EKO NEWS – Page 194

2021 KAYOKAYO: Princess Surah Olayemi Animasaun Implores Stakeholders To Maintain Values, Creativities And Dynamism Of Kayokayo Festival.

Sep 14, 2021. by Damilare Abass

The Chairman of Epe Local Government Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animasaun at the grand final of Kayokayo Festival which took place at Epe Theatre has implored Olu-Epe High Chiefs, Organising Committee members, sons and sundries of Epe to staunchly key into maintenance of Kayokayo Celebrations. Princess Animasaun identified that the festival has historical potential which … Read more

Ex Lagos Speaker, Ikofuriji Hails Communal Spirit Of 2021 Kayokayo Festival

Sep 14, 2021.Sep 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “We will continue to push for unity” – Ikofuriji. EDITOR’S PICKS: Prof Onibon Hails College Administration As MOCPED Ranks 10th In Latest Ranking Epe Monarch Calls For Acceleration Of Electricity Project As Vandals Attack Community Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Issues 14 Days Ultimatum To Truck Operators Against Highway Parking A … Read more

Lagos Nurses Write Sanwo-Olu, Make 14 Demands

Sep 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos nurses, in a letter to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, made 14 new demands. Nurses in Lagos State under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have written to the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to meet their demands. The nurses in a letter dated September 10, 2021, want … Read more

Sex Worker Kills Trader With Blade In Lagos

Sep 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Veteran Nollywood Actor, College Provost, Musician, Nigerian, Lagos, Police, Housewarming, Mother Of Two Die During S*x With Lover

A sex worker has killed a trader with blade in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck at FESTAC Town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State as a trader, Sunday Emmanuel, was reported dead after a suspected sex worker, identified as Precious, allegedly slit his stomach with a blade. It was gathered … Read more

Lagos Govt Commences Removal Of Street Beggars, Destitute Persons

Sep 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos government has commenced the removal of street beggars and destitute persons from the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that as part of efforts to ensure that Lagos is rid of all forms of environmental nuisance, the State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has begun ridding the street of beggars and destitute persons. In an exercise … Read more

Kayokayo 2021: Hon Wale Raji Sues For Sustained Unity In Epe

Sep 14, 2021.Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “…this shows if we all come together as one, we will achieve a lot of progress, growth and development” – Wale Raji. EDITOR’S PICKS: Prof Onibon Hails College Administration As MOCPED Ranks 10th In Latest Ranking Epe Monarch Calls For Acceleration Of Electricity Project As Vandals Attack Community … Read more

Kayokayo 2021: Alara Preaches Love, Unity

Sep 13, 2021.Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “We must not allow divisive elements to divide us” – Alara. EDITOR’S PICKS: London Political Summit To Honour Oba Ogunsanwo With Leadership Award Lagos Monarch, Alara Of Ilara, Felicitates With Sultan At 65 Alara Enthronement Anniversary: Ooni Confers Chieftaincy On Gbajabiamila, Coker, Others Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His … Read more

VAT In Nigeria: Lagos Lawmaker Says Sanwo-Olu Will Implement Law

Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lawmaker representing Badagry II Constituency in Lagos House of Assembly, expressed optimism that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, would implement the bill that will empower him to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) instead of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). As Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria controversy continue nationwide, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of … Read more

Lagos Police Reveal Killer Of Monsurat Ojuade

Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Lagos Police Command has revealed the killer of Monsurat Ojuade. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said that the officer, who allegedly shot an 18-year-old girl, Monsurat Ojuade, has been identified. Recall that Monsurat was last Saturday hit by a bullet when detectives from the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, went to arrest a robbery suspect … Read more

Navy To Relocate Lagos Bases To Other States

Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian Navy is set to relocate its Bases in Lagos to other states. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Navy has planned to relocate some of its Bases in Lagos State to other states. A source in the Nigerian Navy, who made the disclosure on Sunday, said the decision was taken to decongest the presence … Read more

