Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State, has pledged to assist the Nigerian government in its ongoing legal battle with the Chinese firm Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Limited. The dispute, stemming from a failed contract dating back to 2007, has resulted in the seizure of several presidential jets. The contract, which was initiated during Daniel’s … Read more
By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that the ancient town of Ago Iwoye in Ogun State on Wednesday commemorated the 20th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye. The event was attended by a multitude of dignitaries, including prominent personalities like former Governor Gbenga … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Oloke and Aseese communities in the Ibafo axis of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have voiced their concerns about the flooding in the area. Several streets in the communities were submerged in floodwaters following a downpour on Sunday afternoon, as shown in videos shared by … Read more
On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more
KFC continues to face blowback over its staff’s refusal to allow a wheelchair into its Lagos airport restaurant. The international restaurant brand attempted to apologise to Debola Daniel on Thursday. However, the apology has raised questions. Eko Hot Blog reports that KFC Nigeria, on Thursday, published an apology to Debola Daniel, the son of a … Read more
KFC is in the eye of the storm for telling Debola Daniel that no wheelchair is allowed at its restaurant. The customer, a son of a former Ogun governor, accused the restaurant of denying him entry in Lagos. KFC risks a fine of N1 million based on the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Eighteen out of the 26 members of Ogun state House of Assembly have on Tuesday impeached the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo. According to a member of State House of Assembly, Oluomo was impeached for alleged embezzlement of funds, high-handedness and related offences. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Veteran Fuji Musician, Kollington … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State Government has confirmed the demolition of DATKEM Plaza in Ijebu Ode, owned by Olufunke Daniel, stressing that the building “is an illegal structure without an approved plan.” This online media platform had reported that the Ogun State Government had demolished the five-storey DATKEM plaza in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has formally written to the incumbent Governor, Dapo Abiodun to stop the monthly pension being paid to him by the State government. Daniel, in a letter titled, ‘Request To Suspend My Monthly Pension and Allowances’, Daniel asked that the N676,376.95 pension/allowances he is entitled … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, Makinde will lead team of personalities to UNILAG Alumni Luncheon Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Former Governor of Ogun State and an Alumni of the association announced as Chairman of the occasion EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Support Group Purchase Nomination Form For Tinubu And Sanwo-olu Eid Celebration: Lagos Govt. Reverse Decision On Public Holidays, Announces New Date … Read more
A Police officer has died in Gbenga Daniel’s house. The police had said the deceased was opening the gate when he was “accidentally” hit by the driver. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the driver to Gbenga Daniel who was was fingered in the death of a police officer in the former Ogun State governor’s … Read more
The EFCC carried out the sting operation between Saturday night and early hours of Sunday morning EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 60 suspected internet fraudsters a.k.a. Yahoo boys in Ogun. EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren, made the announcement in a statement on … Read more
EFCC has allegedly raided Gbenga Daniel’s hotel and claimed ignorance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly raided an Abeokuta hotel, Conference Hotel, which belongs to a former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel. The men, who many suspected to be officials of EFCC invaded … Read more
…a number of suspected internet fraudsters were arrested and taken away during the operation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly raided Conference Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun state capital, owned by Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state. Armed EFCC operatives, in search of internet fraudsters … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, others stormed the wedding ceremony of Gbenga Daniel’s daughter in Lagos on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, among other dignitaries stormed Lagos State on Saturday over the wedding ceremony of the daughter of former governor of Ogun State, … Read more
Former governor of Ogun state, Gbenga Daniel, says one of the intrinsic elements of democracy, multiparty, is still very much in practice in Nigeria. Daniel noted that the emergence and domination of the political space by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not corroded the freedom of association. Ekohotblog reports that Daniel spoke on Monday … Read more
A former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has on Monday disclosed the reasons for dumping the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Daniel, while speaking after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, said he defected to the APC because of “too … Read more
Daniel was a former presidential campaign manager for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election in 2019 Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, have been admitted into President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Eko … Read more
Defection, Gbenga Daniel You May Also Like Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, D’banj Welcomes Baby Girl Former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel on Tuesday officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), barely two years after quitting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Daniel, Director-General, Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation in the last presidential election, had in March, … Read more
The former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has berated the immediate past Governor of the state, Ibikunle Amosun for instituting a N200m fraud trial against him. Daniel described the eight-year-old trial as political witch hunt adding that, there was no missing money under his watch as Governor of the state and the Economic and … Read more