The Federal Government plans to repatriate 250 more Nigerians from the UAE, following the recent return of 190 citizens, bringing the total repatriations to 542 since October 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced plans to repatriate an additional 250 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) soon. This follows the … Read more
Alarming food insecurity in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states $306 million appeal launched for emergency aid Collaborative effort to address malnutrition and save lives Eko Hot Blog reports that in a concerted effort, the Nigerian government and global partners have unveiled a $306 million appeal to combat the worsening food and nutrition crisis plaguing the … Read more
Dosunmu Market fire attributed to traders’ negligence by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Assets worth millions destroyed, with 14 multi-storey buildings affected. State government initiates support for affected traders; NEMA pledges heightened fire prevention awareness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday attributed the Dosunmu market fire to the negligence of certain traders who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This was made known in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons, wounded about 80 others and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Director, Department of Special Duties at the National Emergency Management Agency, Sanusi Ado has died on Sunday night in Kaduna after a brief illness. The official X handle of NEMA made this known in a statement posted on Monday, October 23. The statement read, “National Emergency Management Agency … Read more
The Nigerian government plans to evacuate its citizens trapped in Sudan, where over 400 people have died due to unrest caused by clashes between paramilitary forces and the army. NEMA has sorted out all necessary payments for the evacuation, which is expected to take place on Wednesday morning. Many foreign countries, including France, UK, US, … Read more
A boat misharp that happened in the riverine Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State left over 30 people reported missing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident took place on Friday, October 7, 2022, in the Umunnankwo community, according to Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna, chairman of the local government area’s Transition Committee. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
Nine ladies have been reportedly rescued as rainfall plunged Lagos building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that mine persons were rescued from a sinking building in the Maryland area of Lagos on Monday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. The Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the agency Ibrahim Farinloye confirmed the development in a … Read more
The tanker was offloading fuel at the filling station around 1pm when it suddenly caught fire Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the agency had moblised its officials to the scene to attend to the incident EKO HOT BLOG reports that firefighters are currently battling to salvage a three-storey building in the Mushin area … Read more
Buhari stated this in line with the promise he made in 2015, to restore peace to the Northeast and… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured Nigerians that in the coming months, citizens particularly in the Northeast will begin to witness a change from the protracted insurgency to peace and development … Read more
One person has been feared dead as a two-storey building collapsed in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead while three persons have been trapped in a collapsed building in Lagos State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday night at No. 97, Lagos Road in the … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Air Vice-Marshal Muhammadu Alhaji Muhammed as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria (NEMA). The appointment was announced in a statement by the Director of information the the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. Bassey said the appointment took effect … Read more