Eko Hot Blog reports that a three-storey building located at No. 14 Ikpoh Street in the Surulere area of Lagos State has collapsed. The South West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, made this known in a chat with reporters on Saturday. Farinloye revealed that the building collapsed at about 10.00 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Department of Development Control within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a proactive step by forming a seven-member committee to prevent building collapses in the federal capital, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling Of Arms & Minerals In Africa Strengthening Cultural … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed 18 aides, including special advisers and senior special assistants, to serve in the office of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Here is the full list of the appointees: Special Advisers Rukaiya El-Rufai, NEC and Climate Change Tope Kolade Fasua, Economic Matters Aliyu Modibbo Umar, General … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist in Lagos, Nigeria, squeezed a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official to death on Saturday, according to eyewitnesses and the FRSC spokesperson. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To Rest Amidst … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent interview, gospel musician and band leader Sensational Bamidele discussed his career, his relationship with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, and his thoughts on politics. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria for the United States to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This will be Tinubu’s first UNGA meeting since he assumed office as president in May. Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders, including the President of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Kenta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have called on the federal and state governments to fix the road that leads to Wole Soyinka Train Station. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that BUA Cement Plc has announced plans to reduce the price of cement in Nigeria from the current N5,500 to between N3,000 and N3,500. The company’s Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, disclosed this to journalists after an audience with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Rabiu said the price crash … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an extraordinary hearing on UFOs, Mexican lawmakers were shown two artifacts that a journalist claimed were the corpses of extraterrestrials. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster Uniting Rival Governments In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, has revealed that Muhammadu Buhari University, Daura in Katsina State will commence academic activities by October this year. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In Disaster … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigeria Police Force, Zone 2, Alagbon, has disclosed that it invited music promoter, Samson Balogun, aka Sam Larry and others. Editor’s Pick Mohbad’s Petition To Police Against Sam Larry, Others Surfaces JUST IN: Police Vow ‘Diligent Investigation’ Into MohBad’s Death Amid Outcry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that music producer, Samklef has disclosed that Mohbad was bound for Canada, shortly after his demise. Editor’s Pick JUST IN: Police Vow ‘Diligent Investigation’ Into MohBad’s Death Amid Outcry Mohbad’s Petition To Police Against Sam Larry, Others Surfaces The music producer cum singer revealed in a post that that the deceased’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa, Lagos State, has released a statement stating that music promoter Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family as reported in some quarters. In a statement released Thursday by the Palace, the Royal Family denounced any involvement with the music promoter. The statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Power supply has been restored after the national electricity grid collapsed on Thursday. The grid collapse resulted in a massive loss of supply to power distributors nationwide. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS Set To Unveil Joint Platform For Advancing Cybersecurity In West … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian man, Tonye Solomon, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on his head. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS Set To Unveil Joint Platform For Advancing Cybersecurity In West Africa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government has moved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior. The decision was reached by the Federal Government as part of efforts to resolve issues around passport processing in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing center based in Lagos, Nigeria, has released a comprehensive data analysis of all relationship DNA tests conducted at its facility between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major Countries In Drive For Local Investment, Wealth Creation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, have presented their roadmap to improve the health sector. The duo made the presentation at the weekend during a 3-day Ministerial Briefing organised by the Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that kidnappers have released a retired primary school teacher, Mr Barnabas Musa, after two weeks in captivity, but are still holding his 6-year-old son. The victim’s relative, Ishaya Musa, said the kidnappers released Mr Musa on Thursday after the family paid a ransom of N5 million. They are now demanding an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian student, identified as Meshioye Remilekun Toyosi, died on a flight from Lagos to London onboard EgyptAir. The student’s journey took a tragic turn when she reportedly fell sick mid-flight and died at a hospital in Cairo. The student’s family is seeking answers and assistance in repatriating her remains … Read more