Seyi Makinde sues for Unity in the PDP camp. In his address during a retreat in Bauchi State, the Oyo State governor asked aggrieved PDP members to settle their differences within the party. This is also in alliance with former Vice President Atiku’s plea to PDP members in same retreat. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Says Makinde is his destiny helper Warns his boys to engage in any act of violence in Ibadan Eko Hot Blog reports that Mukaila Lamidi, sacked Chairman of the Park Management System (PMS) in Oyo State, has said the police cannot declare him wanted. Lamidi Auxiliary who was yesterday declared wanted by the police for … Read more
Auxiliary is a former chairman of the NURTW Oyo state chapter In 2020, Gov. Seyi Makinde appointed Auxiliary chairman of the state’s Park Management Committee (PMS) Police raid Auxiliary’s house i Ibadan, arrest 78 hoodlum Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of disbanded Parks Management System (PMS), Mukaila Lamidi popularly called Auxillary has been … Read more
Accuses the Chairman of Diverting Public Funds Directs Vice Chairman to immediately assume the position of Acting Chairman Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the sack of Mr Lateef Adediran, who is the Chairman of Irepo Local Government Area. The lawmakers said that the Chairman was removed from … Read more
Yoruba Nation Agitators stormed a radio station in Ibadan, Oyo State on Sunday, 28. According to reports, they were armed with weapons, and voodoo charms. The radio station, identified as Amuludun FM 99.1 was siezed for an hour while they made threats to staff members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an alarming incident on … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde makes the decisive decision to terminate the appointments of all political officeholders in the state. In the move, the governor also dissolved the State Executive Council. The directive was conveyed through a letter signed by Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, Chairman of the Transition and Inauguration Committee and Chief of Staff to the Governor. … Read more
Properties were lost in when a fire raided the popular Agbeni Ibadan market place. The fire was said to have started at 4:30 am. Firefighters and officials from the fire service department immediately mobilized to the scene, where they are currently engaged in efforts to extinguish the fire and control the situation. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Ashiru Oroleye, a renowned Oyo Traditional Priest has been confirmed dead. According to reports, he died on Thursday after a brief illness. He died at an undisclosed hospital in Iseyin at the age of 77. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a major setback has been encountered in the process of choosing a new Aseyin of … Read more
Oyo Assembly has suspended Lateef Adeniran as LG Chairman. He was suspended over allegations of misappropriation. The suspension was declared by Adebo Ogundoyin, the Honourable Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, during the plenary session held on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman … Read more
Federal Government has officially launched the first international gemstone market in Nigeria in the city of Ibadan in Oyo State. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, disclosed this during the commissioning of the market. The informal nature of the gemstone market in Ibadan led to poorly regulated trading, which resulted in capital … Read more
A 400-level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Oluwatobi Ogunmola, has been found dead after being declared missing. His body was discovered hanging in a bush at Gambari in Ogbomoso. The cause of his death is still unknown. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 400-level student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, … Read more
Governor Makinde has sworn in Yerima as Oyo State Chief Judge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in Justice Iyabo Yerima as the Chief Judge of the state. The governor, while performing the swearing-in on Tuesday in Ibadan said that his administration will continue to support the … Read more
Tragedy fell on Sango Police Barracks of Oyo State when some blocks of flats collapsed within its premises. The case of the building collapse is yet to be clarified. Casualties haven’t been clearly stated. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck on Saturday evening, April 22, as blocks of flats collapsed in the Sango Police … Read more
The Oyo state chapter of NNPP has expelled its senatorial and House of Representatives candidates. The reason for the expulsion was their alleged involvement in anti-party activities. The alleged members had contravened the constitution, rules, and regulations of the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Oyo State, has … Read more
A popular broadcasting station has been gutted by fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State has been razed by fire. It was gathered that the fire started from the studio area. According to a source, the state fire service had been invited and efforts were ongoing to control the situation. … Read more
A Corps member has been arraigned for defrauding the assistant commissioner of Police. Ikechukwu is currently facing charges in a Magistrate’s court located in Oyo State for allegedly defrauding a senior police officer. The corps member allegedly swindled a police officer, ACP Modupe Okpaleke of N235,000. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a member of the … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request for a new N50 billion loan. All the APC lawmakers who boycotted the meeting lost their re-election bids in their various constituencies during the just concluded 2023 general election. This marks the sixth loan request approved by the house since Makinde’s swearing-in in … Read more
Makinde has appealed to Folarin and Adelabu to join hands with him to make Oyo State better. The appeal is coming weeks after he defeated his closest rival from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Teslim Folarin. Makinde was re-elected into office last week after emerging victorious in the March 18 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Oyo APC Gubernatorial candidate Folarin’s family house has been attacked by gunmen. The Gunmen invaded the APC governorship candidate’s Palace around 8:00pm on Thursday. Numerous casualties were recorded during the attack. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many people have reportedly been injured after gunmen attacked the ancestral home of Senator Teslim Folarin in Oja’gbo, Ibadan … Read more
Th AAC has denied endorsing PDP governorship candidates in Rivers State and Oyo State. The AAC has stated that they have no alliance with any political party or individual in either state. The party chairman in Oyo State stated that the AAC has not endorsed the APC candidate in the state, despite its own candidate … Read more