JUST IN: President Tinubu Sacks Ondo, Cross River NDDC Nominees, Make Fresh Appointments

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate replacement of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC’s) Ondo State Representative nominee, Victor Akinjo. Akinjo was replaced as Ondo State Representative by Hon. Otito Atikase. This was made known in a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on … Read more

Ondo Acting Gov, Aiyedatiwa, Directs Council Chairmen And Councilors To Vacate Offices

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State, Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed all Chairmen, Councillors and elected officials of Local Governments Areas in the state to vacate their offices. The order follows the expiration of their tenure on Wednesday, 30th August 2023, this platform understands. The acting governor, in a statement issued by … Read more

I’ve Participated In Over 40 Robberies, 16-yr-old ‘Oyenusi’ Confesses

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Amotekun, in Ondo State on Monday arrested a juvenile robber (name withheld), who adopted the name of a notorious Nigerian armed robber, “Oyenusi”, for stealing in the state. Adetunji Adeleye, the state Commander of the WNSN, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the … Read more

Suspected Yahoo Boy Arrested With Human Skull In Ondo

Eko Hot Blog reports that a 26-year-old man suspected to be involved in fraudulent internet activities, commonly known as a “Yahoo boy,” has been apprehended by the police after human skull was discovered in his apartment. The suspect, identified as Franklin Akinyosuyi, a photographer and owner of a boutique, was arrested after the items were … Read more

Charms Experiment Ends In Tragedy As Man Kills Friend During ‘Bulletproof’ Test In Ondo

Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunde Akinmoyewa, an ex-convict, met his untimely demise on Friday in Ondo State while carrying out a traditional experiment to assess the effectiveness of a purported bullet repelling charm. It was gathered that the 27-year-old victim was fatally shot with a dane gun by his friend identified as Bode. The … Read more

Massive Tragedy Unfolds As Tanker Fire Kills 20 In Ondo

Tanker explosion in Ondo

EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Sunday when 20 persons were burnt to death after a tanker exploded at Ore, Odigbo Local government area, Ondo State. According to The Nation, the fire was started by a spark from a phone held by one of the persons scooping fuel that spilled from tanker. EDITOR’S … Read more

Wife Faces Trial For Pouring Hot Water On Husband’s Worker

Eko Hot Blog reports that a woman, Esther Godwin, has been arrested by men of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly pouring hot water on one Endurance Samuel, whom she alleged of having illicit affairs with her husband. According to The Punch, the incident happened in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state, … Read more

Akeredolu Will Soon Return To Official Duties – Omisore Tells Ondo People

Eko Hot Blog reports that The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Iyiola Omisore, on Friday, stated that the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, who has been ill for a while, is expected to return to the state soon. Omisore reassured the government and people of the state that there is no … Read more

Akeredolu Plunged into the Abyss of Helplessness – APC National Chairman

Akderedolu
  1. EkoHotBlog reports that Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, is hospitalised and in a state of “extreme incapacity”.

Adamu spoke on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with chairmen of the APC across the country.

Akeredolu had embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.

However, he wrote to the state house of assembly, extending his medical leave.

Adamu prayed for his speedy recovery.

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“We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” he said.

Adamu said President Bola Tinubu is consulting extensively before drawing up his ministerial list.

“The president has just started. And he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers,” he said.

“The nomination of the ministers will come first. They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President.

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HRM Oba Moses said he was confident that in coming years, the real estate executive would

“And Mr. President will formally appoint his ministers and swear them in.

“Only after doing that will he disclose each of them to the country to know which minister is going to which ministry, and how many ministries we are going to have.”

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We Killed Naval Officer In Revenge — Suspects

Naval officer

EkoHotBlog reports that the Ondo State Police Command paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer, Sub. Lt. Samuel Akingbohun. The suspects also disclosed how the naval officer was killed. Akingbohun was allegedly killed by the suspects during an argument between the deceased and an okada rider in the … Read more

Gunmen Kidnap ‘Popular’ Chief Imam In Ondo

APC Chairman

EkoHotBlog reports that the Police in Ondo State have confirmed the abduction of Alhaji Ibrahim Bodunde-Oyinlade, the Chief Imam of the USO community in Owo Local Government Area of the state. The 67-year-old Chief Imam was abducted on his farm at Asolo Farm Camp on Saturday afternoon. A family member said they reported to the … Read more

Akeredolu Bows To Pressure, Hands Over Power To Deputy

Akeredolu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has handed over the reins of government to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He submitted a letter to the State House of Assembly requesting a 21-day leave to undergo medical treatment overseas. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June 12: 100 … Read more

Akeredolu’s Heartfelt Reflections On The Lingering Wounds Of Owo Massacre, One Year On

Owo Massacre: One Year After, We Are Still Nursing Our Pain - Akeredolu

Akeredolu mourns victims one year after Sends appreciation messages to Buhari, Tinubu, and others Memorial Park in honor of the deceased in view  EkoHotBlog reports that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says the June 5, 2022, Owo massacre is a pain the government and people are still nursing. Akeredolu added that the state would … Read more

Ondo Deputy Governor Breaks Silence On Alleged Domestic Violence

Ondo Deputy Governor Breaks Silence On Alleged Domestic Violence

Group issues 7-day to publicly apologize for allegedly beating wife Ondo deputy gov. denies allegations of beating up his wife Alleged domestic issues within the family handiwork of the enemies  Eko Hot Blog reports that The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied the allegation that he was fond of beating up his … Read more

Akderedolu ‘Critically Ill’, Set To Be Flown Out Of Nigeria For Treatment

Akderedolu

Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor has been reported to be critically sick, as plans are underway to fly him out of Nigeria for treatment. Recall Akeredolu was absent at the maiden APC governors meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday. However, a report by SaharaReporters revealed that Akeredolu’s family was set to fly him … Read more

17-year Old Nigerian Student Declared Guinness World Record Holder

Guinness world record

A 17-year-old pupil from Ondo State, Philip Solomon, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most skips on one foot in 30 seconds. Achieving 153 skips and surpassing the previous record of 145 held by Rasel Islam of Bangladesh. Guinness World Records officially confirmed Solomon’s achievement four months after his attempt. EKO HOT … Read more

Triumphant Release: Abducted NYSC Corps Members Regain Freedom In Rivers State

Corps members released

Seven NYSC members who were kidnapped while traveling from the NYSC orientation camp in Ondo to Port Harcourt, have been released after spending one week in captivity. They were abducted by armed men along the Rumuji axis of the East-West Road in Emuoha Local Government Area. The exact number of passengers on the bus and … Read more

Ondo: 14-year-Old Boy Remanded In Custody For Allegedly Killing Neighbor Over Girlfriend

14 years old boy in custody

A 14-year-old boy has been remanded in custody for allegedly killing his neighbour with a pair of scissors during a scuffle over a girlfriend. He was charged to court and arraigned on one count of murder, to which he pleaded not guilty. The court granted the request to keep him in custody until further hearing … Read more

APC Takes Action Against 31 members In Ondo Over Alleged Misconduct

APC Suspend members

The All Progressives Congress in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has suspended 31 members of the party. The suspension was based on the report of a committee set up to look into the anti-party roles played by the affected members during the last general elections. The state secretariat has promised to … Read more