JUST IN: Again, Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Igangan

Fulani herdsmen, JUST IN: Again, Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Attack Igangan, Fulani herdsmen

“Igangan is under attack presently, the attackers wore a customs uniform to deceive the villagers.” Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have again attacked the Igangan community in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Igangan, a southern Oyo town that gained prominence amid Yoruba-Fulani tensions early … Read more

Deadly COVID-19 Variant Discovered In Oyo

COVID-19

“The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force hereby appeals to the good people of Oyo State to comply with these and other advisories as they apply to individuals and organisations.”  The deadly COVID-19 variant has been discovered in Oyo State, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor, … Read more

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Ibadan Kill Youth Leader, Injure Two Others

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A resident of the area disclosed that one of the suspected Fulani herdsmen has been arrested. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have allegedly killed a village youth leader and injured two others in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the youth leader, who is popularly … Read more

BREAKING: Protest Rocks Ibadan Over DSS Raid On Sunday Igboho’s Residence

Yoruba Nation Agitators Give FG 7-Day Ultimatum To Release Arrested Igboho Aides

The protesters were heard chanting solidarity phrases some of which inlude “No retreat, no surrender!”, “Oodua Nation!”, “Sunday Igboho is not a criminal!” amongst others. Heavy protest rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday as scores of supporters of Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, took to the streets to protest … Read more

BREAKING: Governor Makinde Appoints New Chief Of Staff

Makinde

The new Chief of Staff, who holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a certified Accountant and Financial consultant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has appointed Segun Ogunwuyi as his new Chief of Staff with immediate effect. The appointment of Ogunwuyi by the governor was disclosed via … Read more

Sunday Igboho: South-West Governors Hold Emergency Meeting

Tinubu Meets South-West Governors

A source disclosed that the meeting was chaired by the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the six governors in the South-West geopolitical zone have held an emergency meeting over the current issues bewildering the region. It was gathered that the meeting by the South-West governors was held virtually on … Read more

Sunday Igboho Speaks, Debunks DSS Arrest

Lawyer, Update: Obasanjo, Yoruba Monarchs In Benin Demand Asylum For Igboho

Igboho, who spoke in Yoruba language, said he was still at his house in Ibadan. Popular Yoruba Nationa agitator, Sunday Adeyemo well known as Sunday Igboho, has debunked the news of his arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS). Igboho, whose house was invaded by DSS operatives on Thursday, escaped the invasion, although two … Read more

PHOTOS: DSS Recovers Charm, Weapons From Sunday Igboho’s Residence

PHOTOS: DSS Recovers Charm, Weapons From Sunday Igboho’s Residence

The Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, confirmed raiding the residence of popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department of State Services (DSS), on Thursday, confirmed raiding the residence of popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, … Read more

Why I Sacked Commissioners In Oyo ― Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde

“His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with effect from Tuesday, June 29, 2021.” The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained the reason behind his decision to sack commissioners in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier on Tuesday reported that Makinde sacked his … Read more

BREAKING: Makinde Sacks Commissioners, Special Advisers In Oyo

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the sacking of Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The executive council comprises Commissioners, Special Advisers, among others. It was gathered that Makinde informed the cabinet members of … Read more

Ajimobi Made Hoodlums Powerful In Oyo- PDP

JUST IN: PDP Governorship Aspirant Dumps Party, PDP

He told the APC that residents will not forget how they allegedly allowed One-million Boys reign supreme in the state capital leaving many residents in perpetual fear. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo has blamed the administration of late Abiola Ajimobi, a former governor of the state, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for … Read more

Oyo Govt Goes Spiritual, Seeks Traditional Means To Fight Insecurity

Oyo, NAF

Oyo govt has concluded plans to seek traditional means to fight insecurity in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government says it has invited traditional worshipers to invoke spiritual powers to fight insecurity in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, made this known after a … Read more