Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has revealed plans to create independent access to the Magodo lowland. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, made the disclosure during the weekend. The revelation came a day after residents of the Magodo GRA Phase II Estate in Lagos sent a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh evidence has emerged on how a victim of ‘one-chance’ robbers in Abuja, Greatness Olorunfemi, was confirmed dead on arrival at the Maitama District Hospital, Abuja. On September 26, Olorunfemi was reportedly stabbed and thrown out of a moving vehicle along the Maitama-Kubwa highway. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Board of Directors, African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved a loan of 115 million dollars to support a major road rehabilitation project in Abia State, Nigeria. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this is contained in a statement issued by the Nigeria Country … Read more
Before the upgrade, the Lagos government said the Oba Sekumade Road was in deplorable conditions. The upgrade included turning the road from a single-lane to rigid concrete dual carriageway. The road was the first major infrastructure project to be inaugurated by the governor after he won his reelection two weeks ago. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
A fatal road accident occurred in Ondo State. The accident involved a bus and commercial motorcyclists. The number of casualties was yet to be confirmed by the authorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the An unidentified number of passengers have been feared killed in a fatal road accident in Ondo State. The accident was said … Read more
A fatal road accident occurred at Udubo in Bauchi, claiming 25 lives and injuring 10 others. The accident was caused by overloading, speeding, and a tyre burst, which led to the driver losing control of the vehicle. The FRSC in Bauchi State confirmed the tragic incident and urged drivers to adhere to traffic regulations. EKO … Read more
Niger Republic has named a road after the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Government of Niger Republic on Thursday unveiled a road named after the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. This online media platform gathered that Buhari commissioned the 3.8km length and 160m wide Boulevard named after him. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
About 14 passengers lost their lives in a Kano road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than fourteen people reportedly died from a tragic road accident that happened in Kano State over the weekend. The command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists moments … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday agreed with stakeholders on modalities for the establishment of Right-of-Way and construction of the Abiola-Onijemo link road in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins, in his welcome address at the stakeholders’ meeting … Read more
Lagos has planned removal of RoW structures on Opebi-Mende Link Bridge EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Government, yesterday, said it had embarked on the construction of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge and the approach roads in Ikeja Local Council for ease of commuting and social economic development. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security … Read more
About five people were burnt beyond recognition in the Anambra road crash According to an eyewitness, the bus driver, who was on top speed, lost control and rammed into the Highlander from behind EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday BREAKING: APC National … Read more
Two persons have escaped death in Osun road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than two people escaped death on Monday in an accident that occurred on Gbongan -Ibadan Expressway in Osun state. The report was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Osun Sector Commander, Mr Paul … Read more
Two persons have died and one injured in Ibadan road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons on Monday died in a road accident which occurred at 7. 00am on the Oyo-Ibadan Expressway, 3km to Ojoo in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan. Confirming the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander … Read more
Many people have been feared dead in fatal crash along Bauchi-Jos road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people have been killed in a fatal crash that occurred on Thursday along Bauchi-Jos Road. Though the exact number of those that died in the crash is yet-to-be-ascertained, photos sent to PUNCH from the scene of the … Read more
Four persons have been injured in Osun road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have escaped death with injuries in a road accident on Wednesday morning, along the Iki-Ilaodo road, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. It was learnt that the accident which occurred near the Inisa Praying Ground, … Read more
Road accident has killed 11 persons and injured four others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than eleven persons have been killed while four others have been injured in a fatal road accident that occurred at Agulu Lake bridge by Awka-Ekwulobia Road in Anambra late on Sunday evening. The accident which involved three vehicles … Read more
Three persons have died and one injured in Ogun road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead in a fatal crash that occurred around Saapade Bridge, Ogere area of Ogun State. It was learnt that the accident occurred on Sunday around 8am in the morning. Confirming the … Read more
The Ogun State Government has reiterated its commitment to support the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), with more gadgets, in order to effectively discharge their duties. The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun stated this in Abeokuta, at the Treasury Board meeting for the preparation of the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and the 2022 … Read more
Alhaji Bola Ogunyele, Chairman, South-West Zone of the Nigeria Association of Road Transport Owners, has called on Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, as well as the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to repair of the Gbongan-Ode Omu-Osogbo road. Ogunleye who made the call through a statement on Tuesday said repair of the road … Read more
road, accidents Asst. Corps Marshal Imoh Etuk, Zonal Commanding Officer RS2 ( Lagos/Ogun), on Tuesday urged road users to be more careful during Ember months to avoid accidents, deaths and injuries. Etuk also advised them to comply fully with Novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19) prevention guidelines to prevent spread and save Nigeria from more deaths. Read … Read more