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Agemo Festival is a masked or masquerade festival traditionally held in many Yoruba towns. Odo Ayandelu is one of the destinations of the annual festival in Yoruba land. The town’s monarch has highlighted the festival’s significance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Aderibigbe Asunmo, the Alayandelu of Odo Ayandelu, has shed light on the significance … Read more
Two Lagos monarchs have made the case for the preservation of culture. The Alagura of Agura and Oniladaba of Ladaba acknowledge that religion may cause the erosion of culture. Both monarchs were at Odo Ayandelu’s Agemo festival to celebrate culture. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alagura of Agura, Ikorodu, Lagos, Alayeluwa Oba … Read more
Epe’s population stands at 301,000, with 84 primary and 18 secondary schools. The region has lost its status as the “food basket” of Lagos State. Dr. Onakoya and Concerned nation builder initiative (CNI) aim to address food insecurity and restore Epe’s agricultural legacy. Eko Hot Blog reports that during CNI’s (Concerned nation builder initiative) food palliative … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Concerned Nation-Builders Initiative (CNI) has distributed food palliatives to over 250 vulnerable people within Epe Division. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s Exemplary Leadership Breaking Boundaries: Tunde Onakoya’s Historic 60-Hour Chess Marathon Chibok: Destroying The Future of Our Tomorrow? The group provided the palliatives on Tuesday, April 30th, … Read more
The Concerned Nation Builders Initiative says cutting product prices will ease citizens’ financial burden. The plea comes as food prices are increasingly high. The federal government recently promised to curtail unfair price inflation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the founder of the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative, Hon. Idris Tele Olukoya, has appealed to all market … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Abdulkareem Onakoya, from the Political Science Department of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has provided some of the reasons why Epe is losing its agricultural prowess. Editor’s Pick Admiring President Bola Tinubu’s Exemplary Leadership Breaking Boundaries: Tunde Onakoya’s Historic 60-Hour Chess Marathon Chibok: Destroying The Future of Our … Read more
The Epe Professional Women Association has revealed the reason behind its recent empowerment of women. The association empowered women in Epe, Eredo, Ikosi-Ejinrin, and Ibeju-Lekki. Beneficiaries received essential resources such as sewing machines and grinding machines. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA), Mrs. Opeoluwa Balogun, says … Read more
Epe Division women received free sewing and grinding machines to boost their career. The machines were distributed by the Epe Professional Women Association. The association says it will not relent in its mission to ensure economic self-reliance for women. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Professional Women Association (EPWA) has uplifted women artisans across … Read more
The Omola of Odomola has honoured deserving individuals with a chieftaincy title. The chieftaincy title, Oloritun, was awarded to five individuals. The Omola also conferred two different chieftaincy titles on two other individuals. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Omola of Odomola, HRM Oba Adeshina Sulaimon Adebowale, has conferred the chieftaincy title of Oloritun on … Read more
The Alara of Ilara recently received an appointment from the Diocese of Lagos of Anglican Communion. The diocese acknowledged the monarch’s “invaluable contributions” to the church’s growth. Friends and family have been congratulating the Alara on the appointment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Akeweje of Ilara Kingdom, Chief Afuye Oluwaseun Williams, has congratulated Oba … Read more
Thanni Oladunjoye set up an old people’s care center to cater to the health needs of seniors in Epe. The latest intervention from the center is an eye surgery for more than a dozen elders. The beneficiaries are ecstatic and happy to see the light again. Eko Hot Blog reports that beneficiaries of the eye … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Thani-Oladunjoye Older People Care center has on Thursday concluded a successful cataract surgery for 16 elders in Epe. According to a press statement issued on Friday, the beneficiaries were given free medications and glasses to aid the healing process. Speaking after the successful surgical operation, one of the beneficiaries … Read more
The Odo-Egiri community recently celebrated the 2024 Kilajolu Festival. The festival is a unique event celebrated with masquerades delivering strokes of the cane to bless community members. The Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri used the occasion of the 2024 edition to support some youths in his kingdom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri, Oba … Read more
Lagos State cracks down on illegal estate developments in Epe area Serves notices to erring developers to obtain proper approvals Warns property buyers against investing in unapproved estates Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal estate developments in the Epe corridor of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that there was a unmistakable air of excitement in the Aleke and Ebode communities of Epe, Lagos State, as they celebrated the Kilajolu festival. EDITOR’S PICKS Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’ Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Hike: A Blow To Citizens’ Wallets And The Economy Banditry, Kidnapping, … Read more
Eebi Festival is an annual festival that is celebrated in Epe Eebi Festival showcases the culture-rich Kilajolu masquerade Kilajolu masquerade symbolises the end of slave trade in Epe Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oloja of Epe land, Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, has revealed the origins and profound significance of the Kilajolu festival. EDITOR’S … Read more
Day Training Program for Tour Operators and Tour Guides by NIHOTOUR Ministerial Visit by the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John Practical Field Visits to Iconic Heritage Sites in Epe Eko Hot Blog reports that in celebration of World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, the Epe Local … Read more
3-day training program for Epe’s tour operators and guides organized by NIHOTOUR Visit to Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun’s Palace and Epe’s heritage sites by Minister Lola Ade-John Commitment from Minister to document Epe’s history and support preservation of iconic landmarks Eko Hot Blog reports that the ancient town of Epe was the center of attention … Read more
Rep. Wale Raji breaks ground on new block of classrooms in Igbooye Pledges full completion of school project with equipment and furniture Highlights numerous community development projects across Eredo LCDA Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a remarkable display of commitment to the people of Epe Federal Constituency, Hon. Wale Raji today launched the groundbreaking … Read more
Epe is known for fishing due to its vibrant waters. Activities such as fishing in the waters have been threatened by water hyacinth. However, the barrier is now being removed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Surah O. Animashaun, has initiated the removal of water hyacinth from local waterways. … Read more