Kwara State Police Command has announced a discreet investigation into the sudden death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri while in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deceased, a resident of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, was reportedly arrested on December 19, 2024, over an alleged debt of N220,000 owed to an individual … Read more
A devastating fire broke out on Tuesday in the Ita Amodu area of Ilorin, Kwara State, causing extensive damage to property. Eko Hot Blog reports that the fire, which reportedly began around 10 am at the Ile Bilewu, Alabi-Owo Junction, was triggered by a collision between a truck loaded with mattresses and a high-tension power … Read more
At least ten students were reported injured following a violent clash between students of Government High School and Government Day Secondary School in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Monday. The altercation, which occurred around 11 a.m. in the Adeta area, stemmed from a long-standing disagreement between the two schools. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
The Police on Friday announced that three dismissed officers from the Kwara State Command have been charged to court following their misconduct and corrupt actions that led to the death of a student from Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola. The officers, Inspector Abiodun Kayode, Inspector James Samuel, and Sergeant Oni Philip, face charges … Read more
Captain Yusuf Gobir, the Chairman of Kwara Aviation College in Ilorin, has passed away. Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq announced the news in a statement released by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, expressing that this loss is personal to him. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Captain Muhammad Ahmad Yusuf-Gobir, Chairman … Read more
Popular Nigerian Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso has sadly passed away. Renowned for her enchanting voice and religious music, she resonated deeply with many in the Muslim community. The announcement of her death was made by prominent Ilorin-based cleric Alfa Aribidesi At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah on his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning. Further details regarding … Read more
Careergrill, a leading career development platform, has announced the success of its maiden Careergrill Webinar series, held on Saturday, 31st of August 2024. According to a press statement released in Ilorin on Monday, the webinar, titled “How to Build an Attractive Profile for Global Opportunities,” attracted attendees from various parts of the world. Editor’s Picks … Read more
On Thursday, the Kwara State Ministry of Environment uncovered an illegal dump site near the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, where commercial waste collectors and local residents have been unlawfully disposing of their refuse, violating state environmental laws. The ministry also apprehended Inspector Adamu Usman, a police officer stationed at the airport, for … Read more
Vacancy!!! Sales Executive at Leadway Assurance Company Limited EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Leadway Assurance Company Limited is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Sales Executive – Ilorin, Offa, Omu Aran Location: Kwara Employment Type: Permanent contract Remote Work: Yes Job Summary Leadway Assurance Company, the leading composite Insurance Underwriter … Read more
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq urges protesters to be patient, assuring that President Tinubu’s government is working on strengthening the economy and improving citizens’ welfare. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appealed to protesters across the country for patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Governor assured that the government … Read more
Student Death at Aliko Dangote University Sparks Probe University Refutes On-Campus Death Claims Authorities Order Postmortem to Determine Cause Eko Hot Blog reports that Aliko Dangote University Mourns Student’s Sudden Passing After Examination The university community mourned Aishat Yahaya Olabisi, a 300-level student. They found her lifeless body in her accommodation after she returned from … Read more
Olayinka Fafoluyi Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s huge investments in education are bearing fruits, as seen in the performance of Kwara State students’ recent representation at the prestigious World School Debate in Singapore. This is the second time Kwara students have participated in this international event, the first being in 2022. In addition to their achievements on … Read more
By Olayinka Fafoluyi During the 2024 Budget presentation to the Kwara State House of Assembly, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON announced the SmartCity project, an offshoot of the Ilorin City Master Plan modelled after Sustainable Development Goal 11, which aims to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. Building such cities requires foresight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Adeniyi James, in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly defrauding a member of the church to the tune of N3,980,000. The Head of Media … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State government has declared its unwavering commitment to delivering the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine directly to every corner of the state’s secondary schools. The State’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, gave the assurance when the advocacy team from the State Primary Healthcare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 100-level student of the University of Ilorin female within the school premises has regained freedom. The victim of the kidnap incident, Moyosore Bright of the Zoology Department, University of Ilorin, was abducted at about 2pm on Friday but regained consciousness in a bush, several kilometres away from the Ilorin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Nathaniel Oladiran Popoola has announced the final burial ceremony of their late mother, Omo Oba Victoria Moradehun Popoola. Born in 1937, Mrs. Popoola, who is the elder sister of former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Management of the University of Ilorin has expelled one Mr Mathew Adeboye Balogun (aka Plato) with Matriculation Number: 14/25OD062. Mr Balogun, a Master’s student, Department of Councillor Education, Faculty of Education of the university, was expelled after being found guilty of allegation of sexual molestation committed against vulnerable students … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State Garment Factory has shut the application portal recently opened to hire 300 production workers after it received 8,373 applications in less than 48 hours. A Government House statement attributed to the management of the new government company said the job application portal was closed seeing that more … Read more
UNILORIN had a reputation for presenting certificates to graduates on the day of their convocation or a few days after. However, the university appears to have taken a backward shift. Graduates who left the school over a year ago have not collected their certificates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, … Read more