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Hon. Adebayo Abiodun Celebrates Dr. Hakeem Shittu as Best SUBEB Chairman in Southwest Nigeria

Nov 22, 2024. by Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan

Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Adebayo Abiodun has congratulated Dr. Hakeem Shittu, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), for being named the Best SUBEB Chairman in Southwest Nigeria. The award recognizes his hard work and dedication to improving basic education in Lagos State. Hon. Abiodun praised Dr. Shittu for his … Read more

Lagos: Presidency Condemns #IgboMustGo Protest Plans

Aug 3, 2024. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has condemned those behind the proposed #IgboMustGo protest slated to take place in Lagos and other Southwest states. O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant on New and Digital Media to President Bola Tinubu, criticized the individuals calling for protests against Ndigbo and inciting ethnic tensions, labeling them as harmful and dangerous … Read more

Education: Southwest Nigeria Has Lost Its Edge!

May 4, 2024. by Damilare Abass

The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE),is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest … Read more

Southwest: Beyond The Toga of Statism

Mar 24, 2024. by Damilare Abass

The Lagos State Government (In Southwest) recently endorsed a food production agreement with the Niger State Government. The partnership, known as the ‘Produce for Lagos Initiative’, is aimed at ensuring a steady flow of agricultural products to the end consumers. Interestingly, this agreement is coming at a time Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is warning the … Read more

NPFL: Ogunbote Delights In Derby Win Over Remo Stars

Mar 19, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Gbenga Ogunbote, expressed relief after ending Remo Stars’ seven-year unbeaten streak in the NPFL. The win extended 3SC’s unbeaten streak to six games, taking them to sixth. Ogunbote remains confident in securing a CAF club competition spot with 12 games left. Eko Hot Blog reports that Shooting Stars coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, expresses relief after halting … Read more

FG Appoints Bisi Kazeem As Deputy Corps Marshal Of FRSC

Oct 27, 2023. by Praise Ben

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem to the rank of Deputy Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The newly appointed Deputy Corps Marshal, Bisi Kazeem, is to represent the southwest geopolitical … Read more

Atiku Dumps Makinde, Picks Adeleke As Campaign Coordinator

Dec 19, 2022.Dec 19, 2022. by Praise Ben

Atiku has picked Adeleke as his campaign coordinator in Southwest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has replaced the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke as the Coordinator of his Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) in the Southwest. Recall that … Read more

Customs Impound 1,995 Bales Of Used Clothing In Lagos

Oct 6, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)southwest’s enforcement division has seized 1,995 bales of used apparel along with other illegal goods. Eko Hot Blog reports that this represents the unit’s single greatest seizure of such products, which were found in an abandoned facility near the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy … Read more

ASUU Strike: Kwara State Students Vows Not To Participate In Protest

Sep 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The president and a few executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Kwara State chapter, met with the commissioner of police, Kwara State Police Command, CP Paul Odama (PSC+). Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement issued by SP Okasanmi Ajayi (anipr), Police Public Relations Officer,Kwara State Police Command. … Read more

LASG, Petroleum Engineers Partner To Train Students

Sep 13, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Plans are underway by the Lagos State Government (LASG) and the National Institution of Petroleum Engineers (NIPetE) to train students in bridging the gap between the university and the industry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, revealed this when the National Chairman of the NIPetE, … Read more

2023: PDP Considers Southwestern Member For Iyorchia Ayu’s Replacement –Reports

Aug 23, 2022. by Praise Ben

PDP Considers Southwestern Member For Iyorchia Ayu’s Replacement EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are considering the Southwest to produce a possible replacement for the party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. A source that spoke on the crisis with reveals that some party leaders are pushing for … Read more

Release Of Sunday Igboho Is Victory Indicator, Afenifere Reacts

Mar 8, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Afenifere reacts to the release of Sunday Igboho, saying it is a victory for self-determination Says that the socio-political body and people of the Southwest are happy over the release EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has reacted to the release of Sunday Igboho. According to the Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, … Read more

Exposed: See What PDP National Leaders Are Doing Ahead Of Osun, Ekiti Governorship Elections

Dec 15, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The PDP national leaders have been doing the below ahead of Osun and Ekiti governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the Osun and Ekiti states governorship elections, the national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Southwest have resolved to take practical steps to woo aggrieved leaders in the zone. It … Read more

BREAKING: Osun PDP Nominates Adagunodo As Southwest Vice Chairman, Withdraws All Court Cases

Nov 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Osun PDP has nominated Adagunodo as Southwest Vice Chairman and withdrawn all court cases. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the People’s Democratic Party, Osun state chapter has nominated the former Party State Chairman, Hon. Olasoji Adagunodo as the Deputy National Chairman of the party in the South West. This was revealed in a letter addressed … Read more

2023: Tinubu Already Has About 13 Million Votes – SWAGA

Oct 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Amid the increasing fan base, the former Lagos State governor has not declared his intention to run for the presidency. Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has assured the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Tinubu of about 13 million votes. It’s convener, Senator Dayo Adeyeye said … Read more

Why Akeredolu, Oyetola, Abiodun, Osoba Want APC Constitution Reviewed

Mar 20, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

The governors and the ex-governor made the call for the review of the party constitution on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Special Committee on the Review and Amendments of the APC Constitution in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The Governors of Ondo, Ogun and Osun states, Rotimi Akeredolu, Dapo Abiodun and Gboyega … Read more

#EndSARS: South-West Govs, Monarchs Back Regulation of Social Media

Nov 9, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Governors and monarchs in the South-West region have called on the Federal Government to ensure the regulation of the social media. In a communique issued after a meeting of the governors, traditional rulers and a Presidential delegation in Lagos on Sunday, the leaders lamented the negative effect of fake news peddled on … Read more

VIDEO: Amotekun Will Eventually Become The Law Of The Land- Lagos Monarchs

Feb 25, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Traditional rulers who are custodians of customs and tradition finally voice out their stance on the formation of ‘Operation Amotekun‘ a southwest geopolitical zone group created by the southwest governors.

Watch the video below;

Amotekun: APC Chieftain Replies Miyetti Allah Says, Southwest Will Produce Next President Of Nigeria

Jan 18, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Following a threat by the Fulani herdsmen association, Miyetti Allah, that southwest stands the risk of losing the 2023 presidential ambition if the region failed to back down on its regional security outfit known as Amotekun, one of the All Progressive Congress APC chieftains Chief Jide Awe, has said southwest destined to rule Nigeria come … Read more

Amotekun: Gov Makinde Says, Operations Won’t Undermine FG’s Security System

Jan 10, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Needless Controversy Over Amotekun! By Abiodun Komolafe

The executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has stressed that the establishment of the Southwest security outfit known as the Amotekun won’t undermined the Federal government’s security system. Makinde disclosed while giving his welcome address at the lunch of the operation Amotekun in the state capital of Ibadan on Thursday. It could be recalled … Read more