As part of the efforts to calm frayed nerves and douse tension, Ngozi Onadeko, Oyo commissioner of police, and delegation of the state government are have visited Igangan, Ibarapa north local government area (LGA), to broker peace between herders and residents and restore normalcy to the beleaguered town. . Olugbenga Fadeyi, spokesman of the Oyo … Read more
Afenifere, a foremost sociopolitical group in the south west, says the Yorubas will no longer fold their arms while the Fulanis unleash terror on them on their lands. Ekohotblog had reported how some houses and vehicles were set ablaze by Irate youths who attacked Fulani enclave. The incident took place on Friday after Sunday Adeyemo, … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum(ACF) says recent happenings in the south west are reminiscent of the patterns of event that triggered the Nigerian Civil War between 1967 and 1970. The forum is reacting to the quit notice given to Fulanis and the subsequent attack on them at Igangan, Ibarapa local government area of Oyo state. Ekohotblog … Read more
A seemingly livid President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the police to unleash terror on Sunday Adeyemo, popular known as Sunday Igboho, and his followers if they continue to forment trouble in Oyo state. Ekohotblog reports that Sunday Igboho is behind the contentious ultimatum given to Fulanis to leave Oyo state. He accused the ethnic group … Read more
The anger and frustration which the residents of Igangan town in Ibarapa North Local government area in Oyo state are seething with boiled over yesterday. Tension has been brewing in the town for a while now following the recent atrocities and mindless attack allegedly perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen. Consequently, a youth leader in the state, … Read more
Sunday Adeyemo, a youth leader better known as Sunday Igboho has maintained that herders in Igangan community in Ibarapa area of Oyo state must leave the locality. The atmosphere in the area is thick with tension and trepidation as Sunday’s insistence on effecting his planned eviction of the herders put him on collision course with … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says he will not stand idly and watch ‘criminals’ plunge the state into needless crisis under the pretext of advancing the Yoruba cause. Ekohotblog reports that the governor said this when he played host to Ngozi Onadeko, the new commissioner of police in the state, at the state house … Read more
Sunday Igboho, has arrived in Igangan, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State to chase out fulani herdsmen. Governor, Seyi Makinde had earlier warned against eviction of any ethic group and vowed to deal with troublemakers. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Ikorodu Communities Petition IEDC Over Prepaid Meters, Fraudulent Official Minister Describes Late … Read more
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the state is not persecuting any ethnic group but rather looking at how to get rid of criminals who are perpetrating atrocities in the state. Ekohotblog reports that the state has been hotbed of violence in recent weeks as local farmers clash with migrant Fulani herdsmen. But in a … Read more
Victims are receiving medical attention at different hospitals in the community. Seriki Fulani, Alhaji Abdul-Kadir denied knowledge of the attack There was palpable tension in Gaa Seriki village, Alagolo, Iganga, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State when some Fulanis clashed with some Yoruba residents. According to The Nation, three persons sustained injury while … Read more
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has called on Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde to release clutch of Fulani herdsmen allegedly arrested with firearms by security operatives in the state. Ekohotblog reports that the leader of the association in the State, Ibrahim Jiji, made the call on Monday while addressing newsmen in the state capital, Ibadan. … Read more
Mrs Jumoke Babalola-Oludele, sister of the Deputy Minority Leader, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Sunkanmi Babalola, has been set free by her abductors after being in hostage for 2 weeks. Mrs Babalola-Oludele who was abducted by three unknown gunmen around Oniguguri junction, beside Lion of Judah, Iyana Church, Monatan area of Ibadan on Dec … Read more
Oyo State Government Warns against fake news The Oyo State Government has warned purveyors of fake news to leave the state or risk sanctions. Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, said this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday, Eko hot blog gathered. The statement was a reaction to … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed concern over alarming foray of terrorists encroaching into South-West zone. Speaking when he visited Saki, Makinde said the terrorists are coming into the South West geo-political zone of the country through a border town in the state, Saki. Ekohotblog reports that the governor said the terrorists and … Read more
Rescue The Police in Oyo State say they have rescued a foreigner, Hassan Mills, who was kidnapped on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Mills, a Lebanese, was kidnapped by gunmen at about 5:23pm at the entrance of his Panarama Farm at Mekun, Oke Alaro area of Ibadan. The Police Public Relations … Read more
Tragedy struck in Oyo State on Friday as suspected gunmen shot Dead Fatai Aborode, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Aborode was assassinated on his farm along Apodun road, Igangan in Ibarapa north local government area of the state. Confirming the incident, Olugbenga Fadeyi, police … Read more
National Universities Commission (NUC) has dissolved the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Abubakar Rasheed, executive secretary of NUC, announced the dissolution of the joint ownership of the institution at press conference on Friday. LAUTECH was established by the old Oyo state government in 1990, but the creation of Osun state, carved … Read more
Boreholes The Oyo State government has commenced its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by drilling about 58 boreholes in five communities in the State. The Communities are in Akinyele, Lagelu, Ibadan-North, Ibadan South East local government areas and Oyo Zones. Read Also: Mali Workers Begin 72-Hour Strike This is contained in a release, signed by Mr … Read more
Sen. Teslim Folarin(APC-Oyo) has expressed sorrow over the death of Pa Samuel Ojebode, a renowned ‘awoist’ and leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State. This is contained in a statement by his media aide, Mr Yekeen Olaniyi on Sunday, in Ibadan. Read Also: Mexico’s COVID-19 Cases Reaches One Million The News Agency of … Read more
Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday reinstated 13 local government and local council development area caretaker chairmen who were initially suspended. The decision was taken after the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters read by its Chairman, Olusegun Popoola. It will be recalled that the Oyo … Read more