The Nigeria Police Force has announced that with the implementation of the digital Central Motor Registry Information System (e-CMR), officers will no longer need to stop vehicle owners to check their documents. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared this update on Wednesday night via his account on the X platform, explaining that police … Read more
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 Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is set to launch a mobile app in September for the verification of licenses and plate numbers. The FRSC spokesperson in Lagos, Elizabeth Jayeola, announced this on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jayeola, who serves as the Sector Public Education Officer for … Read more
The quick action of the Kwara State Fire Service averted a major disaster on the Otte-Ilorin expressway on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Aa bus carrying cosmetics collided with an overturned truck loaded with perfume and honey, triggering a fire. Hassan Adekunle, the state fire service spokesperson, stated that the incident occurred at 08:12 … Read more
An FRSC officer in Osun State was injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a speeding Lexus Jeep; efforts are underway to apprehend the driver, and the officer is in stable condition. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Personnel of the Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) reportedly sustained injuries in … Read more
Seven Dead In Anambra As Lorry Collides With Six Vehicles. The crash, which happened around 10 a.m. in Obosi, involved two tricycles, two Hiace vans, and a private vehicle. Eyewitnesses claimed the lorry was being chased by government agents, and more victims might be trapped in the wreckage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least seven … Read more
Protest erupts after a truck crashes into a bus at a police checkpoint in Abia State, killing at least eighteen people. Residents demand the return of the police officers on duty at the checkpoint and vow to continue protesting until Governor Alex Otti visits the scene. The road is blocked by bus drivers and other … Read more
Task force cracks down on illegal roadside livestock sales Animals evacuated for health verification at abattoir Operators warned of fines, forfeiture for violating state laws Unhygienic and Dangerous Practices Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to uphold environmental and public health standards, the Lagos State Task Force, in collaboration with the Ministry of … Read more
Five-year-old girl tragically crushed by truck Mother witnessed horrific accident while crossing expressway Police investigating, searching for fleeing truck driver Eko Hot Blog reports that a heartbreaking incident unfolded on the Iganmu-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. A five-year-old girl, identified as Bosede, lost her life when a truck struck her while she was crossing the road … Read more
Dedicated call centre to provide timely assistance, incident reporting Aims to restore public trust, promote professionalism in agency Multi-lingual support, community engagement prioritized Eko Hot Blog reports that in a bid to improve service delivery and foster transparency, the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) has launched a call-up centre, designed to provide timely assistance … Read more
FRSC Cautions Against Carrying Fuel in Transit Seeks to Prevent Fire Incidents on Highways Urges Motorists to Drive Safely, Cooperate with FRSC Eko Hot Blog reports that in a crucial safety advisory, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists against conveying petrol in jerrycans while traveling. The Corps emphasized that this precautionary measure … Read more
One Confirmed Dead, Six Injured In Ogun Tanker Explosion. Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirms incident. Fire service personnel continue to clear wreckage of burnt tanker as investigation unfolds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a gas tanker explosion along the Abeokuta-Sango-Lagos Expressway has resulted in one fatality, six injuries, and the destruction … Read more
Rivers: Fubara Visits Tragic Tanker Explosion Site, Directs Aid Effort. Inferno engulfs over 50 vehicles, with some casualties burnt beyond recognition; Governor highlights deteriorating condition of Eleme section of East-West road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, visited the site of the tanker explosion that killed an unconfirmed number of … Read more
Woman fatally crushed by Dangote mixer truck in Abule Egba due to brake failure. LASTMA evacuates body; driver handed to Oko-Oba Police Station. Truck’s brake failure led to incident; LASTMA confirms rescue with police support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a woman in Abule Egba, Lagos, was fatally crushed by a Dangote mixer truck after the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has authorized the redeployment of the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem. Kazeem was succeeded by Assistant Corps Marshal Jonas Agwu, formerly in charge of Command Administration and Strategies. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said that it is not seeking the permission of the Federal Government to bear arms. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Tinubu Pledges 500,000 Jobs As Ajaokuta Steel Nears Completion Homecoming: Sunday Igboho Reveals Plan To Return To Nigeria The Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a tragic incident on Tuesday, Ago, Okota area of Lagos witnessed a devastating accident when a vehicle, being pursued by a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official, collided with a tricycle, resulting in the loss of lives. Among the victims were a pregnant woman and her two children, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has died in a tragic road crash in Abuja. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali Biu, confirmed this in a statement on Friday where he expressed shock over the death of the officer. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders … Read more
A recent accident in Osun state has claimed 12 lives with others injured. The incident occurred in Gbongan, Ayedaade LGA of the state on Friday. According to an eyewitness, one of the buses collided with the truck after wrong overtaking while on top speed. Eko Hot Blog reports that twelve passengers have been reportedly killed … Read more
A three-storey building has collapsed in Kano Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction has collapsed in one of the GSM markets in Kano. The building is located on Beirut road, a very busy area in Kano. Many people are feared trapped in the rubble as of the time … Read more