The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency has confirmed the death of 18 passengers in a tragic accident in the Ogbere area of Ijebu East Local Government along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace with registration number XA 690AKU. The passengers were burnt beyond recognition, while one individual sustained injuries. Babatunde … Read more
The Lagos State Government stated on Monday that the displaced residents and traders at the Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta were illegal occupants who had refused to move to the new site allocated to them by the government. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, revealed this.with PUNCH. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Four people have reportedly been killed, and a bus set ablaze, following heavy gunfire during the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Eastern Zone election in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday. According to our correspondent at the Abuloma Model Primary School, where the election was held, the process was progressing smoothly until over 100 armed men … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall for Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, manufactured in Germany, due to the presence of a harmful chemical impurity. NAFDAC announced that the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation by containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA), also … Read more
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, has ordered the detention of members of a patrol team involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian on the Onitsha-Owerri Road in Onitsha. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that a preliminary investigation has identified a corporal from the patrol … Read more
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding rising water levels in the River Niger system. The alert was given on Friday by the agency’s Director-General, Umar Mohammed, who emphasized the potential threat of flooding as waters from upstream activities in neighboring countries are gradually making their way … Read more
Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe, a 38-year-old woman, admitted to using a hot pressing iron on the back of her househelp as a form of discipline. Nzekwe, a nurse from Ezinifitte in Aguata Local Government Area, claimed she took this action because the child had stolen money from her. She explained that she heated the iron on … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Katagum Local Government Area due to rising security concerns following recent protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the Katagum Local Government Area due to escalating security issues following recent protests. The curfew aims … Read more
Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect citizens during the planned protests if conducted peacefully, with a stern warning to potential troublemakers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Edo State Police Command has promised to support and protect the citizens during the planned protests, as long as they are conducted peacefully. The announcement … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
IGP Kayode Egbetokun requires protest organizers to submit details to state police for public safety and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians planning to join the proposed nationwide protest to submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. Addressing journalists in … Read more
Environmental taskforce in Taraba State, led by retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, destroys an illegal mining camp and arrests three miners following a statewide ban on mining. EKO HOT BLOG reports that retired General Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa, Chairman of the Special Taskforce Committee on Environmental Protection, Public Safety, and Prohibition of Deforestation, has taken drastic measures … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that four individuals have been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed two-storey building located beside Cupid Hotel on Sultan Dansuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, in the Kubwa area of Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Of those rescued, two have been transported to the Kubwa General Hospital for treatment. The … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
NSCDC operatives in Nasarawa State successfully repelled a bandit raid on their Lafia headquarters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Nasarawa State successfully defended their state command in Lafia against a raid by unknown assailants suspected to be bandits. The bandits, reportedly in large numbers, stormed … Read more
Cholera outbreak in Nigeria claims 30 lives, 1,141 suspected cases NBMA urges public to exercise caution, prioritize health and safety Hygiene practices crucial in preventing spread of disease The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has called for caution as Nigeria battles a cholera outbreak that has claimed 30 lives and recorded 1,141 suspected cases. The … Read more
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill cuts $2.3 million in diversity funding, diverting it to public safety and policing. Decision comes amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus, with university citing need to address “larger threat”. Move precedes University of North Carolina Board of Governors’ vote on changing diversity policy for 17 schools statewide. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
City’s Flood Rescue Mission Intensifies No Exception for Government Officials’ Buildings Safeguarding Vital Infrastructure a Priority Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bold move, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that no building obstructing the city’s drainage system will be spared, regardless of ownership. This initiative aims to mitigate flooding and protect the … Read more
Authorities Dismantle Illegal Settlement Under Osborne Bridge, Ikoyi Lagos Environmental Corps Swings Into Action After Encroachment Discovery Clearance Operation Shared on Tokunbo Wahab’s Facebook Page Eko Hot Blog reports that an illegal settlement was uncovered today beneath Osborne Bridge in the Ikoyi area of Lagos. Upon discovery, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) swiftly commenced … Read more
Supreme Court to decide if Biden can regulate “ghost guns” made from online kits. Biden administration defends regulations against untraceable firearms. Ruling will influence broader gun regulation debate in the US. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court will review whether the Biden administration can lawfully regulate “ghost guns” — firearms assembled from … Read more