FG Publishes Final List For Fire Service Recruitment

Final List Service Recruitment

The Federal Government has released the final list of successful candidates for recruitment into the Federal Fire Service (FFS), according to a statement by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), on Saturday. Ahmed announced that candidates could check their recruitment status on the board’s portal, cdcfib.career, starting … Read more

Fire Breaks Out at Radio Nigeria Studio in Lagos

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

BREAKING: Another Petrol Tanker Explodes in Jigawa

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

BREAKING: Ministry Of Works Abuja Hit By Fire Outbreak, Staff Evacuated

Ministry Of Works Fire

A fire incident occurred at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, shortly after workers resumed on Friday morning. The fire was caused by a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor but was swiftly contained, preventing significant damage. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot … Read more

FG Releases List of Shortlisted Candidates for Federal Fire Service Recruitment

The Federal Government has released the list of shortlisted candidates for the next phase of the Federal Fire Service recruitment exercise. This was disclosed on Tuesday through a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly … Read more

FG Elevates 20,867 Officers in Immigration, Civil Defence, Other Para-Military Services

In a major advancement for personnel within several key security and correctional agencies, the federal government has sanctioned the promotion of 20,867 senior officers across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), and the Federal Fire Service (FFS). The announcement, made by the Minister of Interior, … Read more

Fire Razes Shops, Destroys Goods In Abia

Fire gutted seven shops and destroyed goods worth millions of Naira in Umuahia, Abia state capital. According to an official report from Abia state Fire Service, the incident occurred on Sunday at Cameroun Street by Owerri Road, near Isi Gate market in the capital city. EDITOR’S PICKS: Midnight Fire Destroys Multi-Million Naira Goods in Anambra … Read more

FG Provides Update On Fire Service Recruitment

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that it will conclude the ongoing recruitment process into the Federal Fire Service (FFS) on June 15, 2024, in line with its reviewed timeline for the conduct of employment into the paramilitary Services under its purview. The Minister … Read more

Fire Guts Defence Headquarters

Fire has gutted the defence headquarters in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the second floor of the Defence Headquarters, Garki, Abuja, suffered a fire incident on Monday afternoon. EDITOR’S PICKS  Social Media Users Mock Dele Momodu For Posting Photoshopped APC Campaign Material Engage Certified Real Estate Professionals, Experts Urge Nigerians At Lagos Conference Lagos … Read more

How Lagos, Abuja Topped List Of 138,309 Statutory Marriages In 8 Years

About 138,309 statutory marriages have been conducted in Nigeria within the period of 8 years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 138,309 statutory marriages were conducted in Nigeria from 2015 till date, as revealed by the Federal Government. EDITOR’S PICKS What Lagos Govt Told Hotel Owners, Event Managers Ahead Of Yuletide REVEALED! Why Only Tinubu Can … Read more

FG Reveals Number Of Inmates In Nigerian Prisons

Numbers of inmates in different correctional centres across Nigeria have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria revealed that there are 75,509 inmates in correctional centres across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Tragedy As Police Allegedly Shoot Prince To Death In Osun, Four Injured PHOTOS: Police Arrest Fake EFCC Officials In Delta … Read more

BREAKING: Fire Guts Federal Ministry Of Finance Building 

The building accommodating the Federal Ministry of Finance is currently on fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the building which is located in the Central Area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Federal Fire Service and other concerned agencies are currently … Read more

Night Fire Razes Properties Worth Millions In Rivers

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…the fire was caused by a spark from a high tension wire around the shops. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday night after fire gutted some lock up shops in Anozie street in Mile 2, Diobu, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State. Properties worth millions of naira were said … Read more

JUST IN: Fire Guts Two Popular Residential Buildings In Imo

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Fire has gutted two popular residential buildings in Imo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two buildings on the same street were, within a week, gutted by fire in Owerri, the Imo State capital. It was gathered that fire outbreak occurred at no 1 and 9, Eke-Ada Street on Saturday and Sunday respectively. It was … Read more

BREAKING: Cars Razed As Fire Guts Federal Secretariat In Abuja

Cars Razed As Fire Guts Federal Secretariat In Abuja

Several cars have been razed as fire gutted Federal Secretariat in Abuja.   EKOHOTBLOG reports that several cars were burnt on Wednesday evening as a section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja was on gutted by fire. It was gathered that the inferno started around 5pm at the generator house of the Secretariat.   However, the cause … Read more

Aberration Of The Federal Fire Service And The Obligatory Consequences

By Femi Abolade The social and traditional media has been awash with the illegal, unauthorized and intrusive action of the Federal Fire Service of Nigeria in the carrying out of the fumigation of the Ekiti State School of Health Technology, Ijero Ekiti. As reported, over 100 students collapsed while 2 have allegedly died from the … Read more

Fire Outbreaks: Install Alerting Systems In Public Buildings, Markets, Rep Tell Fire Service

Fire Kwara Shops

The Federal Fire Service has been urged to ensure that all public building structures and markets within Nigeria have functional fire alerting systems to save lives and properties from incessant fire outbreaks in the country. The House, in a motion, said that the fire incidence has become a recurring phenomenon in the country, adding that … Read more