Controversial Nigerian music star Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, reportedly survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun State, after an encounter with an armed individual. In a viral video, Portable appeared visibly shaken as he recounted the near-fatal experience, shouting, “They want to kill me!” The footage captured the tense moment when … Read more
Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends, and family members gathered on September 27 to celebrate the 70th birthday of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel. The grand celebration took place at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, with the auditorium packed with guests, all dressed in white and … Read more
The Rotary District 9111 is set to install its first district governor. Oluwole Kukoyi will take the reins of the district from early July 2024. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Ota. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rotary District 9111 has announced that Oluwole Kukoyi will be installed as the District … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Government under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, has revoked the ban on the activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) within the State. The Commissioner for Transportation in the state, Gbenga Dairo, confirmed the new development to the Union’s National leadership on Friday. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has released a list of communities experiencing power outages. The electricity company revealed that residents living in Mowe, Ibafo, Ayetoro, and six other communities would not have power. The IBEDC explained that the blackout is due to a power supply drop from Egbin power generating … Read more
By Sola Ogunbanjo Some recalcitrant owners of Businesses along Animashaun VeePee Road, Kilometer 2, off Idiroko Road, Tomori Estate, Sango Ota, Ogun State, have been mandated by the Ogun State House of Assembly to pay up their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) fees within a stipulated time or face possible prosecution. This is coming on the … Read more
Three traders have lost their lives in a collision with Dangote Truck. The spokesperson of the FRSC in Ogun, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident to journalists on Wednesday morning. Okpe explained that the injured victims were taken to the General Hospital, Ota, while the corpses were deposited at the same hospital’s morgue. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
According to the Police Command in Ogun, five people have been detained on suspicion of robbing a business in Ota, which is located in the Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police spokesperson Abimbola Oyeyemi said in a statement in Ota on Thursday that the suspects … Read more
An officer has been injured as hoodlums attacked a police checkpoint in Ogun State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that police officers at a checkpoint along Obasanjo-Itele road, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have been attacked by some suspected hoodlums. The hoodlums were said to have attacked the officers while on duty at about … Read more
Oyedepo has banned the use of earphones and airpods in the church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the founder of the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has banned youths with earphones and airpods from entering the Church. Oyedepo gave the directive while addressing his members during Sunday’s Service at the Church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun … Read more