Ondo Deputy Governor Drags Assembly To Court Over Planned Impeachment

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approached the state High Court, sitting in Akure, to stop the impeachment process initiated by the State House of Assembly against him. In the suit number, Suit No. AK/348/2023, filed on Monday, by Mr Ebun Adenoruwa SAN, the embattled … Read more

Ondo Governor Akeredolu Commits To Full Term Completion After Medical Trip

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has returned to Nigeria after a medical trip to Germany. Akeredolu, who met with some key stakeholders from Ondo in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State, on Friday, said he is fully recovered and will complete his tenure successfully. He expressed hope that he … Read more

BREAKING: Akeredolu Reportedly Returns To Nigeria After Several Months Abroad

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has reportedly returned to Nigeria following his medical leave in Germany. This online media platform recalls that Governor Akeredolu has been on medical leave since June this year and the Ondo State House of Assembly in July, extended the Governor’s medical leave indefinitely. EDITOR’S … Read more

Ondo SSG Declares Interest In Taking Over From Akeredolu

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu has declared her intention of becoming the next state governor. This online media platform gathered Odu on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Akure, disclosed her intention … Read more

N180bn Palliative: Lagos, Ondo, Others, Commence Distribution Of Items

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than six states have commenced the distribution of the Federal Government’s palliatives package to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Recall that the federal government on Thursday announced the release of an N180 billion palliative package to states to cushion the impact … Read more

‘Prepare For Flood’ – NEMA Tells Ondo, Delta, 17 Other States (Full List)

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned some states in the country to prepare for flooding in the month of August as a result of heavy rainfall. NEMA in a statement on Monday by its Lagos Territorial Coordinator, Ibrahim Farinloye said the states to be affected include Kwara, … Read more

‘I Wish You Quick Recovery’ — Sanwo-Olu Greets Akeredolu On 67th Birthday

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN)

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, praised Akeredolu’s commitment and dedication to the service of the Ondo State … Read more

‘God Is Never Too Late:’ Ondo’s First Female Speaker Defies Stereotypes As She Welcomes First Child At 54

Hon. Akindele was the speaker of the Ondo State Assembly between 2014 and 2017. Her newborn baby is her first. Her friends have taken to social media to congratulate her. Eko Hot Blog reports that the first female Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon Jumoke Akindele, has given birth to her first … Read more

Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Road Accident Claims Multiple Lives in Ondo State

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A fatal road accident occurred in Ondo State.  The accident involved a bus and commercial motorcyclists. The number of casualties was yet to be confirmed by the authorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the An unidentified number of passengers have been feared killed in a fatal road accident in Ondo State. The accident was said … Read more

S’Court Adjourns Naira Swap Suit Against FG, Fixes New Date For Judgement

The Supreme Court has adjourned the Naira swap suit against the Federal Government. The court has fixed March 3rd for judgement. The federal government’s Naira swap policy is being legally challenged by the state governments of Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has adjourned Judgement on a suit … Read more

Ondo Residents Protest In Mass As Naira, Fuel Scarcity Continues

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Protests have erupted in Ondo over the scarcity of fuel and naira notes. Due to the demonstration, commercial cars and motorcycle riders had trouble travelling on main highways. In light of the ongoing crisis, the police had already issued warnings to the public against protests or demonstrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of Ondo … Read more

Youths Batter ‘Mentally Disturbed’ Man For ATM Vandalization In Ondo

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  • Youths reportedly beat up a mentally disturbed man, for allegedly destroying ATMs.

  • The victim stormed the bank around 7 pm on Monday and destroyed the machines one after the other.

  • According to an eyewitness, the deranged man went to the banks one after the other and began to destroy the ATMs.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a mentally challenged man was beaten up by angry youths in the Ore area, Odigbo council area of Ondo state, for reportedly destroying four Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in some old generational banks.

The victim stormed the bank around 7 pm on Monday and destroyed the machines one after the other.

An eyewitness told the aforementioned publication that the incident looked quite funny as the deranged man went to the banks one after the other and began to destroy the ATMs.

He said, ”the whole incident looked funny, the madman, just went to the banks, one after the other and destroyed them.

”The banks were located close to each other in Ondo town.

”Some youths who saw him destroying the machines, pounced on him and beat him to a pulp.

”Those who gathered to watch were afraid that the madman was dead as he bled profusely.

” The mob later took to their heels but the madman later recovered and took to his heels.”

When contacted, the state police image maker, Funmi Odunlami confirmed the incident.

Odunlami said that the victim ”destroyed four ATM machines, hence he was beaten but he was not dead.”

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PHOTOS: Akeredolu Makes Public Appearance Amid Concerns Over ‘Frail’ Health

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu

There had been speculations over Akeredolu’s health. The governor met party stakeholders earlier on Tuesday. His spokesperson released a statement earlier, saying “though frail,” the governor was working. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has made a public appearance after concerns over his ‘frail’ health. In a series of tweets … Read more

Massive Turn Out As Peter Obi Takes Campaign To Ondo State (Photos)

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There was a massive turn out at Obi rally in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi stormed Akure the Ondo State capital on Saturday for a campaign rally. This online media platform gathered the rally was attended by the party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed … Read more

2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

Tinubu has told Nigerians that his “reckless and stingy” opponents should not be trusted. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has attacked his leading opponents, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP). EDITOR’S PICKS  NBA Leadership … Read more

Ondo: 5 Feared Dead, Others Injured As Crisis Breaks Out In New Year Carnival

New year Carnival

5 people were reportedly killed during the New year Carnival in Ondo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least five persons have been feared dead, as a new year carnival, staged by youths loyal to two warring monarchs in lkare Akoko, Akoko North East area of Ondo State, turned bloody. It was also gathered many … Read more

SERAP Drags Wike, Okowa, Others To Court ‘Over Failure To Account For N625 Billion’

SERAP has dragged Wike, Okowa, and other oil-producing state governors to Court ‘over failure to account for N625 billion.’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over “their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of … Read more

Senate Gives Aregbesola 24hrs Ultimatum To Account For N700m Electoral Funds

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Aregbesola has been given 24hrs Ultimatum to account for N700m Electoral funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has given the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola twenty-four hours ultimatum to give an account of the N700 million the ministry collected from Service Wide Votes (SWV) for the monitoring of Ondo and Edo Governorship … Read more