An officer has been injured as hoodlums attacked a police checkpoint in Ogun State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that police officers at a checkpoint along Obasanjo-Itele road, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have been attacked by some suspected hoodlums. The hoodlums were said to have attacked the officers while on duty at about … Read more
Banks have been shut down in Ogun. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of commercial banks in Ijebu–Ode, Ogun State, have closed operations over the fear of being attacked by armed robbers. It was gathered that the banks in the Ogun community have been shut down since Monday following letters allegedly sent to some of … Read more
The Ogun State Government has distributed additional 30 wheelchairs to children and learners with mobility restrictions in furtherance of its determination to improve their living condition. It will be recalled that the government had earlier distributed 25 wheelchairs to learners across the State at Daniel Akintonde Model School in Abeokuta to mark the World Wheelchair … Read more
The Ogun state police command has warned members of the public to desist from holding prayer sessions in the forest so as to avoid being kidnapped. The police command registered concern that despite numerous warnings and security tips, some members of the public still organise prayer sessions in the fo rest, EkoHotBlog reports. The Police … Read more
Gunmen have abducted Obasanjo’s workers in Ogun. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than three persons said to be workers of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, have been abducted by unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Ogun State. It was gathered that the workers were abducted on Wednesday evening at Kobape community in Obafemi-Owode Local Government … Read more
A 64-year-old man, Ayotunde Taiwo, has been arrested by men of the Ogun state police command for defiling a 2-year-old girl. The suspect was arrested after a complaint was filed at Agbado divisional headquarters by the mother of the victim. EkohotBlog reports that the incident happened around 11am on Tuesday, September 7. According to the … Read more
On interrogation, the driver confessed that he diverted the goods to the receivers, who bought them at a giveaway price. Three men have been apprehended by Policemen of the Ogun State Police Command in connection with the diversion of goods valued at N4.7 million belonging to a company. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi the Spokesperson of … Read more
Residents have been thrown into panic as armed robbers wrote a letter to the Ogun community. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the residents of the Olosan community in Leme, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, are in a state of turmoil following the receipt of a letter purportedly written by armed robbers notifying them of an impending attack. … Read more
The former of Ogun State, Amosun, has visited Tinubu in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, is recuperating in London after knee … Read more
The multi-million naira Ogun State Model School, Ago-Iwoye, established by Senator Ibikunle Amosun-led government has been abandoned. The model school, named after Late Prof. Sanya Onabamiro, an indigene of Ago-Iwoye, was established alongside 25 others across the 26 state constituencies. The cost of each model school was put at N750million naira by former Governor Amosun, … Read more
Another former Nigerian Senator is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Senator Biyi Durojaiye, a Fourth Republic Senator on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD), has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the Ijebu Igbo born politician died on Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. Senator Durojaiye, EKOHOTBLOG reports, died at the age of 88. READ ALSO: Former Northern Senator, Nuhu Aliyu, … Read more
Oyedepo has banned the use of earphones and airpods in the church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the founder of the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has banned youths with earphones and airpods from entering the Church. Oyedepo gave the directive while addressing his members during Sunday’s Service at the Church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun … Read more
Oyeyemi revealed that the armed bandits opened fire on men of the command who were on a combing operation in the forest following a tip-off. Two men believed to be bandits have been shot dead in a gun battle with police in Ogun State. Abimbola Oyeyemi Spokesman of Ogun Police Command said two AK-47 rifles were recovered from … Read more
The former governor of Oyo State is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former military governor of Oyo State, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, is dead. The former governor was pronounced dead at the age of 78. A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Olurin died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has on Thursday met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. The meeting is ongoing in Abeokuta, the Ogun … Read more
Bandits have abducted the son of the former Secretary of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Adedamola Alayaki, the son of a former National Secretary of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Adewunmi Alayaki. It was gathered that the son of the former NMA Secretary was … Read more
Fire has razed a popular Nigerian TV station. EKOHOTBLOG reports that fire has razed Nigeria’s first full HD Television Studio, Hi-Impact TV, in Ogun State. The inferno was confirmed via a statement by the Ogun State Fire Services on Friday. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the popular television studio is located in the premises of Hi-Impact Planet … Read more
The Ogun State Bureau of Information Technology, in collaboration with Nigeria Computer Society (NCS Ogun State) chapter, STEAMAcad and Omo-Oye Foundation is organizing a-2 weeks summer coaching break for students in primary and secondary schools across the 20 LGAs of the State. In a release signed by the Director IT, Mrs. Olatundun Adekunte, indicated that … Read more
Unknown to everyone, before Lola left her parents’ home, she fortified herself for any eventuality. When Emeka broke the news to his parents that he planned to marry a Yoruba lady, they told him that he was a joker. That would never happen, they said flatly. Was there a scarcity of nubile damsels in Nnewi … Read more
The Ogun State Government has commenced a full-scale rehabilitation of the General Hospital, Ibiade, Ogun Waterside Local government Area, for efficient health care service delivery to the people. Speaking during a monitoring exercise to the facility, the Permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board, Dr. Nafiu Aigoro expressed satisfaction with the level of work done by the … Read more