The driver of the tanker blamed the collision on the SUV driver. The SUV driver said a tyre bust made them lose control. The FRSC confirmed that a tyre bust triggered the accident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long … Read more
Fire gut the Akere spare parts market last week Wednesday, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos governor directed a probe of the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. While the public is still waiting on the government to release its findings, Sanwo-Olu visited the market a week after … Read more
Traders at the Akere spare parts market woke up on Wednesday morning to find their stores in flames. Officials said the fire started around 3:28 am on Wednesday. The Lagos government will investigate the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
There was chaos in Abuja-Lokoja Expressway after a fire broke out at a petrol station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium along Abuja-Lokoja Expressway earlier today after a fire gutted a petrol station reportedly belonging to popular full-stream oil and gas company, AA RANO. EDITOR’S PICKS Papa Ajasco Actor Femi Ogunrombi Is dead … 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
The introduction of gas stoves was one of the many innovations sparked by technical advancement in recent years. Instead of going outdoors to gather firewood for cooking, you may now cook peacefully inside your home on gas stoves. Gas ranges are highly effective since they save you the trouble and time of having to burn … Read more
At least 20 people have been killed after a blaze swept through a home for the elderly in the Siberian city of Kemerovo, Russian officials say. Eko Hot Blog reports that another six people were injured. The entire top floor of the the two-storey wooden building was gutted by the overnight fire. EDITOR’S PICKS British … Read more
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
A 41-year-old woman lost her life in a ranging fire outbreak in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 41-year-old woman was reportedly burnt to death while a 50 years old man was rescued, over the weekend, when a fire ravaged a building in the Somolu area of Lagos State. The incident occurred at about … Read more
Multi-million naira worth of goods and buildings have been destroyed in the fire that gutted the Chemical Market in Onitsha Head Bridge, Anambra State, with many people said to be trapped in the fire. Eko Hot Blog reports that the fire started at about 12:10pm on Tuesday when the chemicals stored in some shops started … Read more
A commercial centre in Osogbo, Osun State’s well-known Alekuwodo neighborhood was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. EkoHotBlog reports that according to information gathered, the Art Deco-style one-story building at the Akindeko Market was damaged by the fire. EDITOR’S PICK Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call For Re-ordering Sequence … Read more
Fire has gutted the Tejuosho Market of Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that there has been a fire outbreak at a section of the Tejuosho Market, Yaba, Lagos state (see video of the scene of the fire here). EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Fire Service Takes Over As Fire Razes Storey Building Fire Engulfs Anambra Broadcasting … Read more
The fire on Victoria Island’s Adeola Odeku street that destroyed a structure has been put out by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency reported that rescue efforts started almost immediately after it received distress calls regarding a fire outbreak on Tuesday at about 10.03am. EDITOR’S PICKS Governor … Read more
Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), the state-owned radio station, has had a portion of its building completely destroyed by fire. EkoHotBlog reports that one of the station’s buildings is where the fire is believed to have begun early on Monday, October 31. EDITOR’S PICKS Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call For … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Service has dismissed nine officers and retired 25 others compulsorily for misconduct. Eko Hot Blog reports that the service’s spokesman, Umar Abubakar, stated on Sunday that four others were issued with letters of warning. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Moves Nnamdi Kanu’s Case To Supreme Court 30-Year-Old Man Nabbed For Allegedly Defrauding … Read more
31 officers and members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have received sanctions for a variety of offenses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the NSCDC commandant-general (CG), Dr. Ahmed Audi, made the announcement of the disciplinary action in a statement that was signed on Monday in Abuja by the corps’ spokesperson, Olusola … Read more
A suspected early-morning fire outbreak has been reported at the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Yaba, National Office, Lagos, Eko Hot Blog reports that firefighters from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) had arrived at the scene of the incident to put out the fire as of the time this … Read more
A fire that broke out early on Sunday morning destroyed property valued roughly N8.5 million in Ilorin, Kwara State Eko Hot Blog reports that Aaseven-flat structure was damaged by the fire, which broke out at about 2.58 in the morning at Olorunsogo neighborhood. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others … Read more
A man has been remanded for allegedly setting BRT bus terminal on fire during the EndSARS protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court on Thursday remanded a 21- year -old man, Chinasa Michael, in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly setting fire to the Oyingbo BRT bus terminal during the #EndSARS protests. … Read more
Fireman Discovers 10 Dead In House Fire Are His Family EKO HOT BLOG reports that three children and seven adults have died in a house fire in the US state of Pennsylvania, and a firefighter called to the scene was horrified to find the victims were his own family. Pennsylvania State Police confirmed … Read more