“The victims were rescued just about 3:05 p.m. on Tuesday at Erin-Ijesa, Ibokun road sequel to the pressure mounted on the abductors by the police and other security agencies. Four commuters reportedly kidnapped on Tafida Imesi-Ile and Ilare/Esa-Odo Roads in Osun State on Sunday and Monday respectively have been rescued by the Police Command in … Read more
Opalola, however, said one of the local security operatives lost his life during a gun duel with the kidnappers, while another sustained injury from gunshots. Four commuters that were kidnapped on Monday and Sunday have been rescued by the Police in Osun state. The Police said the commuters Osun were reportedly kidnapped on Tafida … Read more
He described his result as a masterpiece when viewed against the poor results obtained by the majority of both public and private school students who sat for the examination throughout the country. The Osun State Government has expressed delight and satisfaction over the feat recorded by a 19-year-old private school student, Abdulwasiu Kamarudeen, who scored … Read more
The source also revealed that Olatunji was said to be addressing the speaker while seated instead of the traditional standing as enshrined in the House rules. There was an uproar as a shouting match ensued between the Chief Whip of the Osun State House of Assembly, Tunde Olatunji and his colleague, Desmond Babatunde. According … Read more
While giving his own side of the story, the Chief Imam of the society, Qosim Yunus, said, that it appeared to be a carry-over of a frosty relationship lasting three years between the society and the Esubiyi worshippers which resulted in litigation in the past. The two sides in Sunday’s deadly clash in front of … Read more
He said the complaint enraged the accused person who later assaulted and stoned the complainant during an argument that broke out between the two of them. A 27-year-old housewife in Osun, Kike Adetunji, has been arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate Court for allegedly fighting her landlord. According to the prosecutor, Olayiwola Rasaq fought with her … Read more
Reacting to the attack, MURIC described the attack as barbaric and brutish and has called on the Commissioner of Police, Osun Police Command to apprehend those behind the killing and ensure that justice is served. MURIC, The Muslim Rights Concern, has on Tuesday condemned the attack on Muslims by Masquerade worshippers in Osogbo, Osun state … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly abducted a resident of Osun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked a Fulani settlement at Papa area along Ekan/Omu-Aran road in Ora-Igbomina, Osun State, and abducted one person. It was gathered that the gunmen, numbering three, shot indiscriminately after they arrived at the settlement in Ora-Igbomina in … Read more
It was gathered that the clash started when masquerade worshipers opened gunfire at the Muslims at their worship centre, Kamorudeen Central Mosque, located at Oluode Aranyin in Osogbo around 2:30 pm on Sunday while they were performing a special prayer for Nigeria. One person has been confirmed dead while about 12 persons, including children, sustained … Read more
Eleven persons have been feared dead in a ghastly motor accident on Ibadan-Ife Expressway in Osun State. No fewer than eleven persons have been feared dead in a ghastly motor accident on Ife-Gbongan-Ibadan Road in Osun State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The accident, which was said to have occurred at midnight, left twenty-two passengers … Read more
“Notice, this is to inform you that, we, thieves are coming to rob every house in your community or you should contribute the sum of twenty million naira and keep it with your community Chairman so that we would pick it up when we come. Residents of Olopa Estate, a community in Osun state are … Read more
It maintained that the governor was a prime driver in the Rauf Aregbesola administration which instituted a regime of half salaries which turned payment of workers’ wages and routine government business into a topical issue of discourse. The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to tender unreserved … Read more
Police officers have nabbed a pastor and security guard with human parts. The Osun State Police Command has arrested a pastor, Olagunju Adetunji, and a security guard, Adewumi Gbadamosi, with human parts in Osogbo, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, CP Wale Olokode, paraded the suspects at the police … Read more
“Those who are agitating for Yoruba and Biafra nation are foolish. Any Nigerian must seek Unity, harmony and peace for our country. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday said those leading and supporting agitation for the Yoruba Nation are foolish saying “they should consider the consequences of war.” Aregbesola while speaking at Zenabab Hotel, … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Most assuredly, human societies and civilizations are adjudged developed, or otherwise, based on the attainment level of the visions of the founding people. It is all about leadership and vision. Societies merely mirror the vision of the founding fathers. Matter of fact, since you cannot give what you don’t have, societies remain … Read more
Armed robbers have reportedly attacked police stations and banks in Osun State. Unknown gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have reportedly attacked two commercial banks and police stations in Osun State on Wednesday evening. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that many residents were shot dead during the attack in Apomu and Ikire town in the state. … Read more
Strategic parts of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were taken over by heavily armed security operatives in the early hours of Saturday over a planned protest by Yoruba Nation agitators. The presence of the security operatives at the proposed venue forced the agitators to choose another location for the rally. Strategic parts of Osogbo, the … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed two persons following an attack at the Arulogun area of Ede town in Osun State. The police spokesperson disclosed that five of the assailants were arrested while others escaped into the bush with bullet wounds. Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed two persons following an attack at the Arulogun area of … Read more
All in the name of playing politics, people churn out information that are not only bogus and vague but also injurious to the body politic because they lack credibility. On the pages of newspapers and broadcast media, opinions of Nigerians have swayed to and fro, back and forth, concerning the political economy of the State of Osun. While some say that the … Read more
“the command will not tolerate deliberate blocking of roads” The police say any attempt to hold any public demonstration by citizens to express their concerns and grievances over the deepening security crisis and bad economy in the country will be vehemently resisted The force enjoined those planning to embark on protests to remonstrate with President … Read more