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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
By Tunde Odesola Until science unmasked the myth of the jungle and brought the secrets of wildlife home to man via the television, little did the world know the lion wasn’t the king of animals. Yep, the world never fully realised that the lion, when alone, was a potential danger, whose presumed invincibility is magnified … Read more
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
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
Sunday Igboho confirms he would return home in no time Yoruba struggle will remain, and it will be stronger EDITOR PICK 17-Month-Old Baby Needs N700,000 For Cancer Treatment 14-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Open Water In Kano – Fire Service I Won’t Tolerate Buck-Passing If I become President-Yahaya Bello EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba … Read more
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 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
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
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