Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says a fire outbreak at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos has been successfully extinguished. A statement by LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, on Thursday, said damping down as well as search and rescue operation has been concluded. According to him, the agency … Read more
A fire incident has been reported at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos State, causing significant property damage worth millions of naira. EDITOR’S PICK Ex-Queen Naomi’s Mother Appeals for Help Over Daughter’s Legal Woes Edo Governor Swears in New Permanent Secretaries Cross River Suspends Traffic Enforcement for Festive Season Eko … Read more
A major gridlock has formed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stretching from Seven Up bus stop in Lagos to Kara Bridge in Ogun State, due to multiple accidents. At Kara Bridge, a truck carrying rolled steel coils and another hauling a container were involved in a crash. Steel coils spilled onto the bridge, blocking traffic, while … Read more
A fatal accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, involving a J5 Ford bus loaded with perishable goods and a Mercedes truck. One person was confirmed dead, and four others were rescued from the wreckage during the crash at Ilubirin, inward Sura. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), led by General Manager … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says Idumota underbridge market at Ebute Ero area has been gutted by fire. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said LASEMA received a distress call at about 22.20hrs. “Following distress calls via the 767 and 112 toll-free … Read more
Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, has expressed his deep sadness over the tragic accident in Epe on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accident, which occurred at Aiyetoro Bus Stop, claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Reacting to the tragic … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has said that it responded to at least 1,367 incidents between January and October. This is contained in a statement in Lagos by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, on Monday in Lagos. Okunbor giving a breakdown of the figure said that the … Read more
At least 25 shops were reportedly destroyed after a fire broke out early Saturday morning in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred around 2:39 a.m. near the Adeta roundabout, saw firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Service rushing to the scene to find an entire block of approximately 25 shops engulfed … Read more
A Lagos State police officer tragically lost his life in a road accident at Kara Bridge in the Berger area of Lagos. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident to the media, detailing that it occurred early in the day. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
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
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, on Sunday confirmed the death of an adult male in a multiple accident at the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said that several others were also injured in the accident. Oke-Osanyintolu said the accident happened at Ile-Epo Bust … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed the death of a driver as two trucks collided near the Cane Village, Maryland area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said the accident was as a result of brake failure. “LASEMA … Read more
A newly constructed pedestrian bridge has partially collapsed at the Five Stars Bus Stop, heading towards Iyana-Isolo along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 6:30 am. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly intervened to address the situation. Upon LASEMA’s arrival, part of the … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Saturday, said it had rescued a truck driver involved in a multiple accident at Cele Bridge, along Oshodi/Apapa Expressway. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,who made this known in a statement, said that the accident happened late on Friday night. “LASEMA in response to … Read more
A two-storey building collapsed on Amusu Street in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State, sparking panic among residents. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, with nearby residents rushing to safety as the structure caved in. A video circulating online captured the moment the building crumbled. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba … Read more
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning about a looming building collapse at the Mopol 20 Barracks in Ikeja. The state’s emergency management agency, LASEMA, is preparing to initiate an urgent evacuation of the old block 3 section of the barracks due to the deteriorating structural integrity. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows … 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
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Thursday said it responded to 121 incidents in August. Its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this known in a statement, said that the number was the lowest recorded from January till date. Oke-Osanyintolu disclosed that road accidents ranked highest among emergency incidents attended to in … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported a fire outbreak at the Itamaga Plank Market in Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to a statement from Nosa Okunbor, Head of LASEMA’s Public Affairs Unit, the agency received distress calls and promptly dispatched its Lion Squad from the Agbowa Base. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that upon … Read more
Tragedy struck early Friday morning when a fire engulfed part of a two-storey building at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League … Read more