EKO NEWS – Page 183

Lawmakers, Traditional Rulers Commend Sanwo-Olu For Upgrading Colleges To University

Dec 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos State Lawmakers and Traditional rulers have hailed Sanwo-Olu for upgrading colleges to University EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Wale Raji, representing Epe federal constituency, Mr Abiodun Tobun, representing Epe Constituency 1, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Aladeshanyin of Odo-Noforija and Prof. Nosirudeen Onibon, Provost, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, in Epe Division, have commended … Read more

Food Security: Tackling Food Scarcity in Lagos

Dec 2, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

it’s no longer news that the population of Lagos keep increasing on a daily basis and the task of producing enough food to meet the demand of the growing population through various agricultural researches and technologies is enormous. According to reports from the state government, residents of the state consume food and agricultural produce worth … Read more

Old People’s Care Center Set to Herald The New Year in Epe

Dec 26, 2021.Dec 2, 2021. by Damilare Abass

Leveraging Epe Tourism Potentials - The Fierce Urgency of "Now"

By Babatunde Kaka A home for the elderly, amongst other social security benefits, will usher in the new year in Epe as the fish basket of Lagos outlines an array of developmental projects aimed towards ameliorating the social and economic landscape of the Division. While taking Eko Hot Blog on a tour of the facility, … Read more

LASG Pays Army School Condolence Visit Following Murder Of Former Staff

Dec 2, 2021. by Damilare Abass

Students Urged to Embrace Peace. Annual Inter-House Sports Fiesta Suspended in Epe Zone. By Babatunde Kaka The Lagos State Government, LASG, under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended condolences to members of staff and students of Army Children Junior and Senior High Schools over the tragic killing of Mr Saheed … Read more

Southwest ATPN Drums Support For Odun Omo Iganmode

Nov 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By Adémólá Òrunbon As part of efforts to promote and encourage domestic Tourism, the SouthWest chapter of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has expressed its support for the 2021 Odun Omo Iganmode Festival. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was made known by the Chairman of the Southwest Chapter, Prince Adetunji Fadina … Read more

Eko Club Houston Hosts Former ECI President, Lanre Ojo To Homecoming Gala

Nov 28, 2021.Nov 27, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Eko Club International to Hold 12th Biennial Convention

The Houston branch of Eko Club International on Friday, November 26, 2021 honoured the immediate-past president of the club, Mr Lanre Ojo with a homecoming ceremony following his successful stint at the helm of the prestigious organisation. Organised via collaborative efforts from Eko Club San Antonio, Eko Club Austin, and Eko Club Women, the ceremony … Read more

Olowa Lauds Sanwo-Olu On Education Strides, Offers Antidote To Academic Rot

Nov 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By Babatunde Kaka Chairman Ibeju Lekki LGA Engr Abdullahi Olowa applauds Gov Sanwo-Olu on educational strides says mentoring and extra-curricular activities are antidotes to academic rot Literary and Debating Society, Sports begins in Ibeju-Lekki in 2022. Calls for Harmonious Relationship Among Stakeholders to battle indiscipline in schools. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of … Read more

MOCPED Management Slams Punch, The Nation, Others for Defamatory Publication, Demands Public Apology

Nov 22, 2021.Nov 22, 2021. by Damilare Abass

By Babatunde Kaka The Management of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Noforija, Epe, has slammed some named media outlets over what it has termed “misleading” and “disgraceful” Journalism. In a statement signed by the college Public Relations Officer, the institution condemned viral news reports by the likes of Legit.ng, The Nation Newspaper, Sahara … Read more

MOCPED-COEASU Debunks Killing of College Lecturer

Nov 22, 2021.Nov 22, 2021. by Damilare Abass

By Babatunde Kaka The College of Education Academic Staff Union, (COEASU) of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) has refuted viral claims that one of its members was shot and killed in the college. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Jamal Apena, and made available to Eko Hot Blog, … Read more

