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Reduction in Maternal Mortality on Course as Epe General Maternal and Child Center is Set For Commissioning. By Babatunde Kaka The Lagos State Government says the opening of the newly built Maternal and Child Center (MCC) for public use has now been postponed to yet to be announced date. The opening of the medical facility … Read more
By _Babatunde Kaka The residents denied in entirety, the allegation that Fulani herders invaded the community. The viral news report tagged “Herdsmen Fleeing from Sunday Igboho Invade Epe Farmlands; Attack, Drive Away Resident; Family Sends SOS to Sanwo-Olu, IGP” published on May 12, 2021 by The Gazelle News has been refuted. Eko Hot Blog, on … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka A former Secretary to Local Government, Eredo LCDA, Hon Shamsideen Adeniyi, has thrown his hat in the ring ahead of the highly anticipated EREDO LCDA Chairmanship election. The founder of Ojo Ibikun Foundation, who flagged off his campaign at the ancient Mojoda community magneted prominent political heavyweights who turned out en masse … Read more
Isaac Shade made sonorous recitations from the Holy Quran In a bid to actualise the dream of their mentor, teacher and spiritual father, students of the late Fadeelatul Sheikh Alhaji Abdul-Kabir Ekemode, the Oniwaasi of Epe Kingdom, organised a fundraiser to set up a foundation for the Islamic scholar. The fundraiser took place during the … Read more
The project, which will last for 7 days between 24th-31st May 2021, is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. By Babatunde Kaka. Lagos State Operations Coordinating Unit (LASOCU) under The Lagos State Government in conjunction with National Social Safety-Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) Abuja will on Monday 24th … Read more
Students Launch Islamic Foundation for the Late Oniwaasi of Epe Kingdom. By Babatunde Kaka Faddelatul Sheikh Muh Thaoban Adam Al-Ilory, founder of Al-Uloom, an Arabic school, has admonished Islamic clerics in Epe to coexistent peacefully and live in harmony. Thaoban is one of the sons of the late sage, Sheikh Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory (RTA), the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Former MOCPED SUG Leader, Akinwande Oluwashola Grace Rewarded for Honesty. The Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of the Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Oba Dr Babatunde Ogunlaja JP (Fmbe), has applauded the efforts of the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, towards youth empowerment across communities in the State. Oba Ogunlaja was … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka College DEAN of Student Affairs Debunks Dismemberment of the Deceased Body. The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Professor Nosiru Onibon has applauded the multidimensional strategies responsible for the unprecedented growth and development of the College under his administration. The multidimensional factors responsible for the growth he said includes … Read more
“NCE is a good beginning; it is a good foundation for those who cherish quality education” By Babatunde Kaka Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Odo-Noforija, Epe Division, Lagos State, has held its 2020/2021 matriculation ceremony for Full time and Part-Time students. Ekohotblog reports that the ceremony took place on Wednesday, 9th May 2021 at … Read more
“The family felt his absence so much because he’s like a bridge to the family” By Babatunde Kaka Bolaji Jaiyesimi, a reputable and brilliant businessman, was on Friday buried in his Epe country home at Igbooye. The interment and final burial ceremony of Bolaji took place on Friday, 14th May 2021 at St Paul Anglican … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka …his body was washed ashore on the early hours of Monday at Imagbon Beach, Ibeju-Lekki. A 400 level student of the University of Ibadan having an affiliate degree program at Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Olude Kelvin, has been found dead. The young undergraduate was declared missing on Saturday 15th May … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka …lightning struck twice in Epe as the two Clerics passed on between Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th May 2021. The families, friends, well-wishers of Alhaji Bashorun Sikiru and Fadeelat Sheik Abdulkabir Ishola Ekemode, two eminent Islamic scholars at the First Epe Central Mosque, Oke-Balogun and Moshalashi Taosiri, who recently passed away are … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto This year’s edition of the Ebi Festival played host to O’odua’s Chief Custodian, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife. On Saturday, May 15, 2021, Ilara Kingdom of Epe Division, Lagos State, erupted in volcanic proportions with the celebration of the prestigious Ebi Festival. The Ebi Festival is … Read more
The octogenarian was filled with elation as she received Oba Ogunwusi Enitan and Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo at her residence. His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and the Alara of Ilara land, Oba Folarin Ogunsanwo on Sunday, May 16, 2021, paid a courtesy visit to the former First Lady … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto According to the lawmaker, the link between the source, ( Ile-Ife ) and Ilara, is being reestablished and strengthened by virtue of Ooni’s historic visit. Yesterday, May 14, 2021, Ilara Kingdom in Epe Division played host to the apex Monarch in all of Yoruba land, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto The ancestral kingdom of Ilara, in Epe Division, yesterday, May 14, 2021, went haywire following the visit of the apex Monarch in all of Yoruba land, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, to commemorate this year’s edition of the Ebi Festival. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the Ooni’s … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka “Leadership is an act of worship” – Wale Raji The Federal Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber of Nigeria’s Legislature, Hon Wale Raji, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the year 2021 Ramadan fast. Hon Raji was speaking in an interview with EkoHotBlog when he visited his … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Hon Tasir Wale Raji, in the wake of an inferno which destroyed a significant fraction of the school hostel in 2020, had promised to rebuild the hostel. Member Representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Wale Raji on Monday, 10th May, 2021, once again demonstrated his commitment to … Read more
…promises to Address Epe Zonal Office School Support Unit Office Space. A member representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, has hailed the Lagos State Government under the direction of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for its rousing developmental projects across Epe Division, particularly in the areas of Education and … Read more
Slams parents for aiding and abetting criminal acts by their children. By Babatunde Kaka. The President of Epe Club, Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, has absolved the government from the myriad of security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. The Environmental Safety engineer disclosed this to Ekohotblog in an interview on the sideline of the Club’s Annual Ramadan Lecture … Read more