Kayokayo 2021: Thank You For Championing Our Success Story

Oct 26, 2021.Sep 12, 2021. by Damilare Abass

“If we all do what we are all capable of doing, we will astound ourselves.” The above quote aptly encapsulates the just concluded 2021 Kayokayo festival, which was a resounding success. The success was made possible by the steadfast support from the sons, daughters, friends and well wishes of the Epe Kingdom. The planning process, … Read more

2021 Kayokayo Curtain Falls At Lagos Theatre, Epe

Oct 27, 2021.Sep 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto Earlier, a prayer session anchored by the Chief Imam of Epe Central Mosque held at the palace of Olu-Epe, Oba Dr. Shefiu Adewale. EDITOR’S PICKS: Epe Stakeholders Pay Tributes To Late Septuagenarian At Fidau Prayers Kidnappers Abduct Popular Businesswoman In Epe Tobun Harps On Nation-Building, Drops Hint On … Read more

VAT Controversy: Ondo Lawmaker Commends Sanwo-Olu, Wike

Sep 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

According to Nichola Tofowomo, an Ondo lawmaker, Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done well with the signing of Value Added Tax (VAT) into law. Senator representing the Ondo South Senatorial District, Nicholas Tofowomo, has commended the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Commending Sanwo-Olu, Tofowomo praised him for passing … Read more

“Kayokayo Is Our Heritage,” Princess Animashaun Sues For Civic Engagement

Sep 11, 2021.Sep 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

"Kayokayo Is Our Heritage," Princess Animashaun Charges Epe Residents On Civic Duty

“The significance of the kayokayo is to bring people together” – Princess Animashaun. EDITOR’S PICKS: London Political Summit To Honour Oba Ogunsanwo With Leadership Award Epe Division Is Primed For An Industrial Revolution – Ex Lagos Commissioner, Opeifa Wale Raji Expresses Shock Over Death Of Epe Icon, Dr Bayo Kadiri First female Chairman of Epe … Read more

Appeal Court Sits To Determine Lagos’ Fate On VAT Collection

Sep 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja will at any moment deliver a ruling in an application by the Lagos State Government seeking to be made a party and co-respondent in the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, against the Rivers State Government. FIRS, in an appeal marked CA/PH/282/2021, is praying the court … Read more

DPO Loses Gun After Alleged Office Sex With Lover In Lagos

Sep 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

DPO, Police, How An Education Director Collected N500 From Each Student

A DPO has lost his gun after alleged office sex with a lover in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a 29-year-old woman, Jennifer Madueke, has been detained by the Lagos State Police Command over a missing service pistol belonging to the Denton Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Adegoke Akinlade. It was gathered that the woman, after … Read more

Lagos Assembly Sends Anti-Open Grazing Bill To Governor For Assent

Sep 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill prohibiting open grazing of cattle in Lagos state. Recall that the bill had earlier gone through its public hearing stage on Wednesday before its eventual passage by the lawmakers. EkohotBlog reports that the House Committee on Agriculture and its recommendations, according to a statement, … Read more

Police Raid Mushin, Arrest Many Suspects

Sep 10, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Police operatives have raided Mushin and arrested many suspects. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has raided the Mushin area and its environs. This was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, on Thursday. According to the police spokesperson, no fewer than ten suspected criminals … Read more

Police Arrest Suspected Killers Of Uber Driver In Lagos

Sep 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Bandits, DPO, Kano, Policemen, Kidnappers, Police In Lagos Refute Claims Of Assault On Residents

Police operatives have arrested the suspected killers of a Uber driver in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected killers of a Uber driver, Morenikeji Stephen Oluwaniyi, in the state. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, … Read more

Kayokayo Festival Gets Off To A Flyer In Epe

Oct 26, 2021.Sep 9, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto Kayokayo, a century old festival celebrated by people of Epe, is inspired by the historical voyage of King Kosoko from Lagos Island to Epe. EDITOR’S PICKS: London Political Summit To Honour Oba Ogunsanwo With Leadership Award Prof Onibon Hails College Administration As MOCPED Ranks 10th In Latest Ranking … Read more