The Ogun State Government has introduced Literacy By Radio (LBR) in English Language, with the distribution of 300 radio sets, textbooks, sewing machines and materials, hair dryers and hair making materials, gas cookers, refrigerator and much more, to further enhance learning abilities of the adult learners. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi … Read more
The Ogun State Government has revealed that it will soon commence mass registration of property title documents to enable owners of dwelling houses and commercial properties register their assets and obtain necessary building permits at affordable rates within a fixed time frame. The Special Adviser/Director-General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Mr. Aina Salami, made the … Read more
No fewer than 35 corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 35 corps members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Sagamu, Ogun State. This was disclosed by the Ogun State Commissioner … Read more
The Chairman, Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, has said that State government would employ no fewer than five thousand graduates with educational background, so as to impart knowledge into pupils/students across the State to herald new academic momentum. Ifede made this known while responding at a Television programme anchored in a … Read more
No fewer than seven persons have been reported dead as motorcyclists clashed in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Ibese community in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Tuesday following a clash by motorcyclists popularly known as Okara riders. It was gathered that the clash occurred on … Read more
Governor Abiodun of Ogun State has on Monday lost his father. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, lost his father, Dr. Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun. Governor Abiodun, it was gathered, lost his father on Monday after a brief illness. According to a statement made available by the … Read more
The Ogun State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Akingbolahan Adeniran has said that many victims of human trafficking have experienced ignorance or misunderstanding in their attempt to get help, saying that they have had traumatic post-rescue experiences during identification and legal proceedings. Adeniran stated this at this year, 2021 World Day Against Trafficking In … Read more
“The suspect was later arrested at a bar in the Paseke area of Abeokuta where he was trying to pick up another prostitute.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old boy, Jamiu Malomo, for allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old prostitute to death in the state. The Ogun State Police … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon Ogun State Government has met with Transition Chairmen and other Stakeholders across the 20 Local Government Areas of the State in compliance with the State Fiscal Responsibility Act (2020). The Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo while declaring open the consultative meeting with the Local Government Heads towards … Read more
“The traders in these markets, aside from operating illegally, deface the land spaces with wastes and animal droppings, while those of them that trade in livestock, especially chicken and turkey, litter the spaces with blood clot The Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to ‘emergency’ ram and other livestock sellers to desist from … Read more
“The driver of a Howo truck marked EPE 198 XV, was chasing another vehicle which had damaged the truck’s mirror and in the process, lost control of the wheels due to speeding. A truck driver has crushed two persons to death while chasing a car that damaged the wing mirror of his vehicle on the … Read more
Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration would continue to partner with the Federal Government in the Social Intervention Programmes Eko Hot Blog No fewer than 56 trained Independent Monitors have received letters of engagement and tablets to monitor the Federal Government Social Investment Programme in Ogun State for the next one year. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, … Read more
The affordable housing programme of the Prince Dapo Abiodun administration in Ogun State is non-discriminatory, as it is planned and designed to accommodate people in the formal and informal sectors. The General Manager, Ogun State Housing Corporation, Estate Surveyor and Valuer Akinwale Ojo made this clarification during a chat with OGIS correspondent in Abeokuta. According … Read more
The Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi has given accolades to the present administration in Ogun State for ensuring equity in the distribution of dividends of democracy across the three Senatorial Districts. Akarigbo said this at a reception organised by the Committee of Friends in honour of the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog The Chairman, Ogun State Teaching Service Commission, Evangelist Olalekan Ifede has admonished teachers in public schools to instil their professional skills in classrooms and also inculcate disciplines on the students, so as to extinct truancy, misconduct and misbehaviour in schools across the State. Ifede made this known while addressing teachers during usual … Read more
“I want to state without sounding immodest that the entire security challenges bedevilling this country from the southeast will disappear within a twinkle of an eye, if and only if, all sections of this great country can come together to pave the way for the emergence of a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction in the … Read more
“They killed some cows and because of that, they are being apprehensive over a possible attack.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of residents of Olokemeji-Olowo in Odede Local Government Area of Ogun State have fled the community over the fear of being attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen. It would be recalled that the lawmaker … Read more
Oro worshippers in the country home of the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, have imposed a daytime curfew on the community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oro worshippers in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Saturday prevented female residents from coming out for their daily activities. Iperu is the hometown of … Read more
“The Matron died on the spot and her body taken to Ijaiye General Hospital morgue. The injured husband is still at the hospital with a fracture at the back A Matron at the General Hospital, Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State has been confirmed dead in a Friday road accident along the Abeokuta-Sagamu … Read more
An intelligence report revealed that Ibrahim was on a mission to Lagos to acquire certain items for ISWAP’s operations in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The Defence Headquarters on Thursday said the troops of Operation AWATSE, have arrested a suspected member of Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sango Otta area of Ogun. The … Read more