The US experienced two banking failures in the past week This has affected the global market The US economy is likely to go into a recession Eko Hot Blog reports that The global economy is facing a slew of problems – and all eyes are looking in one direction: America. EDITOR’S PICKS Saudi Arabia:US Man … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held across Nigeria on Saturday, March 18, 2023. While elections were peaceful in most parts of the country, voters in some parts of Lagos, Kano, and others reported voter suppression and violence. Observers, including the United States (US), have condemned the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United … Read more
Trump announced on his social media, Truth, that he could be arrested this week. He encouraged his supporters to protest if that happens He might be charged over payment to a porn star to keep quiet about an alleged affair Eko Hot Blog reports that Police in major US cities are preparing for potential unrest … Read more
His name is Saad Ibrahim Almadi He was sentenced in October to 16 years in prison He was found guilty of supporting and funding terrorism Eko Hot Blog reports that Saudi Arabia has released a US citizen from prison more than a year on from his conviction over tweets critical of the government, his family … Read more
Trump might be arrested this week. This is according to the post he made on his social media, Truth. In the post, he encouraged his supporters to protest if that happens. Eko Hot Blog reports that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, when asked about rumours of former President Donald Trump’s impending indictment, denounced the man in … Read more
Vaping involves the use of an electronic cigarette An electronic cigarette is an electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank Eko Hot Blog reports that Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes among teenagers has become … Read more
Obasanjo’s unbroken voting record since 1999 ended on Saturday. The two-term Nigerian president failed to participate in an election for the first time since Nigeria returned to democracy. The former President usually casts his vote at polling unit 22, located in Ward 11 at Olusomi compound in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The purchase includes Tomahawk missiles and technical support This is following the Aukus deal signed by Australia, UK and US The deal enables defence alliance between the 3 countries which will confront Chinese military expansion in the region Eko Hot Blog reports that The US State Department has approved the sale of some 220 cruise … Read more
His name was Grant Brace He died in August 2020 He requested for water during practice but his coach refused to give him some Eko Hot Blog reports that A university in Kentucky has agreed to pay $14m (£11m) to the family of a wrestler who died of heat stroke after he begged for water … Read more
She reassured members of Congress that the U.S. financial system remains strong Biden is proposing higher taxes on the wealthy to help shore up Social Security and Medicare Yellen is likely to face questions about U.S. banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse Eko Hot Blog reports that In the wake of regulators’ decision to shut down … Read more
The app is accused posing a national security risk through data gathered from millions of users It is owned by Chinese company ByteDance The company said a forced sale would not change its data flows or access Eko Hot Blog reports that The US government says TikTok should be sold or else face a possible … Read more
Australia, UK and US form a security alliance to combat China’s military expansion China is feeling threatened by the alliance Both UK and China have announced an increase in military budget Eko Hot Blog reports that China has reacted with predictable anger to this week’s official announcement of the so-called Aukus pact. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly … Read more
SVB had been trying to raise money to plug a loss from the sale of assets affected by higher interest rates Word of the troubles led customers to race to withdraw funds, leading to a cash crisis Bank shares in the US, Asia and Europe slumped following the collapse of SVB and Signature Bank Eko … Read more
Nearly 90,000 customers are without power in New York Over 3,000 flights in the US have been delayed Mud slides were reported near Santa Cruz Eko Hot Blog reports that Intense storms are slamming into both coasts of the US on Tuesday, bringing more rain, flooding and mud slides to California, and high winds and … Read more
The unmanned US aircraft crashed into the Black Sea The military says the drone was on a routine mission in international airspace Two Russian jets tried to intercept it Eko Hot Blog reports that A Russian fighter jet has collided with a US drone, causing the unmanned US aircraft to crash into the Black Sea, … Read more
They were stopped by barbed wire and US border agents in riot gear The group was of mostly Venezuelan nationals The incident prompted criticism from Republican leaders Eko Hot Blog reports that Hundreds of migrants tried to rush into the United States from Mexico on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Weekly Gist With Annie: My Love-hate Experience … Read more
The lawsuit heavily relies on text messages between his ex-wife and the women He is seeking $1m (£800,000) in damages It is the first such lawsuit in the state Eko Hot Blog reports that A Texas man is suing three women for helping his now-ex-wife obtain pills to have an abortion last year. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The project will create thousands of jobs and revenue for locals Opponents of the project fear its climate and wildlife impact Alaska lawmakers have defended it as a contribution to US energy independence Eko Hot Blog reports that US President Joe Biden has approved a major oil and gas drilling project in Alaska that faced … Read more
Travelers departing from Asia longer have to submit to a pre-flight test to board a flight to the U.S. The CDC announced this in its Friday news release The CDC said it now has more confidence things have gotten better in China Eko Hot Blog reports that People who want to fly from China to … Read more
Last January, the FDA changed its regulations to allow retail pharmacies to give out Abortion pill The change in the law could make it easier for millions of women to obtain an abortion The current back and forth could affect access to the drug for millions of women Eko Hot Blog reports that Anti-abortion activists … Read more