At least 54 bodies have been recovered from a tragic boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Justin Uwazuruonye, the Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kogi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Uwazuruonye explained that the victims were confirmed dead and that … Read more
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the boat accident that occurred in Kogi State on Friday, which is feared to have claimed the lives of many passengers. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesman Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed that the IGP had tasked the Force Marine Officer with leading … Read more
At least 54 bodies have been recovered from a tragic boat accident involving approximately 200 traders in Kogi State. This was disclosed on Saturday by Justin Uwazuruonye, the Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kogi State. Uwazuruonye explained that the victims were confirmed dead and that the absence of a … Read more
No fewer than 25 communities in Edo State, located along the banks of the River Niger, have been submerged by floods following the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The affected areas include Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East Local Government Areas. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) issued a warning on Friday regarding rising water levels in the River Niger, advising Nigerians to prepare for potential impacts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement signed by the Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, NIHSA explained that as of August 22, 2024, the dams had not released … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that numerous people, including women and kids aboard an unidentified boat, are dead after a boat capsized on the River Niger. Sympathizers were seen attempting to rescue the victims from the river close to the shores of Onitsha early on Sunday morning, according to reports. The passengers were said to be … Read more
Atiku has promised to dredge of River Niger to boost Economic growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to dredge the River Niger to boost trade and economic growth of the commercial people of the southeast. According to him, if elected as president … Read more