Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded plans to commence the disbursement of $540 million to the first phase of States in Nigeria for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). Vice President Kashim Shettima called for immediate action, saying it was time for the government and its development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Families of recently freed Ekiti Pulpils have revealed that they disregarded the government’s warning on ransom payment because they feared the victims might be killed or harmed if they failed to pay the ransom. Pulpils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, who were abducted last week, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress, APC, swept Lagos, Oyo and Ondo and was leading in Yobe as results of the re-run and bye-elections to fill 57 legislative vacancies across 26 states in the country, trickled in, yesterday. However, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, won the Yenagoa Constituency II re-run election … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Fidet Okheria, has revealed that the long-awaited Kano-Lagos Express Train Service is set to resume operations soon, signaling a new era in railway transportation in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Saturday night in Abuja, Engineer Okheria disclosed that the … Read more
There was an explosion in Abuja earlier on Wednesday. The explosion sparked speculations of an explosive device. The police have disclaimed the speculations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has revealed that the explosion outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) premises in Maitama, Abuja, was caused by an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has announced his decision not to ban mining activities in the state, despite the recent explosion in Bodija, Ibadan, which he attributed to illegal mining. This statement was made while updating the public on the situation following the blast that affected areas including Bodija, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed further details about the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital yesterday. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday night, Makinde told journalists that an investigation into the Tuesday explosion revealed the identity of the owners of … Read more
Sanwo-Olu empathizes with families of the victims affected by the explosion. He pledges support for the state in their trying times. Makinde revealed the cause of the explosion that left two dead, seventy-seven others injured. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, empathized with the Oyo State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a little boy, identified as Sotannde Kodir, has been left stranded in the Sango area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following the massive explosion that rocked the city on Tuesday night. This onlline media platform gathrered that OyoAffairs shared a photo of the boy via its X handle, stating that … Read more
An explosion rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday night. The explosion resulted in the death and injury of dozens of residents. Structures in the area also suffered significant damage. Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful explosion on Tuesday jolted residents of Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, and its environs in their homes and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a deafening explosion reverberated through Ibadan and its surrounding areas in Oyo state, shattering windows at multiple locations, according to local residents. The incident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, marked by a substantial blast heard in and around the city. As of the time of filing this report, the … Read more
Former CP says he took necessary steps to formalize the acquisition of land invaded by the military. He says he has more than 50 acres of land, now claimed by the military. “I joined the other farmers to seek resolution,” he says. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Commissioner of Police, Samuel Adegbuyi (Rtd), has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Men of the Oyo State Police Command, on Friday, arrested 15 suspects, who allegedly attacked a commercial bus conveying the Christmas gifts of Ibadan Compound Heads, popularly known as Mogajis. According to PUNCH online, the hoodlums attacked the bus at Oja’ba, in the Ibadan South East Local Government Area of … Read more
Last weekend, a video of officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) uncovering illegal beverage factories in Abia State went viral on social media. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1CMwLarGjP/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s director of the southeast zone, said the suspects, occupying over 240 shops at the Cemetery market, sold products often produced … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Residents of Iseyin in Oyo State are currently gripped by palpable fear due to a fire outbreak at one of the stations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). It was gathered that the petroleum station, located at Agip area of Iseyin, caught fire around 2 p.m., causing panic among … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a horrific car accident at the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso on Friday claimed the lives of three traditional rulers in the Oriire local government area of Ogbomoso zone in Oyo state. The monarchs were said to be attending the burial ceremony of the mother of another traditional ruler, Oloolo of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni has gone public with her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse. The public reveal happened over the weekend on the occasion of his birthday and retirement party in Lagos State. Her new husband was the immediate past comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College. Adahunse is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of the ancients city of Oyo took to the street on Tuesday to express their displeasure over the delay in the selection of new a Alaafin. The peaceful protest was staged at the entrance of the Oyo High Court in Awe. The development comes after about five members of … Read more