By Femi Olugbile An interesting confrontation took place on a Lagos street the other day. The Governor of Lagos accosted a man riding in the wrong direction on an okada. The man explained that he was a soldier from a nearby barracks, obviously expecting that to count for something. The Governor, furious, ordered his arrest and … Read more
In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
Olugbile launched the book, Pelewura, on November 15, 2023. The book has received positive reviews from various quarters. It centers on the life and times of Alimotu Pelewura, the founder of the Lagos Market Women’s Association. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pelewura, a historical account of Alimotu Pewura, written by Consultant Psychiatrist and Newspaper Columnist, … Read more
By Otunba T.J Abass Press conferences were not part of her journey; neither TVC nor Arise was available to feature her story; the publisher of Eko Hot Blog was not even born then. She didn’t trend on social media or make news headlines, yet this unschooled woman named Alimot Pelewura engaged in advocacy with a … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, a media entrepreneur, has celebrated author Dr Femi Olugbile on his latest book launch and called for a legal framework for the protection of Lagos State indigenes. He made the call during the week at the public presentation of Olugbile’s latest literary masterpiece ‘Pelewura’ … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that author and consulting psychiatrist, Dr. Femi Olugbile, on Wednesday, showcased his literary masterpiece, ‘Pelewura’. The book was launched at NIIA, Victoria Island, Lagos, to positive acclaim. Esteemed dignitaries, including former IGP Baba Musiliu Smith, Mr. Fola Adeola, Dr. Abayomi Fini, former Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola (represented … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Author and Former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Femi Olugbile, has unveiled his new book ‘Pelewura’ to positive acclaim. The book was launched on Wednesday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, … Read more