The Israel-Hamas war is disrupting academic activities thousands of miles away in the US. In the last few days, big protests have rocked major universities in the US. They are demanding that the US cuts it investments supporting Israel in the war. Eko Hot Blog reports that student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped … Read more
Trump’s historic trial started on Monday with jury selection. On Day 3 of the trial on Thursday, the full 12-person jury had been selected. Jury selection for remaining alternate spots is set to resume Friday morning. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump has gotten a 12-person jury in his New … Read more
Tunde Onakoya is known for his “Chess in Slums” organisation. The organisation takes homeless kids out of slums and turns them to chess champions. Onakoya is aiming to raise $1 million for chess education for children globally. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums, a nongovernmental organisation that supports … Read more
President Tinubu’s spokesperson has reacted to the brewing conflict in the Middleast. Bayo Onanuga says the US and UK have a duty to restrain Israel from escalating hostilities. The Nigerian leader’s spokesperson noted that he was speaking in a personal capacity. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information … Read more
North America has experienced a total solar eclipse for the first time in seven years. The last time, before Monday, there was a solar eclipse in the region was in the US in August 2017. After Monday’s eclipse, the US is not expected to see another one in 20 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Biden and Netanyahu spoke on phone on Thursday. It was their first call since an Israeli airstrike “unintentionally” killed seven aid workers in Gaza. The US had said it was “outraged” by the killings. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) President Joe Biden has issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan early Wednesday morning, causing widespread panic and triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. The United States Geological Survey pinpointed the epicenter approximately 11 miles from Hualien City, Taiwan, unleashing a force that was felt … Read more
Seven aid workers in Gaza were struck by an Israeli airstrike on Monday. Israeli leader Netanyahu has confirmed the killings, saying they were unintended. But the US Government has condemned the airstrike. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States Government has said it was “outraged” by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed seven … Read more
Journalists warned against taking souvenirs from Air Force One White House Correspondents’ Association emphasizes prohibition of pilfering The incident highlights ongoing issue of souvenir collection on presidential plane Eko hot blog reports that Journalists traveling with US President Joe Biden Air Force have been cautioned against taking souvenirs from Air Force One, following the discovery … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX, a crypto exchange company, which collapsed in November 2022. The collapse left customers, investors and lenders short over $11 billion. The crypto mogul was accused of running down the company and has been imprisoned for his actions. Eko Hot Blog reports that crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was on Thursday sentenced to … Read more
How Texas Border Enforcement Law Gets Green Light from US Supreme Court Green Light from US Supreme Court Lawmakers push for stronger law enforcement, propose dedicated agency to tackle issue. Eko hot blog reports that The US Supreme Court has given the nod to a Texas border law empowering state authorities to arrest individuals suspected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Omoyele Sowore, a pro-democracy activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, has announced his plans to depart Nigeria for the United States to reunite with his family. This decision comes following the Federal Government’s decision to drop the treasonable felony case against him. … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that U.S and china’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has voiced concerns over the United States’ persistent misperceptions of China and its failure to honor commitments made following the November meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. Editor’s pick: Tinubu Vows As He Announces Abuja Rail Mass Transit Ready To Roll … Read more
Super Tuesday is the US presidential primary election day when the greatest number of states hold primary elections and caucuses. Today, the Republican primary is being contested between Trump and Haley. Trump, who has dominated the contest since the beginning, is aiming to knock out his only challenger in the 15 contests. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a media entrepreneur, Comfort Obi, has narrated how the lack of necessary equipment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan. In an article published on Punch on Monday morning, Obi said Adenibuyan died on January 24, 2024. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer, has expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy. He made the expression during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that world leaders have reacted to the sudden death of jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, blaming the country’s leader, Vladimir Putin, for the development. The Russian prison service disclosed Nalvany’s demise Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that It is no longer news that the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and his family died in a helicopter crash in the United States of America on Friday. This online earlier reported that Wigwe, his wife and son died in the helicopter crash alongside the Group Chairman of … 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 the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, U.S. officials said. The military targets included air defense and coastal radar sites, drone and missile … Read more