By Idowu Faleye In the bustling political landscape of Ondo-State, Nigeria, the upcoming primary election looms large, signaling a pivotal moment for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. As the state grapples with infrastructural deficits and seeks a visionary leader to steer it towards economic buoyancy, the spotlight shines on Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, had wanted him to be the next governor. The governor stated this at a meeting with the officials and the members of Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers in Akure on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared his intention to contest the governorship election coming up in November 2024. The governor also denied having a crisis with the late Rotimi Akeredolu, the former state governor, before his demise adding that it was a few individuals in the state who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Anglican Bishop of Ikwerre Diocese in Rivers State, Dr. Blessing Enyindah, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently address the increasing hardship facing Nigerians during his sermon at the funeral of late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that he would have been happier if his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu were alive to see him become governor. The governor disclosed that it was the late governor’s wish that he should emerge as the next leader of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Full … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the burial arrangement and timetable of the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has emerged. Recall that Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer at a German hospital on December 27, 2023, where he was receiving treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Tuesday, visited the family of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. This online media platform gathered Obi visited the residence of the Akeredolus in the company of political economist, Professor Pat Utomi. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu is dead! May God repose his soul! Since nature abhors a vacuum, his Deputy, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has now been sworn-in as the substantive governor of the state. May God order his steps in the onerous tasks ahead! By the way, if Aiyedatiwa could become the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Saturday, December 30, observed a minute silence in honour of late governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN and a former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba. The resolutions of the Senate followed motions moved that effect by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC -Ondo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on Saturday, December 30, visited family of former Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To Cabal, NLC Warns FG France Joins UK, Canada To Ban Nigerian Students From Bringing Families TUC Threatens Fresh Strike Action Over Naira Scarcity Tinubu’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has declared three days of mourning for Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, who died as Governor of Ondo State on Wednesday. Akeredolu was, until his death, the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and South West Governors Forum. Gov. Oyebanji, according to a statement by his Special … Read more
Ekp Hot Blog Report that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has declared three days of state mourning in memory of the former governor of Ondo State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, late Rotimi Akeredolu. Makinde’s directive was contained in a statement released on Thursday in Ibadan by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sulaimon … Read more
EKO H OT BLOG reports that the Ondo state commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, has resigned from his position in the state cabinet. Aminu, in his resignation letter, said his decision was based on the dictates of his conscience following the death of Rotimi Akeredolu, whom he described as his leader and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that One of the daughters of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, reportedly caused a mild drama on Wednesday when journalists stormed her father’s residence to cover reports. This online media learnt that the deceased’s daughter, Ololade Akeredolu, ordered journalists out of the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that condolence messages has continued to pour in following the demise of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Governor Akeredolu died in the early hours of Wednesday while receiving medical treatment in Germany after complications arising from protracted prostate cancer. Former Presidents, Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has made his first set of appointments following his inauguration on Wednesday. The Governor’s appointments were contained in a statement signed by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Omojuwa Olusegun. According to the statement, Governor Aiyedatiwa appointed Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Smart Omodunbi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Government has confirmed the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The late Ondo state governor died in the early hours of Wednesday in a German hospital. In a statement by the state information and Orientation commissioner, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, Akeredolu died of prostate cancer. She said Governor Akeredolu died … Read more
Governor Akeredolu fought leukemia for several months. He succumbed to the cancer in the early hours of Wednesday. Many of his political opponents and allies, including President Tinubu, have mourned him. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has penned an emotional tribute to mourn the passing of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned the death of his Ondo State counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu. This news medium had earlier reported that Akeredolu died on Wednesday at age 67. Abdulrazaq, in a statement released through his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, described … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has expressed sadness over the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. This online media platform earlier reported that the late governor died around 2 am on Wednesday in a German hospital where he was receiving treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery To Cabal, … Read more