A fire broke out at the Radio Nigeria facility on Plot No. 35, Ikoyi Road, Lagos, late Wednesday night, raising concerns and prompting immediate action from emergency responders. While the cause of the fire remains undetermined, officials have launched an investigation into the incident. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on Saturday, November 22, 2024, following alerts from vigilant residents. Acting swiftly, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal—Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) team was dispatched to secure the affected areas. According to a statement from Force Headquarters, “All ordnances were safely … Read more
A devastating fire swept through a neonatal intensive care unit at a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 16 others, authorities reported. The blaze broke out late Friday at a hospital in Jhansi city, Uttar Pradesh state, and spread rapidly through the ward, which housed 55 infants. Emergency teams managed to rescue … Read more
A fuel-laden tanker has caught fire in Jigawa State, located in North West Nigeria. The incident occurred at the Jigawa-Kano border and caused panic among onlookers. Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Jigawa State, confirmed the incident to the media on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
At least 35 people have lost their lives in a car attack in southern China, marking one of the deadliest acts of public violence in the country in decades. Authorities report that a 62-year-old man, identified as Mr. Fan, drove his car into a stadium in Zhuhai on Monday, targeting people exercising on the track. … Read more
Powerful Explosion Rocks Jos Terminus Market, Multiple Injuries Reporte A powerful explosion shook Jos on Tuesday morning, rattling surrounding communities and sending residents into a panic. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the crowded Terminus market, left a scene of destruction and chaos in its wake. Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying moments … Read more
At least 25 shops were reportedly destroyed after a fire broke out early Saturday morning in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred around 2:39 a.m. near the Adeta roundabout, saw firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Service rushing to the scene to find an entire block of approximately 25 shops engulfed … Read more
A Qantas passenger plane departing from Sydney, Australia, experienced engine failure on Friday, prompting the aircraft to circle before making a safe emergency landing, the airline reported on X. At the same time, a grass fire broke out along one side of the runway, according to a statement from Sydney Airport. It remains unclear whether … Read more
The Federal Government is progressing with plans to equip the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) with helicopters to enhance the emergency evacuation of accident victims nationwide. The acquisition of the helicopters, set to be procured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement, was revealed during the FRSC Management Retreat and a press conference held in Abuja … Read more
A devastating fire broke out on Sunday evening at Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in Lagos State’s Lekki area, destroying goods and items worth millions of naira. The fire reportedly started around 9 p.m., engulfing multiple shops and stores stocked with highly combustible materials. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
A devastating fire swept through three radio stations in Aba, Abia State, on Saturday night, destroying electronic broadcasting equipment worth millions. The affected stations—Enyimba 94.3 FM, Rose 101.9 FM, and Legend 98.3 FM—were located off Margret Avenue on the PZ axis of the Aba-Owerri Road in the Aba North local government area. Although each station … Read more
A landlord, Pa Abdullamid Alabi, narrowly escaped death when his house collapsed in the Jegede community of Ibadan, Oyo State, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives, including his wife, four grandchildren, and nine psychiatric patients he cared for. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Thursday night, following a thunderstorm that hit the area. Currently … Read more
A fire incident struck a private telecommunications facility in Abuja’s upscale Maitama district, spreading to a nearby restaurant. In addition, another fire was reported in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to the FCT Fire Service’s Asokoro division, which confirmed the incidents on Saturday, no casualties have been reported from either … Read more
A military helicopter crash at Ndolo Airport in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), killed all crew members on board Wednesday, according to local media reports citing the DRC’s Airway Authority (RVA). The Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) helicopter crashed around 11 a.m. local time on the airport’s runway. … Read more
Six days after a tragic helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reported the recovery of one more body. The NSIB noted that one of the bodies required special handling due to decomposition before it could be transferred to the morgue. The Sikorsky SK76 helicopter, registered as 5NBQG, was en … Read more
At least 40 people are trapped under the rubble of a building that collapsed early Saturday in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. As of press time, sympathizers and emergency responders are on-site, working to rescue those still caught beneath the debris. The building, reportedly under construction, collapsed in the early hours, spurring urgent calls … Read more
A section of the Lagos State Blue Line rail track was engulfed in flames on Saturday. The fire broke out at a location opposite NEPA Station near Eko Bridge, heading towards Apogbon. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, confirmed that no casualties were reported. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
A newly constructed pedestrian bridge has partially collapsed at the Five Stars Bus Stop, heading towards Iyana-Isolo along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 6:30 am. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly intervened to address the situation. Upon LASEMA’s arrival, part of the … Read more
Angry residents in the Luck Way area of Ikpoba Hill, Benin City in Edo State reportedly beat a suspected armed robber severely after he was allegedly caught stealing N400,000 and a mobile phone from a Point of Sales (POS) operator. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the unidentified suspect stole the items from a woman who … Read more
A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered vehicle exploded at a NIPCO filling station along the Benin-Auchi Expressway in Edo State on Wednesday, leaving three people severely injured. According to reports, one motorist sustained eye injuries, while two others were also badly affected. A woman suffered a severe abdominal injury, and another victim had their foot … Read more