The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. It was gathered that one of the suspected fraudsters was arrested in Akure, the Ondo State capital over … Read more
A 5-year-old boy has bagged a chieftaincy title in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that history was made on Saturday at the palace of the Onisolu of Isolu kingdom in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, Oba Babatunde Ishola Balogun, as the traditional ruler conferred a chieftaincy title of Agbe-Asaga of Isolu Alade on a five-year-old boy, Adebayo Olamilekan, … Read more
The ceremony will witness various Sango worshippers and devotees from all the states in Yorubaland, who will pay homage to Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State, have assured people of adequate security and free flow … Read more
The former governor of Oyo State is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former military governor of Oyo State, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, is dead. The former governor was pronounced dead at the age of 78. A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Olurin died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). … Read more
The new set of COVID19 Vaccine arrived Oyo State over the night. Oyo State Primary Health Care Centre on Friday took delivery of new set of Vaccine for the state. READ ALSO: [COVID-19] NCDC ANNOUNCES 674 NEW CASES, EIGHT DEATHS A Friday statement from a government official made this on known on a statement. The … Read more
Oyo State Government on Thursday held the Oyo State Year 2020 Productivity and Merit Award Ceremony for civil servants. Governor Seyi Makinde made this known in a statement on Thursday. READ ALSO: PHOTOS OF SECONDUS, OBASANJO CLOSED-DOOR MEETING Makinde said the Merit Award is just one of the many actions that his administration is taking … Read more
Youths are currently protesting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EKOHOTBLOG reports that scores of youths in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday took to the streets to protest against the alleged killing of a teenager. The youths, who are currently protesting over the alleged killing of a teenager who was allegedly killed by … Read more
A man has been reported dead after fighting Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for 41 years. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State-born pioneer President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Oladele, who secured victory after 41 years of battle with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos, has been pronounced dead. His … Read more
Police have warned against the celebration of August 8 by cultists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in relation to information received by the Oyo State Police Command that cultists are planning for the celebration of August 8, the Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has issued a strong warning to anyone or group attached to cultism … Read more
The latest development is coming five weeks after Governor Makinde sacked 17 Commissioners in Oyo State.. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has on Friday sworn in seven commissioners in the state. EKO HOT BLOG had earlier reported that Governor Makinde forwarded the names of the commissioner-nominees to the Oyo State … Read more
Sunday Igboho, who is currently in detention in the Benin Republic, filed the suit at the court in Ibadan through his counsel, Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo High Court has stopped the Department of State Security (DSS) and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from arresting, and blocking bank … Read more
Governor Makinde has re-appointed seven immediate past Commissioners in Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has forwarded the list of seven immediate past Commissioners who are set to be re-appointed to the State House of Assembly. The latest development is coming five weeks after Governor Makinde … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more
The late Adelabu is the founder and Pioneer President of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince Paul Adelabu, a former Special Assistant on Disability Affairs to the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, is dead. The former aide of the late ex-governor, EKO … Read more
A credible source disclosed on Tuesday that the EFCC has frozen the bank account of the Oyo Assembly. The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday froze the account of the Oyo State House of Assembly, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was learnt that the bank account of the Oyo Assembly was frozen … Read more
The Judge of a federal high court in Abuja has given a fresh order to the detained supporters of Sunday Igboho who were arrested by the DSS. A federal high court sitting in Abuja has on Friday ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce the supporters of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly … Read more
According to the staff audit ordered by Governor Seyi Makinde, 41 employees classified as ‘no show,’ a euphemism for ghost workers, were uncovered. 34 civil servants in Oyo have been forced to resign after a comprehensive staff audit unearthed series of illegality and impropriety. According to the staff audit ordered by Governor Seyi Makinde, 41 … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria had placed the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Customs Service on alert to stop Sunday Igboho from leaving the country. Protest rocked Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Wednesday as scores of supporters of Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, took to the streets to protest … Read more
Sunday Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic on Monday night. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Yoruba Nation agitators have concluded plans to stage a protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital over the arrest of the popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, in Benin Republic. The … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has spoken about the attacks in the Ibarapa Local Government of Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed the clash between the residents of Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State and some of its officers on Friday night. It would be … Read more