Epe-City News Blog

  Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, in Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on his fifth coronation anniversary. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Friday, praised the monarch’s exceptional leadership, saying Oba Ogunsanwo’s reign has left a lasting imprint on Ilara and the wider Epe Division. He said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Royal Family, and the entire Ilara community on the auspicious occasion of his fifth coronation anniversary. “In just five years, Oba Ogunsanwo’s reign has left a lasting imprint on Ilara and the wider Epe Division. He has led with wisdom, dignity and a genuine devotion to the welfare of his people – championing peace, fostering unity, and safegu...

Following a controversial incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, a public figure identified as AMKW I has issued an unreserved apology, acknowledging personal misconduct and pleading for forgiveness from the authorities and the public. In a statement released on Wednesday, AMKW I admitted being “at the center” of the airport episode, describing it as “a moment of thoughtless indiscretion” that understandably provoked widespread public criticism. “Nothing can justify my indiscretion, which has justifiably drawn the anger of many,” he said. “I totally regret it.” Addressing the incident directly, AMKW I extended heartfelt apologies to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), affected officials, passengers, and the general public. Furthermore, he made a special plea to the regulatory bodies for leniency in their handling of the matter, especially regarding the suspension of the pilots...