Forty persons died in the Owo church attack while 26 survivors have been discharged from hospitals in the area The council is also concerned about killings in the name of blasphemy and has directed the security agencies to go after perpetrators EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) … Read more
Three Days After Owo Massacre, Gunmen Attack Ondo Community, Kill Four. The attack comes barely three days after scores of worshippers were killed in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICK Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST IN: Troops Eliminate Scores Of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ In Anambra [PHOTOS] BREAKING: Most Wanted Terrorist … Read more
Governor Akeredolu said 22 people lost their lives to the horrific attack while 52 survivors are on admission at the Federal Medical Center Akeredolu said the attack was an attempt to test the will of the people of the State and indeed, the Southwest EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins … Read more
Sunday Igboho Breaks Silence On Owo Massacre, Reveals Next Plan. In an audio tape released on Tuesday morning, Igboho stated that he had warned his tribesmen against terrorist activities in Yorubaland. EDITOR’S PICK Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning Yorubaland Into A War Zone” – Ooni Of Ife JUST IN: Panic In Osinbajo, Tinubu’s Camp … Read more
Yoruba Global Alliance, Yoruba Global Congress, Others Decry Owo Church Attack “There is no better time than now to pass a vote of no confidence in this President, consider impeaching him, though a tall order or ask him to step down due to his inability to curb the incessant killings by these foreign Fulani marauders…” … Read more
Police investigators have also recovered “pellets of expended AK-47 ammunition” from the scene The Inspector-General of Police said full-scale investigations into the incident have been ordered with a view to bringing to book the perpetrators EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect … Read more
Owo Catholic Priest Finally Speaks On Sunday Morning Attack We were about to round off service, when we started hearing gunshots from different angles –Owo Catholic Priest EDITOR’S PICK Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him [PHOTOS] EKO HOT … Read more
Tears As Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Church, Kill Worshippers In Owo. It was a bloody Sunday in Owo, Ondo State as suspected Fulani herdsmen attack worshippers during church service. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Most Wanted Terrorist ‘Ummate Ma’ Killed In Borno In A Deadly Rival Clash [PHOTO] JUST IN: APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect … Read more
‘I’m A Better Thinker, A Better Doer, Choose Me Nigerians Will See Performance— Tinubu Tells Delegates. The presidential hopeful said he is the best choice for the country at this critical period. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] … Read more
Osinbajo said aside from his current position, having served as acting president for months has also given him the needed experience to lead Nigeria Since Osinbajo announced his intention to run for president on April 11, he has been travelling round the country to seek support for his ambition EDITOR’S PICK Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As … Read more
Ondo State government, says a total of 34 persons have died of Lassa Fever in the state from January to date ….Special adviser to the governor notes that the state recorded 227 confirmed cases in six Local Government Areas (LGAs) during the period EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President … Read more
Four youth have been struck dead by lightning in Ondo community. The incident was said to have occurred during a rainstorm in the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a lightning strike has killed at least four young people in Ago Dada village, in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident was … Read more
INEC has declared Mayokun Olarewaju of the APC winner of Saturday’s by-election for the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency The election was trailed with alleged involvement of the Deputy Governor of the State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa in sharing money, in some units… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Alademayokun … Read more
…Ajaguna fled the kidnappers’ den after the hoodlums slept off. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a community leader in Igasi Akoko in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Chief Ojo Ajaguna, who was reportedly kidnapped by gunmen on Friday, has regained his freedom. It was gathered that Ajaguna fled the kidnappers’ den … Read more
Wife has stabbed senior rival to death in Ondo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 25-year-old woman Rebecca Nicodemus has stabbed her senior rival to death few minutes after sleeping with their husband. Rebecca was said to have been jealous that her husband left her in bed during an ongoing sex session to make … Read more
The prosecutor prayed the court to remand the defendant in prison custody pending the outcome of advice from the state Director of Public Prosecutions… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a magistrate court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State, has remanded a female pastor, Prophetess Sarah Abuloye, in correctional centre over the death a member of … Read more
The boy was said to have been accused of stealing meat from the woman’s pot of soup… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command detectives have arrested a middle-aged woman in Akure, the state capital, for allegedly inflicting deep cuts on a seven-year-old child. The victim, whose name was unknown as of … Read more
The deceased was killed after returning from her coaching centre where she had gone for tutorials… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 20-year-old girl identified as Ebunoluwa Osatuyi has been killed at her parents’ house in Ondo State. The admission seeker was murdered in her parents located at Okita Elerinla Axis of Akure, the state … Read more
“Over My Dead Body” — Nigerian Senator Names Party He’ll Never Decamp To EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Nicholas Tofowomo at the weekend declared that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is not sellable ahead of the 2023 election. Tofowomo said this at ile Oluji … Read more
According to the PDP, the vehicles were procured for the personal use of the governor and his wife… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm over the alleged purchase of two armoured vehicles valued at ₦1.5 billion by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. According to … Read more