Philip Ibitoye – Page 37

Nigerian Army Admits ‘Mistakenly’ Launching Air Strike Killing ‘Over 30’ Kaduna Villagers

Dec 4, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has accepted responsibility launching air strikes at a village in Kaduna State, leaving scores of civilians dead as part of a protracted operation targeting armed bandits along the country’s northwestern flank. The Kaduna State Government made the disclosure on Monday. Many residents of Tundun Biri village in … Read more

Seriki-Bamu Holds Poverty Alleviation Programme In Epe Division As Residents Get Welfare Packages

Dec 4, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

APC leader in Epe Division, Akanni Seriki Bamu

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Shakiru Akanni Seriki-Bamu, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe Division and a member of the Lagos State APC Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has organised a Poverty Alleviation Programme in Epe, Lagos State. The programme, which held at the APC chief’s residence, took … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos Police Nab Suspected Cultist With Pistol, Shotgun, Axes, Others

Dec 4, 2023.Dec 4, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Orile Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist, Ahmed Ololade aka Small Mercy, 27. The command made the disclosure in a terse statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. It said police officers recovered various arms and ammunition and other … Read more

Lagos Signs MoU To Explore Investment Opportunities With Arabian Gulf Chamber Of Commerce

Dec 4, 2023.Dec 4, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

NAGCC Chairman, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Saif bin Saif Al Sharqi and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu signing the MoU

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and the Nigerian-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the MoU on behalf of Lagos on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he attended the COP28 climate summit. The NAGCC Chairman, Sheikh … Read more

Otunba Saliu Adeniyi And Wife Assume Asalu titles, Vow To Uplift Odogbawojo Kingdom

Dec 4, 2023.Dec 3, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Otunba Adeniyi Saliu and his wife, Mrs. Olajumoke Saliu, the Asalo and Yeye Asalo of Odogbawojo with Lagos State First Lady, Joke Sanwo-Olu

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba Adeniyi Saliu and his wife, Mrs. Olajumoke Saliu, have been conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Asalu and Yeye Asalu of Odogbawojo, respectively. The conferment of the chieftaincy titles held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, as part of the one-year coronation anniversary celebration of HRM Oba … Read more

Rich Display Of Culture As Oba Adeniyi Of Odogbawojo Celebrates First Coronation Anniversary

Dec 3, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Maruffdeen Adelani Adeniyi, the Adegbajo of Odogbawojo kingdom, has marked his one-year coronation anniversary with the installation of chiefs, accompanied by a rich display of music and culture. The one-year coronation anniversary commenced on Thursday, featuring diverse activities like interfaith prayers, medical outreach, indoor games, … Read more

#COP28: Sanwo-Olu Sets Ambitious Target Of 45% Reduction In Methane Emissions By 2035 For Lagos

Dec 3, 2023.Dec 3, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set an ambitious target for the state, committing Lagos to a target of 45% reduction in methane emissions by 2035. The governor made the commitment on Saturday on a panel with the theme “Lowering Organic Waste Methane”, presided over by U.S. Special Presidential Envoy … Read more

Lagos Partners SOGON To Reduce Maternal, Child Mortality, Boost Women’s Health

Dec 3, 2023.Dec 3, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos sector, have committed to working together to combat maternal and child mortality in Lagos State. The parties made the commitment at a recent meeting in the ministry. Led by former National President Prof. Rotimi … Read more

COP28: Africa Must Not Be A Victim Of Climate Change Mitigation Efforts, Tinubu Tells World Leaders

Dec 2, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

President Bola Tinubu speaking on a panel on African Green Industrialization hosted by the COP28 Presidency

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has warned world leaders that Africa must not become a victim of the disruptions that come with climate change mitigation measures. He spoke on Saturday on a panel on African Green Industrialization hosted by the COP28 Presidency and the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness … Read more

COP28: Tinubu Rolls Out 100 Electric Buses, Unveils Nigeria’s Vision For An Eco-friendly Future

Dec 2, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

President Bola Tinubu speaking at a “high-level meeting” with stakeholders and investors on the Nigeria Carbon Market and Electric Buses Rollout Programme in Dubai, UAE, on the margins of the COP28 climate summit

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is taking a significant step towards a sustainable and eco-friendly future by introducing a pioneering initiative to deploy a fleet of 100 electric buses. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he spoke on Saturday at a “high-level meeting” with stakeholders and … Read more

‘We’re The Grassroots Government’ — Oba Adeniyi Of Odogbawojo Seeks Greater Authority For Monarchs

