Wi-Fi access now live in key public locations Project targets students, traders, and youth A step forward in digital inclusion for all Osun State has launched the Imole Free Wi-Fi initiative, bringing free internet access to public spaces across the state. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, the rollout is part of the … Read more
Arrests Notorious Kidnap Kingpin “Bishop” Forces Hunt Fleeing Kidnappers Amotekun Foils Kidnapping Syndicate The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin known as “Bishop” after a fierce gun battle with operatives over the weekend. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Amotekun officers tracked the suspect to his hideout at Isokun, … Read more
Gov Adeleke Gives Appointment To Puff-Puff Seller He also approved a scholarship for her education up to Master’s level. Adeleke commissioned the long-abandoned Osun Farmers’ House to boost agriculture. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed a puff-puff vendor, Oluwatosin Adejumo, as a chef in the Osun State Government House. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more
Osun Monarch Convicted in US Fraud Case Accused of Seizing Crown, Beads Sources link the disappearance to aides of jailed monarch Oloyede. Tension grips Ipetumodu as residents fear cultural and spiritual backlash. The ancient crown and royal beads belonging to the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State have reportedly … Read more
Falana condemns harsh jail term Urgent reform of Nigeria’s sentencing policy Move to appeal Akeem Jimoh’s conviction Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has strongly condemned the three-year prison sentence of Akeem Jimoh, a 28-year-old auto mechanic from Osun State. A Chief Magistrate Court in Osogbo convicted Jimoh for stealing 17 tubers of yams … Read more
APC appoints Olajolo as Director of Administration 20+ years of grassroots politics Drive efficiency in APC’s daily operations All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Ayoola Olajolo as the new Director of Administration at the party’s National Secretariat. Eko Hot Blog reports that the appointment of Ayoola Olajolo, a legal practitioner and experienced public administrator with … Read more
Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Endorses Governor Adeleke For Second Term Monarch praises Adeleke’s leadership, promises to attend swearing-in. Adeleke hails Ladoja’s ascension, pledges support for his coronation. The Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has formally endorsed Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a second term in office. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account … Read more
Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
Akande urges universities to prioritize quality and skills. Calls for education reform to boost global competitiveness. EKSU emphasizes vocational training for graduates. Former Governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande, has urged Nigerian universities to prioritize quality over quantity in their academic programs. He criticised the inability of many Nigerian graduates to contribute meaningfully to … Read more
Governor Adeleke signs ₦427 billion 2025 budget into law. Assembly increases budget by ₦37 billion from initial proposal. Ministries tasked with ensuring effective budget implementation. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has signed the ₦427 billion 2025 appropriation bill into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Exco Lounge, Governor’s Office, in the … Read more
Fajemisin Royal Family Rejects New Owa Appointment, Cites Court Order Appointment: Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup was named Owa Obokun of Ijesaland on Friday. Accusation: The Fajemisin Royal family claims the appointment violates tradition and disrespects a court order. Court Case: A restraining order against the selection process is in place, filed by the Ofokutu Royal … Read more
Prince Haastrup Historic Elevation as A Monarch in Ijesha Osun State Governor Approves The Former Deputy Governor as Owa -Obokun He Suceeds Oba Gabriel Aromolaran Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, has been chosen as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland by the kingmakers. His election has been approved by … Read more
Prince Clement Hasstrup to become 49th Owa of Obokun Prince Hasstrup Defeat Nine other Candidates Election Was Held Today Prince Clement Haastrup, former deputy governor of Osun State under the Isiaka Adeleke administration, has emerged as the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Hasstrup hails from the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling … Read more
The Osun State High Court has rejected widespread reports suggesting that Olowookere Segun, a young man, was sentenced to death for stealing a fowl, calling the claims false and maliciously distorted. This comes as Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, announced on Thursday that Olowookere and his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo, had been granted a pardon by … Read more
Adeleke pardons 53 inmates, including Segun Olowookere. Olowookere’s case gained attention after viral plea. Clemency based on good conduct recommendations. Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has granted a pardon to Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death for alleged involvement in stealing a fowl. The case of Segun, who was 17 at the time … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has initiated steps to grant a pardon to a young man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to … Read more
An Osun State High Court in Ilesa has issued an interim order restraining Governor Ademola Adeleke and Ilesa kingmakers from appointing Prince Adesuyi Haastrup or any other person as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The court order also prohibits any further steps concerning the vacant stool until a Motion on Notice, filed in the case, … Read more
A fully loaded petrol tanker burst into flame at Ijabe, a community in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State, creating palpable panic among residents of the area. The tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol was said to have caught fire right on the highway linking Osun with Kwara State. … Read more
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Popular model and former bread seller, Olajumoke Orisaguna, known as Olajumoke Onibread, has publicly accused her ex-husband, Sunday Orisaguna, of domestic abuse and ruining her career. In an emotional interview with City FM, Olajumoke shared the painful details of her experience with domestic violence, revealing how her ex-husband physically assaulted her during their marriage. “We … Read more