Eko Hot Blog reports that Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has offered a defense of President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying he inherited an “almost comatose” government from former President Muhammadu Buhari. He made the claim on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday evening. Abiodun, Tinubu, and Buhari are all members of the same political party; … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Molusi College Student Association (MOCOSA) set of 1969/1973 bave commemorated their golden 50th anniversary since graduating from Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The grand reunion and project commissioning ceremony held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State. The celebratory day commenced with a significant drive … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a heartwarming gathering, the Molusi College Student Association (MOCOSA) set of 1969/1973 came together at the Home Base Hotel in Ijari Ijebu-Ode on Friday, November 25th, to commemorate their golden 50th anniversary since graduating from secondary school. The festivities kicked off with a Friday night get-together … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Molusi college is a secondary school in Ijebu North Local government area of Ogun state. The MOCOSA ’69/’73 is a group of old students that graduated from the school in 1973. The group is getting set for a golden jubilee celebration of their secondary school graduation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected drug dealer, 45-year-old Godwin Emuneyin who is physically challenged and allegedly uses his wheelchair as cover to deal in illicit substances such as methamphetamine and skunk in Afuze, headquarters of Owan East local government area of Edo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has opened up on the state’s “self-inflicted troubles” resulting from what he described as the growth trajectory of the state over the past two decades. He spoke on Thursday at the ongoing Africa Investment Forum (AIF) in Marrakech, Morocco, with the theme: “Leveraging Cities and … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE From time immemorial, the masses have relied on constituted governments to implement road projects for the socio-political economy of the society. Whichever government got the construction right would be praised while those who focused on the maintenance would also be eulogised by the masses. However, those who neither got the construction nor … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been conferred with a Chieftaincy title in Yewaland of Ogun State. Akpabio was conferred with the title of Aare Fiwagboye of Yewaland, by the Olu and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland Oba (Dr) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary INEC … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Friday swore in 20 commissioners and 22 Special Advisers without assigning portfolios to them. He inaugurated the cabinet in Abeokuta, barely five months after he was sworn in as the governor of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Atiku Petitions BBC Over Report On Tinubu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted that15 states across the country are going to experience a downpour in the next three days, from Friday to Sunday. Editor’s Pick Army Retrieves Body Of Deceased Community Leader Petrol Marketers Criticize Subsidy Removal Process As Fuel Queues Reappear Tinubu: Atiku Urges Peter Obi, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State division, has nabbed a 30-year-old man, Ayobami Oyeleye, for chopping off his mother’s hands with a machete. Editor’s Pick ‘Policeman’ Arrested While Attempting To Steal Electricity Cable What You Should Know About Primeboy, ‘Wanted’ Suspect In MohBad’s Case Army Court-martials Major General Over $1,476,200 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Election Petitions Tribunal has announced Saturday, September 30, 2023, for judgement in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu. The tribunal communicated the date to the concerned parties on Thursday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspects linked to the brutal murder of Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide to Senator Solomon Adeola, the lawmaker representing Ogun West at the National Assembly. The murder had generated controversy as the Senator Adeola accused military operatives of carrying … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday, September 15, 2023, as the Ijebu Obas from Lagos State embarked on a historic visit to the grand palace of HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, known as Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, situated in the heart of Ijebu Ode, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun state government on Sunday, September 17, said there is an outbreak of cholera in the Ijebu North Local Government area of the State. Tomi Coker, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, who disclosed this on Sunday evening said cholera is known to occur during rainy seasons and … Read more
Musibau Sumonu and his wife held Ake titles before their recent honours. The latest honours include two chieftaincy titles for Chief Sumonu and one title for Chief Mrs Sumonu. They expressed their appreciation for the trust their community placed in them. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Musibau Olatunji Sumonu and his wife, Chief Mrs. … Read more
Musibau Sumonu and his wife held Ake titles before their recent honours. Their latest titles represent Egbaland. The Alake of Egbaland described them as deserving due to their contributions to the progress of the town. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Musibau Olatunji Sumonu has been installed as the Ilagbe of Egbaland and Lisa of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinator of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas, has met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Joanna Tarnawska, promising to strengthen ties with the European nation. In a recent engagement, Onas appreciated the Polish diplomat for believing in Nigeria’s potential for growth and making effort to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two people died while one was injured on Sunday in an accident involving a Mazda bus and a Mazda car at Ayedere, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will make travelling from Lagos to Abuja a four-hour journey. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the bold assertion during the week while meeting with the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more