US President Joe Biden has condemned antisemitism at a White House party to commemorate the second day of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Eko Hot Blog reports that the joyful holiday, which is marked by lighting candles and eating oily foods, comes amid reports of a national and global uptick in antisemitic rhetoric. EDITOR’S … Read more
Putin has been warned that it would take NATO ‘just three days’ to take out Russia. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has been warned that NATO could take out Russia in just three days if the conflict between the two sides exploded to dangerous levels. If the Russian President was to … Read more
By FEMI ODERE The recently concluded US-Africa Leaders Summit which held in Washington, DC on December 13-15 has presented another opportunity for our foreign policy experts in the African continent and decision makers in governments to, once again, interrogate and have a deeper introspection of the US relationships on Africa’s health and wellbeing. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The US justice department has moved to end the sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offences, ending a policy widely seen as racist. Eko Hot Blog reports that Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a memo that the policy “drives unwarranted racial disparities in our criminal justice system.” EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female … Read more
A fierce winter storm has left a trail of destruction across the southern US, devastating communities and killing three people in Louisiana. Eko Hot Blog reports that The weather has also left tens of thousands without power across six states. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: Nurses Under Fire Over TikTok … Read more
The US government is suing Arizona’s governor over the construction of a makeshift barrier made of shipping containers at the US-Mexico border. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Doug Ducey began building the barrier earlier this year, saying it was an attempt to “secure” the border. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
Former US President Donald Trump has launched a collection of digital trading cards depicting him in various guises, including a superhero, astronaut and Nascar driver. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Trump said, “These limited edition cards feature amazing ART of my Life & Career!” EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver Atlanta: … Read more
US households are once again able to order free at-home Covid-19 tests as the government attempts to limit the spread of the virus this winter. Eko Hot Blog reports that the White House said up to four rapid tests could be ordered from the government website CovidTests.gov. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber … Read more
More details of Buhari’s meeting with the US President have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of the bilateral meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and his United States counterpart, Joe Biden, have emerged. It was earlier reported that the two leaders met on Wednesday at the White House on the sidelines of the … Read more
Buhari is seeking financial and technical assistance from the United States. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has called for “considerable financial and technical support” from the United States (US) to achieve Nigeria’s energy transition goals. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Promises Development Of Lagos Creative Arts Industry Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu Charges Security Agents To Ensure … Read more
The US is finalising plans to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US is expected to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine in order to help shoot down long-range Russian missiles. The development is coming months after Kyiv requested the defence system to help in the ongoing war with … Read more
The rapid rise in consumer prices is slowing in the US, as the costs of energy, used cars, medical care and airfare fall. Eko Hot Blog reports that US inflation was 7.1% over the 12 months to the end of November, dropping from 7.7% in October, figures from the US Labour department show. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested. Eko Hot Blog reports that the founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchnage FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, was arrested in The Bahamas late Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Speak Out Against Gender-based Violence, Lagos Public Defender Urges Men Sanwo-Olu Flags Off Reconstruction Of Nigeria’s Oldest Courthouse Destoyed By Hoodlums Sholape Animashawun Foundation … Read more
US officials are meeting on Monday to discuss steps on how to free ex-US Marine Paul Whelan from Russian custody, according to a US envoy. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Joe Biden is under pressure to bring Whelan home following the release of Brittney Griner. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man Kills Female Uber Driver … Read more
Karen Bass was sworn-in as mayor of Los Angeles, California on Sunday, making her the first woman to lead the second-largest city in the US. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice-President Kamala Harris administered the oath of office and set off raucous applause after she proclaimed Ms Bass “Madam Mayor”. EDITOR’S PICKS New Orleans: Man … Read more
Russia and Iran’s relationship has warmed to a fully-fledged defense partnership, the US has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that US national security council spokesman John Kirby said Russia is giving an unprecedented level of military support. EDITOR’S PICKS Colombia: Landslide Kills 3, Buries Several People Leaders Of South Africa’s Governing Party Sit To Decide Cyril … Read more
A pro-Tinubu group has described Atiku’s candidacy in the 2023 presidential election as an “egregious” violation of the zoning formula. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu/Southwest Media Veterans Support Group, a group backing the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has tackled Mrs. Titi Abubakar, the wife of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
By Badru Haneefah Moturayo The concept of student loans is not alien to the American tertiary education system. An average American undergraduate or postgraduate student either owes a student loan or knows someone who does. A student loan is a financial assistance rendered to a student in post-secondary education to cover tuition and related … Read more
The Russian government formally told the US Embassy last week about detained WNBA star Brittney Griner’s transfer to a remote penal colony, weeks after she had been moved, according to the Biden administration. Eko Hot Blog reports that a State Department spokesperson said on Thursday, “The U.S. Embassy in Moscow was formally notified by the Russian government … Read more
The Biden administration approved a $380 million sale of missiles to Finland, just days after approving a separate $380 million arms sale to the Nordic nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that The potential arms sales come as Finland, which shares a border with Russia, seeks to join NATO. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei … Read more