EKO HOT BLOG reports that American-based Nigerian singer Osazuwa Agbonayinma popularly known as Zuwa and as one part of the duo known as Roze has been shot and killed in the United States of America. Details about the circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy. But his father and former Nigerian lawmaker, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma confirmed to … Read more
The barman at the New Americana Hotel, Washington D.C. was plying the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension with exotic cocktails and succulent canapes in mock sympathy following the BREAKING NEWS: ‘’KPMG SLAPPED WITH $6.2 MILLION FINE OVER OIL AUDIT ERRORS’’ -Bloomberg, August 15, 2017 (Hannah Murphy) ‘’Miller Energy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former First Lady of the United States (US), Rosalynn Carter, has died Sunday at the age of 96. The Carter Center announced her demise in a statement late Sunday night. The center said Mrs Carter passed away peacefully with family by her side at her home in Plains, Georgia. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Government of the United States has hailed the President of Liberia, George Weah, for conceding defeat in the presidential election. This online media platform had earlier reported that the Liberian president conceded defeat even before the country’s election umpire announced the final result of he presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Houston has designated October 25 as “Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Day”. Mayor Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas, United States (US), officially declared the special day in a statement released from Houston, Texas, on Thursday, 26 October 2023. The proclamation reads in part, “Whereas, The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United States of America (USA) has raised the alarm over a political opposition group hiding under the label of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) USA to discredit President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by the chairman, APC-USA, Prof. Tai Balofin said the impostor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) organised by Fidelity Bank Plc is set to hold in Houston, Texas, in the United States (US). The second edition of the international expo, which is tagged “FITCC Houston,” will take place from the 24th to 25th of October, 2023, at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fix the healthcare system in Nigeria. The minister made the assurance after a recent meeting with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene. The meeting was aimed at collaborating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene, with the aim of collaborating with the US government to provide better healthcare to Nigerians. The recent meeting between the two leaders held at the minister’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel, reeling from the deadliest attack on its territory in half a century, formally declared war on Hamas on Sunday as the conflict’s death toll surged to 1,000 after the Palestinian militant group launched a massive surprise assault from Gaza. AFP reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steeled the shocked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kevin McCarthy has been axed as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal rebellion by the far-right of the Republican Party furious at his cooperation with the Democrats. McCarthy, who endured a 15-round vote to emerge speaker in January, was ousted on Tuesday evening. It was the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu met with Nigerians living in the United States (US) on Wednesday. The president, who is in the US for the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), urged the diaspora community to consider returning home to contribute their quota to the country’s development. According to Tinubu, Nigeria has … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States Government has disclosed that there is no quick and easy solution to Nigeria’s economic challenges. US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, spoke at a forum in Lagos about Nigeria’s economic challenges. He noted that Nigeria lacks a macroeconomic framework to attract foreign direct investments in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that China has banned its official from using the U.S. Apple’s iPhones and other foreign devices on its soil. The Chinese government has prohibited the officials at the central government to stop using any devices that are foreign branded on the government premises of offices. Senior officials at the government workplace … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday ruled that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to prove that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was convicted for money laundering in the United States. The five-man panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani ruled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States, Hassan Adeyemo, has been accused of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nanchin Adeyemo. The incident occurred last Saturday, August 26, in Orange County, Florida, US. The Orange County police alleged that Adeyemo shot his wife to death. Police responded around 7:22 p.m. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has advised U.S. Presidential Envoy & Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Molly Phee, to ensure that U.S. policy is intentionally collaborative with independent African democracies at a time when they are under assault by anti-democratic forces within and outside of the continent. This online … Read more
Trump lost the 2020 US presidential election to President Joe Biden by more than 7 million votes. However, the former president has refused to concede defeat, alleging unproven voter fraud. His belief that he was cheated led him and his allies to take unsuccessful extraordinary steps to overturn the results of the election. Eko Hot … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, United States (US), have killed at least 80 people, according to the Maui County government confirms. “Firefighters continue working to extinguish flare-ups and contain fires in Lahaina, Pulehu/Kihei and Upcountry Maui,” the release said. “The number of fatalities is at 80.” The Lahaina fire, which … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US announces a halt on select aid programs, following the military’s overthrow of Niger’s president, Mohamed Bozoum. US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, declared, “The US government is pausing certain foreign assistance programmes benefiting the government of Niger.” EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: … Read more