Yoruba losing land and influence Institutions controlled outside the region History and culture under threat Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu has raised alarm that the Yoruba Nation is facing serious threats on all fronts. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, Dr. Olusegun K. Ahmadu, President of The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI), said … Read more
The Yoruba self-determination movement is in mourning following the death of Mrs. Julia Olubusola Akintoye, wife of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akintoye family confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. According to the family, Mrs. Akintoye peacefully departed in the early hours of the … Read more
Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more
The Federal Government has refuted claims that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, aimed at urging the UK government to support the creation of a Yoruba nation, was delivered to 10 Downing Street, London, last week. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the recent invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan by individuals claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators. On Saturday, some persons claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators, attacked the premises of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Agodi … Read more
There was an attempt to take over the Oyo State secretariat on Saturday morning. However, the police and army operatives foiled the attempt on time. The invaders are suspected to the ‘Yoruba Nation Now’ agitators seeking a secession. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has arrested nine suspects over the invasion of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has leveled serious accusations against former President Muhammadu Buhari, alleging his involvement in the death of his mother and a sibling. During a poignant visit to the palace of the monarch in Igboho town, Oyo State, Igboho also claimed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled in favour of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho. The court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday ordered the Government of Benin Republic to pay 20 million CFA to Igboho. Editor’s Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday arrested two Yoruba Nation Agitators with charms, cutlasses, and other weapons. The command made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
Yoruba Nation Agitators stormed a radio station in Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday, 28. According to reports, they were armed with weapons, and voodoo charms. The radio station, identified as Amuludun FM 99.1 was siezed for an hour while they made threats to staff members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an alarming incident on … Read more
Sunday Igboho denied endorsing Tinubu days before the 2023 election. Igboho insisted that he is focused on the Yoruba nation’s actualization alone. The Yoruba Nation agitator went on to state that he didn’t endorse anyone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from … Read more
Nigerians are currently experiencing severe hardship necessitated by the lack of access to the new naira notes. The situation has prompted protests in some parts of the country. The police in Lagos say they are aware of plans by some groups to use the naira notes scarcity as an excuse to foment violence. Eko Hot … Read more
In recent years, some Yoruba activists have been demanding secession from Nigeria. Their agitation has spurred numerous protests, sometimes violent, in parts of the country, especially Lagos State. The Police in Lagos have prevented the group from staging their latest protest, raising questions about the agitators’ fundamental human rights. Eko Hot Blog reports that men … Read more
OPC has distanced itself from the Ojota unrest, calling for peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two … Read more
President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns Kebbi Boat Victims PVC: Peter Obi Sends Message To Nigerians Ahead Of The 2023 Election Why I Endorsed Peter Obi For President … Read more
The Police have confirmed that one person was killed and two officers were injured during the riot in Ojota, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male adult has been killed in a clash between Yoruba Nation agitators and the police in the Ojota area of Lagos State on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban … Read more
Professor Akintoye has lamented how “desperate Yoruba politicians have betrayed the Yoruba people.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Banji Akintoye, chairman of the Nigerian Indigenous Nationalities Alliance for Self-Determination (NINAS), has lamented how desperate politicians of Yoruba extraction are “massively betraying” the Yoruba people. Akintoye said the betrayal is evidenced by the attitude of … Read more
Buhari govt has kicked against Yoruba Nation radio station. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muhammadu Buhari Government has kicked against the establishment of the Yoruba Nation radio station. Recall that a Yoruba self-determination group, Ilana Omo Oodua worldwide, had said it will unveil a station called Radio Ijangbara on January 1, 2023, as the … Read more
Akintoye has stepped down as the Yoruba Nation Leader. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the apex body of the Yoruba self-determination struggle, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has stepped down from his position. It was gathered that Akintoye’s resignation followed alleged infighting among members of the self-determination group. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Yoruba nation agitators, Sunday Igboho has issued fresh warning to President Buhari EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sunday Igboho, an activist for the Yoruba Nation, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari that mass civilian casualties, like those that occurred during the civil war from 1967 to 1970, will never be tolerated. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Pastor Enenche … Read more