The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has passed away at 64 after a brief illness. According to reports, he died on Monday, November 4, 2024, at a tertiary health facility in Ekiti State, though official details on the circumstances of his passing remain undisclosed. Sources close to the family indicate that he … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to repositioning the country and creating wealth for generations. The President said on Saturday that his focus was not on 2027 elections but on how to make Nigeria great for generations. Tinubu gave the assurance at the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zone Assembly at Eko Hotel and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the kidnapped pupils and staff of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti have regained their freedom. A confirmation from the Ekiti State Police Command Spokesperson, Sunday Abutu on Sunday morning, however, indicated that the driver is dead. Editor’s Picks Re-run Election: NNPP Defeats APC, PDP, Clinches Two State Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that efforts by the Eporo-Ekiti community to meet the N100 million ransom demand for the release of the Emure-Ekiti kidnapped victims seemed to have faltered as of late yesterday evening. According to Vanguard, sources in Eporo-Ekiti revealed that the community and families of the victims were only able to raise a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that about six school children and three teachers have been kidnapped in Ekiti by unknown gunmen. The gunmen reportedly abducted six pupils and three teachers of a private school and their bus driver while they were returning from Eporo-Ekiti on Monday night. According to a post by Ekititrends on its X … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is set to reopen the books to probe the former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, causing palpable tension in the state. The renewed probe is coming after more than 16 years, when the anti-graft agency alleged that Odili had questions to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has said any presidential candidate who scored 35 percent of the votes in an election should not be declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Fayemi, who was a former Minister of Solid Minerals, said this at an event marking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday revealed that the protest against fuel subsidy removal during the administration of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 was all politics. Fayemi revealed this while delivering an address at a national dialogue organised to celebrate the 60th birthday celebration of the … Read more
AGITAD defends ex-Ekiti governor against corruption charges Describes corruption allegation against Fayemi as “poorly scripted effort’ Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of former students of the University of Lagos, under the platform of Akokites Graduates’ Initiative for Transparency and Development (AGITAD), has defended Dr. Kayode Fayemi against corruption allegations by the Economic and … Read more
The former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has denied being under probe by the EFCC over an alleged N4bn fraud. During his visit to the EFCC, no such allegations were raised, and he responded to a frivolous petition aimed at tarnishing his reputation. The EFCC’s inquiries have been answered, and Fayemi stands ready … Read more
A powerful Nigerian Governor has been elected into a new position in Morocco. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ekiti state and chairman of the Nigerian governors’ forum, Kayode Fayemi, has been elected as President of the Forum of Regions of Africa, FORAF. According to a text message by the Director, … Read more
Gov Fayemi has approved Diaspora Livestock production project for Ekiti Diaspora Forum. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has approved the establishment of a livestock farm for indigene under the aegis of the Ekiti Diaspora Forum (EDF). EDITOR’S PICK: Gov Fayemi’s Aide, Femi Odere, Bags Diaspora Award of Excellence Fayemi … Read more
Tinubu, Wike’s London Meeting Unsettles PDP, Atiku’s Camp EKO HOT BLOG reports that the London meeting of the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has reportedly sent cold shivers down the spine of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku … Read more
Paris Club Refund: NGF Describes Malami’s Action As Fraudulent, Self-Serving EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has criticized the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing his recent claims and actions as fraudulent and self-serving over the $418m Paris Club refund. The Chairman of … Read more
Saraki said the visit would amount to nothing at the end of the day “because PDP would not allow Governor Wike to go” On the current strike by university unions in Nigeria, the ex-governor of Kwara laid the blame on Federal Government’s insensitivity EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three presidential aspirants have announced their withdrawal from the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to support a co-contender in the race, Bola Tinubu. Senator Akpabio, who recently resigned his appointment as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs; Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun; Governor of Ekiti State, … Read more
Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, Others Fail To Agree On Consensus. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors at the Lagos House, Marina, also resolved that name calling and other personal attacks should not be encouraged by the aspirants and their supporters. EDITOR’S PICK You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies Wike 2023: INEC Reacts … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerians to resist agents bent on causing breakdown of law and order in the country …the introduction of technology would make it impossible for anyone to claim millions of votes again in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt … Read more
BREAKING: Ex-LG Chairman Kidnapped In Gov. Fayemi’s Hometown [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government (LG), Prince Bamidele Adegoroye has been kidnapped along Iludun – Isan Ekiti road. Isan Ekiti is the hometown of Governor Kayode Fayemi. Adegoroye, who was said to be coming from Ado Ekiti, was kidnapped … Read more
Ekiti State Gov Fayemi says Nigeria must embrace restructuring of the country’s political and administrative system before it is too late. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has called for the restructuring of the political and administrative system of Nigeria through a national dialogue. He urged the Federal Government to … Read more