A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member deployed to Kebbi State, Tayachibiyacha Ebal, has tragically passed away after collapsing at the Dakin Gari Orientation Camp. EKO HOT BLOG learned that the corps member suddenly slumped and was immediately taken to the camp clinic for medical attention. She was later referred to the Federal Medical Centre … Read more
The Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was halted on Sunday after Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch, as confirmed by Serie A to AFP. Bove, 22, fell suddenly with 16 minutes played, and players, as well as fans, watched in shock as he was quickly transported to Careggi hospital in … Read more
The University of Benin says the three students of the institution, rescued from the collapsed storey building at Ekosodin neighbouring community were in stable condition in hospital. The management of the institution made this known in a statement, on Saturday in Benin. EKO HOT BLOG had reported that the building, where the students resided, collapsed … Read more
A 55-year-old woman, identified only as Ifeoma, reportedly died shortly after collapsing while sharing a testimony at the Ministry Church in Ejigbo, Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred around 8:48 am during Sunday service on September 8, 2024. Ifeoma collapsed just moments after starting her testimony. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
Man Slumps, Dies While Trying To Bail His Sons At Niger State Police Station The man tragically collapsed and died at Morris Police Division while trying to secure the release of his sons. His sons, Mubarak Ahmed and Yusuf Mohammed, were apprehended by the police while sleeping outside their house due to heat. EKO HOT … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five people have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Odu-Igbo Market, Ochanja, in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria on Tuesday. Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo expressed sadness following the tragic building collapse. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Cement Hits N11,000 Per … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-storey building, located in Herbert Marculley Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has collapsed. This online media learnt that the incident, which happened around 9:30 am on Friday, has seen at least a woman trapped. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Dunamis Church Pastor reportedly died in a tragic building collapse on Tuesday morning in Benue State. The Church situated in Mission Ward North Bank, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, went down in the early hours of Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions … Read more
In the heart of Ketu, Lagos, a once-vibrant school-turned-residential building known as Agboye Estate now stands as a haunting symbol of abandonment and peril. The recent partial collapse of this massive structure on a sombre Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves rippling through the community, baring the raw wounds of neglect and indifference. As the rain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, on Friday, expressed sadness following the death of four worshippers when a 150-year-old mosque collapsed in the Zaria area of the state. In a statement released by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Shehu, the governor commiserated with the victims’ families and prayed … Read more
The Lagos government recently published a list of 349 defective buildings that should be assessed for demolition. The move was aimed at reducing the spate of building collapse in the state. However, a seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Banana … Read more
There have been cases of building collapse in Lagos State in recent times. The state government has consequently embarked on proactive steps to avoid reoccurrence. It recently released photos of distressed buildings in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified and published the list of 349 … Read more
A Nigerian football has passed on after collapsing during a football match. Medical personnel at the Municipal Toledo ground rushed to treat him, but they were unable to resuscitate him. The cause of his death has not yet been discovered. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian professional footballer identified as Ado Hadi was reported … Read more
The death toll in the bridge collapse in India has risen to 132. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 132 people, including children, have now died after a suspension bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses … Read more
A bridge collapse has killed at least 40 people in India. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 40 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Naira Redesign: CBN Owes … Read more
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The structural engineer has made more revelations over the Ikoyi building collapse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Structural Engineer, Mr Muritala Olawale, has narrated how Fourscore Heights altered a four storey building plan to 21-storey building which collapsed on Nov. 1 at Gerrard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that … Read more
Many people have escaped death as court building collapsed during sitting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of people escaped death in the commercial capital of Abia state, when a court suddenly collapsed some 20 minutes after its sitting. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon at the Four Aba High Court chaired by Judge Clinton Okoroafor. … Read more
Tragedy struck in Lagos as a three-story building collapsed at 20, Freeman Street, Lagos Island at about 3 am, with six people rescued and one person confirmed dead. The occupants were fast asleep as the building came crashing down and the immediate neighbours swung into action and alerted the emergency team. On arrival, the first … Read more
Residents of No 6 Olonode Street, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, narrowly escaped death on Monday, when the two-storey building partially collapsed during heavy rainfall. The incident, it was gathered happened around 9.45 am amid heavy downpour. Director-General, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu who confirmed the report said all … Read more