Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Nathaniel Oladiran Popoola has announced the final burial ceremony of their late mother, Omo Oba Victoria Moradehun Popoola. Born in 1937, Mrs. Popoola, who is the elder sister of former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Osun State Government has mandated a new selection process for the positions of Aree of Iree and Owa of Igbajo, revoking the initial procedures. Additionally, the government has declared the Akinrun of Ikirun stool, currently occupied by Oba Olalekan Akadiri, vacant, urging all concerned parties to await the conclusion … Read more
Osun state sacked 3 monarchs and ordered a fresh selection process. They declared some posts vacant, calling on parties to wait to determine a suit for the position. Adeleke had reversed the appointments of all royal fathers appointed by his predecessor. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Government has ordered a fresh selection … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governor of Osun State and inaugural interim National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande has disclosed efforts made in the past to reconcile the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola and former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola. Celebrating his 85th birthday, Akande reflected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has elected a new chairman. The 7th Triennial Delegates Congress in Osogbo on Wednesday, Christopher Arapasopo emerged the winner of the Osun NLC Chairmanship election. The Nigeria Civil Service Union Chairman for Osun State, received 270 votes, to defeat Olumide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola over allegations against ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, labelling Aregbesola as untruthful. During a weekend event in Ilesa, Aregbesola accused Oyetola of betraying him and his supporters over a supposed power-sharing agreement, which he claims contributed to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has warned that the State will not be a haven for film pirates. Adeleke, who made the declaration in Osogbo, the state capital, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Nollywood stars, stated that anyone caught will be prosecuted and jailed accordingly. The governor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Diaspora Solution Group Nigeria has announced plans to conduct a one-day Community Medical Outreach for residents of Osun State. This initiative is part of the group’s commitment to enhancing community health and well-being, not only in the state but also across the country.. According to a press statement sighted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Osun State, Titilayo Adeleke, has clarified the incident with Police Orderly wearing her jewellery in a video that made rounds online over the weekend. The viral video shows the police orderly, picking up earrings and fixing them on Mrs. Adeleke’s ears while she sat on the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that customers of some commercial banks in Osogbo, the Osun State capital have expressed dissatisfaction with the poor servic ites provided by Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). According to Daily Post, many ATMs of commercial banks were not dispensing cash over the weekend, causing inconvenience for customers. Several banks visited were observed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports accusing him of lying about his whereabouts and absconding from the state to avoid giving reports of his one-year stewardship. It would be recalled that the Osun Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had in a statement on Sunday, accused … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Governor Ademola Adeleke is missing from government activities in the state. The APC stated that Governor Adeleke has been vacationing in the United States for the past two weeks, contrary to claims made by his spokesperson that he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has ordered the suspension of Chief Judge Justice Oyebola Ojo, in defiance of a National Industrial Court judgement prohibiting her from dismissing or otherwise meddling in the judiciary. The Governor endorsed the House of Assembly’s motion requesting that the Chief Judge resign due to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, approved the dissolution of statutory commissions with immediate effect. Members of the statutory commissions had remained in office since Adeleke took over the mantle of leadership of the state on November 27, 2022, because they have a fixed tenure of office. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson of the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, has alleged sabotage over the averted aeroplane crash involving the Governor and some of his aides. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mrs Nafisat Muhideen, mother of five months old daughter killed by dogs in Osogbo, Osun State capital has narrated how the dod attack her daughter while she was out to get drugs for herself and the deceased daughter. It would be recalled that the nursing mother was on Wednesday afternoon … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday night, announced the suspension of former Secretary to the State Government, Moshood Adeoti, former Speaker, Najeem Salam, and 24 other loyalists of the state’s former governor, Rauf Aregbesola. Among those suspended was Adelani Baderinwa, a spokesperson for a former Osun State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that he All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Wednesday expelled eighty-four members majority of whom, were drawn from the defunct Osun Progressives. Among those expelled by the party was the Chairman of the faction in support of a former governor of the state, Rauf Aregebsola, Rasaq Salinsile. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued a five-point admonition to newly inaugurated local government Caretaker Chairmen, directing them to compete through developmental initiatives for their various areas. Inaugurating the Caretaker Chairpersons in Osogbo on Wednesday, Governor Adeleke, who justified his action on the need to fill an existing vacuum at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the list of the 25 nominees for the Osun executive cabinet has been made public by the State House of Assembly. It was read at plenary by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, on Friday, July 7, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At … Read more