By Ademola Orunbon In furtherance of the desire to provide affordable housing for residents, the Prince Dapo Abiodun led-administration is proposing to construct 100 housing units in Ifo, that would be replica of the Prince Court Estate. It would be recalled that the first phase of Prince Court Estate, Idi–Aba comprising 130 units had been … Read more
There was palpable apprehension among residents of Ijebu North Local Government area in Ogun state after unknown gunmen attacked it and kidnapped the Olori-Ilu of Imope Ijebu, Chief Kolawole Omotayo. Ekohotblog gathered Chief Omotayo was reportedly kidnapped at noon on Saturday, along Oke Eri-Imope road, while driving down from Ijebu-Ode, where he had gone to … Read more
Directorate, Dental services ogun state The Ogun government has created a Directorate of Dental Services to increase the residents’ access to oral health and ensure a uniformed administration. Dr Tomi Coker, the State’s Commissioner for Health, made this known at a news conference, on Friday, in Abeokuta, to commemorate the 2021 World Oral Health Day, … Read more
Chief Adamu Ibrahim l, Sarkin Fulani of Igua, Yewa North Local Area of Ogun State, has shed light on the controversy surrounding the recent attacks on Yoruba by herdsmen in the state. Ekohotblog recalls that houses and properties were set on fire during Sunday Igboho’s visit to the area. In an interview with Daily Post, … Read more
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 57 suspected internet fraudsters at their hotel hideouts in Ilaro area of Ogun State. The anti-graft agency stated that the suspects were arrested on Friday in an operation that followed actionable intelligence linking them to alleged fraudulent activities. The operatives of the Economic … Read more
The senate has appeal the federal government to resettle residents of Ogun state who sought refuge and succour in Benin Republic after being displaced following attacks on their communities by suspected herdsmen. The plea followed a motion sponsored by Tolu Odebiyi, senator representing Ogun west, on Wednesday, emphasizing the need to resettle the displaced persons. … Read more
The Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Ogun State chapter, have trooped in their numbers on Wednesday morning to the State House of Assembly, Oke – Mosan. The workers, led by Emmanuel Bankole, gathered themselves to the Assembly to demand that the National Minimum wage is their right and should not be decentralised. Bankole said … Read more
The Ogun state government on Monday aannounced that it had taken delivery of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The state governor, Dapo Abiodun, who confirmed the delivery, said 100,000 doses of the vaccine were received. He announced the development on his official twitter page. The development means that Ogun is the first state in Nigeria to … Read more
The Ogun Government on Friday inaugurated a 280-seater capacity Information Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory project at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Eko hot blog gathered. Speaking after the inauguration, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Commissioner for Education, commended the institution for moving in tandem with the vision of Gov. Dapo Abiodun. Arigbabu noted that technology remained important … Read more
The protesters accused officials of Ogun State Government of extortion in the guise of collecting revenue from them The members of the association said they could no longer tolerate what they called ‘illegalities’ Members of the Flitchers Association in Ondo State have barricaded the Benin/Ore/Lagos Expressway in protest against alleged illegal extortion. The members of … Read more
Hon Dare Kadiri, the Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, has been impeached. The embattled lawmaker representing Ijebu North State Constituency 2 was impeached on Thursday for alleged “gross misconduct.” No fewer than 20 lawmakers had last week signed a petition for Kadiri’s removal. Recall that the Speaker of the State Assembly … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon Awokoya Isale, Banjoko to Mosun café road were equally repaired and now motorable Sola Oguntade Street, in Ayetoro, Yewa Area were repaired The Ogun State Public Works Agency (OGPWA), has commenced repairs of all dilapidated roads network across the books and crannies of the Three Senatorial District of the state, before the … Read more
As part of his relentless and decisive efforts to address the recent farmers-herders crisis in some parts of the state, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has met with four northern governors and other critical stakeholders. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the crucial meeting, which took place at the Oba’s Complex in Abeokuta, was also … Read more
At least four persons were burnt beyond recognition on Sunday when a 14-passenger commercial bus was engulfed by fire The solibus at Atoyo, inbound Ogbere on Ijebu Ode -Benin expressway. According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesman for Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), the solitary mishap occurred at at Atoyo, inbound Ogbere on Ijebu … Read more
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have busted pipeline vandals in Ogere, in the Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. The vandals upon sighting the security operatives, reportedly took to their heels, abandoning their tools, including 302 empty jerrycans. A spokesperson for the NSCDC in the state, Ogbonnaya Dyke, disclosed … Read more
Traders have gathered at popular Sabo Akarigbo Market in Sagamu, Ogun State on Thursday to protest against the state government’s delay in the reconstruction of the market which reportedly got burnt about a year ago. The traders thronged the streets of Sagamu with placards with various inscriptions like ‘His Excellency, our market has been demolished; … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon No government can provide all the needs of the people Community Development Associations take it upon themselves to provide their felt needs The Ogun State Government has released a total sum of N85.5 Million Naira as Grants- in Aid to Community Development Associations (CDAs) and as well its Council, in order to … Read more
Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says that no fewer than 176 persons died while 990 others sustained various degrees of injuries in various road accidents across Ogun State in 2020. Babatunde Akinbiyi, the TRACE spokesman, disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta. Akinbiyi explained that a total number of 852 road traffic crashes comprise of … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon The building was not safe for use You May Also Like: Fire Disasters: PDP Urges FG To Equip Disaster Management Agencies Lagos State Is Under-Policed – Sanwo-Olu A three-storey building, Olujimi Electronic Mall, razed by fire last September, as a result of a power surge, which started from a nearby paint shop … Read more
By Ademola Orunbon The economic development strategy blueprint, which is a medium-term strategy from 2021- 2025 would allow for improvement and adjustments where necessary. You May Also Like: Gov. Sule & Wife Release Stunning Photos Of 2-Month Old Twins NAF Graduates 676 To Meet Contemporary Security Needs The Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser … Read more