Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce the next government in Nigeria. Makinde made this declaration in Umuahia, Abia State, during the reception ceremony and the 76-year birthday of the chairman, PDP Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara. In his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former House of Representatives member Shina Peller and thousands of Accord Party members from Oyo North Senatorial District have officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The defection ceremony marked a notable shift in the region’s political landscape. The event, held at Ode-Oba, Iseyin, in the Iseyin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that there is no truth in the claim by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that states got additional N30 billion each outside of their statutory revenue allocations, to address the food insecurity. The governor stated this on Thursday, noting that Oyo did not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has faulted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for not showing empathy over the recent explosion in Ibadan. Governor Makinde criticized Atiku while receiving the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. Obi was on a condolence visit to him in his office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has wished that Nigeria adopt a five or six-year single tenure for President, governors, national assembly and state assembly members. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain said that four is never enough for any public officer holder to do everything that he or she … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the reappointment of Colonel Bisiriyu Olayinka Olayanju (retired) as Oyo State Commandant of Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun. The governor made the announcement on Friday. DAILY POST reports that Makinde has also approved the reapportionment of Ms Tara Adefope … Read more
The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has reached an agreement with the Federal Government to immediately halt deductions from state accounts for local government obligations. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has confirmed this decision and stated that the deducted funds will be reimbursed to the states. In addition, a new leadership has emerged through consensus, … Read more
Governor Makinde has been lauded for decision to name state university after former governor, Ajimobi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there has been a torrent of accolades for Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde for immortalising the immediate past governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, by renaming the state-owned First Technical University, Ibadan after his … Read more
The Islamic group has slammed Gov Makinde for inscribing his name on Mosque. Makinde had been urged by MURIC to remove his name from Mosque before to upcoming Governorship election in the state. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the MURIC Executive Director, stated this in a statement on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muslim Rights … Read more
PDP G5 governors are currently in a closed-door meeting with Bala Mohammed in Bauchi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aggrieved governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP are currently in Bauchi State allegedly, to lure Governor Bala Mohammed to their camp. According to The Nation, the G-5 comprising Governors Nyesom … Read more
Islamic Group issued a quit notice to Gov. Seyi Makinde. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation, on Friday gave the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, notice to quit the government house by 2023. The quit notice was handed over to the governor over his … Read more
EFCC arraigns Makinde’s ‘PA’ for alleged internet fraud ….The EFCC said an identity card recovered from him at the point of arrest had ‘Personal Assistant to the Oyo State Governor on Media Matters’ on it. EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential … Read more
Seyi Makinde has approved Lekan Balogun’s appointment as the 42nd Olubadan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved and endorsed the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation by the Olubadan-in-Council, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to … Read more