By Babatunde Kaka A trader, Hajia Aminat Folorunsho-Balogun who was kidnapped on Sunday in Epe has been released. EKO HOT BLOG reports that mixed feelings have trailed the release of a trader, Hajia Aminat Folorunsho-Balogun, who was kidnapped in Epe on Sunday, Aug. 7. EDITOR’S PICK: Chief Wale Mogaji’s Sack: Epe Ogunmodede Club Sues … Read more
29 suspected Yahoo boys have been arrested in Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in the Ibadan zone, yesterday arrested 29 internet fraud suspects in a sting operation at Omi-Adio area of the Oyo State capital. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security … Read more
Oyo deputy governor loses at court …The court said the lawmakers should continue with the removal process. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos Residents Must Remain United Nigeria’s Future Relies On Outcome Of 2023 General Election – Sanwo-Olu EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Ladiran Akintola of an … Read more
Properties Destroyed As Fire Guts Popular Bodija Market In Ibadan. Sellers at the market have said they had lost hundreds of millions as a result of the inferno. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun [PHOTO] JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away In Agege [BREAKING] … Read more
Ex-Oyo Governor, Olunloyo is not Dead …we believe that his condition should not be hidden from the Nigerian public who have a right to know about their leaders EDITOR’S PICK: Plights Continues In PDP As Wike Rejects One-On-One Meeting With Atiku Sanwo-Olu Applauded On Staff Development, Capacity Building (PHOTOS Court Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate To Pay … Read more
CCECC Trains Nigerians Ahead Handing Over Of Lagos-Ibadan Rail System …No fewer than 167 NRC workers and those of the Federal Ministry of Transport (FMOT) participated in the training. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege … Read more
Tension In Ibadan As Bus Driver Allegedly Kill Policeman Over Bribe. The incident was revealed on Fresh FM’s radio program on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: ‘Allow Amotekun Corps To Carry Weapons’— Afenifere Begs Govt Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST IN: Troops Eliminate Scores Of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ In Anambra [PHOTOS] … Read more
A court in Oyo dissolves an eight-year marriage due to the husband’s nagging. …the wife also accused her husband of visiting her electronics shop to harass and intimidate her. EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind – Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: Group Rallies Support For Tinubu In South West EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday an eight-year marriage … Read more
The EFCC spokesman said the suspects were arrested in various locations in Ibadan, Oyo state, with 13 exotic cars, three motor bikes, mobile phones and… He said the suspects were arrested following verified intelligence linking them with the alleged offences EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Enugu and Ibadan Zonal Commands of the … Read more
Oba Balogun has made his first public speech after his installation as the new Olubadan. He assured the residents of Ibadan that he won’t let them down. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly installed 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has made his first public speech after his installation. Balogun made the speech … Read more
Osun, Oyo, Ibadan and Kwara will experience power outages. It was gathered that it was due to the low generation and low power allocation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun and Kwara Regions will experience prolonged power outages in the coming week. This, it was gathered, was due to the low generation, … Read more
Sunday Igboho’s Residence Under Severe Attacks Again, One Feared Dead, Many Injured Eko Hot Blog reports that One person was feared dead and many confirmed injured on Saturday when armed thugs attacked the Soka residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Igboho’s lead lawyer, Yomi Aliyyu (SAN), confirmed … Read more
Ibadan bullion van attack: Sulaiman laid to rest amidst tears EKO HOT BLOG reports that the corpse of one of the innocent victims of Thursday’s robbery attack at Idi-Ape area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, Mr. Mubarak Olanrewaju Sulaiman, have been laid to rest on Friday in line with Islamic rites at a Muslim … Read more
Armed robbers Ambushed Bullion Van, killed 3 Policemen and four others In Ibadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bullion van conveying cash to a bank around Iwo Road area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital has been reportedly attacked by some armed robbers. Two mobile police officers were allegedly shot dead after robbers attacked … Read more
18-years-old Adeoye Fawaz, Winner of ‘Chess in Slums Competition’ in this interview narrates to Neusroom Yusuf Omotayo how he came to live in the slum under Oshodi Bridge. He talks about his life, family and how he eventually emerged winner of a chess competition organised in the slum that changed his life. Early life Fawaz … Read more
Two persons have died and one injured in Ibadan road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two persons on Monday died in a road accident which occurred at 7. 00am on the Oyo-Ibadan Expressway, 3km to Ojoo in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan. Confirming the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander … Read more
Alao-Akala was reported to have died in his bedroom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the details of how former Oyo State Governor Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala died in his bedroom have emerged. It was learnt that the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain died yesterday in his Ogbomoso, Oyo State home. He was 71. Read Also: Alao-Akala’s Death, … Read more
Gov. Makinde has revealed how next Olubadan will emerge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said next Olubadan of Ibadanland will be appointed and installed using the “original” system. He stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu … Read more
Tragedy as gunmen killed POS operator after performing prayer in mosque in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at Bako Community, a suburb of lbadan City, near Omi-Adio following the killing of a forty year old man operating a point of sales, P.O.S, business in the area. The deceased, Saheed Lawal was shot … Read more
Panic has gripped UI students as robbers killed one. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) living at hostels off the campus as well as residents of areas adjoining the university are in fear as armed robbers shot dead a commercial motorcyclist in the area. Scores of armed robbers earlier … Read more