[COVID-19] LASG Dreads Fourth Wave, Bemoans Low Vaccination

Nov 22, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Only 2.67% of Lagos residents have been inoculated EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has expressed worry over a possible fourth wave of COVID-19 in the state, adding that only 2.67 per cent of its population has been vaccinated. Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while addressing journalists in Ikeja, during the … Read more

Jumoke Oyeleke: LASG Gifts Stray Bullet Victim’s Family ₦1m, Furnished Apartment

Nov 22, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…Jumoke, a salesgirl, was killed by a police stray bullet during the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos on July 3 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has gifted ₦1 million and a furnished two-bedroom apartment to the family of late Jumoke Oyeleke. 25-year-old Jumoke, a salesgirl, was killed by a police stray … Read more

Wale Raji Urges Paradigm Shift In Student Unionism; Tasks INEC On Orientation

Nov 21, 2021. by Damilare Abass

By Babatunde Kaka The Federal Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Hon Tasir Wale Raji has called for a focal re-orientation of Student Union bodies in higher institutions of learning across Nigeria. Represented by his aide on Research and Youth Affairs, Mr Osifeko Mark Olaniyi, the lawmaker made … Read more

World Toilet Day: Lagos EHOAN Women Highlights Toilet Values, Donates Toilet Cleaners to Alimosho Schools

Nov 20, 2021. by Damilare Abass

Lagos State Chapter of the Environmental Health Officers Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), Women’s wing celebrated this year’s World Toilet Day in Alimosho EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Chapter of the Environmental Health Officers Association Of Nigeria (EHOAN), Women’s wing on Friday donated Hand wash equipments as well as materials for keeping the … Read more

Age 12 Appropraite For Children To Enter Secondary School – Adefisayo

Nov 20, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos State government emphasises that Age 12 is the best time for children to enter secondary school EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has enjoined parents and private schools to allow children to go through primary six class, being a basic requirement in the system, before getting to secondary school. According to … Read more

Replicate Jakande’s Enduring Legacies, Gani Adams Tells Sanwo-Olu

Nov 19, 2021. by Damilare Abass

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to replicate the enduring legacies of late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying such would definitely outlive his administration. Aare Adams said this at the 2021 edition of the Ajagunmale Festival held at Lekki Guest House, Lekki in Lagos. He said: “The … Read more

Houston Texas On Tenterhooks As Alhaja Omowunmi Aro-Lambo Ashiru Joins Septuagenarian Class

Nov 19, 2021.Nov 16, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

On Saturday, November 14, 2021, Alhaja Wakilat Omowunmi Ashiru performed a hallowed walk of honour into the septuagenarian ranks amid endless entertainment and gaiety. This was during the occasion of a surprise birthday fete organised to welcome a loving mother, wife, friend, colleague and associate into a thumping landmark achievement. The surprise party held on … Read more

Lagos Panel Submits Reports, Confirms Army’s Killing Of Protesters At Lekki

Nov 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Government had vehemently denied that unarmed protesters were killed at the toll gate on October 20 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for victims of SARS-related abuses and other matters has concluded that the Nigerian Army shot and killed unarmed protesters at the Lekki Toll … Read more

Alara Bags African Union Cultural Ambassador Nomination

Nov 14, 2021.Nov 14, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Africa’s biggest continental bloc, African Union has nominated His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom as cultural ambassador to the Economic, social and cultural council of the union. This was contained in a letter dated October 26, 2021, and signed by Mr Oba Olasunkanki, Nigerian representative at the … Read more

Impostors Hack Sen. Adeola’s Dormant Twitter Account

Nov 12, 2021. by Damilare Abass

An impostors and fraudsters have been purportedly hacked the dormant twitter account of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator representing Lagos West, and the Chairman Senate Committee on Finance. According to a press release signed by the Media Adviser to the Senator, Chief Kayode Odunaro indicated that the impostors hacked the dormant … Read more

LAWMA Partners Safeenviro, Reopens Olusosun Dumpsite After 48 Hours Closure

Nov 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

LAWMA partners Safeenviro as it reopens the Olusosun dumpsite after 48 hours closure EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has become a business partner of the Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWN), to implement professional certification courses in waste and resource management. This online media platform gathers that it has … Read more