Over 100 houses were destroyed and millions of naira in property damage were caused by a gas explosion in Jamata, Lokoja LGA, Kogi State, with the Commissioner urging caution and promising government assistance. Eko Hot Blog reports that over a hundred houses were destroyed in a recent cooking gas explosion that rocked Jamata, a neighborhood … Read more
The Labour Party in Lagos State has criticized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s inadequate response to the escalating cholera epidemic, urging immediate and comprehensive measures to control the spread and prevent further deaths. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intensify efforts to control the spread … Read more
A rainstorm with strong winds hit Bauchi Trade Fair, causing four deaths and several injuries. The storm damaged the pavilions of Gombe and Yobe States and destroyed many business tents at the recently concluded North East Trade Fair. Emergency response teams quickly conducted search and rescue operations and hospitalized the injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tanker carrying petrol explodes on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Emergency responders contain fire; no casualties reported. Traffic gradually returning to normal; operatives on ground to ease congestion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tanker laden with petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), on Saturday morning, fell and exploded at the Ibafo/Aseese axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. … Read more
The new NNPC terminal in Apapa, Lagos, caught fire due to a petroleum spillage. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is managing the fire with various emergency responders. The fire is under control, and further updates will be provided. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new terminal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in Apapa, … Read more
Rivers: Fubara Visits Tragic Tanker Explosion Site, Directs Aid Effort. Inferno engulfs over 50 vehicles, with some casualties burnt beyond recognition; Governor highlights deteriorating condition of Eleme section of East-West road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, visited the site of the tanker explosion that killed an unconfirmed number of … Read more
Tragic Tanker Explosion Rocks Rivers, Four Dead, Several Injured. The explosion claimed at least four lives and caused extensive damage to vehicles and infrastructure in the area. Emergency responders, including fire-fighting trucks from the Indorama Petrochemical company, were on the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a devastating incident unfolded on the East-West Road in Eleme, … Read more
Flood threats in Guangdong prompt emergency actions for 127M people. Unprecedented river levels spark urgent response. Heavy rainfall and winds cause evacuations, damage, and disruptions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Guangdong province in China faces imminent flood threats, compelling the government to activate emergency measures to safeguard over 127 million people. Editor’s Pick: FG … Read more
Dosunmu Market fire attributed to traders’ negligence by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Assets worth millions destroyed, with 14 multi-storey buildings affected. State government initiates support for affected traders; NEMA pledges heightened fire prevention awareness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday attributed the Dosunmu market fire to the negligence of certain traders who … Read more
An auto crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos resulted in two passengers being flung into the lagoon. The driver lost control of the 18-seater LT bus, causing it to hit the bridge rail. Emergency responders, including local divers and the Marine Police, searched for the passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an auto crash … Read more
Passengers Escape Death As Truck Falls On Commercial Bus In Lagos. LASEMA swiftly responds to the accident, clearing roadblock and attending to injured passengers. Investigation reveals truck driver’s reckless driving as the cause; driver and assistant flee the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that several passengers aboard a Toyota Hi-Ace bus narrowly avoided death on Saturday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a segment of the renowned Wuse market in Abuja was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, following a violent protest by enraged youths over the killing of a 17-year-old hawker identified only as Musa. The unrest led to the torching of the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML) office situated within the market … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an unconfirmed number of individuals may be trapped following the collapse of a five-storey building under construction at Basden Street, Fegge, in the commercial hub of Onitsha, Anambra State. Reports indicate that the building, intended for commercial use upon completion, collapsed during the early hours of Sunday while several construction workers … Read more
A gas explosion occurred in Lagos State, injuring four individuals The injured victims have received treatment for second-degree burns at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Emergency response teams successfully extinguished the fire, and a post-incident assessment was conducted to ensure safety measures were in place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early morning gas explosion on … Read more