Dec 2, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Maruffdeen Adelani Oluwafunmilade Adeniyi, Oke 1, the Adegbajo of Odogbawojo, Epe, Lagos State, has called for more authority for monarchs, saying they are the governments of the grassroots. The king made the appeal ahead of his first coronation anniversary on Saturday at R.C.M Primary School, … Read more

#COP28: Sanwo-Olu Rallies Global Support For Long-term Funding To Fix Lagos’ Water Shortage

Dec 2, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a COP28 side meeting

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rallied international support for long-term funding to tackle the water shortage in his state. He made the appeal on Friday at the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sanwo-Olu, who joined the entourage of President Bola Tinubu to the climate summit, … Read more

Medicals, Games As Odogbawojo King, Oba Adeniyi Celebrates Day 1 Of Coronation Anniversary

Dec 1, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Maruffdeen Adelani Oluwafunmilade Adeniyi, Oke 1, of Odogbawojo, Epe, Lagos State, has commenced the festivities marking his one-year coronation anniversary. Festivities, which encompass a diverse range of activities aimed at fostering community unity and well-being, began on Thursday, November 30th. Day one of the coronation … Read more

Gunmen Attack Kogi REC Residence Weeks After Guber Election

Dec 1, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Scene of the gunmen attack on Kogi REC, Dr Hale Longpet

Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Kogi State, Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, the state capital. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made the disclosure in a statement shared on X on Friday. The incident came a day after some protesters besieged INEC’s state … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos Issues ‘Stop Work’ Order To Lekki Developer For Sandfilling Drainage Channel

Dec 1, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Site of the building construction along the System 156 drainage channel

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has ordered a developer to stop work on a site around Victoria Crest Estate II in the Lekki area of the state.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources in the state, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed the development in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday.

He disclosed that operatives in the environment ministry issued the order on Thursday.

The developer was accused of illegally sandfilling the drainage channel along System 156 and and carrying out reclamation work without state approval.

“Operatives of Drainage Enforcement and Compliance dept from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Thursday (30/11/2023) issued a STOP WORK ORDER to a developer along System 156 behind Victoria Crest Estate II in Lekki for illegally sandfilling the channel and carrying out reclamation work without any approval from the state,” the commissioner said.

The ‘stop work’ order comes amid the Lagos government’s ongoing aggressive countdown on illegal structures.

The state has carried out several demolition exercises in recent months, accusing property owners of building on the wrong sites without obtaining approval.

Sanwo-Olu Tasks NSCDC On Provision Of Security To Lagos Schools, Assets

Dec 1, 2023.Dec 1, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to ensure adequate provision of security to schools and other assets in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on Thursday on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu while receiving the Management of … Read more

LASCCWA Launches Empowerment Programme To Uplift Women In Epe LG, Others

Nov 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Council Chairmen’s Wives Association (LASCCWA) under Epe Local Government, on Thursday, November 30, organised a transformative empowerment programme for women in Epe Local Government, Eredo LCDA, and Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Lagos. The event, which held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, witnessed the presence of … Read more

PHOTOS: From London, Oba Ogunlari Of Owu-Ikosi Congratulates Oba Adeniyi Of Odogbawojo On First Coronation Anniversary

Nov 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Oba Nelson Obayomi Ogunlari, the Olowu Of Owu-Ikosi Kingdom in London, United Kingdom (UK)

Eko Hot Blog reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba Nelson Obayomi Ogunlari, the Olowu Of Owu-Ikosi Kingdom, has congratulated his counterpart from Odogbawojo Kingdom, Oba Marufdeen Adelani Oluwafunmilade Adeniyi, ahead of his first coronation ceremony. Oba Adeniyi’s coronation ceremony is slated for Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the R.C.M Primary School, Mojoda, Eredo LCDA, Epe, … Read more

LAWMA Devises New Strategies For Sanitation Services On Specific Highways. Here’s Why

Nov 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has mapped out plans to reassess and restrategise its sanitation (sweeping) activities on some highways across the city. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, made the announcement recently. Gbadegesin said the decision was to enable a thorough review of the operational modalities. … Read more

Ex-Lagos Education Commissioner Olayinka Oladunjoye Scales Senate Screening As NPC Commissioner

Nov 30, 2023.Nov 30, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

NPC commissioner-designate, Olayinka Oladunjoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has scaled the screening of the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State in the National Population Commission (NPC). The successful screening exercise comes more than a month after President Bola Tinubu nominated Oladunjoye and asked … Read more