Adekusibe took to his Twitter account in May to make the hateful charge. The charge spurred angry reactions from several Twitter users who called on the police to take action. The police subsequently swung into action and nabbed the hateful Twitter user. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Police Command has arrested Kehinde … Read more
Tribunal has dismissed AA’s petition seeking Makinde’s removal. The judgement was delivered on Friday by a three-man tribunal led by Justice Ejiro Emudainohwu. The tribunal, which included Justices Baraka Wali and I. S. Galadima, met in Ibadan, the state capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed … Read more
The late student, Adegoke, was found buried in a grave with his body wrapped in a bloody stained duvet. An expert witness said he died of a severe haemorrhage secondary to severe traumatic injury. The owner of the hotel where he died and some other suspects were subsequently arrested to face trial. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Government says it will seal off filling stations hoarding petrol in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS From Interim Gov To Arrest: Hit And Miss Prophecies On Tinubu’s Inauguration Tenure Over: Buhari Leaves Abuja, Heads For Daura Inauguration Speech: Tinubu Unveils Economic Agenda To Propel Nigeria’s Prosperity, Job Growth … Read more
A recent accident in Osun state has claimed 12 lives with others injured. The incident occurred in Gbongan, Ayedaade LGA of the state on Friday. According to an eyewitness, one of the buses collided with the truck after wrong overtaking while on top speed. Eko Hot Blog reports that twelve passengers have been reportedly killed … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE On Monday, May 1, 2023, the immediate past governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola inaugurated “an 11-man committee to stimulate, revamp, restructure and reposition the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State Chapter”. Nigerians wish the Professor Isaac Adewole-led Committee well in the onerous tasks ahead. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Mutatis mutandis, politics is not the same as repudiating the ethics of public administration. To say that the executive governor of a state has the right or power to stop the payment of workers’ salary – what they earn legitimately – is, to say the least, an evolution throwback! That the society … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
A vehicle conveying inmates has injured commuters in Osun. The incident has made angry youths block the popular Olaiya Junction in protest. Eyewitnesses revealed that the correctional truck driver refused to obey a traffic light that had signalled him to stop. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State capital, Osogbo was on Thursday filled … Read more
Arimoro passed away earlier this month at 52. He was a member of the Rotary Club. His fellow club members have mourned his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, have paid glowing tributes to Late Prince Adetoyese Olamide Arimoro. The deceased died earlier in March 2023 in … Read more
Arimoro passed away earlier this month. He was 52. His body will be laid to rest on March 30. Eko Hot Blog reports that Eko Club USA, Houston, has announced the funeral arrangements for Prince Adetoyese Olumide Arimoro. Arimoro died earlier in March at the age of 52. EDITOR’S PICKS FULL LIST: Winners And Losers … Read more
The electoral commission declared Adeleke as the winner of the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola of the APC disputed the outcome of the election and the petitions tribunal sided with him in January 2023. However, the Court of Appeal has held that the tribunal erred in its verdict. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Adeleke has spoken on the old notes situation around the country. The Osun state governor asked CBN to call commercial banks to order. According to reports, commercial banks have been giving out old notes, but refuse to collect them as deposit. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday decried … Read more
PDP has lost its main collation agent in Ogun to APC. Fatoki has joined the ruling party, a week before the Governship elections. Other Chieftains also followed Fatoki’s path, and joined the ruling party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State collation agent for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Johnson Fatoki, … Read more
The NDLEA has released the weekly account of its activities. The agency said it made several drug crime-related arrests last week. The arrests took place in Lagos, Taraba, Abuja, Adamawa, and Osun State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed … Read more
PDP won in Osun State with 354,366 votes APC scored 343,945 votes. APC alleges that the state was under siege during the polls Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress in Osun State has announced that it will challenge the outcome of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections in court. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST … Read more
The Presidential Election Results from Osun have emerged. PDP won 18 of the 23 LGAs in the state. Other results from the state are still yet to be confirmed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after a ‘successful’ collation, the official results of the presidential election held across thirteen Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Osun State … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote and taken the opportunity to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the 2022 Electoral Act. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adeleke spoke shortly after voting at his Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG … Read more
The Osun Assembly speaker has alleged an assassination attempt on his life. He blamed the state government for allowing insecurity to fester in the state. However, the Police said they were unaware of the alleged attempt on his life. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, has … Read more