Economic Reforms Stabilising Nigeria – Tinubu Promises Federal Support for Ogbomoso Development Projects No Nigerian Student Should Drop Out Due to Poverty President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that his administration’s economic reforms are stabilising the country and restoring Nigeria’s place of pride on the global stage, Eko Hot Blog reports. “The bleeding has stopped. … Read more
An early morning inferno struck the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, on Saturday, destroying properties worth millions of naira and disrupting operations at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation … Read more
Armed robbers have raided a radio station in Oyo State, stealing equipment worth millions of naira. EKO HOT BLOG reports indicate that the robbers targeted Ajilete 92.1 FM, located in the Gambari area of Ogbomoso, and injured the station’s security guard during the attack. Ajilete FM is one of the stations under the Broadcasting Corporation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former House of Representatives member Shina Peller and thousands of Accord Party members from Oyo North Senatorial District have officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The defection ceremony marked a notable shift in the region’s political landscape. The event, held at Ode-Oba, Iseyin, in the Iseyin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one person has been reported dead as fire gut the residence of former Governor of Oyo State, late Adebayo Alao-Akala, in Ogbomoso. The incident happened in the early hours on Monday. A family source confirmed the incident to PUNCH and attributed the fire to a power surge that occurred between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a horrific car accident at the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso on Friday claimed the lives of three traditional rulers in the Oriire local government area of Ogbomoso zone in Oyo state. The monarchs were said to be attending the burial ceremony of the mother of another traditional ruler, Oloolo of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the paramount ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has congratulated Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, on his appointment as Soun of Ogbomosho. Oluwo described his appointment as a blessing “to pure, unadulterated monarchy in Yorubaland”, urging his contenders to “cooperate with the Godly chosen to move Ogbomosho forward.” EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kingmakers have enthroned Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. Olaoye was installed in the early hours of Friday with crowd of ecstatic indigenes welcoming the new monarch to the palace. His enthronement was a smart escape from a High Court order restraining the government and kingmakers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A series of road accidents in Oyo State have resulted in at least seven deaths, with 15 people suffering injuries. The incidents, which took place on the Ogbomoso-Odo-Oba road and the Ogbomoso-Ilorin road, involved a commercial bus, a trailer, and a motorcycle. The first crash occurred on Sunday evening on … Read more
Medical doctors at LAUTECH have declared the suspension of their services due to unpaid salaries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso chapter has announced the withdrawal of its services. The association noted that they have suspended all their services … Read more
A 400-level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oluwatobi Ogunmola, has been found dead after being declared missing. His body was discovered hanging in a bush at Gambari in Ogbomoso. The cause of his death is still unknown. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 400-level student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, … Read more
Youths Have Taken To The Street To Protest After Abductors Kill A Student from LAUTECH EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and some town youths are currently staging a public protest in Ogbomoso. According to Punch, the news of the alleged killing of the LAUTECH Final … Read more
17 suspected kidnappers have been arrested in Oyo EKO HOT BLOG reports that seventeen suspected kidnappers that have been terrorising different parts of Oyo State, especially Ogbomoso, have been arrested by the police in conjunction with other security agencies in the state. Some of the suspects were nabbed in connection with the recent kidnapping … Read more
Suspected drug addict breaks into Soun Palace, injure Chief, damage property No crown was stolen contrary to claims in some quarters, he broke into the palace and injured Chief Aremole who wanted to drive him away –Palace Secretary EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For Convention, NEC Decides Zoning Wednesday [JUST IN] 2023: Sanwo-Olu Presents … Read more
Another prominent Ogbomoso indigene is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prominent Political Science don and indigene of Ogbomoso land, Prof Alex Gboyega is dead. The details of his death is scanty as at the time of filing this report but family source confirm his demise. Read Also: BREAKING: Former Oyo Governor, Otunba Alao-Akala, Is … Read more
A LAUTECH professor has slumped and died in Oyo. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a professor at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Abass Olajire, has slumped and died. It was gathered that the Professor of Industrial/Environmental Chemistry, aged 59, slumped while observing Juma’at prayer on Friday. Olajire was later confirmed dead … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the death of the young boy who was reportedly killed by his convoy during the Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign in Ogbomoso on Thursday. Makinde, while reacting to the incident via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday, said his convoy was not responsible for the death of the … Read more
A young boy has been reportedly killed by the convoy of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign in Ogbomoso area of the state. Sources revealed that the little boy was in the front of his mother’s shop shortly before the incident occurred. A young boy has been reportedly killed … Read more
Two families who lost their loved ones after police officers fired live rounds into #EndSARS protesters in Ogbomoso on Sunday have come under unIndibridled police intimidation. A development that further spotlights the institution’s inability to atone for its decades of corruption and atrocities. According to findings done by Peoples Gazette, the police leadership stepped in … Read more