By abiodun KOMOLAFE From time immemorial, the masses have relied on constituted governments to implement road projects for the socio-political economy of the society. Whichever government got the construction right would be praised while those who focused on the maintenance would also be eulogised by the masses. However, those who neither got the construction nor … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that table tennis enthusiasts on Friday gathered at the prestigious Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo, Ibadan, Oyo State, for the official opening of its remodeled table tennis section. Established in 1902, the Ibadan Recreation Club was once a former all-British club formerly known as Ibadan European Club. Today, it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that family members of a 34-year-old groom-to-be in Ibadan, Oyo state, identified as Bosun, are currently mourning the loss of their son, who died on the eve of his wedding. The groom, Bosun, and his best man were killed along Idi-Ape road when returning from his bachelor’s eve party. Two other … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent discourteous behaviour against some of the traditional rulers in Iseyin, Oyo State, has drawn an angry tirade from the public. Not unexpectedly, these comments have come as a mix of both the printable and unprintable words. For yours sincerely, the former president’s comments could only be … Read more
The Afijio Local Government Legislative arm of Oyo State has suspended the Vice Chairman of the local government, Oluwatoyin Abiona, alongside three councillors for alleged misappropriation of funds and misuse of power. A resolution of the House under the leadership of Ajao Oladipupo, a copy of which was obtained on Saturday, in Ibadan, the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will make travelling from Lagos to Abuja a four-hour journey. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the bold assertion during the week while meeting with the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has opened up on the reason the state government has not started sharing palliatives. According to the governor, his government has refused to begin distribution because of the need to effectively plan and embark on sustainable action that would secure the state economy. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has disclosed that it will participate in the forthcoming local government election. APC is the major opposition political party in the State. Editors Pick INEC To Conduct Bye-elections In Five Federal, State Constituencies [Details] Osun Amotekun Arrests Teenager For Robbery, Theft Ministerial … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kano, Oyo, Kwara and Osun states governments have declared Wednesday (today), a work-free day to mark the beginning of the 1445 Islamic (Hijrah) New Year. A statement by the Kano State Commissioner of Information, Baba Dantiye, on behalf of Governor Abba Yusuf, said the governor enjoined residents of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Police Command has contacted and invited Skit Maker, Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, better known as Trinity in connection with a disturbing viral video. The content features the skit maker accosting an underage girl and threatening to beat her if she didn’t answer his question. EDITOR’S PICKS Excitement As … Read more
Makinde has opened up on visiting Tinubu According to the Oyo governor he will keep visiting the President for the interest of his people. Makinde spoke up in light to recent criticism of the G-5 governors affiliation with the President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, said on Friday (today) … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a group of five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as the G5 Governors, were at Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The group includes one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government, on Sunday, announced the former secretary of the disbanded Park Management System (PMS), Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, as the body’s new chairman. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: … Read more
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more
The April 15 supplementary governorship election in Adamawa held on Saturday. Collation of results was suspended on Saturday night and scheduled to resume on Sunday morning. Instead, Adamawa residents and Nigerians across the country were thrown into shock on Sunday morning as the state’s REC made an unusual and unconstitutional move. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly invaded a school in Oyo. They attacked the school with their cattle and injured some of the students and teachers. One of the school’s tutors, Paul Olabode, was inflicted with sword and machete cuts. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was panic in Alaropo Nla community in Oyo State as suspected herdsmen … Read more
Governorship elections held in 28 states of the federation last Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, only 26 states have returned winners as of Thursday evening. The remaining two elections were declared inconclusive. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winners of governorship elections in 26 of the 28 … Read more
In 2022, INEC announced that the governorship and House of Assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023, two weeks after the presidential and National Assembly elections. But, days before the election, INEC shifted the elections to March 18, 2023, due to the reconfiguration of key election tools, BVAS machines. The time has finally come … Read more
Makinde had declared half day holiday on Friday. The Guber Elections is schuduled to hold on Saturday March 18. Makinde declared that Government offices will be closed by 12 noon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, approved a half-day holiday for workers in the employ of the state … Read more
By Haneefa Badru Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, a former engineer and expert on fluid and gas metering, became the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Since taking office, he has focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions, constructing major roads, and providing capacity-building opportunities for the youth. Makinde has been recognized as … Read more