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
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
By Ayoade Ilori Eko Club International held its 2024 Medical Mission Award Night Gala on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the GolfView Suites & Conference Center, GRA Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ Combatants Ready To … Read more
By Ayoade Ilori Eko Club International and the Shola Agboola Goodwill Ambassador Foundation (SAGA) have donated two 40-foot truckloads of medical equipment to hospitals across Lagos State on Saturday, November 9, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
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
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
The Lagos State Government has arrested 94 persons during a midnight operation on rail track squatters. In a post on X, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced the operation on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win … Read more
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
Ambassador Shola Agboola, founder of the Shola Agboola Goodwill Ambassador Foundation (SAGA), has revealed that the tragic death of his father inspired the creation of the foundation. This revelation came during the unveiling of medical equipment donated to hospitals in Lagos State at an event held in Isolo. On Saturday, November 9, 2024, Eko Club … Read more
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has said that it responded to at least 1,367 incidents between January and October. This is contained in a statement in Lagos by the Head, Public Affairs Unit of the agency, Mr Nosa Okunbor, on Monday in Lagos. Okunbor giving a breakdown of the figure said that the … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, says he’s not too young to be a state governor. The speaker made this statement on Sunday at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade in Agege LGA of Lagos State. The event was organised by Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) in Agege to celebrate the … Read more
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