A devastating fire broke out on Sunday evening at Ajah Market, near Alesh Bus Stop in Lagos State’s Lekki area, destroying goods and items worth millions of naira. The fire reportedly started around 9 p.m., engulfing multiple shops and stores stocked with highly combustible materials. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss … Read more
A fire outbreak occurred at the Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta, Lagos, causing significant damage as it spread to nearby shanties. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded swiftly to contain the blaze. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
LASEMA confirms three construction workers dead and two rescued following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of three construction workers following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Maryland. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, reported the incident in a … Read more
Funke Akindele visited the Lagos State Fire Service, making a major announcement for her upcoming film. Eko Hot Blog reports that renowned Nollywood Actress and CEO of Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), Funke Akindele, has paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service at its office in Alausa, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Cameroon … Read more
The new NNPC terminal in Apapa, Lagos, caught fire due to a petroleum spillage. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is managing the fire with various emergency responders. The fire is under control, and further updates will be provided. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new terminal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) in Apapa, … Read more
Another fire incident has been reported on Lagos Island. The fire originated from a three-storey building but spread to 13 other buildings. Firefighters are on ground to put out the fire. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has gutted at least 14 buildings situated near Jankara Street, adjacent to Docemo Street, on Lagos Island, … Read more
There has been a fire incident in the Docemo area of Lagos. The fire affected three buildings and spread to a fourth building. However, one of the buildings burnt beyond salvaging. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has razed three buildings in the Docemo area of Lagos State. The fire, which started Wednesday morning, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a devastating gas explosion rocked the Lekki area of Lagos State late Sunday night, leading into the early hours of Monday, destroying makeshift residential structures on over two acres of land at Star Road, by Horizon Heights, Ikate-Elegushi. The fire, which resulted from the explosion, was attributed to negligence by … Read more
Fire has reportedly gutted a 2-Storey building in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-storey building in the Idumagbo area of Lagos State was reported to be razed down by fire on Monday. The actual cause of the fire accident was yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this … Read more
No fewer than four persons have been electrocuted as an electric cable fell on worshippers in Lagos Church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck at El-Adonai Evangelical Church in Abule-Egba area of Lagos State as an electric cable fell on worshippers during service on Sunday. It was gathered that two adults and two teenagers were … Read more
He further noted that emergency responders at the incident scene include LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was pandemonium around the Igando-Ikotun axis of Lagos State in the early hours of Friday as a large volume of petrol gushed out of vandalised pipeline onto the street. The incident occurred at Omoboriowo Street, … Read more