Residents of an Australian region hit by bushfires were given two hours on Tuesday to return to their homes and gather their belongings before Christmas, as emergency teams worked to control the blaze. Evacuations were ordered in communities around the Grampians in Victoria, with authorities warning that conditions in the coming days could be the … Read more
On Wednesday afternoon, several members of the House of Representatives and their legislative aides were forced to evacuate their offices in the White House section of the National Assembly complex after a fire broke out around 3:50 p.m. According to eyewitness reports, including one from a Nigerian Tribune correspondent on the scene, the fire started … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified over 15 distressed buildings in Iponri Estate, Surulere, set for demolition. Occupants of these buildings have been given a two-week notice to evacuate to prevent potential loss of lives and property. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
Flooding caused by the release of water from the Oyan Dam has forced many residents to flee communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, including Isheri, Arepo, Lafenwa, and Warewa. The ongoing flood, which has affected homes and businesses, has left those remaining struggling to cope. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents reported that the situation has worsened, … Read more
A two-storey building collapsed on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, sparking panic among residents. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, with nearby residents rushing to safety as the structure caved in. A video circulating online captured the moment the building crumbled. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
A German grandmother and her five-month-old grandson are missing after a flash flood swept through their holiday home near Pisa, Tuscany. The tragedy occurred when the nearby River Sterza overflowed its banks, flooding the residence where the family was staying. The family, vacationing in Italy, called emergency services on Monday evening as floodwaters began to … Read more
Netanyahu defies international warnings, launches ground offensive in Rafah. Israel evacuates 500,000 from Gaza’s Rafah, averting humanitarian crisis Israel vows to destroy Hamas, insists military victory is only solution. EKO HOT BLOG reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that nearly 500,000 people have been evacuated from Gaza’s Rafah city, dismissing fears of a humanitarian … Read more
Wildfire approaching Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands hub 6,000 individuals evacuated from surrounding suburbs Concerns arise over impact on oil production Eko hot blog reports that A wildfire inching closer to Fort McMurray, Canada’s major oil sands city, has prompted the evacuation of around 6,000 individuals from four suburbs, local officials disclosed on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Israeli military orders fresh evacuations from Rafah areas. Residents warned of “dangerous combat zone” and risk of Hamas retaliation. Over 110,000 people have already fled north from the city. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Israeli military has issued a fresh evacuation order for areas in Rafah, as it prepares to expand its operations in … Read more
Israel initiates evacuation of Rafah, Gaza. Evacuation comes amidst rising tensions. Hamas condemns the move as escalation. Eko hot blog reports that In a significant move, Isreal has initiated the evacuation of parts of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, prompting strong condemnation from Hamas. EDITOR’S PICKS MTN Nigeria To Adjust Call tariffs Amid Operational … Read more
Record-breaking rains flood southern China’s Pearl River Delta, sparking infrastructure concerns. Guangdong province faces widespread flooding, displacing thousands amid unusually heavy rainfall. Climate change worsens extreme weather in China, intensifying floods and droughts, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that floods indundated several cities in southern China’s densely populated Pearl River Delta after record-breaking … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the French government has initiated the evacuation of its citizens and other Europeans from Niger due to escalating violence. The announcement comes in response to attacks on the French embassy and an ongoing airspace closure, which left French nationals unable to leave independently. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints … Read more
Heavy flooding and mudslides in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region have caused at least eight deaths and compelled over 13,000 residents to evacuate. The region is undergoing a red alert for life-threatening weather events due to prolonged drought. Over 600 firefighters have been deployed to help with evacuations following the Po River bursting its banks. … Read more
125 Nigerians escaping conflict in Sudan have landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The group arrived on a Tarco B737-300 aircraft from Port Sudan, bringing the total count of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan to 2,371. Immigration officials and representatives from NEMA and the National Commission for Refugees assisted the returnees upon their … Read more
The Federal Government has successfully repatriated all Nigerians stranded in Sudan. Two batches of evacuees have been brought back home safely. The FG assures the public that priority will continue to be given to women, children, and the ailing ones among them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the the Federal Government announced today through the … Read more
The UK will run an extra evacuation flight for British nationals still trapped in Sudan on Monday. But those eligible will need to travel to the coastal city of Port Sudan, 500 miles from the capital city Khartoum where previous planes took off from. The UK has now airlifted 2,122 British passport holders, and NHS … Read more
A Turkish evacuation plane coming into land at an airbase outside Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has been fired at, Turkey’s defence ministry has said. No-one was injured and the plane landed safely at Wadi Seidna airfield, where it was being checked. Sudan’s army blamed paramilitary fighters for firing at the aircraft and damaging its fuel system. … Read more
The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens trapped in Sudan, where over 400 people have died due to unrest caused by clashes between paramilitary forces and the army. NEMA has sorted out all necessary payments for the evacuation, which is expected to take place on Wednesday morning. Many foreign countries, including France, UK, US, … Read more
British diplomats and their families have been evacuated from Sudan in a “complex and rapid” operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed. Mr Sunak said work was continuing to ensure the safety of British nationals who remain in Sudan. The evacuees were taken to an airfield outside of Khartoum overnight to fly out of the … Read more
Diplomats and nationals from the UK, US, France and China are to be evacuated from Sudan by air as fighting there continues, a statement from the Sudanese army says. Army chief Fattah al-Burhan agreed to facilitate and secure their evacuation “in the coming hours”, it said. He is locked in a bitter power struggle with … Read more