Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho Set To Return To Nigeria

Sunday Igboho

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, is planning to return to Nigeria, according to his lawyer, Mr. Pelumi Olajengbesi. In 2021, Igboho left the country following a raid on his Ibadan home by the Department of State Services (DSS). EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed … Read more

Tinubu: The Story Behind The Title “Jagaban”

President Bola Tinubu

By Judith Ukoh The title “Jagaban” is synonymous with the Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The name Jagaban has gained prominence among his followers and even fellow political allies. The question here is how the moniker stuck on the President. Herein, Prince Yahaya Haliru Dantoro tells Eko Hot Blog the tale of how the title … Read more

Afenifere’s Wild Ride: Youths Call For Elder Stateman’s Farewell

Afenifere group

A group of Yoruba youths has demanded that elder statesman Pa Ayo Adebanjo step down as leader of the Afenifere. The group passed a vote of no confidence in Adebanjo and accused him of derailing the group’s interests. They also condemned the suspension of two national officers without the approval of the group’s leader EKO … Read more

Transcript Of Emmanuel Iwuanyawu’s Statement That Allegedly Set Yoruba Hearts On Edge

Transcript Of Emmanuel Iwuanyawu's Statement Allegedly Insulting Yorubas

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide chieftain, Emmanuel Iwuanyawu recently became a controversial figure when a statement allegedly ridiculing the Yoruba ethnic group was attributed to him. This forced reactions from Yoruba representatives such as the Afenifere and the famed Femi Fani-Kayode. However from the full transcript of his statement, it is revealed the information Emmanuel Iwuanyawu was … Read more

Press Statement!!! Chief Iwuanyanwu’s Provocative And Irresponsible Outburst

By Femi Odere Our attention has been drawn to the comments made by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Chairman, Council of Elders of Ohaneze Ndigbo in a video clip that has gone viral. Chief Iwuanyanwu made these comments on Saturday, March 25th at a ceremony in Anambra State where he was a special guest of Governor … Read more

Is Lagos A ‘No Man’s Land’? Yul Edochie Wades Into Controversy

Social media is a consistent space for heated debates about the status of Lagos State. While some argue that the state is a “no man’s land”, others contend that the state is a Yoruba land. Yul Edochie is the latest figure to join the debate. Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, … Read more

Proactiveness Or Human Rights Violation? Police Arrest ‘Yoruba Nation’ Agitators For Planning Protest In Lagos

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

Akintoye Steps Down As Yoruba Nation Leader

Yoruba Nation Leader

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

What Obasanjo And The Yoruba Elders Council Discussed During Their Meeting

Obasanjo

Obasanjo met with the Yoruba Council of elders in Ogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday hosted the leaders of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE). The meeting took place at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Penthouse residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. EDITOR’S PICKS  Peter … Read more

Tinubu Lashes Out At Atiku, Says He’s Unworthy To Lead Nigeria

Tinubu has lashed out at Atiku, describing the PDP flagbearer as a tribal jingoist unworthy to lead Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar is unworthy to lead Nigeria. … Read more

“You Won’t Treat Nigeria Like Wike” – Fani-Kayode Slams Atiku Over Northerner Remark

Fani-Kayode has slammed Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. Atiku had said … Read more

2023: Why Northerners Need A President From The North – Atiku

Atiku

Atiku has explained why northerners need someone from the north to be president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said northerners need a president who hails from northern Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Kenneth Okonkwo Tackles Atiku Over Comment On Igbo, Yoruba Presdiency 2023: … Read more

APC Paid Me To Support Tinubu, Allow Me Do My Job- Portable Hits Critics

APC paid me to endorse Tinubu – Singer Portable …..I must do the work for the money I collected. Akoi APC,” he said in Yoruba EDITOR’S PICK  Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos Residents Must Remain United Nigeria’s Future Relies On Outcome Of 2023 General Election – Sanwo-Olu EKO … Read more

Yoruba Must Treat Tinubu’s Aspiration As Priority – Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-olu urges Yoruba people to rally around For Tinubu …We must never lose sight of this unifying element, at a time when the forces of division seem to be working so actively to undermine all that we cherish as a people EDITOR’S PICK  Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why Ogun And Lagos … Read more

Many Injured, Shops Burnt As Yorubas, Hausas Clash In Ogun Market

Hausas clash in Ogun

Scores injured, shops burnt as Yoruba, Hausas clash in Ogun An eyewitness said the crisis took a turn for the worse when the Seriki Hausa (head of Hausa settlers) who was called to intervene in the crisis was injured EKO HOT BLOG reports that there were chaos and tension, on Monday evening, in Abeokuta, Ogun … Read more

Another Yoruba Monarch Is Dead

Another Yoruba monarch has joined his ancestors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another Yoruba monarch, the Olofin of Ado-Odo, Oba Lateef Adeniran, has died. The Ogun State first-class monarch joined his ancestors on Friday and he was buried same day. Read Also: Nurses Announce Date To Begin Warning Strike Defying the usual rituals that do follow … Read more

Alleged Threat To Life: Sunday Igboho’s Lawyer Clears Air, Gives Fresh Update

Sunday Igboho’s lawyer has cleared air over alleged threat to life of Yoruba Nation agitator. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lawyer to the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemi, fondly called Sunday Igboho, Yomi Alliyu, SAN, has dismissed a social media report of an alleged plan to eliminate the activist in Benin Republic prison, saying the … Read more

Why I Will Never Support Yoruba Nation – Obasanjo

Obasanjo has explained why he will never support Yoruba Nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed why he will never support Yoruba Nation. Obasanjo who spoke when leaders of socio-cultural organisations met at a retreat on inclusive security organised by the Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Vision Africa reaffirmed … Read more