2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival Flagged Off Nine states and 18 local councils showcased their cultural heritage. Theme for this year: “Our Shared Prosperity.” Zenith Bank joins as a major sponsor to enhance the event. The 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival officially commenced with participation from nine states—Kebbi, Kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun, and … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE For those who care to know, the July 16, 2022 event marked a political Armageddon for some individuals in Osun APC. On that fateful day, their political obituaries were written; and for some, there’s no resurrection in sight. However, to honour their political memories, the party must rediscover its winning formula. This … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of the need for transparency and accountability … Read more
“And reckon (people) by the number of years, so that they may understand.” (Quran 18:19). My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Today, Oyetola serves as … Read more
Osun protest organizers will meet to deliberate their next steps following President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, stating the president did not address their specific concerns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Protest organizers in Osun plan to meet to decide their next steps after President Bola Tinubu appealed for protesters to suspend their actions and engage … Read more
Several Governors in Nigeria have officially declared Monday, July 8, a public holiday to celebrate the beginning of the new Islamic year, 1st Muharram 1446 AH. Eko Hot Blog reports that Muharram marks the first lunar month in the Islamic calendar. Hence, Muslims observe the first day of the Islamic year on the first day … Read more
His parents named him Edison – after an American – Thomas Edison, who invented the lightbulb, motion picture camera and the revolutionary music box known today as the turntable, among 1,093 patents. But no one calls him Ed(i)son, people call him Pelé, a name, which he initially rejected, long before the name became synonymous with … Read more
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 2026 Ekiti and Osun governorship elections are less than 27 and 28 months respectively. In Osun State, it is believed in the All Progressives Congress (APC) family circle that former Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s tendency worked for the then Candidate, now Governor Ademola Adeleke and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the … Read more
Obi Expresses Shock Over Reported Deportation Calls for Unity, Fairness, and Justice Awaits Investigation Outcome, Urges Calm Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reacted with shock to the alleged deportation of Osun indigenes from Lagos State. Expressing his dismay, Obi stated that the reported incident … Read more
Osun Governor Alleges Deportation of Youths from Lagos Discussions Held with Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Investigation Launched into Alleged Incident Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has engaged with his Lagos counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over allegations of deporting Osun indigenes to the Ilesa area. Additionally, Adeleke has called on Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE),is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest … Read more
Ex-Commissioner Adeleke casts doubt on Aregbesola’s APC membership Claims only Akande, Oyetola are recognized ex-governors in state’s APC Aregbesola’s camp stays mum amid controversial allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that a former commissioner in Osun State has stirred the political waters by openly questioning former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s membership status in the ruling All Progressives … Read more
The Lagos State Government (In Southwest) recently endorsed a food production agreement with the Niger State Government. The partnership, known as the ‘Produce for Lagos Initiative’, is aimed at ensuring a steady flow of agricultural products to the end consumers. Interestingly, this agreement is coming at a time Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is warning the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed on Tuesday that his administration has discovered plots by kidnappers to target schools and farm settlements in rural areas of the state. Editor’s Pick VIDEO: Senator Accuses ‘Some Senior Senators’ Of Getting ₦500m Each From 2024 Budget BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that one month after Governor Ademola Adeleke removed three monarchs from the Osun state communities, Prince Ibraheem Oyelakin was selected as the Oba-elect following a new selection process. The Nation recalled that Governor Adeleke sacked Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, Are of Iree, Oba Ademola Ponle, and Akirun of Ikirun, Oba … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pastor in charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Grace of Comfort Parish, Omitoto, in Osun State, Moris Fadehan, has been murdered by one Lekan Ogundipe inside his church. This online media platform learnt that the suspect killed Fadehan after the keys to the church were retrieved from him for assaulting a … 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 the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Fidet Okheria, has revealed that the long-awaited Kano-Lagos Express Train Service is set to resume operations soon, signaling a new era in railway transportation in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday night in Abuja, Engineer Okheria disclosed that the … Read more