As part of measures to alleviate poverty and improve living standard of all residents, the Oyo State Government on Thursday disbursed grants to 500 vulnerable and indigent persons. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, presented cheques to the beneficiaries at the Presidential Lodge at Government House, Agodi in Ibadan. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Oyo State Government has given a 60-day ultimatum to all building owners to regularise their documents. The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed this in Ibadan on Monday. Akin-Funmilayo said the initiative, Oyo Building Permit Amnesty (OYOBPA), aimed at allowing property owners to secure genuine approval. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
Mogaji Olubadan, Prof Abiodun Gbolagade, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Oyo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Isaac Omodewu. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police Summon President, Joe … Read more
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the passing of its chairman, Isaac Omodewu, as a devastating blow and a colossal loss not only to the party but the entire Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that the Otu-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday, … Read more
Oyo state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr. Isaac Omodewu, is reportedly dead. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Omodewu was said to have died in the United States of America (USA). EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
Acting Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to boosting the state’s economy through cultural and tourism initiatives. Lawal stated this on Saturday during the grand finale of the 2024 World Sango Festival, held at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo town. He said that the 2024 event … Read more
The Oyo State Government has donated additional 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration had, since its inception in 2019, donated no fewer than 200 operational vehicles to the security agencies to strengthen the state security architecture. EDITOR’S PICKS: Focus on Hard Work, … Read more
The Oyo State Government has partnered the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) on a N1.5 billion loan scheme for youth entrepreneurs in agribusiness. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard … Read more
Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old, Malik Kareem, for an alleged money ritual in Ibadan. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated this on Monday in Ibadan, saying that the command was aware of the incident and had immediately commenced investigation to bring the perpetrators … Read more
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested four suspected human traffickers and rescued nine persons used as prostitutes in the state. The command also said it had recovered smuggled 55 30-litre kegs of petrol around Gwagwasu Moore Road, Kishi in the northern part of the state. EKO … Read more
A US-based Ibadan socio-cultural body, the Ibadan Descendants Union, IDU, is set to hold its 12th Biennial Convention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the convention, slated told from September 20 – 22, 2024, provides an opportunity for all sons and daughters of Ibadanland to unite with friends and family and also to create awareness about … Read more
On Thursday night, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, he disclosed that the 42nd Olubadan passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo. Makinde described him as a towering figure akin to an … Read more
Sanwo-Olu empathizes with families of the victims affected by the explosion. He pledges support for the state in their trying times. Makinde revealed the cause of the explosion that left two dead, seventy-seven others injured. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, empathized with the Oyo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has rallied Nigerians to dream and work for a better Nigeria as the country celebrates its 63rd independence anniversary. The governor, who called on all Nigerians to look at the prospects of the country, the possibilities and opportunities rather than the challenges, said it was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of Accord Party in the just concluded Gubernatorial election in Oyo state, who recently screened as the ministerial nominee, Chief Adebayo Adelabu met with Chief Lowo Obisesan and other APC Chieftain in Oyo state, and promise to return Progressive to her triumphant way in the state. In his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State government and the state chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) may be set for a showdown, as Governor Seyi Makinde has directed security agencies to ensure that workers return to their various duty posts following the continuous protests declared last week by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Eng. Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. According to The Punch, Ladoja … Read more