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JUST IN: Ex-Oyo Lawmaker, Tirimisiyu Okunola Is Dead

Mar 5, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Former Oyo Lawmaker, Tirimisiyu Okunola has been confirmed dead. Okunola served as the representative of the Ido State constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2011. Okunola died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Tirimisiyu Okunola, a former Member of the Oyo State House of … Read more

Wike Finally Breaks Silence Over Tinubu’s Victory

Mar 3, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Wike has finally broken his silence over Tinubu’s victory. He expressed happiness that Makinde was among the individuals who played a significant role in ensuring that power was transferred to the southern region of the country. Wike made the statement on Friday in Oyo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike … Read more

Ibadan Police Apprehend 11 Suspects With Human Parts

Mar 3, 2023.Mar 3, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Ibadan police have arrested 11 suspects with human body parts. The suspects were reportedly arrested in their hideout at the Orita-Aperin area of Ibadan. SP Adewae Osifeso revealed that the suspects specialised in selling human skulls and other organs for ritual purposes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police Command in Oyo State says it … Read more

Naira Notes Crisis: One Killed As Soldiers Open Fire On Protesters [PHOTO]

Feb 4, 2023.Feb 4, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

One person has been killed after soldiers opened fire on protesters in Ibadan. The protest started on Friday and became more violent on Saturday, leading to a confrontation between the protesters and security agents in the Apata area. The development has reportedly caused tension in the city as residents scamper for safety. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

Fire Razes Warehouse, Destroys Goods In Ibadan

Jan 25, 2023.Jan 25, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

A fire has gutted a food warehouse in Oyo. The food warehouse was gutted by fire on Wednesday morning. Goods and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed following the fire outburst. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire has razed down the raw materials warehouse of Sumal Foods Limited, located at Oluyole Industrial Estate, … Read more

Fire Razes Ibadan Spare Parts Market

Jan 14, 2023.Jan 14, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Fire has razed down Araromi Spare Parts Market In Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Araromi spare parts market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital was in the early hours of Saturday gutted by fire. The market is one of the major markets in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the … Read more

Prominent House Of Reps Candidate Dies After Attending Political Function [PHOTOS]

Dec 6, 2022.Dec 5, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

A prominent house of reps candidate has died after attending a political function Saki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jacob Funmi Ogunmola, the Accord Party candidate for Atisbo/Saki West/Saki East Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the forthcoming 2023 general election, is dead. It was gathered that Ogunmola died Sunday, a few hours after attending … Read more

FULL LIST: Seventeen Convicted In Oyo, Ogun For Cyber–Fraud

Nov 22, 2022.Nov 22, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The federal anti-graft agency in Nigeria has released a list of seventeen persons convicted in Ogun State and Oyo State for cyber-fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seventeen internet fraudsters have been convicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EDITOR’S PICKS New Virus: Lagos Begins Immediate Vaccination To Prevent 50,000 … Read more

The Vision For Yoruba Nation Is Still Alive; We Won’t Chicken Out – Igboho

Nov 16, 2022.Nov 16, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Sunday Igboho said he will be in Nigeria soon to actualise the Yoruba nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Igboho has assured his loyalists that the push for the actualisation of Oodua Republic was still on course, stressing that he has not abandoned the agitation. Igboho, who disclosed that he … Read more

Wike, Other Aggrieved PDP Govs Reconvene In Spain For Crucial Meeting [PHOTO]

Oct 15, 2022.Oct 15, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Wike and other aggrieved PDP govs have reconvened in Spain for a crucial meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and three of his Southern counterparts have jetted out to Spain. The other governors including Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Samuel Ortom (Benue) are … Read more

BREAKING: Wike, Ortom, 3 Other PDP Govs Endorse Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency

Oct 2, 2022.Oct 2, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Wike, Ortom, 3 Other PDP Govs Endorse Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that five Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, met in Enugu State. According to DAILY POST, the discussion centred on how to deliver the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi … Read more

BREAKING: Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration [Full List]

Sep 28, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Wike, Makinde, Ortom, Others Shun PDP Campaign Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors in the camp of Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike on Wednesday boycotted the official inauguration of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council. The Governors include Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Ifeanyi … Read more

BREAKING: NDLEA Intercepts 18 Pump-Action Guns, 2300 Cartridges

Sep 18, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

In Kogi State on Saturday, agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 18 pump action rifles and 2,300 cartridges. Eko Hot Blog reports that three individuals were detained in connection with the recovery of the firearms, according to a statement released on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, director of media and advocacy at … Read more

BREAKING: Prominent Yoruba Kingmaker, Alapinni Of Oyo Dies [PHOTO]

Sep 18, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Prominent Yoruba Kingmaker, Alapinni of Oyo is dead

EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the Oyomesi, the Alapinni of Oyoland, High Chief Abdul-Rasheed Shehu, this morning passed on.

This online news platform gathered that he died in the early hours of Sunday after battling an undisclosed sickness.

Alapinni of Oyo, High Chief Abdul-Rasheed Shehu

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He would be buried according to Islamic rites this afternoon within the family compound.

It was gathered that one of his daughters, Badira, was married to the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.

The Oyo East local government has announced the passing away of the kingmaker in a statement.

“Inahilahi wahinahilai rojibuna! With a heavy heart, andp submission to the will of Allah, the Management of Oyo East L.G regrets to announce the passing of the High Chief, the Alapinni of Oyo Land, Alh Abdul-Rasheed Shehu early this morning Sunday 18th Sept. 2022.

BREAKING: New PDP BOT Leadership In Talks With Ikpeazu

Sep 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more

PDP Crisis: Atiku To Meet Makinde, South West PDP Leaders Today

Sep 14, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

Atiku To Meet Makinde, South West PDP Leaders Today EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is set to meet with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State amidst the crisis rocking the party. Atiku is set to meet with the party leaders in the South … Read more

BREAKING: South-West Governor Emerges As PDP Gov’s Forum Chairman (PHOTO)

Sep 8, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Makinde has replaced Tambuwal as PDP govs’ forum chair EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emerged as the new Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead Bodies From Lekki … Read more

BREAKING: ASCSN National Secretariat Sealed By Police Over Worker’s Protest

Aug 22, 2022. by Otunba T.J Abass

ASCSN National Secretariat has been sealed off by the police following worker’s protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Secretariat of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has been sealed off by the police. Members of ASCSN took over the national secretariat of the union in Yaba Lagos on … Read more

2023: Folarin Is Plotting To Cause Chaos In Oyo – PDP Tells IGP, CP

Aug 10, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

2023: Folarin Is Plotting To Cause Chaos In Oyo – PDP Tells IGP, CP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Williams, to beam their searchlight on … Read more

Oyo: APC Calls For Probe Of Auxiliary Over Threat To Folarin’s Life

Aug 7, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Oyo: APC Calls For Probe Of Auxiliary Over Threat To Folarin’s Life EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on the police and other security agencies to investigate the alleged threat to the life of Senator Teslim Folarin by the leader of the Oyo State Park … Read more