Gov Makinde has warned that no one should die for any politicians The wedding was attended by Governor Kayode Fayemi and former Governor Segun Oni, both political rivals in the last APC governorship primary in Ekiti. Ekohotblog reports that Governor of Oyo State Seyi Makinde on Saturday stated his belief in politics, warning that no … Read more
The Oyo State Government has explained why Alaafin and Olubadan were denied entry at the Lekan Salami Stadium. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has explained the reasons the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, could not enter the Lekan Salami … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Hon. Olufemi Onireti has come out to described the Governor of Oyo State; Seyi Makinde as a leader, who understands the crucial role of youth and sports development in boosting the economy of the state. EkohotBlog reports that Onireti is a staunch PDP member … Read more
Makinde encouraged the trainees to return to Oyo State and make a difference, noting that to make the governor and the people of the state proud, they must return with the drive to achieve increased yields in different areas. Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Friday that the state would expand the state’s Youth … Read more
A man has been reported dead after fighting Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for 41 years. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State-born pioneer President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Oladele, who secured victory after 41 years of battle with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, has been pronounced dead. His … Read more
Makinde claimed that his government has invested heavily in security more than any of the previous governments in the state Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, declared that men of Nigeria Police Force (NPF) thought that Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) also known as Amotekun was established to take over their roles. He … Read more
The Oyo State Government has revealed those behind the killings in Igangan in the Ibarapa local government of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has said that the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service raided Igangan and other parts of Ibarapa areas of the state on Friday night, and not … Read more
“The news of the death of popular singer and producer, Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, unsettled me greatly. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, has described the death of an Iseyin Oyo State-born singer, Lanre Fasasi, popularly known as Sound Sultan, as a huge loss to the state and the entertainment … Read more
The new Chief of Staff, who holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is a certified Accountant and Financial consultant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has appointed Segun Ogunwuyi as his new Chief of Staff with immediate effect. The appointment of Ogunwuyi by the governor was disclosed via … Read more
“His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with effect from Tuesday, June 29, 2021.” The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained the reason behind his decision to sack commissioners in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier on Tuesday reported that Makinde sacked his … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced the sacking of Commissioners and Special Advisers in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has dissolved the State Executive Council. The executive council comprises Commissioners, Special Advisers, among others. It was gathered that Makinde informed the cabinet members of … Read more
Oyo govt has concluded plans to seek traditional means to fight insecurity in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Government says it has invited traditional worshipers to invoke spiritual powers to fight insecurity in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, made this known after a … Read more
Angry youths have reportedly stormed the Oyo governor’s office with corpses. Angry youths, on Wednesday, stormed the office of the governor of Oyo State with corpses to protest the gruesome murder of two of their friends by members of the National Road Transport Workers (NURTW), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the … Read more
“But I should be held accountable. I am responsible for this and will do everything within my power to make sure that it will not happen again.” Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has on Tuesday, said that the people of Ibarapa geo-political zone should hold him responsible for the recent attack that occurred in … Read more
*LAUTECH fee is still the lowest in the entire South West” Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has slashed the tuition fees of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) by 25%. Makinde announced the reduction on Tuesday during a visit to the university. Seyi Makinde promised that the reduction will cut across the … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to the death of the young boy who was reportedly killed by his convoy during the Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign in Ogbomoso on Thursday. Makinde, while reacting to the incident via his verified Twitter handle on Thursday, said his convoy was not responsible for the death of the … Read more
A young boy has been reportedly killed by the convoy of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the Peoples Democratic Party’s campaign in Ogbomoso area of the state. Sources revealed that the little boy was in the front of his mother’s shop shortly before the incident occurred. A young boy has been reportedly killed … Read more
Friday, May 21, 2021, has been declared as a public holiday by the Oyo State Government. Makinde enjoined the residents to go to their respective areas en masse to cast their votes. Friday, May 21, 2021, has been declared as a public holiday by the Oyo State Government, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was … Read more
“Nigerians are tired of the misgovernance of the APC at the national level”  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said Nigerians are tired of All Progressives Congress (APC) incompetence and maladministration and will vote the party out in 2023 He said the ruling party will not govern the country beyond 2023. Makinde spoke on … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved N1.2 billion for the construction of a new lodge in Abuja for incumbent and successive governors. The state Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Daud Sangodoyin, who made the disclosure, said the council approved N1.2 billion to construct a new governor’s lodge at No 2. John Kadiya … Read more