Onitsha Shops Razed In Christmas Fire, Goods Worth Millions Destroyed

Onitsha Shops Christmas Fire

An early morning fire on Wednesday gutted several shops located near the General Post Office on Ibokwu Street, close to Old Market Road in Onitsha, a bustling commercial hub in Anambra State. The inferno reportedly destroyed goods, property, and equipment worth millions of naira. EDITOR’S PICKS  Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of … Read more

Hoodlums Attack Etsu Lokoja’s Palace, Destroy Property, Set Vehicle Abaze

Hoodlums attacked Etsu Lokoja’s palace, destroying property and setting a vehicle on fire. Etsu Lokoja calls for peace and investigation into the attack. The attack occurred before the Lokoja ’24 Nupe Cultural Fiesta event. Hoodlums attacked the palace of Etsu Nupe Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, over the weekend, causing severe damage and setting a … Read more

Properties Worth Millions Burnt to Ashes in Niger Market Fire

Fire Guts Shops, Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Alaba Rago Market in Lagos

A fire outbreak at Tunga Market in Minna, Niger State, has destroyed multiple shops and properties worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, engulfed a furniture store, a gas cylinder shop, and part of a nearby motel, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. EKO HOT BLOG  learned that tensions … Read more

Akwa Ibom: Inua Eyet Ikot, Neighboring Communities Clash Over BUA Factory Siting

Inua Eyet Ikot village in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is embroiled in a land dispute with neighboring communities over the siting of a BUA petrochemical factory. Reports indicate that suspected hoodlums, allegedly from Esit Eket, launched a midnight attack on Inua Eyet Ikot, causing destruction estimated at over N100 million. … Read more

Igbo Youths Beat The Drum For Kanu’s Release, Sidestep Nationwide Protest

Igbo Youths Kanu Nationwide Protest

Igbo youths, led by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing, have decided not to participate in the nationwide protest against economic hardship, urging instead for continued government engagement to address their grievances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Igbo youths have firmly declared their non-participation in the proposed nationwide protest against the increasing hardship in Nigeria. Instead, they … Read more

Benue Gov Declares Round-The-Clock Lockdown Amid Violence

Benue 24-Hour Curfew

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ukum LGA due to protests and killings, starting July 4, to ensure safety and prevent further violence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Ukum Local Government Area following a series of protests and killings. … Read more

BREAKING: Unknown Cause Sparks Fire At Kano Polytechnic, Extensive Damage Reported

Kano Polytechnic

A fire destroyed the Arts and Industrial Department at Kano State Polytechnic’s School of Technology on Tuesday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the extent of the damage is still under investigation, according to the Kano State Fire Service. This incident follows a recent fire at a soap factory and plastic waste … Read more

Our Party Doesn’t Belong To You – Labour Party Slams NLC, Petitions SGF, Others

Labour Party

Labour Party petitions key government institutions over NLC aggression. LP calls for disciplinary action against NLC President and others for alleged vandalism. Tensions rise as NLC stages picket at LP secretariat, leading to property destruction and salary loss. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) leadership has lodged a petition with key government institutions, … Read more