“Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 9-year-old male lion on Monday killed a zookeeper, identified as Olabode Olawuyi, at the Zoological garden of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. This online media platform reports that the Olawuyi, a Veterinary Technologist who has been in charge of the Zoological garden for over a decade, was killed while feeding … Read more
Political speeches have always been memorable in shaping a nation’s history. Several speeches have left an indelible mark on its trajectory in Nigeria, a country known for its rich political landscape and diverse cultures. From calls for independence to rallying cries for change, these speeches have resonated with the masses, inspiring movements and influencing the … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE There’s an awe of a legend; and this awe is fed or fuelled by the happenings in the life of that legend. When Obafemi Awolowo said certain things during his lifetime, subsequent events could only be explained and substantiated, at times, by the metaphysical analysis of those events. Take, for instance, when … Read more
Ahead of his inauguration, President-Elect Tinubu has pledged a new commitment to Nigerian workers. He assured the workers that they will enjoy a living wage under his administration. The fresh promises were contained in a solidarity message he personally signed to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola … Read more
Muslim/Muslim Presidential Ticket: CAN Reacts, Sends Strong Warning To APC, PDP The Christian body called on the two prominent political parties to ensure that there was equality when choosing a running mate. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu Drop Hints On His Preferred Running Mate BREAKING: Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 … Read more
October 16, 2020. Rev Tola Oyediran, the eldest child of late Western Region Premier, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is dead. She passed on around noon on Friday October 16, 2020 at 79 years. Rev Tola Oyediran was billed to celebrate her 80th birthday on December 1. Until her death, she was the Chairman, Board of Directors … Read more
“We must make sure about two things, namely: that our principles are just and that our methods are practical; for nothing destroys her own ends as unjust principles and impractical methods and approach.”- Obafemi Awolowo. Twenty-three years ago, yours sincerely authored an article on one of Nigeria’s never-ending development plans. The intervention, entitled, ‘Vision 2010 … Read more