known by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) in a statement on Thursday. Nigerian athletes have been stopped from participating in the … Read more
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, has placed a curse on the convener of human rights group, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, for asking the United States to place him on terrorism watch list. While commenting on the letter via his verified Facebook page, Pantami wrote in Hausa, “Allah ya tsine masa … Read more
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has on Monday acknowledged a letter to place the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on a terrorist watch list over his alleged affiliations with the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. In an update shared by the Co-covener of Concerned Nigerians on his verified Twitter handle, @adeyanjudeji, the letter … Read more
…the U.S. Naval War College alumnus becomes the first Nigerian-American captain of a U.S. Navy ship. A Nigerian-American, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been congratulated on his new role as commander of a US Navy Guided Missile Destroyer. In a tweet on Thursday, the US Mission in Nigeria said Ndukwe, who graduated from Notre Dame and the … Read more
The US Embassy described the statement as a scam ”It’s the same old scam, but in fresh packaging – don’t become a victim” – Embassy The United States Embassy in Nigeria says a press release announcing a new type of work visa for Nigerian citizens aged 40 to 55 did not originate from it. The … Read more
The US has condemned the beheading of 43 farmers in Zabarmari, Borno State on Saturday by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The United States Embassy in Nigeria, in a statement issued on Monday, asked the Federal Government to fish out the perpetrators of the deadly act, adding that justice should be served. While commiserating with victims … Read more
The United States has shut its embassy in Lagos over rising violence rocking the city. This was announced via The U.S. embassy official Twitter handle @USinNigeria on Tuesday evening. “Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. “Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become … Read more
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has admonished its citizens to refrain from visiting its consulate office at Walter Carrington Crescent in Victoria Island, Lagos. The embassy gave the admonition against the backdrop of a planned protest against the killing of George Floyd. Floyd, an African-American man, was killed on Monday by a Minneapolis … Read more