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
Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Endorses Governor Adeleke For Second Term Monarch praises Adeleke’s leadership, promises to attend swearing-in. Adeleke hails Ladoja’s ascension, pledges support for his coronation. The Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has formally endorsed Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a second term in office. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account … 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
Fire Destroys Governor’s Aide’s Warehouse in Ibadan A devastating fire has destroyed the warehouse of Hon. Tallest Innocent, the Senior Special Assistant on Community Relations (Igbo Community) to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at his wholesale distribution centre in the Alafara area, near NIHORT Iletuntun Shonshon Road, Ibadan. … Read more
CAN Mourns Lives Lost in Abuja Stampede, Calls for Unity and Safety The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday morning. The incident occurred during a food distribution event, leaving at least ten people dead, including children, and … Read more
A massive fire has ravaged the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan,, causing extensive damage to property worth millions of naira. The fire reportedly broke out around 2 am on Saturday and continues to spread, with firefighters still working tirelessly to bring it under control. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinyemi Akinyinka, … Read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic death of more than 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan. According to a statement released by his Media Office, Fayemi conveyed his condolences to the grieving families and … 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
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
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
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) initiated a series of raids over the weekend, targeting illegal street traders within the Ibadan metropolis. Led by OYRTMA Chairman Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd) and General Manager Commander Ayoade Adekola, the operation focused on the Oritamerin, Gege, Agbeni, and Ogunpa areas of the state. Editor’s Pick: D-Day: … 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 tragic fire engulfed the Christ Apostolic Church parish in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, trapping several worshippers inside the building. The incident occurred around 9:30 pm at Wisdom Estate, Road 1G, Olohunda Road, in Lagelu Local Government Area, according to sources on Saturday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and influential figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello, who passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the end of an era for a scholar whose teachings and spiritual leadership profoundly impacted countless lives. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji … 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
A landlord, Pa Abdullamid Alabi, narrowly escaped death when his house collapsed in the Jegede community of Ibadan, Oyo State, resulting in the tragic loss of 14 lives, including his wife, four grandchildren, and nine psychiatric patients he cared for. The heartbreaking incident occurred on Thursday night, following a thunderstorm that hit the area. Currently … Read more
Ten people lost their lives, and seven others were injured following a building collapse in Ibadan, Oyo State, early Thursday morning. The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the collapse occurred at around 2 a.m. in the Jegede Oluloyo area of Ibadan, within Ona Ara Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more
The Nollywood industry has suffered another tragic loss as legendary Yoruba actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as Bobo B, has reportedly passed away. The renowned actor, who was a prominent figure in the Yoruba movie industry, succumbed to an illness after battling deteriorating health. Reports indicate that Olabiyi, who was scheduled to participate in … Read more
No fewer than five people have been confirmed dead, and several others are receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo, Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, after attending a ‘Love Feast’ (Ipese) organized by a white garment church in Ibadan. The incident, which occurred last Sunday at the church premises in Apata, … Read more