Optimism for trade-friendly leadership Comptroller Queen Obazee takes charge Promises reforms on security and anti-smuggling Comptroller Queen Obazee has officially taken over as the 28th Customs Area Controller for the Nigeria Customs Service, Ondo/Ekiti Area Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Aondoakura Dzungwenen, on September 3, the … Read more
Eight governorship candidates from various political parties have pledged their support for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ahead of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking on Thursday in Akure at an interactive event organized by the APC National Campaign Council’s Special Engagement Committee, Aiyedatiwa announced the endorsements, expressing … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Salisu Mu’azu Babura as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Dutse Teaching Hospital. The Federal Ministry of Health confirmed the appointment, effective October 31, 2024. Dr. Mu’azu previously served as the Permanent Secretary at the State Ministry of Health. Currently, he is attending … Read more
A grandmother and four of her grandchildren have tragically died under mysterious circumstances after consuming pap and fish in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The incident, which took place a few days ago in the Gaga Area of Oke-Aro, Akure South Local Government, has left the community in mourning. A family source revealed that … Read more
Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo of Akure has decreed the closure of all markets, shops, and stalls in Akure as part of the annual Amole Festival, a longstanding tradition of Akureland. According to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Adeyeye Michael, this closure aligns with the cultural practices of the region. However, pharmacies are exempt from … Read more
Debbie Olakunbi Adene, a popular caterer in Akure, Ondo State, has been tragically murdered just five days after celebrating her 54th birthday. On the night of July 28, 2024, Debbie Olakunbi Adene was found dead in her home on Oda Road, Akure. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers Declares ‘FG’s Policies Major Cause … Read more
Husband Arrested In Ondo For Stabbing Wife To Death With Scissors During Argument. Abdullahi reportedly used scissors during a minor argument with the deceased. Abdullahi purportedly locked the corpse inside the house until late at night before alerting others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Police Command has arrested Fatai Abdullahi, a 30-year-old … Read more
Ondo PDP to hold governorship primary today, with seven aspirants vying for the party’s ticket. Primary election overseen by a seven-man committee led by Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. 627 delegates expected to participate in the election, with accreditation starting at 10 am. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Today (Thursday), the Ondo Chapter of the … Read more
A 17-year-old girl named Wumi was arrested for allegedly stabbing her foster mother, Mrs. Funmilayo Adelayi, in Ondo State. The police are investigating the incident, while the family claims the suspect had a mental illness, awaiting medical confirmation. The deceased’s remains was found decomposed in her residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ondo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to be sworn in as the governor of the state today in Akure, the state capital. This online media platform gathered that Aiyedatiwa will be sworn in by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure by 4 pm barring any … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, on Thursday, honoured an invitation from the police, on the petitions filed by Ekiti-base cleric, Prophet Adegoke Jeremiah, better known as Billion Dollars Prophet. Dammy was invited for questioning by men of the Police AIG zone 17 in Akure, Ondo state, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu has declared her intention of becoming the next state governor. This online media platform gathered Odu on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Akure, disclosed her intention … Read more
A 14-year-old boy has been remanded in custody for allegedly killing his neighbour with a pair of scissors during a scuffle over a girlfriend. He was charged to court and arraigned on one count of murder, to which he pleaded not guilty. The court granted the request to keep him in custody until further hearing … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Akure has validated the nomination of Adegboyega Adefarati as the candidate of the House of Representatives for the APC in the 2023 election. This decision comes after the State High Court nullified Adefarati’s candidacy, which was contested by him through the appellate court. The lower court was found to have … Read more
A group of youths under the Afenifere Yoruba Youth Organisation protested in Akure against the leadership of the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. They carried placards and passed a vote of no confidence in Adebanjo’s leadership, demanding his immediate resignation. Adebanjo disowned the youths, stating that they were not known … Read more
An angry mob set a vehicle ablaze after a suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ allegedly crushed four people to death. The tragic incident occurred on Monday morning in the Ijoka area in Akure. The driver has been taken to the state police command headquarters for questioning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a young man suspected to be … Read more
Ondo Tribunal has received nine petitions over the outcome of the NASS election. The election Tribunal received petitions from Akure South/Akure North; Akoko South East/Akoko South West and Akoko North East/Akoko North West. The petition is coming weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Election Petition Tribunal … Read more
Police have arrested secondary school students for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested three male secondary school students over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl. EDITOR’S PICKS I Want To Leave A Legacy Of Free And Fair Elections For West Africa … Read more
Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo state, has stated that he supports the most recent stance taken by the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation Afenifere, which has dealt yet another blow to the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) chances of winning the 2023 general election. EkoHotBlog reports that Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate … Read more