PDP Crisis: Atiku Reacts To Makinde’s Demand, Says Ayu’s Resignation Possible EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the unrelenting calls for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyiorcha Ayu, by stakeholders of the party, its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the national chairman’s resignation is also … Read more
Ikpeazu, new PDP BOT members have met in Umuahia EKO HOT BLOG reports that in Umuahia, a delegation from the PDP Board of Trustees’ newly elected leadership is meeting with Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months To … Read more
Seyi Makinde has called on Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s resignation during the South-West PDP meeting EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, must resign for the people of the South to feel a sense of belonging … Read more
Atiku Arrives Oyo, Meets With Makinde Amidst Rift With Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan to meet with the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde. The Former Vice President was received at the Airport by the Deputy Governor of … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde has opened up on attending Peter Obi’s rally in Ibadan’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has debunked reports of attending a Labour Party, LP, presidential rally in Ibadan, the State capital. Makinde described the viral reports as false and misleading. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
2023: More Details Of Tinubu’s Pact With Wike Revealed EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are indications that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, may remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but work for the emergence of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu contrary to speculations that the … Read more
PDP Crisis: Atiku, Wike To Attend Peace Parley In London EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar is set to meet with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in London. Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had recently held a meeting … Read more
Tinubu, Wike’s London Meeting Unsettles PDP, Atiku’s Camp EKO HOT BLOG reports that the London meeting of the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and the Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has reportedly sent cold shivers down the spine of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku … Read more
Oyo Council of Obas has backed Makinde’s second-term bid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Council of Obas in Oyo state, on Friday declared its support for governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election bid in 2023, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023. Speaking on … Read more
An High Court has banned ‘Oro’ curfew in Oyo town EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has prohibited curfew for the annual celebration of Oro festival in Iseyin Local Government Area of the state by adherents of the faith. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter … Read more
Islamic Group issued a quit notice to Gov. Seyi Makinde. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation, on Friday gave the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, notice to quit the government house by 2023. The quit notice was handed over to the governor over his … Read more
Makinde has now said that the emergence of the new monarch would be guided by the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration He told the people that the process to select a new Alaafin will not go beyond the Chieftaincy Declaration EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces … Read more
Only PDP Senator In Oyo, Kola Balogun Officially Joins APC Kola Balogun, who is the younger brother of Oba Lekan Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan land was the only senator elected to the Upper Legislative on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State in 2019. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: 5 Things I Will Do … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has handed the staff of office to Oba Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan. This was during the new monarch’s coronation ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony was graced by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice … Read more
Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor has approved March 11th as the date for the installation ceremony of Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Makinde had, on February 14, approved Mr Balogun’s emergence following a recommendation by the Olubadan-in-Council. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent … Read more
“…Oyo State Government is owing IBEDC a whooping consumption outstanding of ₦450 million…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Management of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc says the Oyo State Government has illegally sealed off its offices following the disconnection of electricity supply to the State Secretariat which also houses the Governor’s Office. The … Read more
Coast clear as court delivered judgement on Lekan Balogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Oyo State High Court has dismissed the suit challenging the consent judgment that nullified the promotion of Ibadan High Chiefs as Obas under the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi led government in the state. The judgement cleared the coast for the … Read more
Lekan Balogun, Others yet to Fulfill Pledge Made to Makinde ― Micheal Lana A new twist is set to emerge, following the controversy surrounding the nomination, appointment, approval and announcement of High Chief Lekan Balogun, who is the next in line to the throne, as the new Olubadan. Vanguard, on Sunday, authoritatively gathered from a … Read more
2023: “Age Not A Barrier”, Aide Replies Makinde On Atiku Being ‘Too Old’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that Paul Ibe, media aide of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, says age has nothing to do with leadership and that in line with the popular saying, his principal is a “fine wine that gets better with age”. Ibe … Read more
Recall that former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and former Vice President of Nigeria, Abubakar Atiku, have indicated interest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against electing people who are above 70 years of age as president in 2023. He said that instead of electing … Read more