Oyo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has supported the state government’s decision to close down any church that flouts the COVID-19 prevention protocols. The State government had in December 2020, before the Christian cross over service, threatened to shut churches that don’t maintain COVID-19 protocol. In his reaction, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju, … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says some foreigners without proper documentation are part of the insecurity challenges in the state. He said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa. Makinde said that his administration would commence the checks to ensure that foreigners in the state were properly documented. He called on … Read more
Suspected kidnappers have killed an Oyo farmer after collecting N2 million ransom from his family members. The deceased identified as Wole Agboola was abducted by six armed men dressed in military uniform camouflage. The deceased was Kidnapped in his piggery/fish farm located at Nagbede village via Aba-odo in Oyo on Monday, December 28, 2020. The dead body … Read more
A furious mob burned down a truck at Saki, a town in Oyo State after the driver allegedly killed a boy. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG the truck that was transporting cattle was set on fire for the alleged murder of a boy in the city on Monday. It originates from sources that … Read more
Oyo State magistrate court arraigned two government officials on Tuesday for allegedly stealing 40 bags of sugar from the state’s COVID-19 palliatives Warehouse. As gathered by EkoHotBlog, 50-year-old driver, Adebiyi Azeez, and Sunday Akinleye, a 43-year-old Assistant Protocol Officer, were assigned to take charge of palliatives warehouse at the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy … Read more
The Oyo state government has announced the suspension of the nationwide the 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19. Ekohotblog reports that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the development in a statement on Wednesday. According to the statement issued by Taiwo Adisa, chief press secretary to the governor, … Read more
Oyo, Carnivals Oyo State Government has banned street carnivals of any form across the state with immediate effect. Prof. Temitope Alonge, the Coordinator, Oyo State COVID-19 Isolation Centres, made this known after a meeting with the State COVID-19 Task Force Team and management of the State Emergency Operation Centre, on Tuesday in Ibadan, Eko hot … Read more
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s anti-corruption commission, declaring that his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption remains unshakable. The governor, who was speaking inside the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, said that with the inauguration, Oyo State as Pacesetter State, will become a worthy reference for other … Read more
A petrol tanker has exploded at the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the fuel-laden tanker fell close to a petrol station on Friday, thereby causing panic among road users and residents of the area. The fallen tanker was said to have eventually exploded but some okada riders told … Read more
The Oyo State government on Tuesday said it has received no fewer than one hundred teachers from the federal government of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, while receiving the Teachers in Ibadan, the state capital. Adeniran in his speech said the Federal Government … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020 Ado-Awaye has been gaining media attention for a while now, after it was found to house the only other suspended lake in the world. Rich in history and culture, Ado-Awaye is quickly becoming the tourist’s paradise. From its formation to its mountains and plains, everything about the small town in Oyo … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday, forwarded the name of a Commissioner nominee for the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport to the State House of Assembly. Ekohotblog gathered that Makinde nominated Alhaji Lawal Ismail Ayansiju for the position at the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. Ekohotblog also gathered that … Read more
The two suspected hoodlums, arrested for being in possession of the burnt skulls of the two policemen set ablaze in Ibadan during the #EndSARS protest gave the graphic details of how they sold the skulls for ₦1,000 when paraded on Friday. The suspects, Adewale Abiodun (17) and Aliu Mubarak (24) told journalists at the police … Read more
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that the state’s Amotekun corp members are ready for deployment to its 351 wards. Makinde revealed this while speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the Amotekun Corps in Oyo Town on Wednesday. “This afternoon, we held the passing-out ceremony of the Àmòtékún Corps in Oyo … Read more
Agency Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has disclosed that the State Anti-Corruption Agency, constituted to ensure accountability in Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), would be inaugurated in the coming week. Makinde stated this while playing host to the 56th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Dame Onome, on Friday, at … Read more
The caretaker chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo State, Mr Olayiwola Adeleke regains freedom. The LG chairman was kidnapped alongside his driver on October 25 Adeleke was released on October 30, after spend 5days in the abductors custody. Ekohotblog, October 31, 2020 The caretaker chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area of Oyo … Read more
Ibadan Elder T. A. Akinyele Is Dead He died in Lagos on Monday October26, 2020 at 88. Chief Theophilus Adeleke, Akinyele, an elder in Ibadan is dead, Ekohotblog reports. He died in Lagos on Monday October26, 2020 at 88. Born February 29, 1932 in Ibadan, Akinyele was Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Agriculture and Finance of the old … Read more
October 26, 2020. The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Iganna Local Council Development Area in Oyo State, Comrade Jacob Olayiwola Adeleke, has been kidnapped. Ekohotblog gathered that the council boss was kidnapped Sunday evening. He was kidnapped alongside his driver. Sources who confirmed the incident, said that Adeleke and his driver were kidnapped along Okeho-Ado Awaye … Read more
As part of the effort to address the agitation of EndSARS protesters, the Oyo state government on Sunday disclosed that it has created a designated email account and dedicated a section of the state’s website for residents to report cases of police brutality. Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, disclosed the development in a statement on … Read more
By Ify Davies Governor Seyi Makinde Of Oyo State has lost his mother It was gathered from a reliable source that Mrs. Abigail Makinde died on Thursday. But the state government is yet to make an official statement about the death. It was gathered that the family is preparing to make an official statement. Read … Read more