BREAKING: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn In As New Ondo State Governor [PHOTO]

Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has officially been sworn in as the new Governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on Wednesday by the state Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola, in Akure, the state capital. His swearing-in follows the death of former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who died … Read more

“Go And Hug Transformer”- Akeredolu’s Wife Ignites Fresh Rift With Acting Governor, Ayedatiwa

 Eko Hot Blog reports that Betty Akeredolu, the wife of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has allegedly told supporters of the State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to “hug an electric transformer.” Her statement follows criticism from residents, particularly online, regarding some of the governor’s decisions. The comment came after the Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, … Read more

Akeredolu’s Loyalists Snub Tinubu’s Attempted Reconciliation In Ondo

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that some loyalists of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, have turned down President Bola Tinubu’s peace moves in the political crisis rocking the state. There are claims that the loyalists are not pleased with the outcome of the meeting that was held in Aso Rock last week. This online media … Read more

Revealed: How Plot To Impeach Akeredolu Forced Ondo Governor’s Hasty Return

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), was forced to return to Nigeria following an alleged plot by his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and members of the State House of Assembly to impeach him. Despite being satisfied fit by doctors in Germany, plans by some political gladiators in the state to … Read more

Akeredolu Plunged into the Abyss of Helplessness – APC National Chairman

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  1. EkoHotBlog reports that Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, is hospitalised and in a state of “extreme incapacity”.

Adamu spoke on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with chairmen of the APC across the country.

Akeredolu had embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.

However, he wrote to the state house of assembly, extending his medical leave.

Adamu prayed for his speedy recovery.

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“We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” he said.

Adamu said President Bola Tinubu is consulting extensively before drawing up his ministerial list.

“The president has just started. And he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers,” he said.

“The nomination of the ministers will come first. They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President.

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HRM Oba Moses said he was confident that in coming years, the real estate executive would

“And Mr. President will formally appoint his ministers and swear them in.

“Only after doing that will he disclose each of them to the country to know which minister is going to which ministry, and how many ministries we are going to have.”

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Akeredolu Bows To Pressure, Hands Over Power To Deputy

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has handed over the reins of government to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He submitted a letter to the State House of Assembly requesting a 21-day leave to undergo medical treatment overseas. EDITOR’S PICKS   Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 June 12: 100 … Read more

SDP Urges Akeredolu: Safeguard The Ship Of State, Hand Over To Your Deputy And Steer Clear Of Constitutional Turmoil

Hand Over To Your Deputy To Avert Constitutional Crisis, SDP Tells Akeredolu

Akeredolu told to hand over to his deputy to avert crisis Recall Eko Hot Blog earlier reported Akeredolu is critically ill SDP urges him to delegate power to his deputy amid health issues Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has been told to hand over to his deputy to avert … Read more

Akeredolu’s Heartfelt Reflections On The Lingering Wounds Of Owo Massacre, One Year On

Owo Massacre: One Year After, We Are Still Nursing Our Pain - Akeredolu

Akeredolu mourns victims one year after Sends appreciation messages to Buhari, Tinubu, and others Memorial Park in honor of the deceased in view  EkoHotBlog reports that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says the June 5, 2022, Owo massacre is a pain the government and people are still nursing. Akeredolu added that the state would … Read more

Akderedolu ‘Critically Ill’, Set To Be Flown Out Of Nigeria For Treatment

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Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor has been reported to be critically sick, as plans are underway to fly him out of Nigeria for treatment. Recall Akeredolu was absent at the maiden APC governors meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday. However, a report by SaharaReporters revealed that Akeredolu’s family was set to fly him … Read more

Old Naira Notes: Akeredolu Issues New Directive To Ondo Residents

Akeredolu has issued a new directive to Ondo residents regarding the Old Naira Notes. In a state-wide broadcast on Thursday, the Governor stated that refusal to accept the old notes would be considered disobedience of a court order. Akeredolu added that if residents of Ondo State continue to reject the money, it would only inflict … Read more

Insecurity: ‘No State Authorised To Buy Automatic Weapons’ –Presidency Tells Akeredolu

Automatic Weapons, Presidency,

No State Authorised To Buy Automatic Weapons –Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has stated that no state has been authorised to procure automatic weapons for its security outfits.   A presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, yesterday in a statement, said President Muhammadu Buhari had repeatedly made it clear that nobody was allowed to … Read more

Paris Club Refund: NGF Describes Malami’s Action As Fraudulent, Self-Serving

Paris Club Refund

Paris Club Refund: NGF Describes Malami’s Action As Fraudulent, Self-Serving   EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has criticized the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, describing his recent claims and actions as fraudulent and self-serving over the $418m Paris Club refund.   The Chairman of … Read more

Nothing Will Come Of Your Meeting With Wike – Saraki Tells APC Govs

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Saraki said the visit would amount to nothing at the end of the day “because PDP would not allow Governor Wike to go” On the current strike by university unions in Nigeria, the ex-governor of Kwara laid the blame on Federal Government’s insensitivity EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, … Read more

Again, Akeredolu Disagrees With FG Over Perpetrators Of Owo Church Attack

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For Akeredolu, the activities of killer herdsmen, bandits, and ISWAP fighters are inseparable, and the terrorist group has always been quick to claim responsibility  At least 40 people were killed and many injured when gunmen opened fire on worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo EDITOR’S PICK NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage … Read more

[JUST IN] Owo Massacre: Ondo Govt Cancels June 12 Commemoration [See Why]

Ondo Govt Cancels June 12 Commemoration [See Why] The cancelation comes following the recent killings of over 50 worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, on Sunday 5th June 2022. EDITOR’S PICK Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Kogi JUST IN: Troops Eliminate Scores Of ‘Unknown Gunmen’ In Anambra [PHOTOS] BREAKING: Most Wanted Terrorist ‘Ummate Ma’ … Read more

Ondo Catholic Church Attack Aimed At Akeredolu – Afenifere Claims

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Afenifere said it is directed at Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for his unflinching support for security in Yoruba land by championing the Amotekun security outfits We will not succumb into terrorist threats or attack EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces 18 Sub-Committees Chairpersons To Elect 2023 Presidential … Read more

2023: ‘I’m A Better Thinker, A Better Doer, Choose Me Nigerians Will See Performance— Tinubu Tells Delegates

‘I’m A Better Thinker, A Better Doer, Choose Me Nigerians Will See Performance— Tinubu Tells Delegates. The presidential hopeful said he is the best choice for the country at this critical period. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] Alleged N96b Fraud: Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgment In Amaechi’s Appeal BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] … Read more

[BREAKING] 2023 Presidency: Akeredolu Sends Strong Message To APC Over Zoning

Akeredolu Sends Strong Message To APC Over Zoning. Akeredolu warned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC to avoid plans to zone its 2023 Presidential ticket to the north. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians [JUST IN] 2023: Uwazuruike Under Fire For Endorsing Yahaya Bello 2023: PDP Picks Abuja For … Read more

Buhari, Osinbajo, Lawan, Sanwo-Olu, Others Hail Tinubu @70

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Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Nigerian accountant and politician who has been the national leader of the All Progressives Congress since the party’s formation in 2013 Born on March 29, 1952, he previously served as the governor of Lagos state from 1999 to 2007 and senator for Lagos-West during the brief third republic EKO HOT … Read more

OAU: Ife Indigenes Protest Assault On Intellectualism – Akeredolu

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Several Ife residents invaded the varsity’s campus carrying charms and other fetish objects to protest the appointment of new OAU VC who was not a native of the town Akeredolu said that the development was a sign of massive rot in academics, as well as a sign of pervasive decadence in the country EKO HOT … Read more