Governor Adeleke signs ₦427 billion 2025 budget into law. Assembly increases budget by ₦37 billion from initial proposal. Ministries tasked with ensuring effective budget implementation. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has signed the ₦427 billion 2025 appropriation bill into law. The signing ceremony took place on Monday at the Exco Lounge, Governor’s Office, in the … Read more
The Osun State High Court has rejected widespread reports suggesting that Olowookere Segun, a young man, was sentenced to death for stealing a fowl, calling the claims false and maliciously distorted. This comes as Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, announced on Thursday that Olowookere and his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo, had been granted a pardon by … Read more
A delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, announced on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This announcement was made during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in … Read more
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has announced the creation of an online registration platform for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, aimed at improving transparency and operational efficiency in Hajj management. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the decision was revealed in a statement by Aderibigbe Rasheed, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, who confirmed that the online … Read more
The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – … Read more
Osun State alerts public to security breach of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s official phone number, urging vigilance against fraudulent communications. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Government issues a public alert regarding the security breach of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s official telephone number, +234 803 365 7555, which has been reported hacked. This breach has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Industrial Court, sitting in Ibadan, has reaffirmed Justice Adepele Ojo as the Chief Judge of Osun State. Justice Peters’s ruling, delivered on Wednesday under the case file NICN/IB/62/2023, granted all reliefs sought by Justice Ojo against the Osun State Government and the Osun State House of Assembly. Editor’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed on Tuesday that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, once saved him from media blackmail while he was in the Senate. The governor, during a reception organized for the First Lady, alongside other State Governors’ wives at Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Olalekan Oyeyemi, a member of the Osun Park Management System, at the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre. Known as ‘Emir’ and appointed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, Oyeyemi faced an 11-count charge brought against him by the Nigeria Police … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has announced the establishment of a facility to address post-traumatic stress disorders among the survivors of the recent explosion in the Bodija area of Ibadan. Recall that an explosion took place at Dejo Oyelese Close, near Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan, two weeks ago. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a tragic incident struck in Ejigbo, Osun state when a United States Professor and politician, Richard Adeoriokin, was accidentally shot dead by a local security guard while bidding him farewell after an event. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday along Inisha Road of Ejigbo, following the conclusion of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Osun State Government has mandated a new selection process for the positions of Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo, revoking the initial procedures. Additionally, the government has declared the Akinrun of Ikirun stool, currently occupied by Oba Olalekan Akadiri, vacant, urging all concerned parties to await the conclusion … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a five-point admonition to newly inaugurated local government Caretaker Chairmen, directing them to compete through developmental initiatives for their various areas. Inaugurating the Caretaker Chairpersons in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke, who justified his action on the need to fill an existing vacuum at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has cleared the air over the claim that he recently begged his Oyo counterpart, Seyi Makinde, privately in Abuja. Adeleke dismissed the report and explained that he never begged Makinde when he led a delegation from Osun State to visit Makinde at the Oyo State … Read more
A fresh date has been fixed by the Supreme Court to give a final verdict on the Osun governorship election dispute. The verdict in the dispute is scheduled to be delivered by the court on May 9, Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Monday fixed Tuesday, May 9, to deliver its … Read more
Governor Adeleke has praised Fintiri’s victory as a historic triumph for democracy. Adeleke expressed his happiness that Adamawa State was saved from the path of anarchy that was being planned by anti-democratic elements. INEC had on Tuesday declared Fintiri the winner of the Adamawa guber poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has … Read more
The APC in Osun State has criticised Adeleke’s administration for the allegedly increasing insecurity in the state. The party has called on Adeleke to address the situation and prevent further incidents. The Osun APC also highlighted incidents of violence and kidnapping that have taken place in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
Police have beefed up security in Osogbo as Court set to deliver final Judgement. The legal battle has been between the candidate of the PDP, Ademola Adeleke and the APC, Gboyega Oyetola. The apex court will decide the fate of Adelek and Oyetola in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is tight security … Read more
Oyetola faces fresh trouble as ex-INEC director clarified controversial BVAS report. Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi stated that there should not have been a discrepancy in the 2022 Osun State governorship election. Osaze-Uzzi described the Osun tribunal judgement as a validation of the role of BVAS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, a former Director of the … Read more
NANS has threatened to protest following the Osun Tribunal judgement sacking Adeleke as governor of Osun state. NANS decried the tribunal judgement describing it as a “miscarriage of justice.” The students Union alleged that “it is on record how some stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress have boasted federal might that they would win the … Read more