FG has reacted to removal of Nigeria from religious freedom blacklist by US. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has reacted to the United States removal of Nigeria from its list of countries with religious freedom concerns. Recall that the United States on Wednesday removed Nigeria from its list of religious violators. It … Read more
US has removed Nigeria from religious violators’ list and given reasons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States (US) has removed Nigeria from the list of countries “engaging in violation of religious freedom”. Nigeria was removed from its list of religious violators, even as it blacklisted Russia, China and eight other countries “as Countries … Read more
The US has written to the FG and Lagos Govt over EndSARS panel report. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States government has written to the Federal Government and the Lagos Government over the conclusion of work by the Lagos State Panel for victims of SARS related abuses and other matters. Recall that the … Read more
The parade was linked to the graduation of 250 freshly trained soldiers… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday using captured American-made armoured vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. The Taliban operated … Read more
How the US Covered up Deadly Air Strikes in Syria- New Report They said it was unclear if all of those killed aside from the 16 militants had been civilians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to an investigation by the New York Times newspaper the US military covered up an attack that killed dozens … Read more
US expands student visa operations in Nigeria, announces application process Applicants are to visit www.ustraveldocs.com/ng and review the criteria and instructions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that from November 24, 2021, the United States will increase its operations in Nigeria to better serve the country’s student population. Students who need to renew their student visas to … Read more
Why Us-Bound Bob-Oseni Was in Collapsed Ikoyi Building – Family The owner, Femi Osibona and Wale, were both alumni of Mayflower School, Ikenne where both of them bonded. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Adeola Oseni, the widow of Wale Bob-Oseni, one of the victims of the Ikoyi building collapse, has denied that the US … Read more
Donald Trump Loses Executive Privilege Case Federal judge denies Trump’s attempt to withhold records from Jan 6 committee EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a strong rejection of Trump’s previous attempts to restrict information from his White House, a federal court will provide the US House access to hundreds of pages of papers from Donald … Read more
US, EU call for an immediate ceasefire in Ethiopia The countries said they support the stability, unity and territorial integrity of Ethiopia EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, the United Kingdom, and 14 other nations have encouraged Ethiopia’s warring parties to end hostilities immediately and allow for the delivery of life-saving aid to … Read more
Sudan Army Chief Agrees with US to Speed up Transition Process The United Nations has been attempting to negotiate a resolution to the political crisis that has ensued since the coup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s military chief agreed with the US on the need to expedite the creation of a new government after … Read more
The attack began with a suicide bomber detonating his explosives near the facility’s entrance… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top Taliban military commander was killed when his men responded to an Islamic State suicide bomb and gun attack on a hospital in the Afghan capital. The Taliban spent 20 years waging an insurgency against … Read more
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Sunday she has tested positive for COVID-19. She decided not to travel to Europe with US President Joe Biden when members of her family contracted the virus. Ekohotblog reports that Jen Psaki, a White House spokesperson, said on Sunday that she had tested positive with COVID-19, having declined … Read more
Taiwan has no right to join United Nations – China tackles US after it suggested that Taiwan be admitted into the UN US President Joe Biden last week told a televised forum that the United States was ready to defend Taiwan from any Chinese invasion. Ekohotblog reports that China has claimed that Taiwan has no … Read more
Otoniel was captured in his rural hideout in Antioquia province in north-western Colombia, close to the border with Panama… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Colombia’s most wanted drug trafficker and the leader of the country’s largest criminal gang has been captured. Dario Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was seized after a joint operation by … 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
Engage Leaders Politically, US Reacts To EndSARS Memorial Protests EndSARS is a movement that aims for the abolition of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad Ekohotblog reports that the United States Mission to Nigeria has reacted to the EndSARS memorial protests in the country to commemorate the lives lost during the Lekki Tollgate massacre on October 20, … 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 US Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the US Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell, has passed away. The demise of Colin Powell was disclosed via a statement released on Facebook by his family on Monday. It was gathered that the US Former Secretary of … Read more
The drone strike in Kabul killed as many as 10 civilians, including seven children. The Pentagon has offered unspecified condolence payments to the family of 10 civilians who were killed in a botched US drone attack in Afghanistan in August during the final days before American troops withdrew from the country. The US Defense Department said … Read more