Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce the next government in Nigeria. Makinde made this declaration in Umuahia, Abia State, during the reception ceremony and the 76-year birthday of the chairman, PDP Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara. In his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has on Thursday inaugurated a 76.67-kilometer road project in Ogbomosho area of Oyo State. The 76.67 km Road is named Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Expressway, in honour of the memory of the former governor. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Meet Amid Kano Emirate Crisis BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former House of Representatives member Shina Peller and thousands of Accord Party members from Oyo North Senatorial District have officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The defection ceremony marked a notable shift in the region’s political landscape. The event, held at Ode-Oba, Iseyin, in the Iseyin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that there is no truth in the claim by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that states got additional N30 billion each outside of their statutory revenue allocations, to address the food insecurity. The governor stated this on Thursday, noting that Oyo did not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced an extension of the wage award for workers in the state for six months. The governor announced this on Friday during the commissioning of the 12.5km Challenge–Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu –Apata dualized road project. Recall that in October, the Oyo State Government approved the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has reportedly approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba, and 44 Baales in various local governments of the state. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government … 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 Governor, Seyi Makinde, has given his approval for the promotion of civil and public servants in the state. The decision was made during a meeting of the Oyo State Executive Council (SEC) that was held at the governor’s office in Ibadan on Monday. During a press briefing following … Read more