EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Chairman of the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fatai Adams, has been reported dead. This online media gathered that the PDP chieftain died in the early hours of Wednesday, February 14, with the details of his death undisclosed. The party’s state Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretei, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered security agencies to beef up security, as the funeral of former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu begins this week. He ordered security agencies to fish out kidnappers and criminals in the state as well as prevent security breaches in any part of state. EDITOR’S PICKS Full … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Families of recently freed Ekiti Pulpils have revealed that they disregarded the government’s warning on ransom payment because they feared the victims might be killed or harmed if they failed to pay the ransom. Pulpils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were abducted last week, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ifeoluwa, a son of former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, has been declared the winner of the last Saturday’s House of Representatives seat for the Akoko Northwest/Akoko Northeast federal constituency. He contested under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside seven other political parties. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept Lagos, Oyo and Ondo and was leading in Yobe as results of the re-run and bye-elections to fill 57 legislative vacancies across 26 states in the country, trickled in, yesterday. However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won the Yenagoa Constituency II re-run election … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday assured parents and families of kidnapped pupils and staff of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, that they would soon be rescued to rejoin them. Oyebanji promised that efforts were in top gear to secure the release of the abductees safely … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reappointed four out of the Commissioners sacked from the members of the State Executive Council (SEC) a fortnight ago. This online media platform gathered that the four nominees were part of the names listed as Commissioner-nominees forwarded to the House of Assembly for screening … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly sworn in deputy governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olayide Adelami, has pledged total loyalty to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The deputy governor promised to use his wealth of experience in the public and private sectors for the transformation of the Sunshine State. EDITOR’S PICKS Trailer Driver Falls Off Lagos-Ibadan Expressway … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nominee for the deputy governor position in Ondo State, Olayide Owolabi Adelami, is set to undergo screening before the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday, January 26. The Speaker of the Ondo Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, made this announcement during Wednesday’s plenary after reading a letter from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced that the burial of the late former Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu will not be a somber event but rather a celebration of a remarkable life. Governor Aiyedatiwa made this known while receiving the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Prof. Kayode Ijadunola, in Akure. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disbursed N30 million in micro-credit revolving loans to no fewer than 66 widows of fallen heroes during Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The governor explained that he made the gesture to aid the businesses of the women who had become the breadwinners of their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the burial arrangement and timetable of the former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has emerged. Recall that Akeredolu died of protracted prostate cancer at a German hospital on December 27, 2023, where he was receiving treatment. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat Bayelsa Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Amotekun which is a security network agency in some southwestern states of the country has arrested a man for allegedly kidnapping an eight-year-old girl in Akure, Ondo State. The victim was said to have been hit with a charm by the suspect and put in a sack. While trying to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied plans to dissolve the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, told Punch that his principal had no such plan. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the remains of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has arrived Nigeria from Germany. The plane conveying the body of the late governor arrived at about 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. The late Governor’s remains , which was brought into the country from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Afenifere’s Secretary General, Sole Ebiseni, has announced his plan to contest at the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state. This is as the state’s governorship election is billed to take place on November 16, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises – FULL TEXT How Akeredolu’s Aides Betrayed … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has suspended caretaker chairmen of the 18 local government areas, LGAs, and 33 local council development areas, LCDAs, in the state. This online media platform understands that Governor Aiyedatiwa said the caretaker chairmen are to remain suspended until a court of law determines the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategies to late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale, has said some aides of the late governor betrayed him while in office. Late Governor Akeredolu popularly known as ‘Aketi’ in political circle, passed away on Wednesday during a protracted illness in a … Read more