Heavy flooding and mudslides in Italy’s northern Emilia Romagna region have caused at least eight deaths and compelled over 13,000 residents to evacuate. The region is undergoing a red alert for life-threatening weather events due to prolonged drought. Over 600 firefighters have been deployed to help with evacuations following the Po River bursting its banks. … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State has placed operatives on red alert following reports of planned attacks on the mega city. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this is contained in a statement issued Sunday by the command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to him, the command is not unmindful of intelligence reports … Read more
Discussions are expected to revolve around how to scale up the current responses to the pandemic including ongoing mass vaccination… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 is holding a national summit in Abuja. The summit which is teamed “Pushing Through The Last Mile To End The Pandemic And Build Back … Read more
“The PSC, however, warns that all states of the federation should heighten their state of preparedness and continue to enforce all protocols put in place, given the renowned greater ease of spread of the Delta variant.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has placed no fewer than six states … Read more
It was not only frightening but also very scary to watch the video and I’m sure a lot of people would be surprised at the level of confidence and audacity at which the apprehended kidnapper planned his notorious act. Read also: The Virtue of Integrity and the First Bank Saga The man confidently walked into … Read more