The 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in a Grand Finale that was grand in all sense of the word. The event concluded a weeklong festival that witnessed several programmes, including a Quranic recitation contest, novelty match, youth rally, children’s party, amongst others. EDITOR’S PICKS Ministerial Screening: Tunji Alausa Explains … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, Otunba TJ Abass, has implored Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu amid the economic hardship they are experiencing. Otunba Abass spoke on Friday at a press conference for the Epe Kayokayo festival in Epe, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. It is celebrated annually a month after the Eid-El-Kabir (Ileya) festival. It literally translates to “eating to satisfaction.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Kayokayo Festival, on Friday, got off to a flying start. The festival kicked off with a press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaja Nimotalai Adufe Seriki (nee Abass), the Iyalode of Epe Kingdom, is dead. The nonagenarian passed away on Wednesday at the age of 90. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Baale Vanishes Into Thin Air With Family After Shooting Man Dead Over Land Dispute Lagos Task Force Disowns ‘Officers’ Who Extorted 77-Year-Old Man … Read more
For many people, their birthdays are a time to reflect on how far they’ve come in their pursuits. Having to celebrate their special day with their friends and family makes the occasion even grander and happier. This is the case for Alhaji Wasiu Ayodele Odeyemi, better known as Hon. Wastab. The former Commissioner II of … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The Publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J Abass, has described blindness as a disability and not a limitation in reaction to students of Bethesda Home for the Blind not allowing their disability to limit them. Otunba Abbas made the assertion at the 14th Annual interdenominational prayer for peace, progress and development … Read more
Kayokayo is one of the most iconic festivals celebrated in Epe. It is usually celebrated within one month of a new Islamic calendar year. The festival also commemorates the grand entry of Oba Kosoko in 1851 when he came with his followers to Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Kayokayo Festival Planning Committee … Read more
The Ladies in Business Magazine presents the award annually. The award is presented to recognise the contributions to women development. Mrs Yusuf is the latest recipient of the award. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ladies in Business Magazine has presented the Sophisticated High-Networth and Excellent (SHE) Awards Global 2023 to Mrs Aisha Shettima Yusuf, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that various politicians and eminent personalities on Sunday stormed the State House Conference Centre in Abuja for the Inauguration Gala Night of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The gala night was part of the programme lined up for Tinubu’s inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving … Read more
On March 28, 2015, the entire Epe Division was thrown into profound sadness after a boat accident killed seven “sons of the soil.” Concerned Epe indigenes subsequently created a foundation in 2016 to immortalise the fallen heroes. In 2017, the foundation donated N3.5 million to the families who lost their loved ones. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Otunba TJ Abass has charged his staff noting that, “it’s never too late for them to have a dream.” Otunba Abass also charged reporters and presenters to be better versions of themselves in 2023. Narrating what inspired him to establish Eko Hot Blog, he said, “I have always wanted to be in the media space.” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog held its first-ever annual staff retreat in Epe during the weekend. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Otunba T.J. Abass, appealed to the staff to pursue their passion. He also thanked his employees for their work so far. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman and CEO of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J. … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Emotions Pour in as late Uthman Habeeb, popularly known as Lata Obama DMW, gets Post-Humous Award at the 2022 Epe Kayokayo festival. EKO HOT BLOG reports that emotions poured in as the mother and son of late Uthman Habeeb, popularly known as Obama DMW, received a post-humous award on behalf of … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Aremo Of Epe Kingdom Otunba T J Abass Makes Case for Abandoned Oke-Oyinbo Road In Epe The Aremo of Epe Kingdom, and publisher of EKO HOT BLOG, Otunba TJ Abass, has called on the Lagos State government to complete the abandoned Oke-Oyibo-Awolowo road. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Lauds Thani-Oladunjoye Family, Old People Care Center … Read more
“Ours is a beautiful story. It may not be perfect, but it is a beautiful story” – TJ Abass. EDITOR’S PICKS: Epe Stakeholders Pay Tributes To Late Septuagenarian At Fidau Prayers Kidnappers Abduct Popular Businesswoman In Epe Tobun Harps On Nation-Building, Drops Hint On Ayetoro Market Construction The Chairman, Kayokayo planning committee and Aremo of … Read more
With the spate of the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) globally, the governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been called on to direct a total shutdown of the state to forestall an implosion. This call was made by frontline social commentator, publisher and journalist, Otunba TJ Abass on a business lunch media review … Read more
……..Sacks Lecturer For Alleged Sexual Assault The publisher of Ekohotblog, Otunba TJ Abass has commended the Nigeria Institute of Journalism’s proactive approach in addressing the sexual harassment charges levied against one of its lecturers “The setting up of the panel to investigate the allegation and eventual dismissal of the accused lecturer speaks volume about the … Read more