Ekohotblog reports that the Ayetoro Fish Market, held every five days, was unusually quiet on Friday as fish sellers lamented low patronage. They explained that the high cost of fuel has made it difficult to purchase fish from the fishermen, severely impacting their businesses. According to the sellers, the type of fish they used to … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) successfully empowered at least 100 women in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area (LCDA) with the skills and business equipment they need to become more financially independent and self-sufficient. Participants in the “Lifeskills Economic Empowerment Programme (LEEP)” for Eti-Osa East residents received training … Read more
The executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has commended the efforts of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) for their ongoing advocacy and contributions to the Lagos taxation system. The delegates from the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) paid an official visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu at the State House … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Baales in Council, led by the Chairman, High Chief (Dr.) Nurudeen Adekunle, paid a visit to the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa. As part of the visit, the Baales in Council and Hon. Olowa proceeded on an inspection of several projects currently underway. These … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that a team from the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest political body of the All Progressives Congress (APC), paid a courtesy visit to Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) yesterday to inspect the performance of the Chairman, Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo. The visit was part of a midterm review to … Read more
The Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Epe, Com.Moibi Ibrahim, has called on the youth in the community to remain calm and avoid any form of destructive actions after the recent vandalism of the high-tension cable that are newly installed. The cable, which was located around Sala (Isimi Lagos), was damaged … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has started laying asphalt on the ongoing reconstruction of Imokun Road, proving an important step in fixing the area’s road infrastructure. This infrastructure is one of the administration’s plan to make transportation easier and also make life better for residents. Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, Chairman … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to ₦85,000. Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Speaking on the wage hike, the governor explained that the decision followed extensive discussions with labor … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Augustine University has commenced a two-day staff orientation programme to prepare staff for the new academic session. The event, which started on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, with the theme, “Igniting Passion for Excellence,” is taking place in the university’s Convocation Hall. In his opening speech, Professor Christopher Odetunde, the Vice-Chancellor of university, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Egiri Youth Forum, representing the Odo-Egiri community, has lauded the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, for donating an electric transformer to the community. In a message signed by the Youth Chairman, Comrade Odeyemi Adeshola, the forum thanked the Chairman for his support and contributions to the development … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government has felilicated with Oba Nureni Sikiru Odedina (Alugbin 1), the ruler of Ladaba Kingdom on the 2nd anniversary of his coronation. The event marks two years of achievements and highlights the monarch’s commitment in promoting peace, unity and development within the community. In her congratulatory message, Hon Princess Surah … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has promised workers that he will reward their hard work. He made this pledge on Monday, during the First Quarter Worker’s Forum, organized by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). At the event, Hon. Olowa gave an approval to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Royal Fathers from Epe Constituency II, alongside community leaders from Eredo and Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, have commend Hon Ogunkelu Sylvester Oluwadahunsi, known as Sketel, for his impactful service to the constituency. The praise came during the 9th Constituency Stakeholders Meeting held at the Eredo LCDA Council Secretariat, where the lawmaker was recognized … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially launch the commercial operations of the Red Line rail today. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu announced that the new train service will transport approximately 500,000 Lagos residents daily along the corridor. He mentioned that the Red Line will initially operate … Read more
The Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), led by the Director General, Prof John Obafunwa, has partnered with medical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen international medical research collaboration in the country. The institute on Monday hosted a team of nine medical experts from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) in … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in Lagos on Monday in a statement. Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about … Read more
There was panic as two persons died when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a. m., at Apano Street, off … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Hon Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, Chairman of Epe Local Government, solidified her bid for a second term as she engaged key community leaders in a discussion on the 2025 budget. During the meeting, held to ensure community participation in the government’s spending plans, Princess Surah received resounding support for her leadership … Read more
Lagos State Police Command has detained a hotel manager in Dopemu area over the death of a woman who allegedly came to their facility with an unknown man. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Sunday. Hundeyin said the Dopemu Police Division received report from the hotel manager on Friday at … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA has confirmed an accident involving a fully loaded tanker that experienced brake failure, resulting in the loss of three lives. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2 along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway. A … Read more