Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has threatened that it will withdraw its candidates in the forthcoming local government election in the state if the electoral body failed to use Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the poll. Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has fixed Saturday 27th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, joined labour protesters in the state in raising alarm about the deteriorating economic situation in the country. The governor said hardship and poverty have reached alarming levels, with many unable to feed themselves or find work. He urged all parties to work … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State government has said that it has arrested illegal miners in Idi-Ayunre in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state and seized the facility the miners used for processing of illegally mined minerals. The state Governor, Seyi Makinde, who made this known on Saturday in a statement … 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 Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has signed the Oyo State electricity regulatory commission bill into law. Mr Makinde, while signing the bill on Friday, said the law will enable the state to generate, transmit and distribute electricity within the state. He said that with the law, residents will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has been officially presented with the comprehensive report of the incident on the catastrophic explosion on January 16, 2024, at Adeyi Avenue, Old Bodija, Ibadan. The investigation, aimed at uncovering the causes and culprits behind the explosion, has led to the identification of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government has sealed a new generation church at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the state capital. The state government said the church was sealed over noise pollution. Editor’s Picks Culprit Bags Life Imprisonment As 14-Year-Old Rape Victim Contracts HIV Court Remands Adeleke’s Appointee For Murder Alarming Report: 81% … 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 the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul One has stated that his principal was not silent on the January 16 explosion, which resulted in the death of five individuals, injuries to 77 people, and the destruction of 58 houses in the Old Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for not showing empathy over the recent explosion in Ibadan. Governor Makinde criticized Atiku while receiving the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi was on a condolence visit to him in his office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the Chairman of Oyo State Tipper, Lorry And Quarry Park Management System, Alhaji Akeem Akintola, popularly known as Kuso. The abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday, around Ajiboye area, Omi Apata, Ibadan, the state capital. Editor’s Picks BREAKING: Usman Ododo Sworn In As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the license of a private jet operator, Mattini Airline Services Limited. This development followed an incident at the Ibadan Airport on Friday where one of their aircraft overshot the runway. Editor’s Picks NNPC Releases 2022 Financial Statement Amidst Public Outcry Kidnapping: Wike … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was an inferno at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Friday. The fire incident occurred at the commission’s office in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of the state. Editor’s Picks NNPC Releases 2022 Financial Statement Amidst Public Outcry Kidnapping: Wike Reads … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he is set to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the explosion that rocked Ibadan last week. The Minister was received upon arrival at the Ibadan Airport by some officials of the Oyo state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the position of the National Secretary of the main opposition party. The position of the PDP scribe is now the subject of a tussle between Senator Sam Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye. Editor’s Picks List Of States Won By … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state government on Thursday announced that the death tally from the explosion that shook Ibadan, Oyo state capital, on Tuesday, has risen to five. This news medium gathered that the explosion caused damage to numerous houses within a 14-kilometer radius. Recall that Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, had while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the devastating explosion that occurred on Tuesday night in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The explosion killed two persons, wounded about 80 others and destroyed several buildings, vehicles, and other properties. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the explosion that rocked Ibadan metropolis on Tuesday has resulted in the death of at least two people, with an additional 77 individuals being hospitalized at the University College Hospital in Oyo State. This was contained in the statement issued by the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde in the early … Read more