Teachers have lamented and govt kept mute as schoolgirls turned smokers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that teachers in public secondary schools in Ogun State are getting worried over the rate at which teenage girls are turning smokers. In recent times, no fewer than three videos have surfaced on the social media, wherein girls of secondary … Read more
A pastor has defiled and raped a 16-year-old chorister after wife helped him locked her up. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun state police command has arrested one Peter Taiwo, a self-acclaimed pastor of Christ Apostolic Bible church, Alaja Oke, Saje, Abeokuta, for allegedly defiled and raped a 16-year-old chorister when she came to … Read more
Suspected cultist has been arrested for allegedly killing two persons in Ogun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun state Police Command has arrested one Ibiyemi Wasiri, who was described as “a notorious serial killer” and “member of Eiye cult group”. Police said Wasiri had been on the command’s wanted list for his active … Read more
Balogun had denied being the victim’s biological father, saying he slept with her once at a time her mother travelled EKO HOT BLOG reports that one 65-year-old Rojaiye Balogun has been arrested by the Ogun State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for allegedly raping his 17-year-old daughter. The Ogun NSCDC … Read more
…the suspect was said to have confessed to having shot and killed Okosun with his Dane gun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that police authorities in Ogun State have arrested seven suspected ritualists from different parts of Abeokuta, the state capital. Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed this via a statement issued on Wednesday. He … Read more
The Legacies of Soji Amosu By Qasim Akinreti 53 years ago, a child, Soji Samson Amosun was born. His parents ensured he had a good education to be a Journalist and a Union leader. His educational pursuits and Journalism certificate were not subjected to any controversy. His classmates abound in the Journalism profession to date. … Read more
Governor Abiodun appoints new Attorney General EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Oluwasina Olanrewaju Ogungbade as the state’s next Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. Following the resignation of Akingbolahan Adeniran as Attorney General, Ogungbade was appointed. Adeniran had stated that he quit his position in Abiodun’s cabinet for … Read more
The suspect was said to have earlier killed his nine-month-old daughter and used her head for the same purpose but did not succeed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that two suspected ritualists have been arrested with a fresh human head in Ogun State, police authorities said on Sunday. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi … Read more
EndSARS Protester Allegedly Defrauds ‘Lover’ of N800k While in Prison The woman has been crediting the lawyer’s account so as to release her lover from the facility EKO HOT BLOG reports that Francis Adekunle, an EndSARS protester has allegedly swindled a 32-year-old woman of the sum of N800,000 while he was detained at the Ibara … Read more
…the suspect locked himself and his wife one Seun Mojiyagbe up in their room and started beating the wife… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 24-year-old man, Majiyagbe Olamilekan, has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his wife to death with a pair of scissors. The Police Public … Read more
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has underscored the importance of Covid-19 vaccination and why the 2 million residents of State is targeted in mass vaccination within sixty (60) days. Governor Abiodun disclosed this on during the flag-off of Covid-19 mass vaccination campaign in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, saying the State have been able to … Read more
A former Nigerian Senator has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Senator, Hosea Ehinlanwo, has passed away. The demise of the former Senator was disclosed via a statement by his son, Soji, on Tuesday. It was gathered that the former lawmaker, who represented Ondo South District in the Senate between 2003 and … Read more
Tanker has on Saturday crushed two to death on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in the early hours of Saturday as two persons were killed while two others sustained injuries following an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident was disclosed by the spokesman of the Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement … Read more
Aggrieved NLC members and residents have again blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest is coming after the expiration of 21 days ultimatum … Read more
A source informed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of ₦6 million before the three worshippers are freed EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified gunmen, in the early hours of Sunday, invaded a white garment church to kidnap three worshippers in Obada area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The church, Cherubim and Seraphim … Read more
A pupil has slumped and died after a fight with classmate in Ogun State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in the Itokin area of Ogun State as a 17-year-old Senior Secondary School 2 pupil, Habeeb Adeosun, lost his life after allegedly engaging in a fight with his classmate and friend identified only as Ayo. … Read more
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon The formulation of efficient educational policies and implementation of programmes are geared towards ensuring that learners in the State stand out among their peers across the nation, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu has said. Arigbabu dropped the hint in Abeokuta, while receiving the State’s representatives at the National … Read more
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon The Ogun State Customary Court of Appeal (CCA) has rewarded its outstanding staff for their optimism, diligence, vibrance and hardwork. Speaking during the maiden edition and merit award conferment on exemplary leadership and staff of Customary Courts, at Isabo, Abeokuta, the President CCA, Justice Mobolaji Ojo, said, it is profitable to be … Read more
Scores of aggrieved NLC members, on Wednesday, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest by residents and the NLC members led to traffic gridlock … Read more
The Ogun State Government remains committed to capacity building programmes for healthcare workers, so as to keep them abreast of new trends in health care delivery for the benefit of residents, particularly, those at the grassroot. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made this assertion in Abeokuta, while speaking at the opening of … Read more