The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing it for the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Makinde had at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the tussle in PDP and other opposition parties. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, … Read more
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday in Ibadan granted bail to two men who allegedly stole Gov. Seyi Makinde’s yet-to-be-registered Toyota Hummer bus valued at N28.5 million. The defendants, Adepoju Joel, 37, and Sangolade Olakunle, 41, whose house addresses were not provided, were arraigned on charges of conspiracy and stealing, to which they pleaded … Read more
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed the death of one and two missing persons in a Tuesday evening flood incident around the Joyce-B/Mobil area of Ibadan. The NEMA South-West Coordinator, Mr Kadir Olanrewaju, disclosed this in Ibadan on Wednesday while assessing the level of damage at the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the deadly explosion that occurred last night in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, has prompted Governor Seyi Makinde’s government to establish an Emergency Situation Hub. The hub, Naija News understands, will serve as a central location for collecting information and coordinating the management of victims affected by the … Read more
SDP candidate for the Oyo Governorship race has relinquished his candidacy to support Makinde. Lana made this known on Tuesday at a press conference in Ibadan. Lana explained that he had consulted widely before stepping down to support the incumbent governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Michael Lana, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic … Read more
Tinubu Support groups have thrown their weight behind Makinde’s bid for a second term. The Groups are drumming support for Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for his reelection bid. The group has no fewer than 372,000 members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Teslim Folarin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate … Read more
Atiku has opened up on ‘stepping down’ from the 2023 presidential race over rift with Wike and four other PDP governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has debunked claims that he is withdrawing from the 2023 presidential race. Atiku made this known through his … Read more
The PDP G5 governors have listed fresh conditions for Atiku reconciliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the PDP G5 Governors, led by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, have agreed to work for the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar if their fresh demands would be acceded to. The PDP 5G governors … Read more
PDP Group Backs Wike, Makinde, Insists On Ayu’s Resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that it is in support of the call for the resignation of the National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorcha Ayu. This online news platform recalls that … Read more
Makinde Pays Condolence Visit To Late Alaafin’s Palace The governor was received by the Bashorun of Oyo who doubles as the Chairman of Council of Chiefs. EDITOR’S PICK Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As Aare Baasofin Suspended 2023: Source Reveals When Buhari Will Unveil Favourite Among Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Others Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools EKO HOT … Read more
Makinde claimed that his government has invested heavily in security more than any of the previous governments in the state Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, declared that men of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) thought that Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) also known as Amotekun was established to take over their roles. He … Read more
According to Fayose, the thugs who were making the threats were associated with Governor Makinde of Oyo State A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose says there is more than meets the eyes when it comes to the issue of the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
The ambitions of Arapaja and Olafeso had caused sharp disagreement between Makinde and Fayose, the situation which made the party shift the venue and date of the congress from Ibadan to Osogbo Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that there was over-voting at the Peoples Democratic Party South-West zonal congress held in … Read more
… Fayose reconciled with Makinde, admitting that the Oyo State Governor is the PDP leader in the southwest region The candidate backed by the camp of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has emerged as the new South-West Zonal Vice Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party on Monday. Arapaja polled 343 votes to … Read more
Several shops and properties were destroyed on April 3 after a fire razed the largest auto parts market in Ibadan and the Araromi market at Agodi Gate The which started in the early hours of Friday raged on for many hours Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has visited the Agodi Gate auto spare parts market … Read more
Another FM radio station was launched in Ibadan, Oyo State yesterday The radio station is called Agidigbo FM.. It was launched and opened by Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Thursday, March 26, 2021 was among the invited dignitaries to kick start operation/airing in Agidigbo FM owned … Read more
Makinde, who said this while speaking at the Inauguration and Duty Commencement Service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, held at the CAC International Headquarters, Ibadan, promised that he would be the first governor in the state to hand over to his successor. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has stated that he has no god-father in the state and in Nigeria. The governor said he was more concerned about the welfare, development and growth of the state and Yorubaland in general. Governor Makinde stated further that he is taking away nothing with him when vacating the office if … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde recognizes the Boxer who represents the country so well Oyekola, the Boxer recounts how the Gunmen attacked him as well as his friends The news garners reactions Famous Nigerian boxer, Oyekola was reportedly attacked by Gunmen shortly after the Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State gave him a cheque of 10 million naira. … Read more
Some OPC members over the weekend effected the arrest of an alleged Fulani warlord, Iskilu Wakili The OPC members were however arrested by operatives of the state’s police command The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that his administration will do everything possible to prevent any miscarriage of justice. He stated this on Monday … Read more