Zaria Floods: Mother, Child, and Motorcyclist Swept Away Jukun said the recovered corpse was identified as Yusuf Surajo, also known as Abba Dangoma confirmed that the deceased sustained a head injury before being buried according to Islamic rites At least three people have been swept away following a heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State. Eko … Read more
Two Portland men found dead in Washington forest after Sasquatch search. Harsh Cascade weather and lack of preparation cited as causes of death. Three-day search involved 60 volunteers, drones, and Coast Guard assistance. Two men searching for Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, were found dead in a remote forest in Washington State, authorities reported. Eko … Read more
Bridge collapse in northern Brazil sends vehicles, including trucks with hazardous chemicals, into the Tocantins River. Four confirmed dead, over 10 missing; rescue operations continue amid contamination concerns. Residents warned against using river water as authorities assess potential chemical leakage. Concerns over water contamination have arisen after a bridge collapse in northern Brazil sent trucks … Read more
At least 34 people have been confirmed dead in northern Mozambique following Cyclone Chido, described as “one of the most intense storms ever recorded” in the region, according to Mozambique’s National Institute of Risk and Disaster Management (INGD). The cyclone made landfall in Mozambique on Sunday, bringing catastrophic winds of up to 260 km/h (160 … Read more
An explosion has struck a three-story block of flats in The Hague, causing a devastating fire and the collapse of several homes in the city’s Tarwekamp area, police have confirmed. The blast occurred around 06:15 local time (05:15 GMT). EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Egyptian rescue teams recovered four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a search operation in the Red Sea after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday. As of Tuesday evening, a total of 33 people had been rescued, but seven remained missing. The identities of the victims have not been publicly disclosed, … Read more
Egyptian authorities have reported that 28 people have been rescued while 17 remain missing after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea. The distress signal from the vessel, Sea Story, was received at 5:30 am local time (03:30 GMT) on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris … Read more
At least two people have lost their lives due to floods that swept through parts of Ibadan on Tuesday EKO HOT BLOG reports. Heavy flooding on Wednesday impacted areas in Oluyole and Ibadan South West local government regions, causing the destruction of properties valued in the millions of naira. In a statement made available, NEMA … Read more
A German grandmother and her five-month-old grandson are missing after a flash flood swept through their holiday home near Pisa, Tuscany. The tragedy occurred when the nearby River Sterza overflowed its banks, flooding the residence where the family was staying. The family, vacationing in Italy, called emergency services on Monday evening as floodwaters began to … Read more
A boat capsized in the Gbodo Jego River in Ijofin, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday at around 7:00 p.m., resulting in two wood merchants being rescued and two others still missing. EKO HOT BLOG learnt that the victims, Ahohe Seido and an individual known as Dogbon, were transporting firewood to Benin … Read more