Two Killed, Five Injured In Vehicle Collision On Lagos Bridge

Scene of the accident

Eko Hot Blog reports that a crash on Eko Bridge in Lagos State has killed two yet-to-be-identified persons and injured no fewer than five persons. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that the crash involved six … Read more

Nigerian Singer Portable Defies Fatal Fate To Survive Auto Crash

Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable

By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has miraculously survived a severe car accident that occurred at the Osapa London axis of Lagos State on Wednesday. The singer confirmed the incident in a video message shared on his Instagram page. Portable revealed that the accident … Read more

Lagos-Badagry Expressway Accident Kills Four-month-old Baby, 13 Other Passengers

Eko Hot Blog reports that fourteen persons died on Sunday morning in a road accident along the Lagos-Badagry expressway. Williams Manga, unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who spoke to NAN in Badagry, said the victims included a four-month-old baby. Manga revealed that nine other persons sustained injuries in the accident. He … Read more

LASU School Of Communication Pioneer Set Mourns Prof. Lai Oso’s Demise

Prof. Oso passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He died from injuries sustained in a ghastly motor accident. His former students from 2006 have joined thousands of others in mourning the academic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the pioneer set of Lagos State University (LASU) School of Communication, (LASUCOC 2006) has mourned Professor Muraino … Read more

VIDEO: Tragedy Rocks Ibeju-Lekki As Trailer Knocks Down, Kills Teacher

The dead teacher laid at the back of the trailer that knocked him down in Ibeju-Lekki

Sadness rented the air around the Okegun Odofin area of Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday. A trailer had knocked down a primary school teacher. The victim died on the spot. Eko Hot Blog reports that a primary school teacher breathed his last on Tuesday after a trailer hit him in the Okegun Odofin area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos … Read more

Lagos Transport Tragedy: Bus Driver Gets Trial Dates, Remanded To Kirikiri Prison

Lagos bus-train collision

A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The Lagos bus-train collision accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, has been arraigned on … Read more

Lagos: One Killed, Others Injured As BRT Bus, Commercial Bus Collide At Ifako

There were various accidents in parts of the Ogudu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning. Around 6:50am on Wednesday, LASTMA reported a multiple accident at Ogudu, inwards Ifako carwash, involving three vehicles. A BRT bus also caught fire on Ifako Bridge inward Ogudu on Wednesday morning but there were no fatalities. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

‘Water Is Back!’ LWC Repairs Damaged Water Pipes At Ogudu Underbridge

Last week, the LWC said a truck accident had damaged water pipes at Ogudu underbridge. The damage consequently disrupted water supply to the Ogudu area and its environs. Thereafter, the LWC promised to fix the problem quickly. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced the repair of the damaged 1200mm … Read more

Lagos Plunged Into Water Woes After Trailer Mishap Wrecks Major Pipeline

Lagos has recently witnessed improved water supply across the state. However, the Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a setback in its efforts to keep improving water supply. An articulated vehicle recently damaged a crucial water pipe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has suffered a major setback in its water supply … Read more

24-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Morning Crash In Houston

Bus Driver Dies In Fatal Accident

Houston police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was killed in a crash on Thursday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS   Tinubu And The Noise Of Interim Government: The Rule Of Law Must Prevail Antonio Conte’s Sacking: A Perfect Gift For Jurgen Klopp Whitney Adeniran’s Tragic End: A Poignant Parable For Parents And Nigerians Alike Officials said the … Read more

Lagos Bus-Train Accident Survivor Recounts Medical Treatment Experience

A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more

‘Reckless Driving’: Ten Escape Death As Bus Somersaults In Lagos (VIDEO)

The bus somersaulted in a lone accident after the driver lost control. Although the accident severely injured ten passengers, none lost their life. LASTMA pulled all of them out alive and blamed the mishap on over speeding. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued ten … Read more

Lagos Bus-Train Accident: Victims Compensation Committee Releases Recommendations

A bus conveying Lagos civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is set to be charged with … Read more

‘Never Forgotten’: AMBSAM Memorial Foundation Remembers Epe Fallen Heroes Eight Years After

On March 28, 2015, the entire Epe Division was thrown into profound sadness after a boat accident killed seven “sons of the soil.” Concerned Epe indigenes subsequently created a foundation in 2016 to immortalise the fallen heroes. In 2017, the foundation donated N3.5 million to the families who lost their loved ones. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Road Accident Claims Multiple Lives in Ondo State

Accident

A fatal road accident occurred in Ondo State.  The accident involved a bus and commercial motorcyclists. The number of casualties was yet to be confirmed by the authorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the An unidentified number of passengers have been feared killed in a fatal road accident in Ondo State. The accident was said … Read more

Tragic Accident Claims 25 Lives On Bauchi State Road: Overloading, Speeding Blamed

Bauchi

A fatal road accident occurred at Udubo in Bauchi, claiming 25 lives and injuring 10 others. The accident was caused by overloading, speeding, and a tyre burst, which led to the driver losing control of the vehicle. The FRSC in Bauchi State confirmed the tragic incident and urged drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. EKO … Read more

Bus-Train Accident: 77 Passengers Now Discharged; 19 Still Receiving Treatment – Sanwo-Olu

A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023.  The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene.  The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is still in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more