Court has remanded cemetery worker for raping minor in Ondo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ondo state Magistrate Court has remanded a 32-year old cemetery worker Seun at the Olokuta Correctional Centre for allegedly raping a female minor. He was said to have committed the offence on January 10 at Igesa Street, Igbara-Oke, … Read more
The teenager, who was not represented by any lawyer, told the court that he did not commit the offence alone… EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ondo State Chief Magistrate Court, sitting in Okitipupa, has ordered the remand of a 16-year-old boy (name withheld) for his involvement in the act of armed robbery and rape. … Read more
…a source narrated that the herdsmen razed the buildings in the community overnight while the villagers fled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least three persons were reportedly killed when gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Molege community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday. The gunmen allegedly attacked the … Read more
Prison officer has committed suicide in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an official of the Nigeria Correctional Centre has committed suicide by shooting himself in Ondo State. The Correctional Officer identified as Kayode Adeniyi, who was attached to Segede Correctional Centre in Ondo West Local Government Area of the State was said to have … Read more
Ojo, who claimed to be a registered hunter, said he was the one that raised the alarm after he mistakenly shot the aged man… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a hunter, Ismaila Ojo, has shot dead another villager at Ita-Merin village, near Ore in Ondo State, stating that he was testing his gun. It was … Read more
A cleric from Osun state has been arrested for buying fresh human head for N60,000 in Ondo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 55-year-old cleric, Tunde Olayiwola, has confessed that he bought the fresh human head found in his possession at Ajagbale area of Oka in Ondo town, Ondo state, for N60, 000. Olayiwola, … Read more
Ondo state has gotten new commissioner of police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman, on Thursday ordered the immediate posting of Oyediran Adesoye Oyeyemi to the Ondo State Command as the new Commissioner of Police. He will be taking over from Bolaji Salami, who completed the statutory years of service … Read more
One of the rescued victims, Eunice Taiwo said the bandits collected their money and phones while kidnapping them…. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, said it had arrested no fewer than 75 people in connection with various criminal activities across the state. Some of the suspects … Read more
…the Chief and members of the two parties involved in the dispute were returning to town when they were attacked, with the deceased chief shot in the head. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a quarter chief has been assassinated by yet-to-be-identified gunmen in Owo town, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State over … Read more
Kidnapping is a major security issue in many parts of Nigeria and priests haven’t been left out EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Joseph Ajayi has regained his freedom after he was kidnapped on Monday along Ikere-Akure road, in Ondo state. A family source confirmed news of his release on Thursday. … Read more
…the incident occurred on Monday while the clergyman was travelling in his Toyota Corolla sedan car. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Joseph Ajayi, has been abducted along the Akure-Ikere Road in Ondo State. A family source, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the incident occurred on Monday while the catholic … Read more
Gov Akeredolu of Ondo state has said that he will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his tenure EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured that his administration will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his eight years in office. Read Also: 2022 Budget: Edo APC … Read more
…members of the church found the baby crying in the early hours of Wednesday when they entered the church. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has handed over an abandoned newborn baby to the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. The baby was reportedly found on the altar of … Read more
NYSC coordinator laments the high rate of drug addiction among corps members EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, has expressed worry over the high rate of drug abuse and addiction among Corps members. The NYSC Coordinator in Ondo State, Mrs Victoria Ani lamented that the situation calls for concern following … Read more
The governors’ son is being accused of undue interference in government business and highhandedness EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Government has denied that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s son, Babajide has hijacked the government from his father. The governors’ son is being accused of undue interference in government business and highhandedness. Reacting, the state … Read more
PHOTOS: Amotekun Arrests 18 Suspected Bandits, Seizes Over 500 Weapons They were alleged to have taken off from Kastina before landing in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that days after the military withdrew from checkpoints and highways in Ondo State, personnel from the state’s Security Network Agency, better known as the Amotekun Corps, apprehended suspected … Read more
The suspect, a resident at the Edo lodge area of Oke Ijebu Akure, usually visits Isolo to see his wife selling around the area EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Ondo State have arrested a middle-aged man, identified as Soji Bakare, for allegedly taping a ten-year-old neighbour’s daughter. The suspect, popularly known as … Read more
64-year-old man is accused of defiling a six-year-old child in Akoko LGA, Ondo State. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment Ekohotblog reports that in Ondo State, a 64-year-old man is accused of defiling a six-year-old child. The suspect, Ajayi Awe, a grandpa, reportedly committed the crime at his house at B/98 … Read more
A phone accessories hawker has been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a phone accessories hawker has lost his life after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver in Ondo State. It was gathered that the middle-aged man was hit by the driver who was on top speed along the Airport Road, Oba-Ile in … Read more
Gunmen have abducted a family of four members in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a father, his two children as well as one other family member at Iju-Itagbolu in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the victims were kidnapped by the gunmen … Read more