In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, was sworn in on Wednesday as the Ondo State Governor by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure, the state capital, at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the governor’s office. This online media platform reported that his swearing-in followed the death of former Governor Rotimi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that One of the daughters of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, reportedly caused a mild drama on Wednesday when journalists stormed her father’s residence to cover reports. This online media learnt that the deceased’s daughter, Ololade Akeredolu, ordered journalists out of the Ibadan private residence of the late Ondo State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to former Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Richard Olatunde, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. This online media platform gathered that his resignation is coming hours after the unfortunate demise of his principal and the swearing-in of Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as governor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is set to be sworn in as the governor of the state today in Akure, the state capital. This online media platform gathered that Aiyedatiwa will be sworn in by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure by 4 pm barring any … Read more
Governor Akeredolu fought leukemia for several months. He succumbed to the cancer in the early hours of Wednesday. Many of his political opponents and allies, including President Tinubu, have mourned him. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has penned an emotional tribute to mourn the passing of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for a renewed sense of unity for growth in Ondo, following Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s vision. In a broadcast in Akure, Aiyedatiwa reflects on overcoming past challenges and focuses on a united path forward. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Razaq Obe, has alleged that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu‘s signature was forged on an official document pertaining to his ministry. Obe alleged this in a letter he personally signed and addressed to the State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … 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 the Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has apologised to his boss, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The embattled Deputy Governor tendered his apology when addressing a world press conference on Thursday. Aiyedatiwa called for an end to what he termed needless crisis in the SouthWest State. EDITOR’S PICKS Fani-Kayode Demands … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday stormed the Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State. The security operatives stationed their vehicles outside the secretariat of the state opposition party. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP BoT Demands Resignation Of Anyanwu As National Secretary … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly on Saturday distanced itself from reports that it has suspended the impeachment process of the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The House in its reaction vowed to carry on with the impeachment in order to determine the veracity or otherwise of the monumental allegations … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly has declared that it is not a part of the All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation committee established to address the crisis surrounding the potential impeachment of the state’s deputy governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The assembly stated that since it wasn’t included in the reconciliation … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Senate has confirmed three additional ministerial nominees sent to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. The nominees who were screened and confirmed were Balarabe Abbas Lawal from Kaduna State, Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim from Kwara State and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a legal practitioner, Mr Allen Sowore, has faulted all the allegations levelled against the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, by the state House of Assembly, describing the allegations as frivolous and ridiculous. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery Video Osinbajo Gets Fresh International Appointment NLC/TUC: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 25 choir members of the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Oke Igan, Akure, the state capital, have been abducted. Reports had it that they were abducted around 3pm on Friday while traveling to Ifon in Ose council area of the state for a burial ceremony. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman on Thursday in Abuja set up a nine-man committee to intervene in the impeachment crisis rocking Ondo State Government. Mr Edwin Olofu, Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary announced this in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen To Sue Napoli Over Mockery Video … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State House of Assembly has slammed the embattled Deputy Governor, Lucky Orimison Aiyedatiwa, with four grievous allegations. The letter of notice of allegation against the deputy governor was dated on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, and signed by the Speaker, Rt Hon. Oladiji Olamide Adesanmi. EDITOR’S PICKS Victor Osimhen … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially revealed the dates for the highly anticipated governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states next year. This was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Sam Olumekun mni, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected ritualists stormed the official residence of the Ondo State House Assembly Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, with fetish items on Monday. The bizarre incident happened amid the alleged move to impeach Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He … Read more