Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for the State workforce. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Oyelade said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation … Read more
An erstwhile Secretary to the Government of Oyo State, Michael Koleosho has died at the age of 86 years. Koleosho, an elder statesman from Oke-ogun geopolitical zone of the state, died on Monday after brief illness. Koleoso, who served as Secretary to the state Government under late Lam Adesina’s government, was also the National Chairman … Read more
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday urged Gov. Seyi Makinde to think twice about his alleged plan to take over some land in Ibadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor had proposed creating 500 metres of setbacks for the ongoing Circular Road project in the city. But Oyo … Read more
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says the 120 candidates with disabilities in its teachers’ recruitment exercise will be interviewed between September 10 and 11. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the board’s Executive Chairman, Dr Nureni Adeniran, disclosed the dates during Saturday’s board meeting in Ibadan. Adeniran said of the 50,700 applicants who … Read more
As part of measures to alleviate poverty and improve living standard of all residents, the Oyo State Government on Thursday disbursed grants to 500 vulnerable and indigent persons. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, presented cheques to the beneficiaries at the Presidential Lodge at Government House, Agodi in Ibadan. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Oyo State Government has given a 60-day ultimatum to all building owners to regularise their documents. The State Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, disclosed this in Ibadan on Monday. Akin-Funmilayo said the initiative, Oyo Building Permit Amnesty (OYOBPA), aimed at allowing property owners to secure genuine approval. EDITOR’S PICKS: … Read more
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described the passing of its chairman, Isaac Omodewu, as a devastating blow and a colossal loss not only to the party but the entire Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that the Otu-born lawyer, Omodewu, reportedly died in the late hours of Sunday, … Read more
Oyo state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr. Isaac Omodewu, is reportedly dead. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Omodewu was said to have died in the United States of America (USA). EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells … Read more
Acting Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to boosting the state’s economy through cultural and tourism initiatives. Lawal stated this on Saturday during the grand finale of the 2024 World Sango Festival, held at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo town. He said that the 2024 event … Read more
The Oyo State Government has donated additional 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration had, since its inception in 2019, donated no fewer than 200 operational vehicles to the security agencies to strengthen the state security architecture. EDITOR’S PICKS: Focus on Hard Work, … Read more
The Oyo State Government has partnered the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) on a N1.5 billion loan scheme for youth entrepreneurs in agribusiness. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday in Ibadan. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard … Read more
Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old, Malik Kareem, for an alleged money ritual in Ibadan. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, stated this on Monday in Ibadan, saying that the command was aware of the incident and had immediately commenced investigation to bring the perpetrators … Read more
In a bid to reduce unemployment and fortified Primary schools in the state with needed personnel, the Oyo State government has commenced employment of Primary School Teachers across the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government said it opened the job portal for public primary school teachers on Tuesday, 25 June 2024. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has on Thursday inaugurated a 76.67-kilometer road project in Ogbomosho area of Oyo State. The 76.67 km Road is named Adebayo Alao-Akala Memorial Expressway, in honour of the memory of the former governor. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Gov Yusuf, NSA Ribadu Meet Amid Kano Emirate Crisis BREAKING: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives in Oyo state has issued a 14-day ultimatum, threatening to go on an indefinite strike if their requests are not fulfilled within the days. In a letter addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde‘s led government on May 2, 2024, the council expressed their … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state government has declared Friday as a half-work day for all civil and public servants in the state ahead of the LGAs election on Saturday. In a statement on Thursday, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, special adviser on media to Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, said the declaration of the half-work … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State government has demolished the building where the Yoruba Nation agitators are operating from in Ibadan, the state capital. The building was demolished on Wednesday, 17th April. Editor’s Picks JUST-IN: Correctional Service Moves Bobrisky To Kirkiri Prison BREAKING: EFCC Barricades Yahaya Bello’s Residence In Alleged ₦84 Billion Fraud … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the recent invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly in Ibadan by individuals claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators. On Saturday, some persons claiming to be Yoruba nation agitators, attacked the premises of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Agodi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill and the Anti-open grazing Bill into law. The new legislations officially ban street trading, open-grazing as well as address traffic management and environmental sanitation issues in the state. Editor’s Picks FG Locates Fleeing Binance Executive In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more