Oyo State, southwest Nigeria, has recorded its first Coronavirus case. Ekohotblog reports that the Oyo State government confirmed the suspected Coronavirus (COVID-19) case as positive in a statement released on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Sunday, March 22 by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. This online news platform understands that the first Coronavirus in Oyo … Read more
The Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bashir Bello has urged residents of the state to adhere to hygienic precautionary measures in order to avoid the outbreak of Coronavirus. This is following a suspected case of the disease, a man in his 50’s who arrived Bodija area of Ibadan from the United Kingdom, and has … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Mr. Simiyu Adekola James Adepoju as his Special Adviser on Infrastructure. In a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the governor, Moses Alao, indicated that the appointment was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State … Read more
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde will on Tuesday sign into law the bill backing the establishment of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps. It was gathered yesterday that the Office of the Governor of Oyo State has started making preparations for the ceremonial signing of Amotekun bill into law by Governor … Read more
…Impounds 12 Trucks, Others The Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency has said its night patrol team has impounded sixty (60) vehicles, for violating traffic rules and regulations in Ibadan. The Executive Chairman, OYRTMA, Dr. Akin Fagbemi disclosed this today, after the first round of night patrol in Ibadan. “In the course of the operations, … Read more
If you are an ardent follower of Nigerian politics, you cannot claim not to know the new but not-so-new Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, the billionaire politician whose strides since he was sworn in has left citizens oohing and aahing. In a political landscape where elected officials hardly deliver on their electoral promises, Governor … Read more
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alli Adebayo Balogun Sarumi, is dead. He was 81. Hon. Alli Adebayo Balogun Sarumi represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency between 1999 and 2003 on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). According to one of his daughters, Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, the politician passed on in his sleep … Read more
Oko-Oloyun Worldwide and De-Fayus International founder, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf also known as Oko Oloyun, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. Ekohotblog reports that the death of Oko Oloyun was confirmed by the Oyo State Police Command this evening. Yusuf, who is the manufacturer of popular Fijk Flusher among other herbal products, was murdered by … Read more
Fulani herdsmen in Oyo State have petitioned the law court by filling a suit against the state government and state House o Assembly over the anti open grazing law in the state. The herdsmen stressed that their fundamental rights were infringed upon and therefore, prayed the law court to reverse the law. The herders under … Read more
Billions of naira have been reportedly lost to the tragedy that struck the ancient city of Ibadan where fire destroyed two shops and a building. It was gathered that the fire incident happened at New Council Road, Wondo, Old Gbagi, Ibadan the Oyo state capital. Also Read: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/01/03/coalition-groups-give-enugu-govt-14-days-ultimatum-to-free-alleged-culprits-over-murder/ According to information gathered, no life was … Read more
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he never thought he would live above the age of thirty while growing up. He added he thought he was going to join the Army to defend the territorial integrity of the country and probably get killed in the course of duty. Makinde disclosed this in … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the four nominees for the state Judiciary Service Commission sent to the House by Governor Seyi Makinde. The lawmakers confirmed the nominees on Friday. The four confirmed members of the commission are Mr Kehinde Akinwunmi, Mr Ogunrinde Yusuf, Mr Lateef Adedigba and Mr Wahab Adedigba. the new … Read more
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has signed the Anti-Corruption Bill 2019 into law. The Governor stressed that the law was aimed at fighting corruption and should not be seen as a tool for witch hunting adding that, his assent was a signal his government was ready to enforce probity and accountability. The governor set … Read more
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has reacted to the Appeal Court Judgment over the verdict of Oyo state Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in the last governorship election in the state. It could be recalled that the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal had upheld the victory of Governor Makinde Meanwhile, … Read more
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, September 16, described the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on which platform he won the March 9, 2019 governorship election in the state, at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, as the triumph of truth over falsehood. This was as Makinde appreciated the people of the … Read more
– The victory of Gov. Seyi Makinde of the PDP in last election has been affirmed by the election tribunal in Oyo state – Adebayo Adelabu of APC had filed petition against Makinde in the poll – Adelabu and his party APC challenged the declaration of Makinde by INEC as the winner The Governorship Election … Read more
– Governor Makinde’s victory has been challenged by Adebayo Adelabu – The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Makinde winner of the election – Adelabu, however, called on his supporters to be calm and law-abiding, saying victory would come their way Adebayo Adelabu has gone to court to challenge Governor Makinde’s victory, after the Independent National … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the state government’s account opened with the Unity Bank Plc would be used to save the looted money recovered from ‘wrong hands and accounts’. Makinde made this disclosure when the management of Unity Bank Plc paid him a courtesy visit at the state secretariat on Wednesday … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state vowed to recover looted funds in the state. He said that he will recover the money in a transparent manner. Governor of Oyo State,Seyi Makinde has vowed to recover all looted funds in the state and kept in a special bank account. The governor made this known while playing … Read more
– Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed A. Adamu, will be visiting Ibadan, Oyo state today, Monday, September 2 – Adamu will be received by the state governor Seyi Makinde – Their meeting would be based on finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the southwest states Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on … Read more