Kwara State Police Command has announced a discreet investigation into the sudden death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri while in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deceased, a resident of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, was reportedly arrested on December 19, 2024, over an alleged debt of N220,000 owed to an individual … Read more
At least ten students were reported injured following a violent clash between students of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday. The altercation, which occurred around 11 a.m. in the Adeta area, stemmed from a long-standing disagreement between the two schools. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Captain Yusuf Gobir, the Chairman of Kwara Aviation College in Ilorin, has passed away. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq announced the news in a statement released by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, expressing that this loss is personal to him. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, Chairman … Read more
Rafiu Ibrahim is an ally of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He represented Kwara South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019. The late politician unsuccessfully attempted to return to the Senate in 2019 and 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, an ally of former Kwara State Governor and Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that traditional worshippers in Kwara State have been asked to shelve their planned Isese festival in the state over security issues. The Kwara State command of the Nigeria Police warned the traditional worshippers in a statement signed and issued on Monday through its Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man identified as Mohammed Faworaja has met his untimely death in Ilorin, Kwara State capital while running away from a dog. According to Punch, the incident occurred around Asa Dam, the Warah-Osin area in the Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state. Editors Pick Tinubu Approves New Salary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a slew of multibillion naira palliatives to neutralise the effects of recent removal of fuel subsidy, cutting across different sectors and demographies of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye disclosed this at a news briefing on Monday morning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kwara State Command, has confirmed the death of ten people in a tragic accident that happened on Friday in the Moro Local Government Area of the state. It was reported that three vehicles were involved in the auto crash that occurred today on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Three lucky survivors, who escaped miraculously in the June 12, 2023, Black Monday boat disaster, which claimed 107 lives, in Kwara State, have recounted how they cheated death by the whiskers. It would be recalled that the boat was conveying about 250 wedding guests from Gboti village via Patigi after … Read more
The union’s senate council accused him of various irregularities. The suspended president allegedly walked out of a council sitting addressing the allegations against him. He, however, argued that he left the sitting to ease himself. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senate Council of the Students’ Union (SU), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has suspended the … Read more
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday inaugurated two new commissioners and a Special Adviser amid a minor cabinet reshuffle. Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly inaugurated commissioners are Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu and Abubakar Saddiq Buhari. EDITOR’S PICKS Belarus: Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Dies At 64 World Cup 2022: Wales Fan Dies In Qatar … Read more
The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, KWASU, Professor Mustapha Akanbi, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Akanbi died on Sunday night after an illness. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos State Gets Automobile Hub In UNILAG, To Begin Manufacturing Of Cars Popular Global Gospel Concert, ‘The Experience’ Returns To Lagos Stadium What Lagos Govt Told … Read more
A former gubernatorial aspirant in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Barr. Saadudeen Abdullahi Alikinla, has announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Eko Hot Blog reports that Alikinla, who was an ally of Senator Bukola Saraki, moved into the APC with thousands of his followers, promising that all his … Read more
INEC Detects Over 29,000 Multiple PVC Registrations In Kwara 2023 elections would be the best ever conducted in Nigeria –INEC Commissioner EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC Will Coast To Victory Again In 2023 … Read more
The prosecutor told the court that the investigation conducted revealed that Oyedotun had in his possession over ₦21 million… The defendant had a Toyota Camry car, which he purchased using his mother’s name EDITOR’S PICK Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EFCC Re-arraigns Dasuki, Yuguda, Others Over ₦23.3bn Fraud Okorocha Home Invasion: … Read more
The female military officer had gone viral on social media after the corps member went down on his knees and proposed marriage to her… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested and detained a female soldier after her boyfriend, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) proposed marriage to … Read more
Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sponsored the youngest commissioner in Nigeria abroad for studies Joana Nnazua Kolo who was the state’s former commissioner for youths and sports is now in the United States for postgraduate studies Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sponsored Nigeria’s youngest commissioner abroad for post … Read more
Kwara state governor has appointed a special adviser on poverty alleviation He also appointed a special adviser on person’s living with disability Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed two new special advisers; SA poverty Alleviation and SA on PLWD. The Governor appointed Mr. Abubakar Sadiq Seko as Senior Special Assistant … Read more
Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed an arabic education board The board is to be chaired by Professor Moshood Mahmoud Ekohotblog reports that Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed a seven-person Board of Arabic Education, comprising top Muslim scholars, academics and community leaders versed in the subject matter. The Arabic board is to … Read more
Kwara state government is set to issue riders uniform to motorcyclists in the state Says it’s to curb crimes Ekohotblog reports that Kwara state government is set to issue ‘Riders Uniform’ to all the commercial operators, beginning with the motorcyclists popularly called okada riders, in the state. Hon. Commissioner for Works who doubles as Chairman … Read more