FRSC Emphasizes Roles of Passenger in Preventing Accident There were recent crashes in Ondo,Kwara and Owo-Ikare Avoid Rickety Cars-FRSC In response to recent road accidents in Kwara and Ondo States, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a warning to travelers, advising them to avoid boarding vehicles with substandard safety measures. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Thousands flocked to parks in Abuja and Lagos for Tinubu’s 50% fare reduction. The initiative runs from December 24, 2024, to January 5, 2025. The program is supported by key transport unions. Thousands of passengers flocked to motor parks in Abuja, Lagos, and other states to take advantage of the Federal Government’s 50% reduction in … Read more
A Deputy Superintendent of Corrections, Innocent Ogbu, and 15 other passengers have been abducted while traveling to Enugu for a development course. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering Ogbu, … Read more
Passengers and crew of a British Airways flight taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 have filed a legal action against the UK government and the airline. Eko Hot Blog gathered that a statement from the law firm McCue Jury & Partners on Monday alleged that the UK government and BA allowed the flight to land … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that commuters heading towards the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway area are lamenting the abrupt hike in transport fares by commercial drivers plying Berger, Arepo, Magboro, Mowe, Ibafo, and other areas along the road. It was observed that the fares for drivers at the Ikeja under Bridge Park are more than those of other yellow … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday, announced that airlines will soon compensate passengers for flight delays or cancellations. Speaking before the joint committee on aviation, Keyamo outlined his ministry’s budget and new customer-focused policies. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Plateau APC Chieftains Jostle For Lalong Ministerial Post LASG Serves Contravention Notice To Ikoyi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police has confirmed that gunmen suspected of being Fulani herdsmen hijacked a Benue Links bus transporting passengers to Otukpo via the Naka road in Gwer West LGA, at Tyolaha village. One passenger and several others sustained degrees of injuries during the assault by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the passengers travelling through the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) airport terminal in the last few days have experienced severe delays. According to a report by BusinessDay, the uncontrolled crowd, the confused passengers, the luggage littered around the airport terminal and the unusual flight delays and cancellations due to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more
FG has reacted to the kidnap of train passengers by gunmen in Edo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria on Sunday described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben, Edo, as despicable and utterly barbaric. Mr Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of … Read more
The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more
Passengers were stranded after aviation workers shut down the Lagos airport terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that passengers were left stranded after early morning flights were suspended at the Lagos airport on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano APC Meeting Turns Bloody As Reps’ Majority Leader ‘Attacks’ Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Nigerian Music Star, Davido Loses Son, Ifeanyi … Read more
Passengers are stranded as Lagos bus drivers commenced a strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that many passengers, including, travellers, were stranded in Lagos State on Monday as commercial bus drivers commenced a seven-day strike. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses Reelection To Lula Da Silva Security … Read more
Five Passengers have been killed by suspected pirates EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five passengers were killed along the waterways by suspected Sea pirates on Friday morning while traveling from Bille community in Degema local government area of Rivers State, to Port Harcourt, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates … Read more
Nigerians arriving Dubai are stranded as their passports have been seized and many are detained by immigration officers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some Nigerian arriving in Dubai are reportedly being detained after their passports were seized by immigration officials. EDITOR’S PICK: Abike Dabiri: Why Visa To Dubai Impossible To Access By Male Nigerians Below 30 JUST IN: … Read more
The passengers were evacuated from different hard-to-reach areas in forests and rocky locations in Audujongom, off the Kaduna-Abuja Road Governor Nasir El-Rufai directed the Ministry of Health to be in contact with the hospitals as the government will bear the cost of their treatment EKO HOT BLOG reports that evacuation of passengers on the trapped … Read more
The visibly livid passengers also complained that the airline refused to give them food or water… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Murtala Muhammad Airport (domestic) was in disarray on Friday morning when Arik Air passengers disrupted the operation of the airline over the cancellation of their flights. It … Read more
Many passengers have been dead as train crushed truck and tricycle in Kano. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many unspecified number of passengers have been dead when a train in motion crushed a Dangote cement truck and a commercial tricycle in Kano State. The incident occurred on Obasanjo Road in Kano metropolis at about 11:30 … Read more
Passengers Commend Federal Govt Over Free Train Ride At Christmas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Railway passengers in Lagos have commneded the decision of the Federal Government to introduce free ride on all routes to celebrate the Christmas season. Passengers at the train stations in Agege on Monday, described the decision as a welcome development, … Read more
…the pilot claimed the accused passenger was rude to an air hostess… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians on a local flight engaged in a free-for-all while onboard a plane after the pilot reportedly delayed the flight for hours. According to a passenger who recorded the incident, the pilot refused to fly because he “doesn’t … Read more