A fire at the Masaka market in the Karu local government area of Nasarawa state has left many traders facing significant losses. The blaze, which broke out around 10 PM on Friday night, has caused widespread devastation among the market vendors, according to eyewitness accounts. As of the time of this report, fire service personnel … 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
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
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 quick action of the Kwara State Fire Service averted a major disaster on the Otte-Ilorin expressway on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Aa bus carrying cosmetics collided with an overturned truck loaded with perfume and honey, triggering a fire. Hassan Adekunle, the state fire service spokesperson, stated that the incident occurred at 08:12 … Read more
Zero tolerance for illegal constructions on shops, buildings Enforcement exercise targets Lagos Island Central Business District Aims to ensure safety, orderliness in markets and streets Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a stern move, the Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal extensions and attachments on shops and buildings across the state. The … Read more
One Confirmed Dead, Six Injured In Ogun Tanker Explosion. Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirms incident. Fire service personnel continue to clear wreckage of burnt tanker as investigation unfolds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a gas tanker explosion along the Abeokuta-Sango-Lagos Expressway has resulted in one fatality, six injuries, and the destruction … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fuel tanker carrying a full load capsized and slanted across the Mobile Road near the Mobile Depot in Apapa on Wednesday, causing a severe traffic standstill and raising fears of a potential explosion in the area. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price … 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 two residents of a two-storey building in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos State have died after the collapse of the structure. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. The building collapsed earlier on Friday, trapping at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the the Federal Fire Service has announced plans to activate its computerized fire detection platform. This was disclosed on Saturday by Jaji Abdulganiyu, Controller General of the agency. The CG claimed that the relevance of the platform’s use arose from the dynamic nature of fire disasters in a world that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two men have suffered varying degrees of burns after fire razed a building at Victory Bay, Ikota Housing Estate, Ajah, Lagos State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday. A statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, revealed that the service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in conjunction with men of the Lagos State Fire Service, on Saturday, averted a fire disaster around stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, there was panic among residents and motorists on Ikorodu road, by Stadium Road, Surulere … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a startling turn of events, operations at Port Harcourt International Airport came to a halt as wide-body aircraft were grounded on Thursday and Friday. It was learnt that inadequate fire risk preparedness, leaving authorities grappling to ensure the safety and security of both passengers and aircraft. This unexpected turn … Read more
Fire gutted the police headquarters in Kano State Offices were reportedly burnt The police spokesperson in the state said no life was lost to the inferno Eko Hot Blog reports that the headquarters of the Kano State Police Command situated in the Bompai area of the state was engulfed by fire on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Kano has confirmed nine killed as a car plunged into a dam. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least nine passengers reportedly lost their lives when a vehicle conveying them plunged into Fada Dam along Kano-Katsina road in Gwarzo local government area of Kano State, Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS World Cup 2022: Qatar Set Unwanted … Read more
According to the Federal Fire Service, from January to October 26, fires in Cross River destroyed property worth more than N8 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was revealed by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Thursday by Mrs. Olumayowa Olomola, the Federal Fire Service’s commanding officer for the Calabar Command. … Read more
A three-storey building has collapsed in Kano Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction has collapsed in one of the GSM markets in Kano. The building is located on Beirut road, a very busy area in Kano. Many people are feared trapped in the rubble as of the time … Read more
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