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Ekiti: Tinubu Spoke To Me Daily Until The Abducted Pupils Were Released – Gov Oyebanji

Feb 7, 2024. by Praise Ben

Leadership Insights: 40 Minutes With Governor Oyebanji

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu spoke with him every day until the abducted schoolchildren were released. Oyebanji stated this on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, who came on a condolence visit to his office in Ado-Ekiti. EDITOR’S … Read more

“Abductors Received 15m, Jollof Rice, Energy Drinks, Others” – Parents Of Kidnapped Ekiti Pupils Reveal Ransom Paid

Feb 5, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Families of recently freed Ekiti Pulpils have revealed that they disregarded the government’s warning on ransom payment because they feared the victims might be killed or harmed if they failed to pay the ransom. Pulpils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were abducted last week, … Read more

Police Confirm Release Of Abducted Ekiti School Children, Teachers

Feb 4, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the release of the kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti. This online media earlier reported that the abducted pupils and staff regained their freedom in the early hours of Sunday after spending at seven days in captivity. EDITOR’S … Read more

Ekiti Pulpils Kidnap: Parents Cry Out For Support As Kidnappers Turn Down N7m

Feb 4, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday assured parents and families of kidnapped pupils and staff of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, that they would soon be rescued to rejoin them. Oyebanji promised that efforts were in top gear to secure the release of the abductees safely … Read more

Ekiti Govt Declares Three Days Of Mourning For Akeredolu

Dec 29, 2023. by Praise Ben

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

APC Wins In Ekiti Local Government Election, Secures All 38 Chairmanship, 177 Councilor Seats

Dec 3, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) has cleared all 38 chairmanship and 177 councillorship seats in Saturday’s local government election in Ekiti State.
The election was held in all 16 local government areas and 22 Local Council Development Areas and across the 177 wards in the state.

Announcing the result on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Cornelius Akintayo (rtd), said the ruling APC won all 38 chairmanship and 177 councilor seats in the state.

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Akintayo, who said that the election was conducted in line with the state’s electoral law, applauded the people of Ekiti for their peaceful conduct during and after the poll.

He also commended the eight political parties that participated in the election for their sportsmanship and the electoral officials for exhibiting professionalism in the conduct of the poll.

The parties on the ballot include the APC, Action Alliance (AA), Action Democratic Congress (ADC), New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), African Democratic Party (ADP), Labour Party (LP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

Opinion!!! The Passable View Of Roads In Southwest Nigeria

Oct 29, 2023. by Damilare Abass

By abiodun KOMOLAFE From time immemorial, the masses have relied on constituted governments to implement road projects for the socio-political economy of the society. Whichever government got the construction right would be praised while those who focused on the maintenance would also be eulogised by the masses. However, those who neither got the construction nor … Read more

Opinion!!! Oyebanji, Ekiti and Purposeful Leadership

Oct 21, 2023. by Damilare Abass

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Although the initial steps have to be taken by the individual, the picture of personality as having _“power to uplift, power to depress, power to curse, and power to bless”_ is working for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State. It is a poser that’s given back to the owner. It makes … Read more

Ekiti To Adopt Lagos Waste Management Practice

Oct 6, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Ministry of the Environment have sent delegates to Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to understudy Lagos on best practices in environmental sustainability. Editor’s Pick Sanwoolu Urges Orphanages to Register For Lagos Health Scheme Lagos Among 12 Cities Selected For Jimmy Carter Foundation Campaign The … Read more

Atanda Deborah: Police Nab 10 Suspects Over Killing Of FUOYE Student On School Premises

Sep 7, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects connected with the killing of Atanda Modupe Deborah, a 200-level nursing student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State. Deborah was declared missing on Monday but her body was unfortunately found on Wednesday on the school premises. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved … Read more

Kidnappers Withhold Victims After Ransom Payment, Families in Tension

Sep 2, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that a couple of weeks ago, Fagbemi Abayomi from Ilupeju-Ekiti and Ojo Musa from Kogi State, both based in Aisegba Ekiti, were kidnapped at gunpoint between Ilu-Omoba and Aisegba Ekiti. The victims’ families were contacted by the kidnappers and demanded a ransom of 15 million naira, which was later reduced to … Read more

BEDC Set To Restore Light To Ekiti LGAs After 10 Years Of Blackout

Sep 2, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) has promised to commence the supply of electricity to Ayekire LCDA and Ekiti East LGA after over 10 years of power outage. The development was part of the outcome of a tripartite meeting organised recently by the Ekiti State Government in Ado Ekiti, with … Read more

JUST IN: Ekiti APC Chairman Finally Escapes The Grips Of Kidnappers

Jul 13, 2023.Jul 13, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State chapter chairman of the All Progressive Chairman (APC), Paul Omotosho, has been reportedly freed from kidnappers den. Reports emerged last weekend that some unknown gunmen believed to be kidnappers abducted Omotosho while he was travelling on the Agbado–Imesi-Ekiti road in the Gbonyin Local Government Area of the … Read more

‘Snatch APC Chairman From The Jaws Of Kidnappers ‘ – Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Orders DSS, Police, Others

Jul 10, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, and the Amotekun Corps to join in the search for the kidnapped Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Paul Omotoso, and two others. This online media platform reports that the governor, in a statement … Read more

Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation

Jun 23, 2023.Jun 23, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more

Opinion!!! Still on Fayemi and Ekiti Politics

May 27, 2023. by Damilare Abass

By abiodun KOMOLAFE On July 29, 1966, Adekunle Fajuyi, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Military Governor of Western Nigeria, staked his life, when some revenge-seeking counter-coupists came for the head of Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigerias military ruler. Aguiyi-Ironsi was on a visit to the region; and the governor told the coupists that theyd not kill … Read more

Ekiti: Fatal Clash Between Amotekun and Traders Leaves One Dead

May 12, 2023.May 11, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

A clash between officers of the Amotekun Corps in Ekiti State and traders at the bustling Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti resulted in the death of one person. The confrontation unfolded when the Amotekun officers attempted to relocate the traders from Atikankan to a new designated area. The identity of the deceased individual has yet to … Read more

Fayemi and Oyebanji: Lessons in Mentorship (Opinion)

Apr 29, 2023. by Damilare Abass

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Let me start by saying that I am not an indigene of Ekiti State but Oluwafunmilola, my beloved wife, is from the famous Awosusi family in Aramoko-Ekiti, which, by the by, is only a stones throw from Ijebu-Jesa, my Native Nazareth in Osun State. So, apart from being a stakeholder in the … Read more

Lagos Tops List Of States With Highest Active Internet Subscribers In Q4 2022 – NBS

Apr 22, 2023.Apr 21, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The NBS said Lagos had the highest active internet and voice subscribers in the country. The total number of active internet subscribers in Nigeria rose by 9.07% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. The total number of voice subscribers across the country grew by 13.87% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Sanwo-Olu To Lagos Businesses: It’s Illegal To Reject Old Naira Notes

Mar 13, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that affected the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes late last year. The policy resulted in a cash shortage that continues to affect Nigerians nationwide. The cash shortage forced some states, including Lagos, to sue the federal government and they secured a Supreme Court order that upheld the … Read more