Oyo

Makinde’s Reelection Is Non-Negotiable, Says PDP South-West Zonal Secretary, Owokoniran

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-West Zonal Secretary, Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, has said that leaders and members were united for the reelection of Oyo State’s Governor Seyi Makinde on March 18, and the Engineer’s second-term bid remained non-negotiable. EDITOR’S PICKS: 41-Year-Old Woman Jailed In England Over Rape Kano Government Denies Stalling Doguwa’s Trial Paris Saint-Germain … Read more

PDP Members Jump Ship As Oyo Gubernatorial Election Draws Closer

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The supporters are under a platform called PDP Vanguard They declared their support on Twitter on Wednesday The gubernatorial election is scheduled to hold March 11, 2023 Eko Hot Blog reports that Quite a number of the Peoples Democratic Party Supporters in Oyo State have  declared their support for the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, … Read more

CBN Has Released Requested Funds For Upcoming Elections – INEC

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Election

INEC has confirmed that the CBN has released funds needed for the 2023 elections. The Oyo Electoral Commissioner stated expressed optimism that the INEC will conduct free and fair elections. He also urged the Oyo people to come out and vote their preferred candidates. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo state Resident Electoral Commissioner … Read more

Vicious Brigands Ambush Makinde’s Convoy In Oyo

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Makinde

A Set of hoodlums attacked Makinde’s convoy in Oyo. Moses Alao, Makinde’s special assistant on print media, confirmed the occurrence in a statement made on Wednesday. According to the report, the Governor was greeting people on an open roof before the hoodlums began pelting the caravan with sticks and stones. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

2023 Presidency: Oyo Traditionalists Declare Support For Tinubu

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Tinubu

Traditionalists in Oyo have declared support for Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that traditionalists in Oyo State on Saturday threw their weights behind the aspiration of Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, to emerge as the next Nigeria President in 2023. They made their position known at a … Read more

LIST: ‪Corps Member, 38 Others Convicted For Internet Fraud In Ogun, Oyo‬

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No fewer than 38 young persons have been convicted for offenses related to cybercrime in Ogun and Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of 38 persons and a corps member. EDITOR’S PICKS Tragedy As Police Allegedly Shoot Prince … Read more

FG Denies Grounding Peter Obi’s Plane

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Obi's plane

FG has opened up on allegedly grounding Peter Obi’s plane. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has denied media reports that the Labour Party‘s campaign plane was grounded. This online media reported that supporters of the LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some party chieftains were prevented from boarding the plane to their … Read more

Kwara State Ranked the Highest Paying Cooking Gas User in October – NBS

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Kwara, Cross River, Oyo, and some other states paid the highest prices for cooking gas in October 2022, according to the NBS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) increased by 0.21% on a month-on-month basis from N4,474.48 recorded in September 2022 … Read more

G-5 Govs Attend PDP Campaign Flag-off In Rivers [PHOTOS]

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The G-5 governors of PDP on Saturday attended the party campaign flag-off in Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise known as the G-5, attended the flag-off of the Rivers State PDP campaign on Saturday. The governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Nyesom Wike … Read more

Oyo: APC Reacts To Makinde’s Accusation Of Plans To Attack INEC Facilities

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APC

Oyo APC has responded to Makinde’s accusations of plans to attack the INEC facilities in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to the allegation made by the state governor, Seyi Makinde about plans to attack the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) facilities … Read more

Jonathan Denies Instigating Aggrieved Governors Against PDP, Atiku

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Jonathan has denied instigating aggrieved governors against the PDP. Eko Hot Blog reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan says the five People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governors at the heart of the party’s crisis are not working for him. EDITOR’S PICKS Ukrainian Forces Enter Key City Of Kherson After Russian Troops’ Total Withdrawal Stunning Downfall: Crypto … Read more

PDP Crisis: Anyone Supporting Atiku Is An Enemy – Ortom

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The PDP crisis has taken a new twist as Ortom said anyone supporting Atiku is an enemy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has thrown more digs at the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, saying anyone supporting him is “an enemy.” EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t … Read more

Oyo Labour Party Deputy Chair Defects To PDP

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The Deputy Chairman of the Labour Party in Oyo State, Mayoress Olayinka, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party and endorsed the presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar. Eko Hot Blog reports that Olayinka, who declared her intention to dump the Labour Party on Tuesday, said Atiku would unify Nigeria along religion and ethnic … Read more

Colleagues Seek Donations After Kidnappers Demand N50m Ransom For Ex-UI DVC’s Release

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Colleagues of an ex-UI DVC are seeking donations after his kidnappers demanded a N50 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a former Deputy Vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, have demanded a ransom of N50 million to release him. EDITOR’S PICKS Policeman Killed, Another Injured As … Read more

Why I Missed PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-Off – Makinde

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Makinde has explained why he missed the PDP presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says he missed the presidential campaign flag-off of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) because he has been “busy” campaigning for “everybody.” EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Wike’s Camp Boycotts PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-off OFFICIAL: PDP Flags … Read more

APC Rally: Folarin Accuses Auxiliary Of Attacking Tinubu’s Supporters In Ibadan

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Teslim Folarin has accused Auxiliary of attacking Bola Tinubu’s supporters with thugs. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Teslim Folarin, made the accusation in a statement by his spokesman, Yekeen Olaniyi. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: SERAP Drags Buhari To Court Over ‘Silent’ Arrest, Oppression Of ‘Obidients’ JUST IN: Buhari … Read more

JUST IN: APC Slams Makinde Over Worsening Security Situation In Oyo

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In Oyo state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Sunday criticized Governor Seyi Makinde for allegedly siphoning public funds rather than investing in infrastructure and providing the residents of the state with excellent administration.   Eko Hot Blog reports this was contained in a statement released and provided to news media in Ibadan by its publicity secretary, … Read more

BREAKING: Arewa Group Dumps Atiku, Declares Support For Tinubu

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Arewa Group Dumps Atiku, Declares Support For Tinubu   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa community in Southwest region comprising Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti States has officially declared support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the presidential flag bearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).   They said Tinubu’s emergence as … Read more

Peter Obi Visit Gov. Makinde In Oyo Amid Election Preparations (Photos)

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Peter Obi Visit Gov. Makinde In Oyo

Peter Obi Visit Gov. Makinde In Oyo Amid Election Preparations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi on Tuesday visited the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.   The former Governor of Anambra State who is the Pro-Chancellor of Dominican University led other team members of the … Read more

Suspects Arrested Over Plan To Kidnap Staff Of Private University

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Police have arrested two suspects over plan to kidnap staff of private university in Oyo   EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Police Command has said two suspects were arrested over attempts to kidnap staff of a private university in the state   EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State … Read more

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