Ireke: Rise of the Maroons Sets Records as Dabiri-Erewa Celebrates Producer Gbolahan Macjob Ireke: Rise of the Maroons is a Nigerian local language film Dabiri-Erewa lauded Macjob for consistently using his platform to promote Nigeria’s global image The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has hailed the international success of … Read more
Seven Arraigned Over Alleged Theft, Damage of Property Worth N28 Million Two teenagers and five adults have been charged with theft and receiving stolen goods. The stolen items include electrical fittings and household appliances valued at over ₦28 million. The defendants appeared at an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, facing various charges. The accused include Sunday Odeshola … Read more
Ogun Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist with Human Remains The Ogun State Police have arrested Taiwo Yemitan, a 45-year-old man suspected of being involved in ritual killings, after he was found with a fresh human head and body parts in Abeokuta. The police made the arrest early Sunday morning in the Lafenwa area, following a tip-off … Read more
Mutiu Akinbami, the former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, also known as Igor, has been shot dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbami was killed on Friday night by gunmen while riding a motorcycle with his daughter in Abeokuta, the state capital. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m., between the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Afis Agboola as the Provost and Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, for a second term of four years. The approval, communicated by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, was made official through a letter (Ref. No. PRES/BI/SGF/138/90/MH/B) … Read more
The Olu of Orile Ilawo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oba Alexander MacGregor, has dismissed 10 chiefs for allegedly selling 1,600 acres of community land in Alagbagba and other parts of Odeda Local Government Area without his consent. At a press briefing held in his palace on Saturday, Oba MacGregor, accompanied by other palace chiefs, declared … Read more
Nigerian film icon, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo or Baba Agbako, was buried on Thursday in, Ogun State, following his passing at the age of 101. A celebrated figure in the Yoruba film industry, Baba Agbako’s burial was held at his residence, attended by close family, friends, and notable figures in Nollywood. Among … Read more
The Ogun State Government has begun the reconstruction and renovation of the MKO Abiola International Stadium and the Alake Sports Centre, Ijeja, Abeokuta, in preparation for the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), known as the “Gateway Games.” During an inspection of the facilities, Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the renovation work … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old zoo worker, Babaji Daule, who was killed by a lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta on Saturday. In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, revealed that Daule, a lion handler originally from Bauchi State, had failed … Read more
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By Adejugbe Pauline A resident of Abeokuta, a man named Taiwo Agbaje, has been arrested for the murder of his brother’s two children, Testimony and Promise. During interrogation, Agbaje confessed that the act was driven by jealousy. He stated that his brother was much more successful than him, which fueled his desire to kill the … Read more
Pregnant Woman Due For Delivery Kidnapped In Abeokuta , Husband Receives Ransom Message Her husband received a WhatsApp message from the abductors notifying him of her kidnapping. Police confirmed the incident has been reported and is under investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mrs. Ogunbunmi, who is due to deliver, left her home in Oke Lantoro … Read more
Declare MKO Abiola As Elected President – Gbagura Kinsmen Urges Tinubu. The Tobade Progressive Club of Gbagura emphasized MKO Abiola’s sacrifices for Nigeria’s return to democracy and called for invoking the Doctrine of Necessity to recognize him as president. The kinsmen praised the Ogun State governor for renovating MKO Abiola’s family house. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
POS operator fatally shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen Abeokuta, Ogun State Initial speculation of cult-related attack dispelled by Ogun State Police Command spokesperson Police take swift action in response to the attempted robbery incident EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Point of Sale (POS) operator, Mutiu Salako in Oke Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, tragically lost his life … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State government has purchased 100 truckloads of rice to be sold at cheaper rates to residents of the state to cushion the effect of the rise in the prices of goods in the country. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abeokuta, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Government under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has revoked the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) within the State. The Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Gbenga Dairo, confirmed the new development to the Union’s National leadership on Friday. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has released a list of communities experiencing power outages. The electricity company revealed that residents living in Mowe, Ibafo, Ayetoro, and six other communities would not have power. The IBEDC explained that the blackout is due to a power supply drop from Egbin power generating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice-Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Prof. O. S. Banjo, has called on alumni associations across Nigeria to ensure continuous support in uplifting their alma mater. Prof. Banjo spoke recently as the Guest Lecturer at the 2023 National Convention of the Nawair Ud Deen Grammar School Old … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gridlock gripped some parts of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Wednesday as Lagos State residents of adjoining communities protested to demand an immediate repair of some sections of the road. Led by human rights activists, under the auspices of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the protesters lamented the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has approved the recruitment of 200 medical and clinical staff at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The recruitment, it was gathered, is part of the government’s efforts to replace health workers who have migrated to foreign nations from the FMC in Abeokuta in recent … Read more