Eko Hot Blog reports that Councillors in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State have announced the suspension of Wale Adedayo as the Chairman of the Local Government. Reports obtained by this platform indicates that on Thursday councillors, seven in number, suspended the politician for three months over alleged maladministration and financial mismanagement. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Union of Local Government Employees on Wednesday called for an investigation and monitoring of statutory allocations to the local government councils in the country. The union also decried the dearth of infrastructure and development in the councils which it said has affected the growth at the grassroots. The … Read more
The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state, Ladi Adebutu, on Tuesday, asked the State House of Assembly and the anti-graft agencies to investigate Governor Dapo Abiodun for allegedly hijacking the statutory Federal Allocation due to the state’s local governments in the last two years. Eko Hot Blog had reported how … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate in the March 18 election, Ladi Adebutu, have called no fewer than 29 witnesses to testify before the election petition tribunal that voting was disrupted in their polling units by political thugs. In petition EPT/OG/GOV/03/2023, the PDP and Adebutu challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun,on Sunday charged Nigerians to emulate the virtue of selflessness in public office, as exemplified by the immediate past Vice-president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, saying he has distinguished himself by raising the bar of good governance. Abiodun, gave the charge during the public thanksgiving … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Igbalaye Ayodele, a lawmaker representing Abeokuta South Constituency II in the Ogun State House of Assembly has assured constituents of quality representation and the dividends of democracy. Ayodele, known as ‘IWA, gave this assurance on Tuesday during a visit to the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in Abeokuta, the state’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Over 100 thugs invade governorship tribunal sitting in Ogun State Dapo Abiodun challenges Ladi Adebutu Ogun governorship was held on March 18, 2023 Eko Hot Blog reports that armed thugs numbering over 100 invaded the governorship tribunal sitting at the Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday, June 5, 2023. The thugs armed with sticks, and … Read more
Governor Abiodun mourns death of Subomi Balogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State Dapo Abiodun has mourned the death of the Olori Omo Oba of Ijebuland and founder of FCMB Group, Otunba Subomi Balogun. Balogun, a foremost banker, lawyer, and entrepreneur, was reported to have died at the age of 89 … Read more
The NNPP withdraws its petition against Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun. The petition had been filed by NNPP Chairman, Olaposi Oginmi to cancel the Ogun State election at the tribunal hearing. The NNPP’s decision to withdraw its petition has brought relief to Governor Abiodun and INEC, who would have been embroiled in a legal battle … Read more
The Ex-ICJ judge passed away in the early hours of Sunday. He held several positions in the judiciary at home and abroad. The late legal luminary was also prominent in his hometown of Owu, holding the title of Olori Omo of Owu Kingdom when he was alive. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Oladipo Diya died on Sunday at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997 for treason, but he luckily escaped execution. Sanwo-Olu has joined several Nigerians mourning his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. … Read more
Governor Abiodun has honoured Diya in his tribute. He described him as a person of great bravery and audacity. Diya died in the early hours of Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has described the former Chief of General Staff during the late General Sani Abacha’s military regime, … Read more
Governorship elections held in 28 states of the federation last Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, only 26 states have returned winners as of Thursday evening. The remaining two elections were declared inconclusive. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winners of governorship elections in 26 of the 28 … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, started his two-day visit to Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the visit saw him inaugurate at least two major projects. EDITOR’S PICKS Too Much Ado Over Tinubu’s Health N77 Trillion Debt: Buhari’s Government And The 2023 ‘Budget Of Deficit’ SPARE: An Attack On The British Monarchy The president, … Read more
Abiodun has fired back at Amosun, saying he can’t stop him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has fired back at his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, for saying he would not support his second-term ambition. Amosun, a sitting Senator of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had in an interview with … Read more
Gov. Abiodun Consoles Akeredolu Over Mother’s Death EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has commiserated with his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, over the demise of his mother, Lady Evangelist Grace Akeredolu. Madam Akeredolu passed on peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of … Read more
Governor Dapo Abiodun has charged clerics to preach peace towards the conduct of the 2023 poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has called on the churches to be actively involved in the process of preaching peace towards the conduct of the poll. The governor made the call … Read more
Dapo Abiodun has began repair of Lagos Abeokuta expressway EKO HOT BLOG Commuters plying the ever busy Lagos-Abeokuta expressway would soon heave a sigh of relief as rehabilitation of the tollgate stretch of the road would be completed in the next three weeks. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate In … Read more
Details of Tinubu’s Closed-Door meeting with Jonathan have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more information has emerged on the meeting between Former President, Goodluck Jonathan and the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC on Tuesday night in Abuja. The ex-Lagos State Governor visited Jonathan in the company of his … Read more
Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has broken his silence over the 2019 governorship election, saying Governor Dapo Abiodun was rigged into office. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has said the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun, won the 2019 election through rigging. Amosun spoke on Friday in … Read more