Adeleke has directed LG heads to replace dismissed chairmen in Osun. Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed career heads of local government areas and Area Councils Development Areas in the state to take control of their councils from the sacked council chairmen and councillors. EDITOR’S PICKS No More Night … Read more
Adeleke has made his first appointment as governor of Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly sworn-in governor of Osun State, Ademola Jackson Adeleke has approved the appointment of new aides into his administration. The appointments came a few hours after the new Osun State governor took the oath of office with his deputy, … Read more
Adeleke has promised to correct Injustice and corrupt acts done by past administrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has promised to correct the injustices done to the people of the state by the Gboyega Oyetola-led administration. Adeleke made this known at the Osogbo-city stadium on Sunday after his inauguration … Read more
Top politicians and traditional rulers arrived Adeleke’s inauguration ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that politicians, including members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), traditional rulers, and other dignitaries, have arrived for the inauguration of the sixth executive governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke. The invited guests and supporters of the governor-elect are already seated inside … Read more
Tight Security has been deployed in Osun as Atiku and others prepare to attend Adeleke’s Inauguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh information has emerged that various security operatives have deployed thousands of its men to ensure safety in Osun State ahead of the inauguration of the incoming governor, Ademola Adeleke. This online media platform … Read more
APC members declared their support for Tinubu in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Southwest on Saturday reiterated their commitment to the victory of Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, in the 2023 presidential election. They spoke at the inauguration of a meeting of Tinubu/Shettima Presidential … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, expressed optimism that his Osun State counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, would emerge victorious at the tribunal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Akeredolu spoke in Owo at the funeral service of his late mother, Grace, saying Oyetola would “regain his mandate very soon whether you like it or not. He … Read more
A commercial centre in Osogbo, Osun State’s well-known Alekuwodo neighborhood was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. EkoHotBlog reports that according to information gathered, the Art Deco-style one-story building at the Akindeko Market was damaged by the fire. EDITOR’S PICK Governor Oyebanji Lifts Ban On State Accounts 2023: INEC Rejects Call For Re-ordering Sequence … Read more
The Osun State Commissioner of Police has quizzed the Divisional Crime Officer of Ode-Omu Police Division, Matthew Ajayi, who was accused of torturing a female inspector, Bamidele Olorunsogo. Eko Hot Blog reports that In a viral video on Twitter, Olorunsogo could be seen displaying the injuries she sustained on her chest and hands. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its activities for the week after David Adeleke, nephew of Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke, lost his son, Ifeanyi. EkoHotBlog reports that the Osun PDP caretaker chairman, Adekunle Akindele, in a condolence message to the Adeleke family on Tuesday, described the death of Ifeanyi, son … Read more
A newly enthroned Monarch was barred from his Palace in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was drama in Osun State on Saturday after a newly enthroned monarch was restricted from accessing the palace. This online media platform understands that the state government appointed Prince Yinusa Akadiri as the new Akinrun of Ikirun in … Read more
A teenage girl jumped into a river and committed suicide in Osun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that commuters and government officials were left in confusion on Thursday after a young lady whose identity is yet to be made public reportedly jumped into a river in Osun State. This medium gathered that the teenager was on … Read more
The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects: Akinola Michael, Damola Adebayo, and Ifedayo Adesina for crimes ranging from armed robbery to murder and conspiracy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the command made this known during a press briefing by its spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola on Tuesday in Osogbo. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Labour … Read more
The Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has announced the chapter’s Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on behalf of Governor-elect and party leader in the state, Senator Ademola Jackson Adeleke. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 231-member committee is to be chaired by the state governor-elect with the state deputy governor-elect … Read more
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated the elected council chairmen in all 69 local government areas, Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils, and Area Offices in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this is even as the governor tasked them to hit the ground running by providing adequate, quality, and equitable services on … Read more
The PDP has revealed why Tinubu’s candidacy for president is invalid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says the nomination of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “invalid, null and void”. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: We Have Moved On – Atiku Campaign Team Speaks … Read more
Court Repeal Oyetola’s Nomination As Osun APC Governorship Candidate EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, nullified the nomination of Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the July 16 governorship election. This online media platform gathered that the court also nullified the … Read more
Ex-governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, Mr. Dotun Babayemi, on Friday, said even though the Supreme Court did not treat the core aspect of his case against the candidature of the Osun governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, he did not regret his action. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Supreme court has fixed Thursday for judgement on the suit challenging Adeleke’s candidacy of PDP. Eko Hot Blog reports that there is heavy security in Osogbo capital of Osun State ahead of the Supreme court judgment in the suit of Prince Dotun Babayemi challenging the candidacy of Governor-elect Senator Ademola Adeleke as the 2022 guber … Read more
Osun NNPP Candidates Give Reason For Supporting Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG reports that four disgruntled national Assembly candidates contesting 2023 elections on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State have said that their decision to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate indicates the collapsed structure of the NNPP … Read more