EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has dragged former Governor, Rauf Aregbesola to court for allegedly causing division within the party. This online media platform recalls that last year Aregbesola had launched what he called the Omoluabi Caucus of the Osun APC in Ilesa. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has said he has a cordial relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Osun governor, in an interview with Arise News, said he does not have any issue with the president, adding that he became the Nigerian leader because God ordained it. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE As of July 16, 2022, Iyiola Omisore, a Prince of Ife and a celebrated political strategist and master of the game, was the party’s National Secretary. Still, APC lost very badly in Ifeland. Incidentally, that’s where Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the party’s current State Chairman, was also born. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Olajumoke Ogunkeyede is a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State. JMK, as Ogunkeyede is popularly called, was also a chieftain of the now-rested National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). He participated actively in putting an end to military rule and the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria. In a chance encounter … Read more
By Tunde Odesola In all my column-writing life, I’ve never kicked off an article with a quotation. But if I was going to do so in this piece, I would’ve started with the most popular Yoruba incantation and chanted, “Ohun ta wi fun ogbó, l’ogbó n gbo, ohun ta wi fun ogbà, l’ogba n gba, … 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 Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has suspended foreign trips for top officials of his administration for the rest of the year, except for emergency situations. The governor also directed the Head of Service, Mr Leye Aina, to prepare a memo that would state the relationship between the commissioners and Special … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was a mild drama on Monday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, when three pensioners collapsed while participating in the ongoing forensic audit of active and passive government workers. The senior citizens arrived at the Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, the venue of the exercise, waiting for … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that peace is gradually returning to warring Ifon and Ilobu as the two towns have signed a peace agreement with the Osun State Government to sheathe their sword, even as the curfew declared by Governor Ademola Adeleke subsists. The recent communal clash between Ifon and Ilobu towns disrupted the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has unanimously appointed Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the acting South West chairman of the union. The union leadership appointed Akinsanya as the acting chairman of South West on Thursday during the Zonal Conference held … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Osun governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, imposed a curfew on Orolu and Irepodun local government areas of the state following a communal clash over a land dispute between Ilobu and Ifon, two communities in the council areas. Osun Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, announced the imposition … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State government has ordered the immediate closure of the state polytechnic in Iree for two weeks. This online media platform reports that the government also froze the school accounts with immediate effect. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: ‘Abuja Like Other States’ – Tribunal Dismisses LP’s 25% FCT Votes Claim BREAKING: … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State deserves a pat on the back for instructing the three senators representing the state in the Upper Chamber to _“mobilize support for former Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nomination as Minister”_ during last week’s screening exercise. Of course, it is a gesture that could not be caged! EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Government has faulted calls by the All Progressives Congress for it to keep to its campaign promise of paying all the salary arrears of workers within the first six months of assumption of office. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, while clearing the air … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano, Oyo, Kwara and Osun states governments have declared Wednesday (today), a work-free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. A statement by the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf, said the governor enjoined residents of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed the motivation behind his return to the classroom saying attacks from the opposition propelled him to go back to school to earn a degree. Adeleke made this revelation while speaking at the combined 9th undergraduate and 5th postgraduate convocation ceremonies of the … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Abiodun-Findo is a real estate executive based in the United States (US). He is widely known for his philanthropic works. He recently laid the foundation for a multipurpose building to facilitate development in Ijebu-Jesa. Eko Hot Blog reports that Egboroland of Ijebu-Jesa in Osun state was agog and stood still over the … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Moses Oluwafemi Agusoye II, the Atunluse of Egboroland, on Friday, broke ground for the construction of the Findo Multipurpose Building Project in Ijebu-Jesa, Ere, Osun State. The building is an initiative of Funmi Abiodun Findo, the founder and executive chairman of Findobat … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Funmi Abiodun-Findo Sr., a Real Estate executive based in the United States (US), is set to be installed as the Otunba Atunluse of Egboroland in Ijebu-ljesha, Osun State. Abiodun-Findo is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Findobat Holdings Corporation, a full-service real estate enterprise operating in Atlanta, Georgia. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Senate spokesperson, Senator Ajibola Basiru, has disclosed further details about the clash between him and some aides of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke at the Osogbo Eid ground on Wednesday, June 28. This online media platform reported earlier that Governor Adeleke abruptly left the central Eid ground in Osogbo, … Read more