The Archbishop, Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN), Ibadan Archdiocese, Most Rev. Olumuyiwa Odejayi, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu over his inauguration as Nigeria’s 16th president. EDITOR’S PICKS From Interim Gov To Arrest: Hit And Miss Prophecies On Tinubu’s Inauguration Tenure Over: Buhari Leaves Abuja, Heads For Daura Inauguration Speech: Tinubu Unveils Economic Agenda To Propel Nigeria’s … Read more
Alhaji Tolani Abass turns 83 today, May 28, 2023. His is a story of inspiration, perseverance, ingenuity, trustworthiness, hard work, and success. Today, many youths want to take shortcuts to short-lived success. But inspiring stories like that of Alhaji Abass remind us that hard work breeds lasting success and there is no shortcut to enjoying … Read more
Properties were lost in when a fire raided the popular Agbeni Ibadan market place. The fire was said to have started at 4:30 am. Firefighters and officials from the fire service department immediately mobilized to the scene, where they are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the fire and control the situation. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for traffic gridlock. The FRSC said it got worse on Sunday after a loaded tanker crashed in the morning. The, corps, therefore provided alternative routes to motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to use alternative routes as the gridlock on the … Read more
Federal Government has officially launched the first international gemstone market in Nigeria in the city of Ibadan in Oyo State. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, disclosed this during the commissioning of the market. The informal nature of the gemstone market in Ibadan led to poorly regulated trading, which resulted in capital … Read more
The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more
A lifeless newborn baby has been uncovered under a bridge in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were mixed feelings on Wednesday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, after a yet-to-be-identified newborn baby was reportedly found dead and abandoned. It was gathered that the child’s lifeless body was founder under the bridge at the … Read more
Protests have resumed in Ibadan over fuel and Naira scarcity. The protest has caused serious gridlock in the Eleyele area. Checks by journalists revealed that motorists have been turning back while schoolchildren hurriedly return home for fear of being attacked. EKO HOT BLOG reports that protesters have blocked the ever-busy Eleyele junction in the Ibadan … Read more
One person has been killed after soldiers opened fire on protesters in Ibadan. The protest started on Friday and became more violent on Saturday, leading to a confrontation between the protesters and security agents in the Apata area. The development has reportedly caused tension in the city as residents scamper for safety. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Nigerians show their outrage in Ibadan due to the inability to withdraw new naira notes. Central Bank of Nigeria has their new bank policy under question as commercial banks stand against the CBN orders. Tyres burnt in the protests as Nigerians air frustration EKO HOT BLOG reports that protests erupted in Ibadan, the capital of … Read more
A fire has gutted a food warehouse in Oyo. The food warehouse was gutted by fire on Wednesday morning. Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following the fire outburst. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire has razed down the raw materials warehouse of Sumal Foods Limited, located at Oluyole Industrial Estate, … Read more
Fire has razed down Araromi Spare Parts Market In Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital was in the early hours of Saturday gutted by fire. The market is one of the major markets in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the … Read more
It was a Christmas tragedy for three people who died in a road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that three persons died, while six others were injured in an accident that occurred on Christmas day on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with … Read more
Gunmen attacked and killed a prominent Nigerian comedian in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have shot dead a popular Ibadan-based comedian, Mimic King, carting away his possessions. The deceased’s senior colleague, Lafup broke the sad news on social media, saying that King was killed on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Half Pay: ASUU Holds … Read more
The federal anti-graft agency in Nigeria has released a list of seventeen persons convicted in Ogun State and Oyo State for cyber-fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seventeen internet fraudsters have been convicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS New Virus: Lagos Begins Immediate Vaccination To Prevent 50,000 … Read more
Sunday Igboho said he will be in Nigeria soon to actualise the Yoruba nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has assured his loyalists that the push for the actualisation of Oodua Republic was still on course, stressing that he has not abandoned the agitation. Igboho, who disclosed that he … Read more
The Nigerian Army shooting range bullets have hit two individuals in Ibadan Eko Hot Blog reports that several neighborhoods around the 2Division Nigeria Army at Odogbo in Ibadan are in a state of chaos after two people were shot by stray gunshots from the barracks’ shooting range. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men … Read more
The Oyo State government has vowed to punish the culprits of the collapsed story building at Awosika, Bodija, Ibadan, after it completes investigation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this during the state’s delegates visit to the scene of the collapsed building in … Read more
Peter Obi Supporters Defy Rain To Stage 1 Million March In Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that supporters of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have taken the bold step to stage their planned ‘1-million man’ march. This online media platform gathered that the supporters, mostly youths, … Read more
Gunmen have killed a POS operator in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that some gunmen on Friday attacked a shop belonging to a Point of Sale (POS) operator in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Call To Caution His … Read more