EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of the ancients city of Oyo took to the street on Tuesday to express their displeasure over the delay in the selection of new a Alaafin. The peaceful protest was staged at the entrance of the Oyo High Court in Awe. The development comes after about five members of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the kingmakers in Oyo town, otherwise known as the Oyomesi in Council, have dragged Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to court over the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo. The suit marked HOY/38/2023 before the Oyo State High Court in Oyo has as claimants five kingmakers, seeking a court … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo Kingmakers on Wednesday were quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Office, over bribery allegations. The stool of the Alaafin of Oyo became vacant after the passing of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in April 2022. Editors Pick G-5 Governors Regroup In Abuja, Hold Talks With Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, vowed to send the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after anyone who has been discovered to have paid for the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo. Makinde, who has pledged to protect the ancient stool with everything in his power, declared … Read more
Retired Archbishop of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Prince Ayo Ladigbolu has joined the race of candidate jostling for the Alaafin of Oyo stool. …Adeladan also urged Chief Afonja not to accept applications from any other person, stressing that only the 48 are the true sons of Agunloye ruling house EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To … Read more