Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially announced the appointment of a former President of the Senate, Adolphus Wabara, as the substantive chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT). In a strategic move to bolster the party’s leadership, a former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi has also been … Read more
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 Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, met in Abuja to appraise the state of the nation. According to TheCable, the meeting was held at the Bauchi state govenor’s lodge in the Asokoro district of the nation’s capital. Speaking with journalists after the meeting, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s premier University, University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), have been ranked as one of the top ten universities in Africa. The two Nigerian universities emerged in the top ten list of universities in Africa according to the latest ranking of world universities released by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that top officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, are currently in an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa. The meeting, convened under the banner of the Presidential Committee on Emergency Food Intervention, comes amidst growing concerns about food insecurity … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Sunday described the resignation of his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde, as chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, committee for ward congresses in the state as unfortunate. The six-man-committee was to conduct congresses in the 192 wards across the Edo State to elect … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government has suspended the Onido of Ido land, Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola (Gbadewolu I), following allegations linking him to illegal mining activities in the Ido Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICK: Kano Hisbah Arrests 52 Keke Riders Over Alleged Immoral Haircuts And Unlawful Activities Femi Otedola Expresses Joy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the major opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese as the party’s new National Vice Chairman (South West). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on Friday, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. Editor’s Picks Noise Pollution: Oyo Govt Seals Church In Ibadan Insurgency: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has strongly advocated for the establishment of state police, declaring it a necessary step to effectively address the myriad of security challenges plaguing various parts of Nigeria. He expressed these views on Tuesday during a meeting with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislators, South-West … 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 Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Tuesday presented the Instrument of Office and Staff of Office to the new Soun of Ogbomosholand, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, at the Ogbomoso Township Stadium. It would be recalled that Makinde had approved the selection of Oba Olaoye from Olaoye Ruling House, on September … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Political heavyweights from major political parties in Nigeria particularly south west geo-political zone on Saturday gathered in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to celebrate 74th posthumous birthday of a former governor of the state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi. As the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu called on the leadership of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that southwest Governors on Tuesday, visited their ailing colleague, Rotimi Akeredolu at his private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. This news medium gathered that three Governors of the Southwest, Babajide Sanwo-olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) first visited the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has rallied Nigerians to dream and work for a better Nigeria as the country celebrates its 63rd independence anniversary. The governor, who called on all Nigerians to look at the prospects of the country, the possibilities and opportunities rather than the challenges, said it was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a video showing the moment former President Olusegun Obasanjo commanded Oyo monarchs to stand at the inauguration of the 34.85km Oyo-Iseyin road in Oyo State today has surfaced on social media. Obasanjo, who was hosted by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, at the opening of internal roads in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said he would only support local government autonomy if states were constitutionally allowed to determine their number of local government areas. He described the current arrangement, where 774 local government areas are stipulated in the constitution, as fraudulent. Editors Pick Subsidy Palliative: NLC … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said governors are better equipped with strategic leadership skills to deliver good governance to Nigerians. Makinde, the Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), made a case for Nigerian governors after 19 governors of the federation attended a three-day training on executive … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has wished that Nigeria adopt a five or six-year single tenure for President, governors, national assembly and state assembly members. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain said that four is never enough for any public officer holder to do everything that he or she … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has today sworn in newly appointed 16 Commissioners. The Governor also officially swore-in the new Secretary to the Government of the State SSG), Prof Kudirat Adeyemo as well as the former Acting Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni into substantive position as Head of Service … Read more