Amotekun has arrested two Fulani herdsmen for kidnapping fellow Fulani herdsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that men of the Ondo state security outfit codenamed Amotekun have arrested two Fulani herdsmen suspected to be kidnappers for kidnapping two fellow Fulani herdsmen in Supare Akoko in Akoko South West Council area of Ondo state by men of … Read more
Principal, vice principal and three teachers have been kidnapped in Ondo state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Principal of August Community Grammar school, Joshua Adeyemi his vice, Ifedayo Yesufu and three NPower Teachers have been kidnapped. Read Also: 20-Year-Old Daughter Sues Mother To Court For Allowing Her To Be Born They were abducted on Thursday … Read more
Ondo Governor, Akeredolu has imposed 24-hour curfew. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of the state. This was revealed in a statement on Tuesday issued by his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, which … Read more
Ondo Varsity has been shut down indefinitely. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has ordered the closure of the institution indefinitely. This was revealed in statement signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Ige on Monday evening. Read Also: Kano To Get $110m As AfDB Earmarks $563m Ige … Read more
Gov. Akeredolu has nominated fourteen commissioners and seven Special Advisers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has nominated 14 new commissioners-designate and seven special advisers. This was revealed in a statement by Donald Ojogo, State Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Tuesday. The names of the nominees, especially the position … Read more
Governor Akeredolu has imposed 24-hour curfew in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Igbara Oke community in Ifedore local government area. This was followed by violent protest by some youths of the community who were protesting the outcome of the re-run councillorship election, … 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
A former Nigerian Senator has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Senator, Hosea Ehinlanwo, has passed away. The demise of the former Senator was disclosed via a statement by his son, Soji, on Tuesday. It was gathered that the former lawmaker, who represented Ondo South District in the Senate between 2003 and … Read more
Civil servants have stolen and sold a baby for N1m in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two top government officials in the Ondo State Ministry of Women Affairs have been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling a baby belonging to a mentally deranged woman in the state. It was gathered that the suspects, Sarumi … Read more
Former Governor Mimiko has joined PDP. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has rejoined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is coming after the former governor met with four PDP Governors in Ondo State on Thursday. EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that the governors met with Mimiko behind a … Read more
PDP Governors are currently in a closed-door meeting with Mimiko. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four serving governors under the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently meeting with the former governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, behind a closed-door in the state. This online newspaper gathered that the visit of … Read more
A suspected herdsman has killed a farmer in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Ajowa-Akoko in the Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State as a farmer was found dead in his farm with machete cuts found on his body. This online news platform reports that the farmer was suspected to have … Read more
NDLEA has arrested a nursing mother for smuggling drugs. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a nursing mother, Mariam Drissu, in Edo State Command headquarters of the agency while trying to smuggle drugs into the cell for a suspect in custody. This was made known … Read more
Gunmen have struck in Ondo State and kidnapped two little girls. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two little girls in Akure, the Ondo State capital. It was gathered that the two girls of nursery and kindergarten classes were abducted from their mother’s car at Leo area, Akure. This … Read more
44-year-old man arrested for swindling job seekers of N1.9m in Ondo A resident of Okuta Elerinla Estate in Akure, the state capital, had collected N1.9m from 19 of his victims prior to his arrest Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ondo State Command, has arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly … Read more
61-year-old pastor allegedly deflowers, impregnates teenage girl in Ondo The incident was done in the pastor’s and victim’s home town of Ogbese in Akure North Ekohotblog reports that a 61-year-old pastor was arrested for having carnal knowledge of a 16-year-old girl in Ondo State. The Pastor, Ajayi Famakinwa, was accused of deflowering the girl, Oluwatosin … Read more
A former NDLEA officer has been abducted. EKOHOTBLOG report that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that a group of drug cartels have abducted an unnamed retired personnel of the agency. The agency added that the retired officer was kidnapped after the NDLEA officers arrested a 19-year-old female drug dealer, Mngunengen Achir, … 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
Heavy rainfall has killed one person and rendered many homeless in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Ikare-Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State as a heavy downpour killed a resident and rendered many homeless. It was gathered that the heavy downpour which lasted about … Read more
Suspected ritualists have dumped a lady’s corpse beside a Church in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a lifeless body of a young lady was on Tuesday dumped on the road in Akure, the Ondo State capital by yet to be identified persons suspected to be ritualists. The corpse of the lady, whose identity … Read more