By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that the ancient town of Ago Iwoye in Ogun State on Wednesday commemorated the 20th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye. The event was attended by a multitude of dignitaries, including prominent personalities like former Governor Gbenga … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle At the interview that preceded our admission to King’s College, Lagos, Sonny and I struck up a friendship that spilled over to 2nd January 1957 when we found ourselves in the same class at the age of thirteen years. Hence it was a privilege to witness firsthand his prodigious intellect which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin and Paramount ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State and Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, have paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of HRM Oba S.K Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land. The monarchs visited Oba Adetona … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday, September 15, 2023, as the Ijebu Obas from Lagos State embarked on a historic visit to the grand palace of HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, known as Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, situated in the heart of Ijebu Ode, … Read more
Wale Raji won the February 25 House of Representatives election for Epe Federal Constituency. The victory marked his third consecutive success at the polls. Specifically, he is the first representative in the district to get a third term. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers have congratulated the member representing Epe … Read more
Five suspected cultists have been arrested. They were arrested after allegedly killing a police sergeant in Ogun state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Police Command has arrested five dreaded cultists who were on the police wanted list Ijebu-Ode area. The five suspects were reportedly arrested on February 22 in their hideout along … Read more
Nollywood actor, Ijebu has revealed that he started his career as a generator repairer Says he suffered a lot of rejections Ekohotblog reports that Nollywood actor, Olatayo Amokade, popularly known as Ijebu, has revealed his grass to grace story from working as a generator repairer to stardom. Ijebu who is well known in the Yoruba … Read more
It was learnt that lifeless body of the Chief Imam was reportedly discovered by police officers attached to Obalende Divisional Police Office, Ijebu Ode. A prominent Islamic cleric and Chief Imam of the Atiba Community Central Mosque in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Sheikh Mushafau Bakare, has been found dead, hours after being declared missing. Read Also: … Read more
Unknown to everyone, before Lola left her parents’ home, she fortified herself for any eventuality. When Emeka broke the news to his parents that he planned to marry a Yoruba lady, they told him that he was a joker. That would never happen, they said flatly. Was there a scarcity of nubile damsels in Nnewi … Read more
The Ojude Oba festival, which takes place two days after the Muslim Sallah, Eid-el Kabir, was also cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona has approved the cancellation of the 2021 Ojude Oba festival due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. The Coordinator of … Read more