The group also accused the governor of imposing his choice of candidates on the 33 LGAs in the state A group within Oyo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi-led committee saddled with the responsibility of conducting chairmanship and councillorship primaries for the state PDP of bias. The group, known … Read more
As the clock ticks, the scramble for the 2023 APC Governorship Ticket in Oyo State has commenced in earnest. As Prominent Politicians within the opposition party are already warming up to slug it out with the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG , Below are the names of five … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried calls by some ‘’reactionary elements ‘’ within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the postponement of the Southwest Zonal Congress slated for March 6. Addressing a news conference on Thursday in Ibadan, Makinde urged the National Working Committee of the party not to heed the call of … Read more
Gov. Makinde, on Tuesday, led four northern governors to the Shasha as part of efforts to appeal to aggrieved members of the community to sheath their swords The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has pledged to help rebuild the Shasha Market in Ibadan, Oyo State after it was burnt down in the wake of a crisis. … Read more
Pandemonium was let loose last Friday at the Market when Hausa and Yoruba Traders clashed Some northern governors alongside Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday visited Shasha Market in Ibadan the state capital to assess the destruction at the scene of the clash between Yoruba and Hausa communities. The governors include Abdulahi Ganduje of … Read more
Northern govs visit Makinde You May Also Like FG Delegation, Service Chiefs Meet Northern Governors Over Security Challenges Governors from four Northern states, on Monday, evening, visited Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, in Ibadan, over the recent clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders at Shasha market in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … Read more
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to be more proactive in fighting insecurity in the state. He made the appeal during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, while reacting to the recent security tensions in the state, and most recently the violence that broke … Read more
Meeting In his bid to find a lasting solution to the security challenges in Ibarapa Zone of Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde on Sunday held an overnight meeting with selected stakeholders, local government chairs and other political office holders from the zone. A statement issued on Monday in Ibadan by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief … Read more
COVID-19 Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Wednesday said that the Federal Government had allocated 1,800 vaccines to the state, out of about 100,000 vaccines procured for the country. Makinde made the disclosure during a press conference held at the Government House, Agodi in Ibadan, disclosing that the state recorded 696 COVID-19 positive cases … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that an inquiry into alleged high-handedness of some members of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun is underway. Makinde, who disclosed this via Twitter, noted that his administration will not be passive while security operatives harass members of the public. Read also: Amotekun … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde, Fallen Heroes Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, appealed to Nigerians to continue to cater for the needs of families of soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty. Makinde stated this at the launching of the Emblem Appeal Week for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde officially launched GSM Tennis Championship 2020 by taking part in a lawn tennis exhibition match. The Governor shared the information on his verified facebook page and the state government’s Facebook page, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. Seyi Makinde outclassed his chief of staff, Bisi Ilaka in the exhibition Lawn Tennis match on … Read more
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, signed into law the 2021 budget of ₦268bn, noting that it will consolidate his administration’s infrastructure initiatives. While speaking during the signing of the document at the Government House in Ibadan, Makinde said that the real implementation of the budget would commence in earnest, as the state … Read more
16TH DECEMBER, 2020 Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that Nigerians need adequate restructuring of the country more than who becomes the president in 2023. According to the governor, the presidential candidates running around the country because of their presidential ambition would know better in 2022. This was contained in a statement on … Read more
Commissioner Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday swore in Ayansiju Lawal as Commissioner for Establishment and Training. He replaces the former commissioner, Prof. Daud Sangodoyin, who was redeployed to the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The governor had sacked the former Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport commissioner, Prof. Raphael Afonja, on … Read more
Security Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday handed over 25 operational vehicles fully equipped with communication gadgets to security agencies in the state. Makinde, while handling over the vehicles to the agencies, promised that his government would continue to prioritise the welfare of security personnel serving in the state, Eko hot blog gathered. … Read more
Gov. Seyi Makinde Buries Mum The mother of Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Madam Abigail Makinde, was, on Friday, interred in Ibadan, amidst emotional tribute from the governor. Makinde, in his tribute during the funeral service, held at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan, said that he and his other siblings would forever remember … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, on Wednesday, said the constitution of the party does not provide for the office of Governor-General in the Southwest. A statement issued by the state’s Publicity Secretary, Bankole Akinloye, reiterated that former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose is competent to lead the party in the Southwest zone. … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has assured workers of Osun State origin at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that they have nothing to fear because they will not be sacked He gave the assurance while featuring on Ibadan-based Fresh 105.9 FM yesterday morning. He featured on Southwest Political Circuit, a political interactive programme … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that the state’s Amotekun corp members are ready for deployment to its 351 wards. Makinde revealed this while speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the Amotekun Corps in Oyo Town on Wednesday. “This afternoon, we held the passing-out ceremony of the Àmòtékún Corps in Oyo … Read more