Historic Eight-Day Event 10-Year Reign Celebrates Culture and Empowerment World Leaders to Attend Ooni’s Anniversary The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, will celebrate his 10th anniversary on the throne with an eight-day event in November and December. According to Eko Hot Blog reports, the celebration, themed “Ten Years of Ase: A Reign of Peace, … Read more
Ooni of Ife bans market associations and orders market women to sell at their own prices The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has read out riot acts to market men and women in the ancient city amid the skyrocketed hike in prices of foods and commodities. Ooni Ogunwusi, through his chiefs on Friday, July … Read more
Ile-Ife residents seek urgent government aid amid escalating Modakeke violence. Ife Intellectuals’ Chairman highlights dire circumstances, emphasizing relentless attacks. Historical conflict resurfaces, sparking fears of further violence EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Ile-Ife concerned by the escalating violence perpetrated by suspected Modakeke natives have reached out to Nigerian authorities in a desperate plea … Read more
The late student, Adegoke, was found buried in a grave with his body wrapped in a bloody stained duvet. An expert witness said he died of a severe haemorrhage secondary to severe traumatic injury. The owner of the hotel where he died and some other suspects were subsequently arrested to face trial. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Buhari has appointed Olushola Odusanya as the Director General of the National Centre for Technology Management. Odusanya’s appointment took effect from May 13th, 2023, and he brings over two decades of experience in biotechnology research to the role. He is known for his deep passion for science and innovation and has received recognition for his … Read more
Ooni of Ife has celebrated the arrival of his Seventh Wife with a traditional wedding ceremony. The event was held at Ile Odua Palace, Ile-Ife and saw the new Queen being welcomed into the palace by the other queens. The wedding thanksgiving service and reception for Seventh Wife is set to take place on May … Read more
Ooni of Ife has announced the date for his 6th marriage in less than two months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to marry another wife, Temitope Adesegun, on Monday. EDITOR’S CHOICE Xi Jinping Secures Third Term As China’s Leader 2023: Atiku’s Running Mate Boasts, Says … Read more
OAU has asked students to return to the campus tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state has announced October 20, 2022, as the resumption date for academic activities. The management has equally directed students of the school to return to the halls of … Read more
The Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), a split-off group of ASUU, will receive a certificate of registration from the Federal Government on Tuesday in an effort to rein in the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment Dr Chris Ngige will do the presentation. … Read more
Panic In Ile-Ife As Modakeke Boys Threaten Mayhem In Osun Guber Poll. The Modakeke boys are alleging that INEC trespassed by creating new polling units for Ile-Ife on their land… EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: … Read more
A female student narrates how she has been assaulted by Professor Opefeyitimi Professor Opefeyitimi denied the accusations, stating that they were ‘consensual’ EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt To Jail Nigerians Caught Sharing S3x Tape EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Justice Adepele Ojo of High Court, Osogbo has reversed the ruling on the bail application for the owner of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife, Dr. Rahmon Adedoyin, and six staff over the alleged murder of Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. Adedoyin, Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole Lawrence, Oyetunde Kazeem Adebayo Kunle, … Read more
Adedoyin and six others have arrived in Osun court. Security operatives were at the entrance of the Court, checking all the people entering the premises. EKO HOT BLOG reports that owner of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Ile-Ife Dr Rahmon Adedoyin and six staff of the hotel have arrived the Osun State High Court Oke-Fia, Osogbo via … Read more
Tinubu has met with Ooni and Owa Obokun in Osun today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that presidential hopeful under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has disclosed that if given the support to become President in 2023, he will move Nigeria from a country of potentials to a prosperous … Read more
Ile Ife and Modakeke have recorded first rain in 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ancient city of the Yoruba Race, Ile Ife and Modakeke, State of Osun on Wednesday evening, recorded the first rain of the year, as residents feel relieved from the increasing heat. Our correspondent reports that the rain started about … Read more
…the Vice-Chancellor sympathised with the students and commiserated with the parents of the deceased. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 200-level student of the Department of Linguistics and African Languages, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Miss Ajibola Ayomikun, has died after she fell into a soakaway in BVER, one of the private hostels in … Read more
Ooni has declared curfew in Ile Ife over armed robbery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has declared restriction of movement from 11pm to 5am daily, following a sudden rise in incidents of armed robbery within Ile Ife. In a message by Lowa Adimula of Ife, High Chief Abraham … Read more
Nigerian prisons service has given update on attempted jailbreak in Osun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the State Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Osun, Amoran Olanrewaju, has confirmed that two inmates lost their lives at Kosere Correctional Service, Ile-Ife, during an attempted jailbreak. Mr Olanrewaju disclosed this to NAN at the Ile-Ife … Read more
The brother of slain OAU masters’ student has escaped kidnapping attempt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olugbade Adegoke, the elder brother of Timothy Adegoke, the MBA student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, who was allegedly killed in Hilton hotel he lodged in Ile-Ife, has escaped a kidnapping attempt. Olugbade told FIJ … Read more
…Adedoyin is not a ritualist and has no hand in the death of a Master’s student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of the owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Chief Ramon Adedoyin, has called on Nigerians on social media to stop dragging the hotelier on … Read more