EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Division of the Appeal Court in a divided ruling on Friday, upheld Prince Dapo Abiodun’s reelection as the legitimate governor of Ogun State on March 18, 2023. In the ruling read by Justice Joseph Shagbaor Ikyegh, it was detailed that the majority ruling struck out the appeal that … Read more
The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has urged Imams and Alfas to use their good offices to reach out to Muslims across the State on the commencement of 2024 Hajj and the need to promptly make deposits before December 31, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky W Loses Out As Court Affirms LP’s Thaddeus Atta As … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a man identified as Segun Opeyemi has stolen a car from a dealer, Olatubosun Gafar, in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. This news medium gathered that Opeyemi sent a fake alert of N6.2 million to the car dealer and absconded with one of his cars. According to reports, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government is ready to support locally produced fabric, Adire with subsidy. The FG also planned to help establish industrial hubs for Adire across the country to further boost revenue for market women selling the local fabric while curbing its importation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – … Read more
The Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, has assured of the government’s readiness to provide a conducive environment by executing investment-friendly policies for businesses to thrive in the state. He stated this when he played host to the representatives of the British Deputy High Commission, Messer. Wale Adebajo and Shawn Anwoju, in his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an 86-year-old woman, Madam Alimot, is seeking justice after being defrauded of a whopping N19 million by a blind herbalist, Owolabi Adefemi, known locally as Ojunu. The herbalist allegedly tricked her into parting with the sum in a bid to provide healing for her ailing daughter and make money rituals. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fresh tanker explosion has caused motorists to scamper for safety while causing gridlock on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway. The tanker laden with the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, exploded Friday night around the OPIC axis in Isheri, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. EDITOR’S PICKS Why … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, on Monday, has rejected the verdict of the Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld the victory of the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun. The tribunal, in a judgement which lasted more than 11 hours on Saturday, dismissed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Kenta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have called on the federal and state governments to fix the road that leads to Wole Soyinka Train Station. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspended Chairman of the Ijebu East Local Government of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo has been impeached by councillors in the local government It was learnt that Adedayo was impeached over allegations of financial misappropriation and diversion of council funds, among other allegations made against him. Editors Pick BREAKING: Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Olufunke Daniel, wife of the former Ogun State Governor, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has reacted to the demolition of her complex in Ijebu-Ode by Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government. This news medium had reported that the Ogun State Government had demolished the five-storey DATKEM plaza in Ijebu-Ode, owned by Mrs. Funke, wife … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has released the suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Hon Wale Adedayo. The secret police invited the council chairman and detained him since last Friday based on a petition written against him that he was making inciting comments that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State command of the Department of State Services (DSS) has explained the reason behind the detention of the suspended Ijebu East Local Government chairman, Wale Adedayo. It would be recalled that Adedayo had accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State of diverting statutory Federal Allocation due to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 21-year-old lady identified as Sukura Owodunni has allegedly been set ablaze by a pastor, Taiwo Odebiyi, when he was trying to perform deliverance on her at his Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State. According to Punch, the incident happened on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person died and three others sustained varying degrees of injuries in accidents that occurred in different parts of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday and Monday. This online media platform gathered that the first accident occurred at the Conoil area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while the second accident happened at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun state police have launched an investigation after an industrial machine chopped off an employee’s hand at a factory in Logbara village, Owode Egba. The incident occurred on Friday, August 11, at a factory where animal feed is being produced. A statement by the Police spokesman, Omolala Odutola, disclosed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Olumuyiwa, in connection with a case of missing chickens on a farm. The missing chickens were said to be worth N8m. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Editors Pick Pastor Ashimolowo Quits … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man, Taiwo Ishola, has allegedly killed two sons of his younger brother, Idowu, after he reportedly kidnapped the children at Abata, a village in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. According to Punch Metro, the killing was perpetuated in a bush in the Mile 6 area of Ajebo, in Abeokuta. Our … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly invited and questioned the Secretary to Ogun State Government (SSG), Tokunbo Talabi, over recent allegations of fraud levelled against him. A source told The PUNCH that the invitation and subsequent interrogation for over five hours on Friday were a result of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has arraigned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu and nine others. The defendants were arraigned before an Ogun State High court sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, for vote buying. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s Q1 2023 Capital Importation … Read more