Gunmen have kidnapped truck driver and asked family to conduct burial. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the family of a truck driver, Mr Adedeji Ireyomi, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja, over his abduction since October 2021. Gunmen, truck driver, driver, truck, family, Ogun state, Ogun, state, Ireyomi was … Read more
Traditional ruler’s son and a woman have been found dead naked inside a car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the son of a traditional ruler in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, Azeez Ilias has been found dead in his car. The 37-year-old Ilias who was the son of the Baale of Idoforo community … Read more
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
Education Management Information System (EMIS) has been described as the central education data bank that would allow for effective data gathering, analysis, education planning and management. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu gave this explanation at the commissioning of the EMIS uint and the presentation on remote learning classroom held at … 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
UNILAG Releases Cut-Off Marks for 2021–2022 Admissions, Check Full List Here EKO HOT BLOG reports that the authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has released the admission cut off marks for the 2021/2022 academic session. Read Also: Drama As University Students, Staff Avoid School Entrance Over Juju Scare The cut-off marks were released … 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
The much-awaited Bus Mass Transit programme of the Ogun State Government will take off any time soon with the pilot phase covering Ita-Oshin and Adatan route in Abeokuta, the State capital. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Gbenga Dairo who dropped this hint in Abeokuta, recalled that already, government had procured enough airconditioned buses designed … Read more
Man arrested for defiling nine-year-old girl in Ogun EKO HOT BLOG reports that the So-Safe Corps of the Ogun State Government has arrested Rasheed Adesanya for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old minor in the Ijeun Tuntun area of Abeokuta, the state capital. According to Moruf Yusuf, a spokesman for the So-Safe Corps, the case was reported … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to defend the rights of her citizens including persons living with disabilities, to ensure a better and more inclusive future for them and their families. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Olufunmilayo Efuwape stated this at the event commemorating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Government has given financial support to the people who lost their properties to the rainstorm which occurred earlier in the year at Ilara community in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of the State. The State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said the compensation was part of his administration’s determination … Read more
Tragedy struck as Man allegedly beat cigarette seller to death over N50. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun state Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Biodun Adebiyi, for allegedly beating a cigarette seller to death over N50. This was revealed in a statement on Monday by Abimbola Oyeyemi, the Ogun police spokesperson. Oyeyemi … Read more
Ogun former Speaker resigns from Abiodun government Oladipo said his resignation was with immediate effect EKO HOT BLOG reports that less than three weeks after Akingbolahan Adeniran, the former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ogun State, resigned from Governor Dapo Abiodun’s cabinet, another member has quit. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Hon. Muyiwa … Read more
A jealous wife had burnt her husband’s concubine to death in Ogun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a jealous wife, Kehinde AbdulWasiu has burnt to death, a 23-year-old woman said to be her husband’s concubine in Onipanu area of Ogun State. The 32-year-old woman was said to have poured petrol on the woman, identified … 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
Three persons have died and one injured in Ogun road accident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead in a fatal crash that occurred around Saapade Bridge, Ogere area of Ogun State. It was learnt that the accident occurred on Sunday around 8am in the morning. Confirming the … Read more
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon Ogun state government has given waiver to landed property owners under govt acquisition Eko Hot Blog reports that the Consultant to the Governor and project Manager, OGUN State Land Administration and Revenue Management System (OLARMS), Mrs Oyindamola Oyelese, has admonished property owners within government acquisition area to make use of government respite, … Read more
By: Adémólá Òrúnbon Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has been named as the Fellow of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro in Ogun State. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Olusegun Aluko stated this while speaking at the official inauguration of ultra-modern productivity library facilitated by the Senator to the institution, said, the Senator representing Lagos West at … Read more
A retired Head-Teacher and former member of Ogun State Christian Pilgrims’ Welfare Board, Apostle ‘Bisi Ekunola has been announced as the new Baale of Pahayi Land in Yewa South Local Government of Ilaro, Ogun State. His selection has thus brought to an end the age-long Chieftaincy tussle in the area, which sparked off before and … Read more
Following a 60-day ultimatum given to residents of Ogun State to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, the Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Kikelomo Longe, has called on industries operating in the state to encourage their employees to get vaccinated. Longe made the call during a tour of Olam Nigeria Limited and the … Read more