Lagos: Deputy Governor Assures Families of Compensation After Ayetoro Accident, Calls for Prayers

Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, joined others at the Epe Local Government Secretariat for a special prayer session in honor of the victims of the recent Ayetoro accident.   In his speech, he consoled grieving families and prayed for God to grant peace to the departed souls. “We are … Read more

Hon. Abiodun Tobun Urges Upgrade of Epe Emergency Services, Calls for Truck Park After Ayetoro Accident

Ekohotblog reports that following the tragic accident in Ayetoro, Hon. Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has called on the Lagos State Government to improve emergency services in Epe and establish a truck park to prevent future incidents.   Speaking during a prayer session for the victims, Hon. … Read more

Rep. Wale Raji Advocates for Safer Roads, Offers Condolences to Ayetoro Accident Victims

Hon. Wale Raji, representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has joined others to offer prayers for the victims of the tragic Ayetoro accident.   EKO HOT BLOG reports that a prayer session was held yesterday to honour those who lost their lives and aimed to provide comfort to the grieving families.   … Read more

Epe Local Government Chairman, Princess Surah Animashaun, Visits Accident Victims at General Hospital Epe

Ekohotblog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun, visited the General Hospital Epe (GHE) to sympathize with the victims of the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, November 11, 2024.   During the visit, she paid the full medical bills of all the victims and promised to provide more support … Read more

Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom Mourns Lives Lost in Monday’s Tragic Accident

Ekohotblog reports that His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Dr) Shefiu Olatunji Adewale (Bamgbopa Eshinlokun I), the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, has expressed his deep sorrow and sympathy following a tragic accident in Epe on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. The accident, which occurred at Aiyetoro Bus Stop, claimed several lives and left many others injured. … Read more

Epe Accidents: Osinaike Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Aiyetoro Market Tragedy

Ekohotblog reports that following the tragic accident at Aiyetoro Bus Stop on Monday morning, which took the lives of several people and left others injured, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary Olusegun Olawale Osinaike has shared a heartfelt message of sympathy with the Epe community.   The accident, which happened around 8 a.m. on Monday morning, has deeply … Read more

Hon. Abiodun Tobun Reacts to Tragic Epe Accidents, Demands Action

Hon. Abiodun Tobun, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe Constituency I, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accidents that occurred in Epe on Monday, which led to significant loss of lives and injuries.   The first two accidents involved a Dangote truck overloaded with 900 bags of cement, which crashed … Read more

Condolences Pour In After Fatal Accidents Claim Several Lives at Ayetoro Market in Epe

More reactions have continued to pour in following the multiple accidents at Ayetoro Market on Monday, which claimed the lives of several people. EKOT HOT BLOG reports that the tragedy has left the entire town in mourning, with many residents and leaders offering their condolences to the families of the victims. Reacting, Hon. (Mrs.) Saidat … Read more

Epe Leaders Commiserate with Families, Victims of Ayetoro Market Accident

Ekohotblog reports that the Chairmen of Epe Federal Constituency—Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun (Epe Local Government), Hon. Monsuru Akinloye (Eredo LCDA), have reacted to the tragic accident at Ayetoro Market, which claimed several lives and left many others injured.   Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun, in a statement, expressed deep sadness, saying, “This is a dark … Read more

Rep. Wale Raji Calls for Stricter Rules on Trucks After Fatal Accident in Epe’s Aiyetoro Market

Rep. Wale Raji, who represents Epe Federal Constituency, has called for stricter rules for heavy-duty trucks in Lagos State. His comment comes following a tragic accident at Aiyetoro Market in Epe on Monday, November 11, 2024, that killed several people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the accident involved a cement truck that crashed into the … Read more

Ambode Visits Ibi Alafia, Promises Quick Power Restoration in Epe

Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday visited Ibi Alafia, where the IKEDC power facility was recently vandalized, with a move to restore electricity back to Epe.   He met with community leaders, IKEDC officials, and security agencies to discuss how to fix the power issue and protect the power lines … Read more

Black Monday in Epe: Fatal Accidents Claim Lives at Ayetoro Market

Epe was thrown into mourning on Monday morning after two separate accidents at Ayetoro Market left many dead and several others injured. The first accident involved a Dangote truck carrying cement that lost control while coming down Paramount Hill via Ita-Opo. The truck crashed into a shopping complex in the market, killing several people instantly. … Read more

Alhaja Shabi Calls for Dangote Trucks to Stop Passing Through Epe Town After Deadly Accidents

Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market in Epe this morning, Alhaja Shabi Aminat, supervisor for health committee has spoken out about the danger posed by Dangote trucks in the town. She called for the trucks to be rerouted to a safer road outside the community, instead of passing through the town … Read more

Iyaloja General of Epe Urges Traders to Stop Selling on Roadside After Tragic Accident

Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market, Alhaja Wuraola Olorunnishola, the Iyaloja General of Epe, has called on all market women and men to stop selling on the roadside and move into the safer market spaces. She said the recent accidents should serve as a wake-up call for everyone. Speaking to traders, … Read more

LASU Epe Campus Students Move Out in Large Numbers After Accommodation Fee Increase

Ekohotblog reports that many students of the Lagos State University (LASU) Epe campus have been forced to leave their hostels after the university raised the accommodation fee. This has left a lot of students upset and make them search for accomodations outside the campus. The accommodation fee,that was former ₦15,000, was first increased to ₦150,000. … Read more

Rep. Wale Raji Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mowowale Market at Agbowa Day Celebration

Ekohotblog reports that residents of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA in Lagos State on Saturday gathered to celebrate Agbowa Day with a special event – the groundbreaking of the new Mowowale Market.   Rep. Wale Raji, Federal Representative Representing Epe Constituency, who was the Father of the Day, led the ceremony, marking a step toward improving business opportunities … Read more

Eredo LCDA Brings Clean Water to Ibowon with New 4,000-Litre Borehole

Ekohotblog reports that Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has opened a new 4,000-litre borehole with a generator at Itun-Lebe.   This project, powered by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, will make it easier for the community to access safe water.   At the opening ceremony, the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Bakare Tunde Olowo, … Read more

Eredo LCDA Begins Building New Drainage Culvert to Stop Flooding in Odo-Iragunshin

Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has started work on a new concrete drainage culvert along Itun-Odo Street in Odo-Iragunshin.     The drainage, measuring 1 meter by 1 meter, is to help stop flooding in the area during heavy … Read more

Eredo LCDA Starts New Project to Control Flooding on Feko Road, Ibonwon

Ekohotblog reports that Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has started work on a new project to control flooding on Feko Road in Ibonwon. This new project, led by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, includes building a new culvert (a structure to help water flow under the road) and fixing the drainage system to better handle … Read more

Epe Residents Receive Financial Support from Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu

Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu, a political icon, philanthropist, and member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has distributed ₦5,000 each to 100 persons.   The cash disbursement exercise, which took place recently, was part of his ongoing effort to alleviate the financial hardship faced by the less privileged, particularly during … Read more