Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, is set to receive a beaded crown from the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, August 12, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ladoja, who holds the title of Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has confirmed that the crowning ceremony will take place on Monday. The former … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde has given his approval for the appointment of Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this was made known in a statement by the Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola. Governor Makinde congratulated the new Olubadan and prayed that his tenure … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated his readiness to enthrone the newly ratified Olubadan of Ibadan land,Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Governor Makinde made this declaration on Saturday at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, the Capital City of Oyo State during the state farewell ceremony in … Read more
APC delays screening of 16 Ondo governorship aspirants until Friday. Rescheduling due to Eid holiday extension; committee inauguration in Abuja precedes screening. Notable aspirants include Governor Lucky Ayiedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Olusola Oke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the screening for 16 aspirants vying … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, were interred on Friday at his ancestral home in Aliiwo, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state. This online media platform learnt that there was a lying-in-state at Mapo Hall from 12 noon to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has refuted the allegations levelled by some of his children against his younger brother, Senator Kola Balogun. This news medium gathered that the first son of the monarch, Aremo Femi Balogun, had accused his uncle of misappropriating the Olubadan’s … Read more
Oyo Council of Obas has backed Makinde’s second-term bid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Council of Obas in Oyo state, on Friday declared its support for governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election bid in 2023, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023. Speaking on … Read more
End Of An Era ― Olubadan Reacts To Death Of Alaafin Of Oyo. Oba Balogun has expressed shock at the news of the death of the Oyo monarch, describing the late Alaafin as a royal father per excellence. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For … Read more
Asiwaju Tinubu Condoles Gov Makinde, Ibadan Indigenes over Olubadan’s Transition EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Sunday expressed sadness over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Adetunji Saliu, Aje Ogungunniso I, saying coming shortly after the death of another top-ranking traditional ruler in Yorubaland and … Read more