Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how … Read more
The flamboyant Ojude Oba festival of flourish and colours is nothing but the cat’s pyjamas. The lavishness of the Ijebu and their thriftiness are bemusing contradictions. EDITOR’S PICKS ANALYSIS: Biden Set For Crucial Interview On ABC News; Will He Quit US Presidential Race? FG Addresses Agreeing To LGBTQ Rights In $150m Samoa Deal FACT … Read more
Gbadewolu of Araromi Kingdom has celebrated his birthday and Ojude Oba festival. Ekohotblog reports that the town of Araromi in Ibeju-Lekki came alive as His Royal Majesty Oba Olayemi Lukman Arowolo Adebambo, the Gbadewolu of Araromi Kingdom, celebrated his birthday alongside the Ojude Oba festival. The event attracted dignitaries and monarchs from far and wide … Read more
Alayandelu of Odo Ayandelu Kingdom has called for unity during the Ojude Oba celebration. Eko Hot Blog reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba Asunmo Aderibigbe, the Alayandelu of Odo Ayandelu Kingdom, has urged the people of Araromi and Ibeju Lekki to work together as one family, just like their ancestors did. He spoke during the … Read more
Lizzy Anjorin has celebrated the Gbadewolu Of Araromi Kingdom on his birthday, Ojude Oba Celebration. Ekohotblog reports that renowned Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has joined the celebration of the Gbadewolu of Araromi Kingdom, Ibeju-Lekki Lagos, Oba Olayemi Lukman Arowolo Adebambo’s birthday and the Ojude Oba festival She expressed heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the king. … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, the Oloja Of Epe, the Aladeshonyin Of Odo-Noforija, the Alara of Ilara, Rep. Wale Raji, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Wale Raji Says Better Days Are Ahead For Constituents Hon. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in … Read more
The Balogun of Epe Land has hailed the Ojude Oba participants for making the festival a success. Ekohotblog reports that In a heartfelt address, the Balogun of Epe Land, Hon. Tobun Abiodun, expressed his deep appreciation to all participants of the Ojude Oba Festival EDITOR’S PICKS NiMet Forecasts Weekly Thunderstorms: Check Affected Areas FG Initiates … Read more
The Ojude Oba committee has thanked participants and others for a successful celebration in Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ojude Oba Committee, led High Chief Adebayo Balogun, the Otunba Bashorun of Epe Kingdom, has extended appreciation to all participants for their active involvement in this year’s Ojude Oba celebration. EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more
It was all glitz and glamour as the Omola of Odomola celebrated the town’s maiden Ojude Oba festival in grand style. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Omola of Odomola, HRM Oba Sulaimon Adeshina Adebowale has celebrated his first Ojude Oba festival since his ascension to the throne. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out … Read more
Epe Indigenes honoured the Olu Epe at the Grand Ojude Oba Festival Eko Hot Blog reports that the historic and culturally rich Ojude Oba festival in Epe was celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm in the presence of the Olu Epe of Epe Kingdom, Ọba Shefiu Ọlatunji Adéwálé. The event, which drew crowds from far and … Read more
Adelaja has challenged Odo-Noforija community members to start hosting the Ojude Oba Festival. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Sabiu Omolaja Adelaja, a former Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe, has announced that His Royal Majesty, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo- Noforija, Epe, Lagos State, will no longer host the annual … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a grand display of tradition and community spirit, the Alara of Ilara, Epe Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, marked the annual Ojude Oba festival with fervor and reverence. EDITOR’S PICKS Tomato Crisis: Nigerians Cry Out As Prices Hit Record High Falana: Recovered Loot Can Be … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The Ojude Oba festival is an annual festival peculiar to people of faith in Southwest Nigeria. It is usually celebrated on the 2nd or 3rd day of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Ojude Oba literally translates to “The frontage of the King”. The festival gives the indigenes of a community, who come from far … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The Ojude Oba festival is an annual festival peculiar to people of faith in Southwest Nigeria. It is usually celebrated on the 2nd or 3rd day of the Eid-el-Kabir Festivities. Ojude Oba literally translates to “The frontage of the King”. It gives the indigenes of a community, who come from far and … Read more
Why we must remain united – Sanwo-Olu …We the peoples of Lagos and Ogun share a long historical and cultural bond, shaped by the same forces and experiences EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: Peter Obi Speaks On What He Would Do About IPOB Agitation If Elected President [JUST IN] 2023: Tinubu’s Diaspora Group Registered In … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka The festival also featured the traditional homage-paying , presentation of gifts to the Olu Epe. The Alara of Ilara kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, in his first-ever Ojude-Oba participation since ascending the throne of his progenitors, expressed gratitude to God for the grace to celebrate with the Olu-Epe … 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
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