Philip Ibitoye 
Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with a grand finale. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s religious and cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, the member of the Lagos … Read more
Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition kicked off on Friday, July 28, 2023, and wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival has climaxed with an array of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has sworn-in Dije Audu Aboki as the first female chief judge of the state. Aboki was sworn in on Monday at the government house. According to the governor, cooperation between the judiciary and other arms of government is important. He noted that the relationship between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has resumed the screening of the former Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo, after he tendered an apology to the lawmakers. This online medium had reported how Darlington Nwokocha, senator representing Abia Central, moved the motion to suspend Keyamo’s ministerial screening after he appeared before the … Read more
The 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in a Grand Finale that was grand in all sense of the word. The event concluded a weeklong festival that witnessed several programmes, including a Quranic recitation contest, novelty match, youth rally, children’s party, amongst others. EDITOR’S PICKS Ministerial Screening: Tunji Alausa Explains … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has handed over 21 suspected touts and scavengers arrested at the premises of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State, to the police. In a statement on Sunday, FAAN’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said the arrest was made as part of the efforts … Read more
The programme targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training. The government said the partnership is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to providing digital jobs. It also revealed the states that will kick off the initiative. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Justice has extended its Joint free legal Clinic to residents of Ibeju-Lekki and its environs with the event held at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Lagos. In a statement on Saturday, the state government said the move was in a bid to further … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has opened up on the loss of his first grandchild, whom he said died of medical neglect at a federal government hospital. Akpabio, who did not reveal the name of the hospital, spoke on Friday during the screening of Dr Tunji Alausa, a ministerial nominee from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunji Alausa, a nephrologist, has explained how Nigeria can rescue its health sector, stating that the country needs to operate a private sector-driven healthcare economy to fix the troubled sector. Alausa, a ministerial nominee, gave the explanation on Friday during his screening exercise before the Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has revealed the motive behind a comprehensive forensic audit of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Tinubu spoke on Friday at the presidential villa during a meeting with Ajay Banga, the World Bank president. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List … Read more
Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. It is celebrated annually a month after the Eid-El-Kabir (Ileya) festival. It literally translates to “eating to satisfaction.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival committee planning committee has hailed sponsors and donors of the festival. Recall that the weeklong festival kicked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has sealed the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Bus stop, Lagos. The Lagos transportation ministry made the disclosure Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List Epe Kayokayo Festival: Children Show Off Spelling, Dancing Skills, Win … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the 1350 Megawatts (MWh) Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant (IPP) belonging to NNPC Limited in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony, the president assured that the federal government will remove all distribution bottlenecks. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with organisations and individuals that promote initiatives aimed at empowering youths to be more productive and self-employed. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday at the maiden edition of the Chartered Institute of Bankers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command, has arraigned one Mr. Ife Adekoya for allegedly defiling a 12-year-od daughter of his neighbour at Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education has commenced Special Science, Technical, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics classes for junior and senior secondary school students in Lagos State. The programme, according to the Permanent Secretary of the newly renamed Ministry of Basic Education, Mr. Abayomi Abolaji, was organised to take advantage … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, Otunba TJ Abass, on Monday, charged children in the community to have faith in themselves and embrace hard work in their pursuit of success. He made the charge at a Children’s Party, one of the events lined up to celebrate the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a show of talents, skills, and knowledge at the Children’s Party of the Epe Kayokayo festival on Monday. The party, which was part of several events lined up for the 2023 Kayokayo festival, brought children in Epe Division together. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On … Read more