Days after the conclusion of Presidential and national election in 2015, tragedy struck in Epe, an incident that somewhat overshadowed the joyous atmosphere that characterised the outcome of the election occurred, six persons who were on their way back from an electoral duty in Epe met their death when the boat they are being conveyed … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Mr. Wale Raji, Member, House of Representative, Epe Federal Constituency, says that the late political icon, Lanre Razak was a remarkable leader who devoted his life to the progress of Epe and beyond. Raji said this during the 8th day’s final prayer for late Lanre Razak in Epe, on Saturday. He said … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass It all started as a silent whisper exactly a week ago, and the reaction, expectedly, was one of self-denial, in the midst of obvious proofs. How do you want to accept the news of the exit from terrestrial planes of a man of such immense clout and impact, a larger than … Read more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Gov. Dr. Obafemi Hamzat of Lagos State, pay a condolence visit to the family of APC Chieftaincy, Late Lanre Razak (KLM) at his residence in Epe on Sunday. Gov. Sanwo-Olu, who was in the company of his S.A, Chief of Staff, and other dignitaries. The Governor was welcomed and received … Read more
The family of Lanre Razak has debunked reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart and ace politician from Epe died of COVID-19. The family refuted the report in an exclusive interview with EkoHotBlog. EkoHotBlog had reported the demise of the former Lagos state commissioner for transport on Saturday, August 15, at Reddington hospital in … Read more
A former All Progressive Congress leader, chief Lanre Rasaq alias KLM has been buried in his native town, Epe Lagos. Correspondent Oyinlola Ojetola learned that he was severely sick for some months before he died at the age of 74. He was on life support and oxygen 3 weeks ago in a hospital on Victoria … Read more
Late chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos state, Lanre Razak has been buried. The Balogun of Epe land former commissioner for transportation in Lagos Epe, was buried in his hometown. There was a prayer at the Epe Central Mosque, Ita opo. The body was taken around the town before burial EkoHotBlog had reported … Read more
A party man and committed democrat – Sanwo-Olu A colourful personality and enigma – Ikuforiji A debilitating cloud of despair hover around the entire Epe horizon on Saturday morning as the entire enclave was thrown into a mourning state over the death of an illustrious son, Chief Lanre Rasak, popularly known as KLM. The cause … Read more
It is said that the deployment of personal resources in the pursuit of the public good, is a mark of true statesmanship. This saying readily reminds one of Prince Folarin Ogunsanwo. Here is one man who has demonstrated through time, capacity as a strong pillar of the destitute in the Epe Kingdom. Today, across the … Read more
– Jumat services on Friday commenced in Epe following the State Government directive for the gradual reopening of worshipping Centres. – It is gathered many Mosques on Friday observed Jumat prayers as they adhered to the laid down norms on COVID-19. – The Muslim Clerics in their Sermon prayed for the nation and equally offered … Read more
The Oloja of Epeland, HRM Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun has harped on the agricultural potentials of Epe and the need for the youths to get involved. In an interview with Epe news, the first class monarch expressed delight at the level of involvement of youths in agriculture. He added that the town is also looking … Read more
I have had several memorable moments both when I was in the United States and here in Nigeria. Still, an encounter in 2015, with Olabode Garbadeen, Commissioner III in the Lagos State Local Government Commission, remains outstanding and excelling. This was during the 2017 recruitment exercise of the Lagos State Government Local service commission, still, … Read more
Says it is impossible for the festival to take place without flouting government directive on COVID-19. Monarch explains that Lagos state government is trying to address the issue of infrastructural deficit in Epe. His royal majesty Oba Shefiu Adewale Olatunji, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, has maintained that the suspension placed on the annual Ojude … Read more
The Eid El Adha, popular known as Ileya, is one of the two annual rites in Islam. The first one being Eid-el Mubarak, which is done upon the conclusion of the 30/31 days long fasting. Ileya is a symbolic festival to adherents of Islam because of its spiritual relevance and validation of the account of … Read more
It was indeed a battle for supremacy between the Nigeria Police and criminal elements after some operatives from SARS escaped death when they went to interrupt suspected armed robbers and cultists, who were having meeting over their next line of banditry in Ikorodu area of Lagos. P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects engaged the officers in … Read more
The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Delta State Chapter, Goodluck Ofobruku was kidnapped around 8pm on Saturday while driving out of his house along the Ibusa/Asaba road in the state capital. According to the state NLC Secretary, Innocent Ofoyade, the hoodlums were attacking a beer joint on the street before they kidnapped Ofobruku who was driving … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has finally revealed the truth about his relationship with Hushpuppi, an alleged fraudster. Ekohotblog recalls that Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, the APC said the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should be investigated. It added that “at different times, ‘Hushpuppi’ was photographed in Dubai meeting with the PDP’s 2019 presidential … Read more
Two yet-to-be identified young men have been allegedly caught with live bullets and pistols in Abia State. They were nabbed by the vigilante group of Umuosu Autonomous Community, Ubakala in Umuahia South Local Government Area, in the early hours of Friday, July 3rd 2020. The mission of the suspects has not been ascertained yet but … Read more
Good afternoon, Nigeria, welcome to Ekohotblog roundup of the latest Npower news in Nigeria for today Sunday, 5th July 2020. 1. NPower Stipend: Batch A Beneficiaries Will Get June Stipends – NPower Confirms Batch A beneficiaries of the federal government social intervention scheme, N-Power has been given a reason to smile despite their … Read more
One Taiwo Akinlusi, popularly known as Sir Tee among his football fans meet his untimely death on Saturday, when his head mistakenly touched a naked wire when he was coming down from the staircase of a plaza where he went to play football betting at Ile-Epo bus stop, Ejigbo. An eyewitness, Mr. Abiodun Adaranijo, explained … Read more