FG should allow Amotekun carry sophisticated weapons EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has been urged by the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to allow Amotekun and other State security outfits to bear sophisticated weapons for the protection of the populace. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – … Read more
Amotekun Arrests Suspected Kidnappers Of Ondo Traditional Head EKO HOT BLOG reports that the men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, the Amotekun, have apprehended six persons suspected to have abducted a traditional head, High Chief Mukaila Bello, and three others along the Owo/Ikare-Akoko Road. The victims were travelling from Akure to … Read more
The Ondo State High Court, Akure, on Friday, sentenced three persons to death for killing Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti The deceased was killed along Benin-Ore-Shagamu Expressway in the Ore Odigbo in June 2019, on her way to Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s … Read more
I Started Stealing After I Was Chased From A Mosque In Akure –Suspect Confesses The 23-year-old mechanic confessed that he dived into crime to get some capital to start a business EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest … Read more
Akure High Chief arraigned for duping state government The case was adjourned till May EDITOR’S PICK Incessant Killings: You Have Few Months To End This Madness – Fani-Kayode Berates Buhari Govt Military Intercept Security Agents Taking Ransom To Bandits In Kaduna JUST IN: FG Declares Easter Holidays EKO HOT BLOG reports that a traditional High Chief … Read more
Notorious Robbers Anini, Osunbor, Oyenusi ‘Resurrect’ In Ondo. The robbers ‘resurrected’ in teenage robbery suspects arrested by the Ondo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps at the Ijare area of Akure. EDITOR’S PICK Osinachi Nwachukwu: Viral Video Of Husband Beating Her Breaks Internet – What We Know JUST IN: Chaos, 3 Killed As NURTW Members … Read more
Deji of Akure has met with Ooni and Olori Naomi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that reconciliation moves have continued as the Deji of Akure Kingdom and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has intervened in the crisis between the Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; and his estranged wife, Olori Naomi. Olori … Read more
Prophet Sotitobire has finally spoken after he left prison today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the Court of Appeal judgment, which overturned the life imprisonment conviction of the founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Prophet Babatunde Alfa by an Ondo State High Court, the Prophet has finally left the Olokuta Correctional facility, Akure, the state … Read more
Prophet Sotitobire Babatunde Alfa has left prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Founder of Sotitobire Praising Chapel, Babatunde Alfa has been released from the Olokuta Correctional facility. He was received at the correctional facility by his church members and his team of lawyers on Tuesday. Read Also: Jos Jailbreak: 21 Inmates Recaptured – Prisons Spokesman … Read more
Gov Akeredolu of Ondo state has said that he will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his tenure EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured that his administration will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his eight years in office. Read Also: 2022 Budget: Edo APC … Read more
The suspect, a resident at the Edo lodge area of Oke Ijebu Akure, usually visits Isolo to see his wife selling around the area EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Ondo State have arrested a middle-aged man, identified as Soji Bakare, for allegedly taping a ten-year-old neighbour’s daughter. The suspect, popularly known as … Read more
Civil servants have stolen and sold a baby for N1m in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two top government officials in the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs have been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling a baby belonging to a mentally deranged woman in the state. It was gathered that the suspects, Sarumi … Read more
Gunmen have struck in Ondo State and kidnapped two little girls. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two little girls in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that the two girls of nursery and kindergarten classes were abducted from their mother’s car at Leo area, Akure. This … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a family of four members in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a father, his two children as well as one other family member at Iju-Itagbolu in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped by the gunmen … Read more
Suspected ritualists have dumped a lady’s corpse beside a Church in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a lifeless body of a young lady was on Tuesday dumped on the road in Akure, the Ondo State capital by yet to be identified persons suspected to be ritualists. The corpse of the lady, whose identity … Read more
One person has been feared dead while many have been trapped in a collapsed building in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that one person has been feared dead in a collapsed building at Fanibi area of Akure, the Ondo State capital in the early hours of Tuesday. It was gathered that some occupants were trapped inside the collapsed building while … Read more
Governor Akeredolu has shut another popular hotel in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has ordered the immediate closure of a popular hotel in the state. The closure of the hotel known as Imperial Hotel was made known by the governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties, Doyin Odebowale, … Read more
. . .stakeholders are expecting a hitch free competition which promises to be keenly contested. The Nigeria Basketball Federation has dismissed rumours over a purported postponement of the 2021 Men’s Premier Basketball League starting on Tuesday, 7th, September. The rumour is unfounded and an imagination of some people whose aim is targeted at confusing clubs … Read more
Markets and shops have been shut in Akure, the Ondo State capital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that business activities were paralysed in Akure, the Ondo State capital as markets and shops were shut on Saturday following the celebration of Aheregbe traditional festival in the community. It would be recalled that the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. It was gathered that one of the suspected fraudsters was arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital over … Read more