Ondo State Government said the suspension National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) would be for two weeks. Recall that Senior Special Assistant to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Special Duties, Dr Doyin Odebowale, on Monday, announced the suspension order following the crisis between the two unions. … Read more
A middle-aged man, Hassan Saka has been arrested for being in possession of two human heads in Ondo State. Saka was arrested on Monday by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. The exhibits were discovered in a vehicle along Owo/Akure road, concealed in a brown carton. Read also: COVID-19 … Read more
The leaders of Ifon Community, whose monarch, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi was shot and killed by suspected bandits in November 2020 have called on the police to fish out the perpetrators of the wicked act. The leaders equally frowned at the invitation of their four elders by the police over the alleged … Read more
The suspects were arrested based on an intel received and in collaboration with some local hunters At least 15 persons have been arrested by the men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, for illegally mining gold in the Owo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, who were from the … Read more
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Biafra Doesn’t Need Your Investment, IPOB Replies Miyetti Allah Miyetti Allah Enjoins Makinde To Release Fulani Herdsmen Nabbed With Firearms Oyo Unrest: ‘Let’s Go Our Way’ – Miyetti Allah Calls For Restructuring The National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), Muhammadu Kirowa, has insisted that its members are worst … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ondo State chapter has suspended five of its members over alleged anti-Party activities and gross misconduct. The Publicity Secretary of the party in Ondo, Kennedy Peretei, who disclosed the suspension in a statement on Tuesday, said those affected include Oyedele Ibini, Lad Ojomo, Ayo Fadaka, Rasheed Elegbeleye, and Ebenezer Alabi. … Read more
The State High Court in Ondo State has summoned the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Bamidele Oleyeloogun, as well as three other members of the Assembly over what has been construed as disobedience to court order. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the speaker and his fellow parliamentarians now risk jail term … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 27TH NOVEMBER, 202 On Thursday evening, Gunmen laid siege on Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government area of Ondo State following an attack on a bank in the community. The robbers stormed the community around 4:00 pm shortly after the visit of the Inspector General of Police to the state command. It was gathered that undisclosed … Read more
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has imposed a ban on vehicles with unauthorised tinted glasses. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, Donald Ojogo, while reacting to the spike in crime rate across the state. Akeredolu also called on residents … Read more
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has announced support for the protests across the country clamouring for an end to police brutality and killings. Akeredolu, who has vowed to join the protesting youth, revealed that it is important to reform the Nigeria Police Force in a bid to protect the rights of the … Read more
Governor of Lagos State and Chairman, National Campaign Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that the Party’s governorship flag-bearer and the incumbent governor of the State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has been overwhelmingly endorsed by traditional rulers and leaders across the State. … Read more
Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, on Thursday, August 27, directed University administrators to consider a reduction in tuition fees in a way that quality education can still be sustained in the University. This directives followed an appeal from students, and in view of the economic effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the country This … Read more
Members of the Unity Forum of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have officially dissolved into the campaign team in favour of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Unity Forum headed by a former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, was formed following the inability of stakeholders in the Ondo APC to resolve its differences after … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the Bayelsa Central and West Senatorial Districts and Imo North Senatorial District bye-elections for 31 October. Other bye-elections scheduled to hold in the same date include Nganzai State Constituency Borno; Bayo State Constituency Borno; Cross River North Senatorial District; Obudu State Constituency; Cross River State and Lagos … Read more
A High Court sitting in Ondo State has restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly and its Speaker; Hon Bamidele Oleyeloogun from suspending the lawmaker representing Eseodo constituency in the Assembly, Hon Success Torhukerhijo. Recall that Hon Torhukerhijo was suspended for misconduct but he said he was victimised for not signing the impeachment notice against … Read more
– Ondo State Government inaugurates Operation Amotekun – Gov Akeredolu said the inuguration of the security outfit will put an end to all forms of criminal activity in the state – Operation Amotekun was established by six-state governors from the South-Western region of Nigeria The Ondo State Government has inaugurated the Ondo State Security Network … Read more
Nurses working in the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State on Thursday staged a protest against the non-payment of their salaries by the state government. The protesters, who shunned their duty posts to protest on the premises of the hospital complex alleged that the government was owed them five to six months salary … Read more
The members of the #RevolutionNow who was reported to be protesting yesterday Wednesday 5th of August, in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ondo, Osun and Ogun states is demanding good governance in the country from President Mahammadu Buhari. The members are; Eniola Akinkuotu, Adelani Adepegba, Samson Folarin, Oladimeji Ramon, Deji Lambo, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola … Read more
The State Government of Ondo state has sealed two secondary schools in the state for violating COVID-19 protocols set by the state government for reopening of schools. The affected two schools are: CAC Grammar School, Ondo Road, Akure and Akure Academy, Oba- Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Mr Akin Asaniyan, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has elected Fatai Adams as the new Chairman in Ondo State, Ekohotblog report. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP (PDP) is now ready to battle with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in governorship election which is scheduled October, 2020. The new chairman, who was said to be the immediate PDP … Read more