Senate resolves to honor late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, by dedicating Committee Room in his memory. Oba Balogun passed away on March 14, 2024, at age 81, after serving as Olubadan since March 11, 2022. Former senator from Oyo Central, Balogun chaired National Planning Committee and actively participated in various Senate committees. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were interred on Friday at his ancestral home in Aliiwo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. This online media platform learnt that there was a lying-in-state at Mapo Hall from 12 noon to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
Sunday Igboho Attacks Olubadan, See Why. Igboho is displeased with the honour bestowed on Governor Ganduje, saying it is “totally wrong”. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Terrorists Attack Another Church, Kill 3 Worshippers, Abduct Many [JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Atiku Donates N10m To Victims As Mass Burial Begins [PHOTOS] Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi EKO HOT … Read more
Only PDP Senator In Oyo, Kola Balogun Officially Joins APC Kola Balogun, who is the younger brother of Oba Lekan Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan land was the only senator elected to the Upper Legislative on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State in 2019. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: 5 Things I Will Do … Read more
He was the only senator elected on the platform of PDP in the state in 2019 after he defeated the immediate past governor, late Abiola Ajimobi The lawmaker announced he was dumping his party in a letter addressed to the chairman of the party in Ward 12, Ibadan North-East LGA EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: … Read more
End Of An Era ― Olubadan Reacts To Death Of Alaafin Of Oyo. Oba Balogun has expressed shock at the news of the death of the Oyo monarch, describing the late Alaafin as a royal father per excellence. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For … Read more
Olubadan withdraws promotion letters issued to Ibadan Chiefs. It was gathered that a letter of promotion from Mogaji to Jagun Olubadan was issued to one of the Mogajis, while two letters of promotion from Mogaji to Jagun Balogun were issued to two Mogajis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun … Read more
According to the acting spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Office, Mr. Tony Orilade, three persons have been arrested for allegedly duping the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Orilade said that the suspects and others now at large, had allegedly conspired to dispossess the revered Ibadan high chief … Read more