Women to Play Key Role in Tinubu’s One Trillion Dollar Economy Target – Minister Nigeria’s economy is currently valued at about 500 billion dollars Sulaiman Ibrahim praised President Tinubu’s “unprecedented commitment” to women’s development The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has urged Nigerian women to rally behind President Bola … Read more
Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more
Heavyweight Boxer, Anthony Joshua Recognized In Ogun State New Boxing Hall Named After Anthony Joshua Governor Abiodun Commends Bukola Olopade’s Contributions to Sports Development Ogun State’s new boxing hall has been named in honour of two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. The announcement was made on Monday by the Executive Governor of Ogun … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, have criticised Seyi Tinubu, one of President Bola Tinubu’s sons, for reviewing a military-like guard of honor mounted by a group of youths in military uniforms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two leaders condemned the incident after … Read more
Prior to his appointment, Toyin Taiwo was the Deputy Chief of Staff to the governor Taiwo had served as Commissioner for Culture and Tourism He is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Statistics Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Dr. Toyin Taiwo as his new Chief of … Read more
Sarah Ayinde, a wife, is reportedly on the run after allegedly setting her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in the Iperu area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sources, who spoke anonymously, revealed that the incident took place on December 12, following what was described … Read more
Pastor Kumuyi urges leaders to show empathy and address the suffering of Nigerians. Global Crusade and Retreat will offer spiritual empowerment and miraculous transformations. Kumuyi encourages youth to join the Impact Programme and engage in righteous leadership. Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Nigerian leaders to … Read more
The Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriation, has urged the State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board to prioritize the purchase of more hospital equipment for all health facilities in the state during the next fiscal year. Eko Hot Blog reports that this call was made during … Read more
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay ₦5 million in compensation to Oluwatimilehin Adebayo for the violation of his right to freedom from torture. In its judgment, delivered by Justice Dupe Atoki and shared with our correspondent on Thursday, the court directed the Nigerian authorities to conduct a thorough, impartial, … Read more
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a 30-man squad as preparations intensify for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The CHAN, now in its 8th edition, is a tournament exclusively for players who compete in their country’s domestic leagues under standard contracts. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has identified poor timing as a key factor contributing to opposition against the proposed tax reform bills. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Thursday, Ndume acknowledged that while the bill could have good potential, introducing it at this time would be problematic due to the current public … Read more
Mild drama unfolded on Thursday during the inauguration of the legislative arm of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, as some youths, reportedly acting on the orders of Council Chairman Lanre Oyegbola, seized the mace. The session began with Moruf Erubami’s unopposed swearing-in as Speaker of the House. However, tensions arose when councillors … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has reported the discovery of nine different drugs and medications in the hotel room of Sunday Abidoye, a 51-year-old US-based man whose lifeless body was found at the Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, detailed the … Read more
A 51-year-old American returnee, Sunday Abioye, has been found dead in his hotel room in Sagamu, Ogun State. His body was discovered in his room at a hotel near the GRA area of Sagamu on Wednesday. Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement from Abeokuta, the state capital. … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Ogun State governorship election, according to a statement by the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the arrest was confirmed by the PDP’s Ogun State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo, who revealed in a Monday statement issued in … Read more
Mutiu Akinbami, the former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, also known as Igor, has been shot dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbami was killed on Friday night by gunmen while riding a motorcycle with his daughter in Abeokuta, the state capital. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m., between the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as the National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), representing the North West geopolitical zone. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, SSANU Strike Nears End … Read more
The Olu of Orile Ilawo in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Oba Alexander MacGregor, has dismissed 10 chiefs for allegedly selling 1,600 acres of community land in Alagbagba and other parts of Odeda Local Government Area without his consent. At a press briefing held in his palace on Saturday, Oba MacGregor, accompanied by other palace chiefs, declared … Read more
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has filed a lawsuit against the Ogun State Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) over the alleged imposition of administrative fees on candidates in the upcoming local government elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that OGSIEC has set fees of ₦250,000 for each chairmanship candidate and ₦150,000 for councillorship candidates, with a reduced fee … Read more