Oriyomi Hamzat, Queen Naomi Remanded in Prison Over Ibadan Stampede Heavy Security Presence as Supporters of Oriyomi Hamzat Storm Court The Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the former queen of Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Abdullahi Fasasi, the principal of … Read more
Six suspects arrested in connection with a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan have been released. The incident occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Oyo State Police confirmed the arrests, but some individuals remain in custody. The Oyo State Police Command has freed six of the eight suspects detained … Read more
35 Killed in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, is in an undisclosed hospital after losing consciousness due to a tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. The incident claimed the lives of 35 people, most of them children. Sources say Hamzat collapsed from the … Read more
A tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday has left multiple casualties, with the organisers now in custody. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the arrests and ongoing investigations through a statement on his official X handle. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and … Read more
Over 20 children have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a Christmas celebration organized for children in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the event, which was said to have been hosted by a popular broadcaster’s radio station, promised gifts for attendees. According to online reports, several children were … Read more