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By abiodun KOMOLAFE There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Epe Grammar School, FRSC, Hon. Ogunkelu, Epe Local Government, Aiyetoro Market and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions for Epe Schools Ekohotblog reports that Epe Grammar School Alumni Organize Debate, Quiz, and Spelling Competitions … Read more
On Sunday, 13th October 2024, Houston, Texas—a pulsating hub of cultural fusion and the fourth largest city in the United States—hosted the Afrocentric Eva Awards at the ultra-modern GSH Event Center. This annual gathering is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of extraordinary Africans in the diaspora who have contributed immensely to the … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Yorubaland’s royal institutions face significant challenges, threatening their traditional significance. Across the region, from Akure to Ikire and from Ikorodu to Idiroko, once-revered thrones have devolved into a chaotic game of musical chairs. Nowhere is this more evident than in Oyo, where the protracted search for a new Alaafin has become a … Read more
By Tunde Odesola As a nobody son of a nobody, I dare not caress the blade of the king’s sword with the palms of my hands. Otherwise, blood shall trail my footsteps to Ìmògún, the ancient place of skulls, where the heads of the guilty and the guiltless tumble down the hill on the king’s … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Since 1933, when it hit the cinemas in the United States, the classic movie, King Kong, has undergone no fewer than 13 remakes. King Kong is a giant prehistoric ape ruling the mysterious Skull Island, where he is worshipped by dinosaurs, plesiosaurs, pterosaurs and numerous other monster creatures. In the 1933 version, … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Olu-Epe of Epe, Alara of Ilara, Hon Abiodun Tobun, Epe Local Government, Aiyetoro Market and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Epe Accident: Alara of Ilara Mourns Victims, Calls for Safety Measures to Prevent Future Tragedies Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of … Read more
Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, has expressed his deep sadness over the tragic accident in Epe on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accident, which occurred at Aiyetoro Bus Stop, claimed several lives and left many others with varying degrees of injuries. Reacting to the tragic … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering business phenomenon in Africa. Ijesaland is credited with originating the iconic ‘Nwa Boy’ style, now a multibillion-dollar industry in Igboland. Ijesas are … Read more
In a landmark decision, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the federal government’s reversion to a 16-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions. This announcement was made during the inaugural press briefing on Tuesday at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may his soul rest in peace, freed from worldly burdens! May God comfort the people of Ijesaland and grant them solace during this difficult time! Oba … Read more
To speak tongue-in-cheek is to say, “Na Baba kill Dele Giwa.” But to speak matter-of-factly is to say, “Dele Giwa was killed in his ‘gida’”. ‘Gida’ is a Hausa word for house. If you like, add ‘gida’ to Baba, na you sabi. It was a Sunday morning, almost 38 years ago, when a faceless porter … Read more
150 Happy New Month Of November Messages and Prayers can be accessed here. Welcome to the month of November, the eleventh month in the year 2024. A happy new month to you, your friends, and your family from EKO HOT BLOG. As we all know, the month of November is here, and with it comes … Read more
From the bottomless depth of Yoruba divinity, I fetch the myth of Ajala, whose popular name is Obatala. Ajala is the heavenly potter tasked with the duty of moulding human heads. Ori is the Yoruba word for head. Ori encases destiny. In Igbo cosmology, a person’s Chi, like Ori, is a personal spiritual force that … Read more
Nigerias tax reform is underway with four Executive Bills currently before the National Assembly. These bills are the ‘Nigeria Tax Bill’, which replaces existing tax law with a modern framework; the ‘Nigeria Tax Administration Act Amendment Bill, which seeks to strengthen the enforcement powers of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); the Nigeria Revenue … Read more
There is too much tension in the world: too much bloodletting and too much pain and suffering. The innocent are being killed in their hundreds of thousands while the world shrugs its shoulders unconcerned and moves on. The world has never been closer to the precipice than it is now in the present clime. EDITOR’S … Read more
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (aka BAO) marked his second anniversary as Governor of Ekiti State, having been sworn in on October 16, 2022. Oyebanji’s two-year anniversary celebrates his dedication to Ekiti State’s progress. He has masterfully navigated Nigeria’s intricate politics, balancing competing interests and fostering growth through strategic investments in key … Read more
I fondly recall my time at Ijebu-Jesa Grammar School in Osun State, specifically from 1979/80 to 1982/83. This period stands out due to the Unity Party of Nigeria’s (UPN) Free Education programme, spearheaded by the late Obafemi Awolowo. Under this initiative, education was completely free, covering everything from school fees to basic supplies like pencils … Read more
Indeed and in deed, I’m not envious of the T-Pain nickname of President Bola Tinubu because I’m T-P, too. But my T-P is not Tunde-Pain. Neither is it the weight loss Tinubu-Pain capsule the President is forcing down the throats of Nigerians. My T-P, Tunde-Paradox, is the product of my inability to explain why I … Read more
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), led by the Director General, Prof John Obafunwa, has partnered with medical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen international medical research collaboration in the country. The institute on Monday hosted a team of nine medical experts from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in … Read more