A House of Reps member is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy has struck in the early hours of Monday following as a lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, was confirmed dead. It was gathered that the House of Reps member, popularly known as Expensive, died around 2am … Read more
“The girl-child was brought unconscious, terribly cold, tied in both legs and arms inside a bag…” A three-year-old girl found inside a gutter at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State has been rescued by a Good Samaritan. The infant, who has been christened Esther, reportedly lost consciousness and almost died as she … Read more
…the boat was on its way to Igbokoda Market from Awoye when the engine failed and the heavy wind on the sea blew it off track A boat mishap has claimed one life while 15 others narrowly escaped death in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State on Sunday. The Public Relations Officer of … Read more
The students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) are currently protesting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the students of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, on Tuesday protested over the death of a 200 level student of the institution, Daniel Akinyele, who reportedly had an accident on Monday evening. The … Read more
The incident was confirmed by the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tee-Leo Ikoro. The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have foiled an attempt by armed robbers to attack a bank bullion van in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West … Read more
As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the incident was confirmed by the Ondo State Police Command. Suspected cultists have killed a vigilante officer and two others during a cult-related clash in Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the tragic incident occurred at Oke Agunla in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West Local Government … Read more
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested POS robbers in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has arrested four members of a gang, who specialises in robbing operators of Point Of Sale (POS) in the state. The robbers were said to have been responsible for various attacks on POS … Read more
The accident occurred at Bolorunduro junction, along Ondo/Akure highway in Ondo East Local Government Area of the state. A man whose identity is still vague has been crushed to death by a hit-and-run driver in Ondo State. The accident occurred at Bolorunduro junction, along Ondo/Akure highway in Ondo East Local Government Area of the … Read more
It was gathered that the students after sensing danger, raised the alarm which attracted the attention of a pastor. Police operatives have arrested a suspected kidnapper for attempting to kidnap two secondary school girls in Ondo State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the suspected kidnapper identified as Gbadamosi Sani was arrested … Read more
One week after the murder, Morenikeji was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command in Sango-Ota, Ogun State, and was prosecuted accordingly. A High court sitting in Oyo State, has sentenced a 37-year-old man, Adeyemi Morenikeji to death. This was after he was found guilty of killing Mrs Racheal Ayanwale, his boss’s wife as … Read more
“When the Northern senatorial district of our state was in darkness, he came to our aide.” Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredu, has revealed what the late leader and founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN), Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as TB Joshua, did for him when he was elected as Governor of … Read more
On the fate of the alleged fake drugs sellers, Lasekan said that the committee would meet to determine their fate. Seven pharmaceutical stores have been sealed off by the the Ondo State Task Force on Fake and Counterfeit Drugs. The pharmaceutical stores were sealed off over various offences ranging from non-possession of operational licences, … Read more
It was gathered that the suspects, who were on a motorcycle, were intercepted by a patrol team led by one lnspector Ayo, attached to Safer Highway Patrol. The Ondo State Police Command has on Thursday confirmed the arrest of five suspects who allegedly exhumed corpses at a church cemetery in Ondo town, Ondo State. The … Read more
A student of the institution, who confirmed the closure of the institution said a notice to that effect was pasted on campus on Friday asking the students to proceed on a “two weeks mid-semester break”. Students of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State have protested the alleged rape of … Read more
Kikiowo said that he started stealing from people at age seven, and his motive was to be as popular as known notorious armed robbers in the country such as Ishola Oyenusi, Lawrence Anini and Shina Rambo. A 28-Year-Old suspected armed robber identified as Gbenga Kikiowo has been arrested by the men of the Ondo State … Read more
Three men have allegedly drugged and raped a lady in Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three friends for gang-raping a lady after drugging her. The suspects identified as Ojo Olaniyi, Akinseye Bayo, and Akintosoye Ayo were said to have taken turns in sexually … Read more
According to the Commissioner, the government is collaborating with the traditional worshipers to offer sacrifices and other spiritual exercises to curb the security crisis bedeviling the State. The Ondo State government has on Wednesday invited some traditional worshippers in the State to invoke spiritual powers as a means of tackling insecurity ravaging the State. The … Read more
According to the Ooni’s wife, she was touched by the plight of the baby and the mother and decided to come personally to witness the christening of the baby and give support to them. The baby born in prison by an 18-year-old girl, Kemisola Ogunniyi, who was arrested during the End SARS protest in Akure, … Read more
Unknown gunmen have killed the APC Local Government Secretary in Ondo State. Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Dele Isibor. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the unknown gunmen shot at the vehicle Isibor was travelling in … Read more
The judge earlier granted her a N10 million bail before giving an order that she should be allowed to attend her child’s naming ceremony. The EndSARS protester who gave birth to a baby in the prison recently,Kemisola Ogunniyi, has regained freedom temporarily. Kemisola was freed on Tuesday afternoon from the Surulere Prison in Ondo West … Read more