A two-story building still under construction at No. 20 Ozuitem Street, Umuahia, the Abia State capital, collapsed on Christmas Day while site workers were off duty. The structure is reported to belong to a “very wealthy” resident of Umuahia. Although the official cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, neighbors have alleged that … Read more
The Abia State Government (ABSG) issued a stern warning on Sunday against actions that could trigger stampedes, particularly the spraying of cash and gift items at events with large crowds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release titled “Public Safety Alert” and signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and … Read more
A massive fire swept through the tailoring section of New Modern Market in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday night, destroying 30 shops and goods worth millions of naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the blaze, which ignited around 9:30 pm, persisted into the early hours of Friday, leaving a trail of devastation. Firefighters from the … Read more
A gas explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday, November 15, 2024, destroyed six vehicles, the state police command confirmed on Friday. According to the spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the explosion occurred when a truck loaded with gas cylinders caught fire … Read more
Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, has expressed his deep sadness over the tragic accident in Epe on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accident, which occurred at Aiyetoro Bus Stop, claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Reacting to the tragic … Read more
New findings reveal that Nollywood actor Junior Pope had no access to a life jacket during the fatal boat incident on April 10, countering claims that he declined one. EKO HOT BLOG reports that new findings reveal that Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, did not have access to a life jacket … Read more
State Government Resumes Demolition of Unauthorized Extensions Move Follows Recommendations After Docemo Fire Incident Aims to Ensure Orderliness, Free Traffic Flow in Market Area Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to prioritize safety and order, the Lagos State Government has resumed the demolition of illegal extensions within the Idumota market. This action comes … Read more
Dosunmu Market fire attributed to traders’ negligence by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Assets worth millions destroyed, with 14 multi-storey buildings affected. State government initiates support for affected traders; NEMA pledges heightened fire prevention awareness. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday attributed the Dosunmu market fire to the negligence of certain traders who … Read more
Lax enforcement of safety measures breeding deaths on Lagos waterways ….The result of the investigation by LASWA on the July 6 accident was yet to be out when another boat capsized leading to the death of 16 people on July 8. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu … Read more