Eko hot blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his sorrow over the passing of the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, he described the monarch’s demise as a significant loss. He extended condolences to the family, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State government has said that it has arrested illegal miners in Idi-Ayunre in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state and seized the facility the miners used for processing of illegally mined minerals. The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, who made this known on Saturday in a statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the establishment of a facility to address post-traumatic stress disorders among the survivors of the recent explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan. Recall that an explosion took place at Dejo Oyelese Close, near Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan, two weeks ago. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul One has stated that his principal was not silent on the January 16 explosion, which resulted in the death of five individuals, injuries to 77 people, and the destruction of 58 houses in the Old Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry And Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, popularly known as Kuso. The abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan, the state capital. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was an inferno at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Friday. The fire incident occurred at the commission’s office in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of the state. Editor’s Picks NNPC Releases 2022 Financial Statement Amidst Public Outcry Kidnapping: Wike Reads … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he is set to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the explosion that rocked Ibadan last week. The Minister was received upon arrival at the Ibadan Airport by some officials of the Oyo state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu visited the victims of the explosion at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Saturday and inspected the damages to the hospital for future repairs. The president, who took time to speak to the seven patients still at the accident and emergency unit, North West Ward, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state government on Thursday announced that the death tally from the explosion that shook Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Tuesday, has risen to five. This news medium gathered that the explosion caused damage to numerous houses within a 14-kilometer radius. Recall that Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, had while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons, wounded about 80 others and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deadly explosion that occurred last night in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, has prompted Governor Seyi Makinde’s government to establish an Emergency Situation Hub. The hub, Naija News understands, will serve as a central location for collecting information and coordinating the management of victims affected by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that rescue operation is still ongoing at the site of an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday. According to a PUNCH correspondent who visited the scene of the explosion, no fewer than 10 bodies that were recovered from the site were taken away … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a garnishee order for the freezing of 10 commercial bank accounts operated by the Oyo State Government over N3.5 billion debt. The order, issued by Justice Anitte Ebong, was initiated by former council chiefs in Oyo State who were sacked by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there appears to be a new twist to the approval of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye by the Oyo State Government as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. It would be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde over the weekend approved the selection of a Redeemed Christian Church Of God’s Pastor, Prince … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the appointment of a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships), University of Ibadan, Professor Olanike Kudirat Adeyemo as Secretary to the State Government. Makinde made this announcement on Monday. Adeyemo is a Professor at the Department of Veterinary Public Health … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Oyo State Government has vowed to combat the rising rate of drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking among youth and students in the State. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusoji Adeyanju spoke in Ibadan during an occasion organized in commemoration of the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse … Read more
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Oyo Confirms Deaths of 2 Doctors, 1 Hospital Staff to Lassa Fever says state records 19 cases, 4 deaths so far Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government, on Thursday, confirmed the death of two doctors and another hospital staff as a result of contracting Lassa fever. The Commissioner for Health in the … Read more