Diesel Contamination in Yemetu Well Police Discover Diesel Residents Attempt to Scoop Diesel Police in Oyo State have discovered a well contaminated with a liquid suspected to be diesel fuel (AGO) in the Omikunle area of Yemetu, Ibadan. Eko Hot Blog reports that acting on a tip received on September 6, officers responded to the … Read more
Ibadan Prepares for Olubadan’s Coronation Committee Approves Program of Events for New Olubadan Ladoja’s Enthronement to Feature Week-long Celebrations A newly formed committee has finalized a week-long program for the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. The inaugural committee meeting, held today, was chaired by Chief Bayo Oyero and attended … Read more
The Oyo State Government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic death of OYRTMA officer Fabunmi Kehinde on December 14, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that the alleged perpetrator, 28-year-old Ifeoluwa Ologbese, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku. EDITOR’S PICK Family Betrayal: Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Shocking … Read more
Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children has been arrested and detained by the Nigerian police. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that about 32 children were killed in a stampede that occurred on Wednesday during a funfair at the … Read more
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School Bashorun Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then. The principal was detained in connection with the stampede that occurred in the school on … Read more
A Grade A Customary Court in Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, recently dissolved the marriage between Rakiah and Jamiu following allegations of neglect, battery, and domestic violence. Jamiu initially filed a divorce suit, seeking the dissolution of their marriage, which prompted the Court’s involvement. Rakiah requested … Read more
A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of 12 auto mechanics at the Agodi Correctional Centre over alleged treasonable felony and other offences. The defendants face eight charges, including treasonable felony, threat to murder, defamation, publishing fake news, unlawful assembly, and causing fear. They are accused of threatening to forcefully remove Oyo … Read more
NAFDAC, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, destroyed ₦10.99 billion worth of expired, fake, and unregistered products in Ibadan, Oyo state. The items, collected from five South West states and Kwara, were destroyed at the Akinyele Dumpsite. NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, was represented by Mrs. Roseline O. Ajayi. The destruction was observed by Dr. Akin … Read more
The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has revealed the interview dates for the recruitment of officers into different positions in the state’s civil service. The Commission’s Chairman, Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe, announced this in a statement issued to journalists in Ibadan. He mentioned that the interview would begin with the Education Officers’ roles today, December 11, … Read more
A tragic accident occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road-Ojoo expressway, involving a commercial Micra vehicle and a truck. The crash resulted in Five dead, one person sustaining injuries, while six others escaped unscathed. According to a statement issued by the Oyo State Road Safety Command, the collision was caused by a route … Read more
A midnight fire swept through a farmers’ market, locally known as “Oja Agbe,” at Moniya in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, destroying properties worth millions of naira. The fire, which broke out around midnight, damaged several shops, containers, and kiosks before firefighters contained it. Editors Pick: Elon Musk’s $101 Billion Tesla Pay Package … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for the State workforce. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Oyelade said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation … Read more
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday in Ibadan granted bail to two men who allegedly stole Gov. Seyi Makinde’s yet-to-be-registered Toyota Hummer bus valued at N28.5 million. The defendants, Adepoju Joel, 37, and Sangolade Olakunle, 41, whose house addresses were not provided, were arraigned on charges of conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking of the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, upgrading project to an international airport. He described the airport project as a critical investment for the long-term prosperity of the state and its sustainable growth. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained … Read more
A stalwart of the People’s’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo state Mr Benedict Akika, who was kidnapped by gunmen on September 4 at his Olorunda Abba residence, has regained his freedom. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed his release in a press statement on Thursday in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s … Read more
Some residents of Ibadan have described the sudden increase in transport fares, amid the announcement of a new petroleum pump price by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, as unbearable. The residents, expressing their pains on Wednesday said the hardship brought about by the recent increase was sudden and agonising. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that … Read more
An erstwhile Secretary to the Government of Oyo State, Michael Koleosho has died at the age of 86 years. Koleosho, an elder statesman from Oke-ogun geopolitical zone of the state, died on Monday after brief illness. Koleoso, who served as Secretary to the state Government under late Lam Adesina’s government, was also the National Chairman … Read more
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to think twice about his alleged plan to take over some land in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor had proposed creating 500 metres of setbacks for the ongoing Circular Road project in the city. But Oyo … Read more
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says the 120 candidates with disabilities in its teachers’ recruitment exercise will be interviewed between September 10 and 11. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the board’s Executive Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, disclosed the dates during Saturday’s board meeting in Ibadan. Adeniran said of the 50,700 applicants who … Read more
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday elevated four kings and two high chiefs in the Balogun royal line. This comes amid the vacuum created following the demise of Oba Lateef Adebimpe who was the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more