A rainstorm with strong winds hit Bauchi Trade Fair, causing four deaths and several injuries. The storm damaged the pavilions of Gombe and Yobe States and destroyed many business tents at the recently concluded North East Trade Fair. Emergency response teams quickly conducted search and rescue operations and hospitalized the injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ebonyi Primary Election Turns Chaotic, ahead of Local Government Area election, turned violent on Friday. Disputes between APC members and election officials led to chaos and violence in various parts of the state. Several youths were injured, including machete wounds, due to hoodlums infiltrating the election venue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a primary election for … Read more
Gas Retail Store Explosion in Ibeju-Lekki Area Two Fatalities, Three Injuries Reported Four Shops Razed in the Tragic Incident Eko Hot Blog reports that in a shocking development, Lagos State has been rocked by another gas explosion, this time at a gas retail store in the Ibeju-Lekki area. Tragically, two lives were lost in the … Read more
Over 50 suspected hoodlums believed to be responsible for the violence have been arrested. A violent clash among hoodlums in the Ile-Epo market area of Abule-Egba, Lagos. The incident has led to a crackdown on hoodlums in the area, with authorities working to maintain law and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man tragically … Read more
A collision between a Metro train and a USC shuttle bus happened on Exposition Boulevard in Los Angeles. Over 55 individuals sustained injuries, with two in critical condition. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the incident, causing temporary service disruptions on Metro. EKO HOT BLOG reports at least 55 people were injured, two … Read more
Chelsea coached by Mauricio Pochettino, suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Arsenal. The manager criticized his team’s passive approach and conceding attitude. Chelsea remains in 9th position on the league table with 47 points in 32 games. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mauricio Pochettino, the Chelsea manager, has criticised his players that they were too … Read more
Violence erupts at APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ikpoba-Okha LGA, Edo State. Hoodlums invade venue, injuring leaders and members, vandalizing property. Security forces deployed to restore order; meeting proceeds after intervention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence broke out on Saturday at a meeting of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area … Read more
Three NSUK students die stampede during rice palliative distribution by the state government. The incident occurred at the convocation square in Keffi, where Governor Abdullahi Sule was expected to distribute rice. Despite the governor’s absence, a surge of students overwhelmed security, leading to the stampede. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three students from Nasarawa State University, … 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 a heart-wrenching event unfolded in Plateau State on Monday, leaving three children fighting for their lives at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) due to severe injuries inflicted by their stepmother, who poured scalding water on them. The distressing incident occurred in the vicinity of Gibiya Street, near New Market Road, in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three persons died on Saturday night in a crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State. The crash occurred around Conoil Filling Station at about 9.23pm, involving 18 persons, including 16 male adults and two female adults. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office Two-year-old Boy Killed By … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five people died in a tragic road accident that happened on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Akwa Ibom. This online media platform learnt that eleven other people sustained degrees of injuries from the motor accident that happened along the Calabar-Itu highway around 3:30 pm. The accident involved a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a tragic road accident has reportedly claimed no fewer than seventeen lives in Niger State. This online media platform gathered on Wednesday morning that the disturbing accident happened at Takalafia, a village on the Yawuri Expressway in the Magama Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident, the state … Read more
There have been clashes between the Nigerian Police Force and members of Shiites in Kaduna State. About 20 members of the procession were injured, including two who were shot, during the event marking International Quds Day. The incident is believed to have stemmed from the group’s support for Palestinians and the continued detention of their … Read more