Family of Three Killed in Mabushi Crash After Clash With Louts One lynched, set ablaze, while other two sustained severe injuries Eyewitnesses said the vehicle collided with a taxi near Mabushi Bridge A family of three lost their lives in a car accident along the Mabushi Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday, following an altercation between … Read more
Fatal crash on Lekki-Epe Expressway claims lives, leaving community in grief. NYCN Epe, through spokesperson Moibi Ibrahim, commiserates with victims’ families. Calls for strict adherence to road safety and intensified sensitization campaigns. The youths of Epe Local Government, under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), have expressed deep sorrow over the … Read more
Fatal crash along Ibeju axis of Lekki-Epe Expressway claims multiple lives Rep. Wale Raji extends condolences, prays for victims and survivors Lawmaker calls for stricter road safety measures and improved infrastructure The lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency, Rep. Wale Raji, has expressed deep sorrow over the fatal accident that occurred earlier today along the Ibeju … Read more
Six people confirmed dead, including a child, in a head-on collision at Ibeju Bus Stop. Nine others injured and rushed to FMC Epe and Hammond Hospital for treatment. Crash caused by speeding, route violation, and dangerous driving by a truck on one-way. A fatal road crash claimed six lives and left nine others injured on … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned Nigerians to avoid boarding vehicles with compromised security measures as the year 2025 approaches. EKO HOT BLOG reports that FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed highlighted that end-of-year travels are expected to increase traffic on the nation’s highways, making roads busier than in previous months. In a statement … Read more
Bandits ambushed an 18-passenger bus near Emure-Owo, abducting many. Two passengers escaped, while a ₦30 million ransom was demanded. Children left behind alerted passersby, prompting police action. An unspecified number of traders traveling to Ado-Ekiti via Emure Ile have reportedly been abducted by gunmen believed to be bandits. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the incident … Read more
Four people, including three police officers and a female suspect, tragically died in a road accident in Ore, the administrative headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crash occurred on Thursday when a speeding trailer driver lost control, crossed the road median, and collided with a police van … Read more
A tragic accident involving a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge has resulted in one fatality and four injuries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 16, at Ilubirin, heading toward Sura, causing severe traffic disruptions on the busy bridge. … Read more
Two students of Borno State University tragically lost their lives on Wednesday in an accident involving a school bus and a trailer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three other students were critically injured, and fifteen others are receiving medical care following the incident. The school bus, which was carrying thirty students, was struck by a … Read more
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a charge following a tragic car incident in Australia that resulted in the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins passed away in hospital on December 30, 2023, after being struck by a vehicle driven by Dennis outside their Adelaide home. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A newlywed couple and 16 other passengers suffered various injuries in a multi-vehicle accident on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple was returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry when the incident occurred. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the crash in a … Read more
Three people were killed and many others injured when a flour-laden truck crashed into shops at Utu Etim Ekpo, the headquarters of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to a resident, Gabriel Akpan, the accident occurred around 8 p.m. on Monday. Akpan reported that the driver was … Read more
Students from the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), protested on Monday at the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) office in Ado Ekiti, demanding immediate repairs to the Ifaki–Oye–Ikole Road following a series of fatal accidents involving their peers. Carrying placards, the students issued FERMA and the Federal Government a 48-hour ultimatum to begin repairs, threatening … Read more
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has announced its commitment to launching an e-ticketing and central booking scheme aimed at transforming traffic management for motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). DRTS Director Mr. Abdulateef Bello made the announcement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The media team of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the administration’s scorecard for October, showcasing progress on various initiatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made via the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre’s account on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The scorecard reflects President Tinubu’s strides toward achieving his Renewed Hope … Read more
The Oyo State government has imposed a ban on heavy-duty trucks and articulated vehicles from using the newly inaugurated Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road. In a statement issued on Thursday, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, explained that this decision was made to protect the road, which is crucial for improving agricultural transportation, trade, and inter-city travel. … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, to address the deteriorating condition of the Old Oyo-Ogbomosho road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was made on Wednesday, October 2, following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC-Oyo North). Senator Abdulfatai stressed the road’s critical importance … Read more
The Lagos State Government announced on Monday that it had impounded over 448 vehicles for violating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane regulations between January and August 2024. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, revealed that the vehicles were apprehended in various locations, including Ikorodu, Maryland, … Read more
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has approved the promotion of 49 senior officials within the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). This announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, September 20, by Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more