United States, France, and several allies have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border, also signaling support for a broader truce in Gaza. This call was issued late Wednesday in a statement released by the White House. “The situation between Lebanon and Israel since October 8th, 2023, is intolerable and presents … Read more
The gunman accused of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course has been indicted on three additional charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, according to the US Department of Justice. A grand jury in Miami issued the new indictment late Tuesday, adding to the case against the suspect, Routh. … Read more
Latino exile communities across the United States are confronting a surge of misleading claims portraying Vice President Kamala Harris as a communist. These assertions have proliferated since she became the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, with many accusing her of socialist or communist affiliations, according to Factchequeado, the largest Spanish-language fact-checking organization in the U.S. Experts say … Read more
US Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her plan to eliminate college degree requirements for certain federal jobs if she becomes president. Harris emphasized the value of alternative paths to success, such as apprenticeships and technical programs, and acknowledged that a degree does not always reflect a person’s skills. Harris stated, “As president, I will … Read more
Former US Vice-President Dick Cheney, a lifelong Republican, has announced his intention to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Cheney, who was a key figure during George W. Bush’s presidency, stated that he believes “there has never been an individual more dangerous to our republic than Donald Trump,” the current Republican … Read more
Hunter Biden’s legal has announced in court on Thursday that they are seeking a plea deal in his federal tax evasion case in California. The proposed deal, known as an Alford plea, would allow Biden to maintain his innocence while acknowledging that the prosecution has enough evidence to convict him. He would then accept whatever … Read more
The White House is intensifying efforts to secure a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas reaches a boiling point. With the death toll mounting and humanitarian crisis deepening, US negotiators are working around the clock to hammer out a deal. The new proposal aims to … Read more
At least four people were killed and nine others injured in a high school shooting in Georgia on Wednesday, according to law enforcement authorities. A suspect has been taken into custody. In the aftermath of this latest episode in America’s ongoing gun violence crisis—marking nearly 400 mass shootings this year—people gathered at a sports field … Read more
The Biden administration is gearing up to accuse Russia of a widespread campaign to interfere in the upcoming presidential election, according to US media reports. The Kremlin’s efforts to shape public opinion will be met with a series of actions, including criminal charges, targeting Russian state media network RT and other entities. Attorney General Merrick … Read more
US authorities have seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, alleging it was purchased illegally and smuggled out of the country. The Falcon 900EX aircraft was intercepted in the Dominican Republic and transferred to Florida, leaving Maduro’s government scrambling for answers. According to US officials, the plane was bought for $13 million through … Read more
In a joint effort to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, the United States, Egypt, and Qatar have issued a statement urging Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of hostages. The statement highlighted that the three nations have reached a “framework agreement” with only the final implementation details remaining. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu announced that his government has purchased mechanized farming equipment worth billions of naira from countries such as Brazil, the United States, and Belarus to enhance agricultural productivity and address the food crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president disclosed this while addressing the nation on Sunday at the State House in Abuja, … Read more
The United States is set to deploy additional warships and fighter jets to the Middle East to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities against potential threats from Iran and its allies. This move comes amid heightened tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran and the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander. The Pentagon … Read more
The US, UK, and Canada have issued security alerts advising their nationals to avoid areas of potential violence during the #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria on August 1, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued security alerts to their nationals in Nigeria, warning of potential violence during the planned #EndBadGovernance … Read more
Defence chiefs from the United States, South Korea, and Japan committed to bolstering cooperation against North Korea’s “nuclear and missile threats”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the defence ministers’ summit in Tokyo has marked the first trilateral gathering in 15 years as part of a broader initiative to enhance coordination among the three nations amid … Read more
Donald Trump announced his long-awaited VP pick, JD Vance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Donald Trump, the former United States (US) President and the Presumptive Nominee of the Republican Party, has selected Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, Medical Benefits From India – Sanwo-Olu Gunman … Read more
US President’s son Hunter Biden has been found guilty of criminal charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden has been found guilty on all charges in his historic criminal case focused on his purchase of a firearm in 2018. A jury found him guilty of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of the United States (US) President Donald Trump has been found guilty of all criminal counts in his Hush Money trial in New York. The 12-person jury, in a verdict read late Thursday night, found Trump guilty of all 34 felonies brought against him by prosecutors. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Club International is gearing up for its second quarterly meeting of 2024. Officials have big expectations for various programmes at the three-day meeting. The meeting will hold from Friday, May 31, 2024, until Sunday, June 2, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Eko Club International (ECI) are expecting an impactful and … Read more
Ex-US President Trump has been sitting through his criminal trial for about four weeks. He has seen prosecution witnesses try to incriminate him with their previous interactions and conversations. At issue is the hush money payment the former president made to a porn star, Stormy Daniels, in 2016. Eko Hot Blog reports that Michael Cohen, … Read more