Arrests Notorious Kidnap Kingpin “Bishop” Forces Hunt Fleeing Kidnappers Amotekun Foils Kidnapping Syndicate The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin known as “Bishop” after a fierce gun battle with operatives over the weekend. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Amotekun officers tracked the suspect to his hideout at Isokun, … Read more
Governor Responds to Critics Over Controversial Move Highlights Influx of Miscreants, Beggars Posing Security Threat Many Youths Requested Assistance to Return Due to Hardship Eko Hot Blog reports that in response to criticism over the relocation of Osun indigenes from Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has provided explanations, citing security and welfare concerns as key factors … Read more
Osun Governor Alleges Deportation of Youths from Lagos Discussions Held with Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Investigation Launched into Alleged Incident Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has engaged with his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over allegations of deporting Osun indigenes to the Ilesa area. Additionally, Adeleke has called on Sanwo-Olu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that six people have reportedly died from a cult clash in Ilesa and Osu communities of Osun State. According to The Nation, the incident has led to palpable tension in the area. This online media platform understands that the incident started on Wednesday after members of the Aye confraternity engaged in a … Read more
Commercial motorcyclists and passersby in the community apprehended him after he was observed carting away a motorcycle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man, identified as Loni, met his untimely death on Sunday morning in Osun State. He was alleged to have stolen a motorcycle at Ireti Ayo community, Ilesa. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Ilesa Varsity and PDP’s Diversionary Therapy By abiodun KOMOLAFE EDITOR’S PICK Yemi Osinbajo To Host APC Senators To Iftar Dinner [JUST IN] 2023: Osinbajo Meets APC Senators Tuesday At last, Osun State College of Education, Ilesa (COEILESA), has been upgraded to a full-fledged University of Education. The approval was announced by the State Governor, Alhaji … Read more
Many were killed as Cultists attacked Osun community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Ilesa township in Osun state are presently in panic as suspected cultists went on rampage. It was learnt that the suspected cultists attacked the town on Monday evening and have killed no fewer than ten persons and injured many others. … Read more
Fire has razed popular market in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early morning fire outbreak on Sunday destroyed properties worth millions of Naira at the Atakumosa Central market in Ilesa, Osun state. The fire which started around 1 is still currently raging. Read Also: One Feared Killed, Many Injured As Thugs Attack … Read more
Five persons have been killed as hoodlums clash in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five persons have been killed in Ilesa, Osun state on Saturday following violent clashes between rival groups of hoodlums in the area. It was gathered that the crisis started in the Okutu Ope area of Ilesa. Read … Read more
Prominent Nigerian journalist has died. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a popular Nigerian journalist who worked with Uniq FM Ilesa, in Osun State, Otunba Olatunbosun Abe, well known as Hinpele O International, has passed away. A source disclosed that the veteran presenter died in the early hours of Sunday, adding that the son of the deceased, Kunle … Read more