No Ambition Is Worth Ekiti People’s Blood Oyebanji Puts Security on Alert Ekiti State Faces Threats Ahead of Election Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has placed security agencies on high alert following a recent wave of political violence. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statewide broadcast, the governor expressed alarm that a few desperate … Read more
Ekiti Governor Signs 2025 Budget into Law Governor Biodun Oyebanji signed the ₦375.79 billion 2025 budget into law on Monday. The budget allocates 51% for recurrent expenses and 49% for capital projects. Priority sectors include agriculture, wealth creation, and infrastructure development. Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has signed the 2025 budget into law. The … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE *Continued from last week Saturday. Legacy “I want to be remembered as a governor who always tells the truth. I don’t lie! My goal is to live in the hearts of Ekiti people, and I believe the key to achieving this is by staying connected with them and implementing policies that positively … Read more
Fayemi Rules Out Automatic Tickets for Ekiti Lawmakers in 2027 Former Ekiti Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says no automatic tickets for lawmakers in 2027. Urges federal and state lawmakers to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election. Stresses the importance of grassroots work and continuous assessment for lawmakers. Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate past governor of Ekiti … Read more
Farotimi to Spend Christmas With Family Court Adjourn Case for January 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court and February 15, 2025, at the Magistrate Court Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from prison in Ekiti State, where he had been held for weeks on defamation charges after meeting bail conditions. … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. From the bustling streets of Ado-Ekiti to the quaint towns of Ikere-Ekiti, Ikole-Ekiti and Oke Ako-Ekiti, Oyebanji’s transformative initiatives have inspired optimism among residents, who … Read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has expressed profound sadness over the tragic death of more than 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan. According to a statement released by his Media Office, Fayemi conveyed his condolences to the grieving families and … Read more
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved N8.17 billion for road construction projects across the state. The projects aim to boost economic activities, improve infrastructure, and ease residents’ hardships. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, told pressmen that the road projects were approved during the weekly Executive Council meeting. Editors Picks: Oyo Assembly Approves Increase … Read more
As part of its commitment to resource sharing and capacity building, LAWMA has recently hosted a three-day training program for staff members of the Ekiti State Waste Management Authority (EKSWAMA). Ekohotblog reports that the training aimed to equip participants with modern waste management techniques, aligning with LAWMA’s goal of improving living conditions and environmental sanitation. … Read more
The Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in prison custody. Farotimi was returned to custody after the court adjourned the hearing of his bail application to December 20, 2024, Naija News reports. His arraignment follows allegations of defamation leveled against him by Senior Advocate of … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi was apprehended in Lagos on Tuesday by officers from the Ekiti State Police Command and was presented in court around 10:25 AM on Wednesday. The legal practitioner faces 16 charges of defamation … Read more
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives witnessed a chaotic scene as lawmakers clashed in a heated shouting match over President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bill. The turmoil erupted during a session when the House spokesperson and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Akin Rotimi, made a remark regarding the tax bills while presenting … Read more
Students from the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), protested on Monday at the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) office in Ado Ekiti, demanding immediate repairs to the Ifaki–Oye–Ikole Road following a series of fatal accidents involving their peers. Carrying placards, the students issued FERMA and the Federal Government a 48-hour ultimatum to begin repairs, threatening … Read more
The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away at 64 after a brief illness. According to reports, he died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary health facility in Ekiti State, though official details on the circumstances of his passing remain undisclosed. Sources close to the family indicate that he … Read more
Several prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have voiced their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and the success of all APC candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Key APC chieftains, including former National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has issued a warning to residents, particularly the youth, against participating in the #FearlessOctober1 protest planned for Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister Loses Life Match Words With Actions -Lawyers … Read more
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, known professionally as Dele Gold, has been laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gold passed away on September 11 after a brief illness. His burial ceremony took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos, and was attended by prominent figures. Notable attendees included Nollywood actor Saidi … Read more
The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) visited Ekiti State on August 20, 2024, to engage with and coordinate among its members within the state. This visit coincided with the United Nations’ technical assistance mission to Ekiti State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, … Read more
EKo Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Biodun Oyebanji. During the decision which was made during a meeting at the party’s Secretariat in Ajilosun, Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, they have resolved to support his bid for a second … Read more
Tinubu approved the establishment of an ICT hub in Ekiti State. Vice President Shettima announced the hub during the Third Expanded National MSME Clinics. The ICT hub will be completed in 90 days to harness the potential of Ekiti youths in technology. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an … Read more