Dignitaries, Family Eulogize Samuel Adebowale at Service of Songs

An evening of Service of Songs has been held in honour of late Pastor Pastor Samuel Adelaja Adebowale, as part of the funeral arrangements for him. The service which took place on Thursday, brought together friends and family members of Mr Adebowale, who were present to eulogise and testify about his existence while he was … Read more

Makinde Seeks Support For Ibadan Explosion Victims

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has  on Wednesday canvased public’s prayers and assistance in order for the state and those impacted by the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday to recover. Five persons lost their lives in the explosion, 77 others were injured to varied degrees, and … Read more

NSA Ribadu, Alake Visits Ibadan Over Explosion

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, are set to visit Ibadan over last Tuesday’s bomb explosion. Recall that five people were confirmed dead, 77 persons were injured, and 58 houses were damaged in the sad incident, which shocked the country. … Read more

Ibadan Explosion Update: Governor Makinde Reveals Cause, Announces Support For Victims

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations by security agencies revealed that the explosion that rocked the Bodija Area of Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday was caused by explosive devices stored by illegal miners. Makinde, who visited the scene of the explosion Tuesday night, said … Read more

Ibadan Explosion Update: Two Confirmed Dead, 77 Hospitalized

Eko Hot Blog reports that the explosion that rocked Ibadan metropolis on Tuesday has resulted in the death of at least two people, with an additional 77 individuals being hospitalized at the University College Hospital in Oyo State. This was contained in the statement issued by the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde in the early … Read more