Three NSUK students die stampede during rice palliative distribution by the state government. The incident occurred at the convocation square in Keffi, where Governor Abdullahi Sule was expected to distribute rice. Despite the governor’s absence, a surge of students overwhelmed security, leading to the stampede. EKO HOT BLOG reports that three students from Nasarawa State University, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a heart-wrenching event unfolded in Plateau State on Monday, leaving three children fighting for their lives at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) due to severe injuries inflicted by their stepmother, who poured scalding water on them. The distressing incident occurred in the vicinity of Gibiya Street, near New Market Road, in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday, arrived in Kaduna State to assess the situation following the abduction of 280 school children and teachers from the joint Government Secondary and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area. Upon arrival, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Uba Sani, Minister of Environment Malam … Read more
Reports have revealed that the Aircraft model, Eurocopter EC 130B4, which crashed and claimed the lives of the Chief Executive of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, son and three others crashed five times in 2023. Naija News reports that Wigwe died following a chopper crash on Friday, February 9, in California, United States. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 24-year-old girl in Adamawa state tragically took her own life after her boyfriend chose to end their relationship. Jemima Shetima Balami, a second-year diploma student on industrial attachment with Adamawa State Television (ATV) Yola, drank a substance suspected to be rat poison, resulting in her untimely demise. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen suspected to be assassins have murdered one Dr. David Adefikayo, the Medical Director of Dafikayo Clinic, in his residence in Kanbi, Moro Local Government. The assailants reportedly broke into the deceased’s residence around 8:30 pm on Thursday and brutally murdered the medical officer in the presence of his wife … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 300-level student of Ebonyi State University, Ayogu Evans, has reportedly died while running away from police operatives during a stop-and-search operation. The State Command of the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the sad development while addressing journalists on Monday. Narrating how the incident happened, the spokesperson for the state police … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five people died in a tragic road accident that happened on Saturday, December 2, 2023, in Akwa Ibom. This online media platform learnt that eleven other people sustained degrees of injuries from the motor accident that happened along the Calabar-Itu highway around 3:30 pm. The accident involved a … 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 a family of four in the Dinyavo area of Jalingo, Taraba State, have been electrocuted. The incident, which reportedly happened around 11 am., yesterday, has left residents of the area in sorrow. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In … Read more
In the heart of Ketu, Lagos, a once-vibrant school-turned-residential building known as Agboye Estate now stands as a haunting symbol of abandonment and peril. The recent partial collapse of this massive structure on a sombre Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves rippling through the community, baring the raw wounds of neglect and indifference. As the rain … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called for an investigation into the death of the 12-year-old boy whose intestine was removed in Lagos. This online media platform recalls that the deceased identified as Adebola Akin-Bright died on Wednesday. His death was confirmed by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Maduka Zachary, a prominent figure within Abia State’s ruling Labour Party, known by the alias “Power Zac,” has been gruesomely beheaded within the confines of his own home. This unfortunate loss comes as a profound blow to the Labour Party, as Zachary had held the crucial role of Campaign Director … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than twenty-four people reportedly died in a boat mishap that happened on Sunday morning in Gbajibo, a Community in the Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. This online media platform gathered that an uncertain number of people are still missing in the tragic incident involving local … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Sunday when 20 persons were burnt to death after a tanker exploded at Ore, Odigbo Local government area, Ondo State. According to The Nation, the fire was started by a spark from a phone held by one of the persons scooping fuel that spilled from tanker. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in what could be described as tragic, a couple, their two children and others have reportedly died of generator fumes in Anambra State. This online media platform learnt that the incident happened at their residence in the Nkwele Ezunaka area of Onitsha. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 … Read more
A tragic boat mishap in Kwara State has claimed the lives of over 100 wedding guests. President Bola Tinubu expresses deep sadness over the incident. The incident occurred at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow regarding the tragic boat … Read more
A widow and her son in the Eruemukohwarien community of Delta State have been electrocuted by a high-tension cable. The incident occurred when the cable snapped on the roof of a market stall, resulting in a fatal electric shock as the widow tried to save her son. Eyewitnesses reported the tragic event. EKO HOT … Read more
A 13-year-old boy opened fire at a school in Belgrade, Serbia, killing eight children and a security guard. The suspect had two guns in his possession and was a student at the school. He will not be held criminally responsible due to his age, and investigations are ongoing into how he obtained the weapons and … Read more