After months of speculation and uncertainty, the Lagos State Government announced that the Lagos State Polytechnic, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and the Michael Otedola College of Education (MOCPED) have merged to produce the University of Education, Lagos (UNEDLAG). It goes without saying that the long-awaited merger echoed as a welcome development and a major … Read more
Africa’s biggest continental bloc, African Union has nominated His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom as cultural ambassador to the Economic, social and cultural council of the union. This was contained in a letter dated October 26, 2021, and signed by Mr Oba Olasunkanki, Nigerian representative at the … Read more
Alhaji Muhideen Bello Preaches Pathway to Paradise in Epe. I Learned The Holy Quran at Age 50 – Lagos Commissioner By Babatunde Kaka On Saturday, 22nd October 2021, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Dr Shefiu Adewale, Bamgbopa Ehinlokun and his wife, Alhaja Mrs Aribike Adewale received an honorary award from the prestigious Ansar-Ud-Deen Society … Read more
By Kaka Babatunde Senator awards N30 million bursary to 600 indigent students of tertiary institutions in Lagos East. Ekohotblog reports that a Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Tokunbo Mukhail Abiru has awarded N30 million bursary to brilliant indigent students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. Read Also: Elation As Hon Wale … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Ekohotblog reports that eminent Lagosians thronged the ancient Kingdom of Odo-Noforija in Epe on 25th September for the 40 days Fidau Prayer for the Madam Ejide Adefuye a respectable figure in the ancient kingdom. Madam Adefuye died on Saturday 31st, July 2021 at the age of 95. Mosunmola Adefuye, a seasoned education … Read more
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode joined an exclusive list of change-makers to receive a leadership award from the London Political Summit, in recognition of his exceptional strides since assuming the reins of power as the Alara of Ilara Kingdom. The summit, themed “Sustainable development and good governance in … Read more
…Applauds Hon Wale Raji By Babatunde Kaka On Monday, October 11, 2021, the Epe Division Youth Ambassadors, an offshoot of the Lagos Youth Ambassadors under the aegis of the IBILE Youth Project marked the International Day of the Girl-Child with an outreach programme to encourage youths across Epe Division to embrace the enduring possibilities that … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. On Monday, October 11, 2021 Odo-Temu community in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA marked the International Day of the Girl-Child amid euphoria and jubilation following the groundbreaking ceremony held to commission a modern Primary Health Centre chaperoned by technocrat and Chairman of the LCDA, Hon Wale Raji Anomo. The Health Centre is a fulfilment … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka “The Bird is in Your Hands” – Otunba TJ Abass. When the great King Kosoko made the journey from Lagos Island to Epe almost two centuries ago, it was merely a move geared towards surviving the antagonistic political currents of the day. However, what was originally a quest for survival turned … Read more
It was all colourful at the unveiling of Epe tourism potentials as the people joined the world to celebrate World Tourism Day on Monday, September 27, 2021. The moments were beautiful and full of glamour as government officials, investors, bankers, tour operators and tourists, entertainers, sons and daughters of the land, as well as invited … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka Addressing the youths of the community, Hon Quadri implored them to see tourism as a window through which a vast array of opportunities could be harnessed. The Economic, Social and Cultural Council wing of the African Union, ECOSOCC, on Monday, 27th September, 2021, pledged to work assiduously towards jockeying the immense … Read more
Preceding the burial ceremony will be her lying in state slated to hold at Digboloye street, Odomola, Epe. The family of Chief Mrs. Bibiana Durogbola Odutuga have announced burial arrangements for its Matriarch, an accomplished mother and grandmother who died after a brief illness last month. Chief Mrs Bibiana Odutoga died on Sunday, August 22, … Read more
Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, in an address delivered by his deputy, Mr Benedict Alabi, described the event as historic and significant to the progress of the Yoruba race. Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo on Saturday joined eminent Nigerians from all walks of life at the royal palace of Ooni of … Read more
. . .the need for collective efforts in achieving this elusive goal has to be concerted. On Wednesday September 22, 2021 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, addressing World Leaders at the 76th United Nations General Assembly compared humanity to a youngster with an infantile belief that the world was made for his gratification. Johnson, charging … Read more
See shocking reasons dancers are at the back of the five naira note in Nigeria. If you look at the back of the 5 Naira Note you will notice a group of people that look like acrobats. Well, those people are actually a group of cultural dancers Identified as the Mkpokiti Cultural dance group. Even … Read more
The Chairman of Epe Local Government Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animasaun at the grand final of Kayokayo Festival which took place at Epe Theatre has implored Olu-Epe High Chiefs, Organising Committee members, sons and sundries of Epe to staunchly key into maintenance of Kayokayo Celebrations. Princess Animasaun identified that the festival has historical potential which … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “We must not allow divisive elements to divide us” – Alara. EDITOR’S PICKS: London Political Summit To Honour Oba Ogunsanwo With Leadership Award Lagos Monarch, Alara Of Ilara, Felicitates With Sultan At 65 Alara Enthronement Anniversary: Ooni Confers Chieftaincy On Gbajabiamila, Coker, Others Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His … Read more
“If we all do what we are all capable of doing, we will astound ourselves.” The above quote aptly encapsulates the just concluded 2021 Kayokayo festival, which was a resounding success. The success was made possible by the steadfast support from the sons, daughters, friends and well wishes of the Epe Kingdom. The planning process, … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto Earlier, a prayer session anchored by the Chief Imam of Epe Central Mosque held at the palace of Olu-Epe, Oba Dr. Shefiu Adewale. EDITOR’S PICKS: Epe Stakeholders Pay Tributes To Late Septuagenarian At Fidau Prayers Kidnappers Abduct Popular Businesswoman In Epe Tobun Harps On Nation-Building, Drops Hint On … Read more
“The significance of the kayokayo is to bring people together” – Princess Animashaun. EDITOR’S PICKS: London Political Summit To Honour Oba Ogunsanwo With Leadership Award Epe Division Is Primed For An Industrial Revolution – Ex Lagos Commissioner, Opeifa Wale Raji Expresses Shock Over Death Of Epe Icon, Dr Bayo Kadiri First female Chairman of Epe … Read more