Unidentified gunmen strike border crossing in northern Benin Three individuals killed, one wounded in the attack Motive remains unclear; authorities to issue formal notice Eko hot blog reports that Violence erupted at a border crossing in northern Benin late Tuesday, leaving three dead and one wounded in its wake, according to Mayor Gado Guidami. Editor’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Popoyemoja Palace has announced that the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, will be buried today.
The palace made this known in a press statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Adeola Oloko, titled, “Olubadan passes on, to be buried today”.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the body of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has been taken to Popoyemoja Palace, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday.
His corpse was welcomed by a large crowd among whom were sympathisers who broke down in tears as the late monarch’s remains were offloaded from an ambulance.
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The departed monarch’s body was wrapped in light blue cloth when he was taken inside his palace by some aides.
It had been reported that the Olubadan of Ibadan land passed away on Sunday.
He was 93 years old.
His death was confirmed by palace sources.
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A police officer has killed his senior colleague after he was reprimanded for coming late to work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kenyan police corporal has shot dead his senior after he was reprimanded for reporting to work late and drunk. The incident happened on Sunday, December 26, after the officer identified as Joseph … Read more
Bidens late to Christmas tree lighting ceremony; crowd told to redo applause EKO HOT BLOG reports that after President Biden arrived late for a Christmas tree lighting, a crowd was told to redo their applause. LL Cool J introduced the president and first lady at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, but the crowd had to … Read more