One fatality and seven injuries reported. The building was still under construction when it collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing as investigations begin. A building collapsed in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Monday, killing one person and injuring seven others. The structure, which was under construction at the time, suddenly fell, trapping several workers inside. According to … Read more
Over 20 children have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a Christmas celebration organized for children in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the event, which was said to have been hosted by a popular broadcaster’s radio station, promised gifts for attendees. According to online reports, several children were … Read more
Three individuals have been confirmed dead following a violent confrontation between worshippers of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN) and the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Taraba State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The incident occurred on Sunday in Munga Dasso village, located within the Karim-Lamido local government area. Tensions erupted after one faction … Read more
At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat capsized on the River Benue on Saturday, December 14. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred while the boat was ferrying passengers from Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State to Odenyi in Nasarawa Toto LGA of Nasarawa State, following activities … Read more
Dozens of people were killed in violent clashes between fans during a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest city, on Sunday. Hospital sources described the scenes as a mass carnage, according to AFP. “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in … Read more
Egyptian rescue teams recovered four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a search operation in the Red Sea after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday. As of Tuesday evening, a total of 33 people had been rescued, but seven remained missing. The identities of the victims have not been publicly disclosed, … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a fatal truck accident in the Aiyetoro area of Epe, Lagos, on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to the families affected by the accident. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Three people were killed and many others injured when a flour-laden truck crashed into shops at Utu Etim Ekpo, the headquarters of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a resident, Gabriel Akpan, the accident occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday. Akpan reported that the driver was … 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
Ten people lost their lives, and seven others were injured following a building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, early Thursday morning. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the collapse occurred at around 2 a.m. in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ibadan, within Ona Ara Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … 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
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the tragic loss of eight lives following the crash of an Eastwind Aviation helicopter into the Bonny River in Rivers State. The helicopter was carrying six passengers and two crew members and was en route from Port Harcourt Military Base to the FPSO Nuim Antan offshore platform near … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has reported that four individuals lost their lives in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale Road in the Olodi Apapa area. In a statement released on Monday, police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin stated that the fire ignited around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Five people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving the campaign convoy of Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. According to reports, the accident occurred on Thursday along Warrake Road in Uzebba, Owan West LGA, Edo State. One of the vehicles in Okpebholo’s convoy allegedly … Read more
No fewer than 30 persons and 50 cattle have lost their lives in a tanker explosion that occurred at Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The explosion occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday along the Lapai-Agaie road, about 2 kilometers from Dendo community in Agaie. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To … Read more
A two-storey building under construction in Gujungu town, Jigawa State, collapsed, killing three individuals and injuring four others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-storey building under construction in Gujungu town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, collapsed on Saturday, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals. The Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa … Read more
The NCDC reported a rise in suspected Lassa fever cases to 6,902 across 125 LGAs in 28 states, with 920 confirmed cases and 162 deaths as of June 23, 2024 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has surged to 6,902, according to the latest figures from the Nigeria … Read more
A collision between a passenger bus and a truck on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway resulted in two deaths and four injuries, with 14 passengers unharmed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two individuals lost their lives early Monday when a passenger bus collided with a truck on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. This online media platform gathered that four others … Read more
An FRSC officer in Osun State was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a speeding Lexus Jeep; efforts are underway to apprehend the driver, and the officer is in stable condition. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Personnel of the Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) reportedly sustained injuries in … Read more
25 Dead In Enugu Highway Crash Involving 10 Vehicles. The accident was reportedly caused by a Nigerian Army checkpoint, leading to a truck failing to brake and colliding with stopped vehicles. Many individuals sustained severe injuries and are being transported to hospitals around the state capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic road accident at … Read more