One fatality and seven injuries reported. The building was still under construction when it collapsed. Rescue operations are ongoing as investigations begin. A building collapsed in Dutse, Jigawa State, on Monday, killing one person and injuring seven others. The structure, which was under construction at the time, suddenly fell, trapping several workers inside. According to … Read more
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
At least three people were killed and dozens injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Thailand’s northern Tak province late Friday night. The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time in Umphang district, where the annual festival was underway. Two suspects have been detained, … Read more
Tensions have soared in Umuchima, a village in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, after unknown gunmen allegedly killed a local resident accused of informing the Nigerian Army about their activities. Earlier in the week, operatives of the Nigerian Army’s Joint Task Force, under the South-East Operation “Udo Ka,” dismantled a suspected … 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
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Dauda Saidu, a scavenger, for allegedly desecrating a grave at Yelwa Christian Cemetery and stealing iron rods. In a statement released on Sunday, spokesman Ahmed Wakil noted that Saidu was apprehended on September 20, 2024, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft. “Saidu unlawfully entered the Christian cemetery in … Read more
One Nwachukwu Ikechukwu has been confirmed dead, and his wife, Oyin Falodun, is hospitalised after inhaling fumes from the generator in their home in the Shogoye community of Owode Egba, Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ikechukwu was found lifeless on the floor by a community member, Oladayo Olasubomi, who had come to deliver … Read more
Epe, Lagos State, was thrown into confusion last week Friday after a seven-month-old baby, Abdul Fatai Edu, was abducted under bizarre circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident unfolded when a neighbor, identified as Jimoh Barakat Tolani, allegedly requested to take the infant along with her to Ayetoro Market in Epe. Tolani, who had … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly abducted Otunba Benedict Akika, a prominent ally of Governor Seyi Makinde and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The abduction occurred late Wednesday night at Olohundaaba in the Lagelu Local Government Area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter BREAKING: … Read more
A 35-year-old man, Emmanuel Urhobocha, has reportedly died by suicide in his apartment on Alafia Street, Sango-Ota, in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that this event follows the recent suicide of a … Read more
A night-long attack by bandits in Maidabino, Katsina State, resulted in nine deaths, fifty abductions, and widespread destruction. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a harrowing night-long ordeal, the town of Maidabino in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State was besieged by a large group of bandits. The violent raid, which lasted from 10 PM on … Read more
Married Man Sets Himself, Side Chic Ablaze In Benue Ekohotblog, November 15, 2020.. A tragic incident occurred in Inikpi community of Benue state as a married man set himself and his side chic ablaze in Inikpi community of Benue state. The occurrence happened around 6:30pm on Saturday November 14 and the explanation is yet to … Read more
Man Axes Father To Death In Enugu Ekohotblog, November 15,2020… One Johnson Ogbu is currently cooking off at the Police Station for allegedly hacking his 64-year-old father, William Ogbu, to death at Aji Community in Igbo Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu state. According to reports, the deceased had five children – two sons and … Read more
Three Men Nabbed For Allegedly Peddling Fake News Of Impending Attack In Southern Kaduna Three people have been nabbed for supposedly spreading counterfeit information on approaching assault in some communities in Southern Kaduna. The three suspects were identified as Joel Luka, Emmanuel Daniel and Sylvester Daniel. They were arrested at Sabon Kaura village, Zangon Kataf local government … Read more
Mother Allegedly Kills Her Children Because Husband Married Second Wife Ekohotblog, October 5, 2020… A manhunt has been launched for a woman who allegedly killed her children in protest of her husband’s decision to marry another wife. The Kano State Police Command on Saturday said it has launched a manhunt for a woman whose two … Read more
Man Kills Wife Over Infidelity, Hangs Self To Death Ekohotblog, September, 29, 2020 A middle-aged man identified as Akpan commits suicide after shooting his wife to death over allegation of infidelity. The incident happened over the weekend in Bashua area of Boki Local Government Area in the Central Senatorial District of Cross River State. Ekohotblog.com learned that … Read more
I No Dey Do Again- Says A Man As He Alight From His Car And Starts Rolling On The Floor Ekohotblog, September 22, 2020.. A video of an unknown man has gone viral after he allegedly alighted from his car half-naked, rolling on the ground and screaming ”I No Dey Do Again” Although there is … Read more
Kogi Sacks Revenue Board Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020 The board of Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has been sacked with immediate effect. An impeccable source said the cleanout was carried out on Monday following summon of the erstwhile chairman to the Government House The source stated that the board chairman and directors were told … Read more
7-Year-Old Alleged Physical, Sexual Assault Victim Says She Rather Die Than Go Home Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020… A 7 year old girl identified as Yaz who just recovered from physical assault and sexual assault she suffered from her parents, and Uncle has chosen death over going back to live with them. Yaz has been hospitalized … Read more
Man Caught Brutally Beating A Woman At Kogi State University (Video) Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020…. A Nigeria man has become wanted after a video of him physically assaulting a woman emerged the internet. According to an eyewitness who recorded the video, the disturbing incident happened in Kogi State University campus, Anyigba three days ago. It was reported … Read more