The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Sokoto State local government elections, winning all 23 chairmanship positions along with the associated councillorship roles. The announcement was made on Monday by Alhaji Aliyu Suleiman, chairman of the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission. The elections took place last Saturday, with participation from … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in Kwara State’s local government elections, held on Saturday after a seven-year hiatus. The APC secured wins in all 16 local council areas across the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
The Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) has initiated a week-long surgical intervention for 150 children under the age of 15 in Kwara State. The program addresses various conditions, including inguinoscrotal swelling (hernia and hydrocele), lipoma, cleft lips, lumps, undescended testis, cysts, and umbilical hernia. This initiative is part of APSON’s 23rd Annual Conference, … Read more
On Thursday, the Kwara State Ministry of Environment uncovered an illegal dump site near the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport in Ilorin, where commercial waste collectors and local residents have been unlawfully disposing of their refuse, violating state environmental laws. The ministry also apprehended Inspector Adamu Usman, a police officer stationed at the airport, for … Read more
The quick action of the Kwara State Fire Service averted a major disaster on the Otte-Ilorin expressway on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Aa bus carrying cosmetics collided with an overturned truck loaded with perfume and honey, triggering a fire. Hassan Adekunle, the state fire service spokesperson, stated that the incident occurred at 08:12 … Read more
A mother and her three children have reportedly died from food poisoning in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital after eating suspected poisoned rice. The incident was said to have occurred at Oshin Area along Asa-Dam road in Ilorin metropolis.The father of the children is popularly known as Alfa Ahmad. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, … Read more
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq urges protesters to be patient, assuring that President Tinubu’s government is working on strengthening the economy and improving citizens’ welfare. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has appealed to protesters across the country for patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Governor assured that the government … Read more
Despite a federal agreement on a new ₦70,000 minimum wage, many states are hesitant to commit, citing the need for further consultations and financial assessments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in spite of the recent agreement between the Federal Government, Labour, and the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to set the new minimum wage at ₦70,000, many states … Read more
Tinubu’s top security officer, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has been appointed as the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Aide-de-camp (ADC), has been appointed the new king of Ilemona Town in Kwara State. As the new king, Lt. Col. Yusuf will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed support for local government autonomy, stating that it will alleviate the burden on states. The Kwara State Governor clarified that the position of the state in the ongoing legal proceedings on local government is that the state does not violate … Read more
Federal Ministry alerts on cattle poisoning at Mandate Cattle Market, Ilorin due to organophosphate contamination. Herders slaughtered affected cattle, posing health risks; Rapid Response Team disposed of contaminated meat. 40 poisoned cattle treated and recovered; ministry advises consuming meat from certified sources only. the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security issued an urgent public … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has expressed support for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a huge project that will have a significant impact on the nation when completed. AbdulRazaq spoke on Friday in Lagos during a visit by governors and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Overseer of CAC Freedom City Prophetic and Deliverance Ministry, Adeniyi James, in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been arrested by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly defrauding a member of the church to the tune of N3,980,000. The Head of Media … Read more
Fire outbreak destroys numerous shops at Owode Market in Offa, Kwara State Traders grieve over loss of properties consumed by flames Authorities assess the situation, with at least five shops reportedly affected Eko Hot Blog reports that chaos and devastation unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning as a fire outbreak at Owode Market … Read more
Former Kwara State Deputy Governor, Peter Kisira, passes away at 74. Kisira served under Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed from 2011 to 2019. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expresses condolences, praises Kisira’s public service legacy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Former Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Peter Kisira, has passed away at the age of 74. Kisira, who served … Read more
Tinubu’s decision to end fuel subsidy in May 2023 caused immediate nationwide Prices of Petrol increase. NBS reports a staggering 157% rise in average fuel retail price from February 2023 to February 2024. Zamfara tops the list with the highest average petrol price at N750.43 per litre, while Kwara Senjoys the lowest at N650 per … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State government has declared its unwavering commitment to delivering the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine directly to every corner of the state’s secondary schools. The State’s Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo-Kawu, gave the assurance when the advocacy team from the State Primary Healthcare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a prison inmate at the Oke-Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, seized a rifle from a warder on Friday and proceeded to shoot and wound a roadside vulcanizer nearby. According to DAILY POST, the Incident happened while the prison warder was escorting prison inmates out of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today arraign former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed for allegedly blowing N1.6billion on chartered jets. He is also accused of alleged mismanagement of security votes. Ahmed is charged along with a former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ademola Banu, who served with him. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has quizzed the former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed. This online media platform gathered that the anti-graft agency invited Ahmed to come and explain the transactions running into billions of naira during his time as governor of the state. It was also learned … Read more