Ibadan Explosion Update: Ten Bodies Recovered As Rescue Operation Continues

Eko Hot Blog reports that rescue operation is still ongoing at the  site of an explosion that occurred at Adeyi Avenue, Bodija Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Tuesday. According to a PUNCH correspondent who visited the scene of the explosion, no fewer than 10 bodies that were recovered from the site were taken away … Read more

Grand Mufti Of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulfatai Muhali Alaga Passes Away At 80

Eko Hot Blog reports that the grand Mufti of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulfatai Muhali Alaga also known as Alfa Agba of Ibadanland has passed away at the age of 80. Alaga died at age 80 due to illness, and his remains were buried at 4 pm on Tuesday, according to Islamic rites. The Oyo State Governor, … Read more

Gov Makinde Urged For Assistance As Rainstorm Destroys Over 25 Houses In Ibadan Communities

Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 25 Houses, School, Mosque, Church and  other structures have been destroyed as a result of heavy rainstorm, which accompanied the rainfall that occurred in some parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Saturday. Among the houses, school and other structures which, were affected are those that … Read more

Akeredolu: Makinde Declares 3 Days Mourning In Oyo, Flag To Fly At Half Mast

Ekp Hot Blog Report that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has declared three days of state mourning in memory of the former governor of Ondo State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum, late Rotimi Akeredolu. Makinde’s directive was contained in a statement released on Thursday in Ibadan by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sulaimon … Read more

Court Freezes Oyo Government’s Bank Accounts

Eko Hot Blog reports that an FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a garnishee order for the freezing of 10 commercial bank accounts operated by the Oyo State Government over N3.5 billion debt. The order, issued by Justice Anitte Ebong, was initiated by former council chiefs in Oyo State who were sacked by … Read more

Governor Makinde Presents Staff Of Office To New Aseyin Of Iseyin

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde On Thursday,  presented the staff of office to Oba Sefiu Oyebola, Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I, the new Aseyin of Iseyin. Presenting the staff to the new Aseyin at Iseyin Stadium, Makinde said that his main focus is further expanding Iseyin town, noting that the … Read more

BREAKING: Gov Makinde Approves N25,000 Wage Award For Workers, Pensioners

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reported approved wage award of N25,000 and N10,000 respectively for workers and pensioners in the state. The Governor made this announcement on Monday while addressing labour union leaders and employees in the Governor’s Office at Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, According to the governor, the … Read more

Oyo Govt Commends AMIS At 2023 Children Get-Together, Promises Support

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has lauded the Association Of Model Islamic School, (AMIS) Oyo State Chapter for its valuable contribution to knowledge propagation in the state. Commissioner for Education Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu gave the commendation on Thursday while participating at the Association’s Annual Children Get-together held at Obafemi Awolowo … Read more

Alaafin Stool Is Not For Sale – Gov Makinde Declares, Vows To Involve EFCC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, vowed to send the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after anyone who has been discovered to have paid for the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo. Makinde, who has pledged to protect the ancient stool with everything in his power, declared … Read more

Gov Makinde Approves Appointment Of New Aseyin Of Iseyin

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola as the Aseyin of Iseyin. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, the approval is a culmination of a series of processes stipulated by the … Read more

Gov Makinde Gifts Saheed Osupa ‘Something Huge’ For 54th Birthday (Photos)

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has bought a sports utility vehicle for Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The 54-year-old singer, on Monday, via his Instagram, shared a video of the people from the governor’s office handing him the key to the car. Saheed excitedly said it was promise made and fulfilled. … Read more

Makinde Approves Car Loan For Oyo Primary School Teachers

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the immediate release of a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in Oyo State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Jacob Dairo. Editors Pick  DSS Arrests … Read more

Gov Adeleke Denies Begging, Prostrating For Makinde In Abuja

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

BREAKING: Oyo Workers Block Secretariat Entrance, Demands Negotiation With Makinde

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo state workers have converged at the Agodi secretariat for a peaceful protest to seek for a direct negotiation with Governor Seyi Makinde over their deprivations. According to the Guardian, the workers  were directed to resume at the state secretariat on Monday, July 31, 2023, by 7.00 a.m. to press … Read more

Makinde Seeks Review of Supreme Court Judgment On Sacked LG Officials

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  Governor Makinde challenges Supreme Court’s order to pay sacked LG officials. He files motion and notice of appeal seeking reversal. The court had declared their dismissal unlawful and ordered payment of salaries and allowances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to challenge a Supreme Court judgment ordering the payment of salaries and … Read more

Wike Breaks Silence On Fuel Subsidy Removal

Wike Breaks Silence On Fuel Subsidy Removal

Says the action shows Tinubu came prepared Wike speaks on plans to dump PDP Calls on Nigerians to support the subsidy removal policy Eko Hot Blog reports that Nyesom Wike, former governor of Rivers state has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision on subsidy removal, saying it is he is he’s prepared for the job. Wike … Read more

Wike Finally Breaks Silence Over Tinubu’s Victory

Wike has finally broken his silence over Tinubu’s victory. He expressed happiness that Makinde was among the individuals who played a significant role in ensuring that power was transferred to the southern region of the country. Wike made the statement on Friday in Oyo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike … Read more

PDP Crisis: S’Court Reacts To CJN Ariwoola’s Alleged Comments On G-5 Govs

The Supreme Court has reacted to CJN Ariwoola’s alleged political comments on PDP’s G-5 Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Saturday in Abuja dissociated the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, from a political statement on the activities of the five Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise … Read more

PDP Crisis: Makinde On His Own As Ogun, Osun, Ondo Back Ayu

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PDP Crisis: Makinde On His Own As Ogun, Osun, Ondo Back Ayu   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun, Ondo, and Ogun states have disagreed with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for the removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of … Read more

Fresh Demands For Ayu’s Resignation Unrealistic – Atiku’s Campaign Spokesman

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Fresh Demands For Ayu’s Resignation Unrealistic – Atiku’s Campaign Spokesman   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation, Charles Aniagwu, has said that fresh demands by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, … Read more