The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, has become the first Polytechnic in Nigeria, whose Higher National Diploma Graduates would be inducted Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST). A former Secretary of the Institute and Executive Chairman of Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, Dr. Akin Fagbemi revealed this during an induction ceremony of graduating students … Read more
There has been hilarious reactions as Alaafin of Oyo received lap dance from his wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has sparked hilarious reactions as he shows off his dancing skills and rocks the stage with one of his queens who kept driving her backside into … Read more
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OyoSUBEB, has reacted to the news making rounds on social media that it is currently recruiting new teachers, describing it as Fake. Debunking the news, the Executive Chairman of the Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran advised members of the public to be wary of fraudsters. According to Adeniran, recruitment … Read more
Lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency, Hon. Seyi Adisa has commissioned a modern sports and educational facility in his constituency, adding that the project will serve the development in Oyo State. Adisa handed over Afijio Sports Centre, which has a basketball court, mini-football pitch and volleyball court and a building housing the Seyi Adisa Development Initiative … Read more
A popular monarch in Oyo state is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a popular monarch in Oyo state, the Onigbeti of Igbetiland, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III, is dead. It was gathered that the foremost monarch, who became king in 2004, died at the age of 77. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi … Read more
A popular Islamic cleric is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abdul Azeez Muhammad Raji Bello Temitope Opeyemi, well known as Al-Falaky, has been confirmed dead. It was gathered that Sheikh Al-Falaky was pronounced dead on Wednesday evening at his hometown in Iganna, Oyo State. The popular cleric is widely believed to … Read more
EFCC has arrested two herbalists and 24 others in Oyo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 26 people, including two herbalists, have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command in Oyo, for alleged cybercrime. The arrest of the suspects was disclosed via a statement signed by the … Read more
Two men have lured a girl from Lagos to Ibadan and killed her. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected ritualists, Ismaila Wasiu, Mutairu Shittu and recovered fresh human head from them. The arrest of the suspected ritualists was made known via a statement by the Oyo … Read more
Aregbesola has tackled Governor Makinde over the plans to install CCTV in prison following the Oyo Jailbreak. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, called on the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to shelve the idea of installing security cameras in Abolongo prison flowing an attack on the correctional facility by unknown … Read more
NSCDC has arrested one fleeing inmate in Oyo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested one of the fleeing inmates who escaped from Abolongo Correctional Centre. This online news platform had on Saturday reported that hundreds of inmates escaped as … Read more
Police operatives have arrested 13 Oyo prison attack escapees in Osun State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 13 Oyo prison attack escapees have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command. This online news platform had on Saturday reported that hundreds of inmates escaped as gunmen broke into the Abolongo correctional facility in Oyo State. … Read more
Governor Makinde has visited the Abolongo Correctional Facility. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has on Sunday visited the Abolongo Correctional Facility which was attacked by gunmen on Friday evening. This online news platform had earlier reported that the Abolongo Correctional Facility was attacked on Friday night by unknown gunmen. READ ALSO: Gunmen Attack Correctional … Read more
Gani Adams has spoken about the Oyo jailbreak. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has described the attack on the prison in Abolongo in Oyo Town, Oyo State, as a national embarrassment. Gani Adams made this known via a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde … Read more
Gunmen have attacked correctional facility in Oyo State and free prisoners. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen have attacked one of the facilities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) in Oyo State. This online news platform gathered that the correctional facility named Abolongo Correctional Facility was attacked by the assailants around 10pm on Friday. It … Read more
Gunmen have struck in Ogun and abducted a youth coordinator. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State, Olamilekan Okunuga. It was gathered that the youth coordinator was kidnapped by the gunmen on … Read more
A former Oyo Assembly member has been pronounced dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Amos Ayoola, has passed away. It was gathered that the former lawmaker died on Tuesday. It was further learnt that Ayoola had been sick for some weeks before he gave up the … Read more
A LAUTECH professor has slumped and died in Oyo. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a professor at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Abass Olajire, has slumped and died. It was gathered that the Professor of Industrial/Environmental Chemistry, aged 59, slumped while observing Juma’at prayer on Friday. Olajire was later confirmed dead … Read more
Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola has explains why Osun opted out of joint ownership. EkohotBlog reports that the Governor; Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has explained reasons the state opted out of the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso. Oyetola disclosed the reasons in Abuja while answering questions at NAN Forum, a … Read more
The Oyo State Government has explained why Alaafin and Olubadan were denied entry at the Lekan Salami Stadium. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has explained the reasons the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, could not enter the Lekan Salami … Read more
Ladoja has met with Bankole behind closed doors. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with the father of ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Alani Bankole. Ladoja met with Bankole in his Abeokuta’s residence. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the meeting which lasted for four … Read more