The Lagos State Government is set to shut Falomo Bridge for repair works for six weeks from Sunday, 14th March to Friday 30th April 2021. The government stated that the repairs will run on a 24-hour shift in phases to enable the contractor complete repairs within the estimated set time and minimise the anticipated inconveniences … Read more
The residents of an apartment in Ogombo, Ajah area of Lagos State have lost valuables to armed robbers who fled with the stolen items in a Toyota Venza belonging to one of the victims. Davey Quid, who claimed to be one of the victims, in a short video of the attack posted on his Twitter … Read more
As part of efforts to get the state rid of gridlock, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has designated 17 trucks parks as batching points for all trucks at the Lagos ports. The NPA in a statement titled, ‘Electronic e-Call up-Eto, NPA designates truck parks,’ stated that the categorisation of the parks will deepen the electronic … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Friday donated a GAC (GS4) utility vehicle to the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Secretariat to help enhance the scheme’s operations. Dr Tayo Bamgbose, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter Governmental Relations, Lagos State, who made the presentation in Lagos reiterated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to place the scheme in … Read more
Rejects the merger of Eti-Osa and Epe Division. Hails Governor Sanwo-Olu over remarkable achievements Implores Sanwo-Olu to prioritize socio-economic improvement of Epe and its people. By Babatunde Kaka. A member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Akanni Seriki, has reiterated the support of Epe people to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received his first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sanwo-Olu, who was vaccinated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba, enjoined the residents of the state to stop spreading fake information about the vaccination. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received his first jab of … Read more
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Olabode George, has disclosed reasons behind the failure of the party to win elections in Lagos State. George said the PDP will not win any election in the state until saboteurs in the party stop their manipulation and are removed from the party. A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. “The King, in company of masquerades ( Okooro Aleke and Ebode ), while trekking, would lead Chiefs, Baales, Olorituns and other sons and daughters of the community to appease the God (Alaro) of the river.” Some of the ancestral shrines housing deities were visited at night for rituals. Yesterday 11th March 2021, … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his team for their efforts in containing the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. Osinbajo hailed Sanwo-Olu for showing leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his team for their efforts in … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The lawmaker revealed that plans are already in motion to install more traffic lights at other strategic points in Epe. He also appealed to the State Government to move swiftly towards completing the ongoing road projects in the LGA. A Lawmaker representing Epe at the Lagos State House of Aseembly, Hon. Abiodun … Read more
The Rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Dr Oluremi Nurudeen Olaleye has observed that coconut trees are the best plants that naturally removes excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (Carbon sequestration) to mitigate global warming. This was noted by the Rector during the flag-off of 2,000 coconut trees planting exercise at the Ikorodu campus … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed reasons why he has not received doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure barely 48 hours after the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine arrived in Lagos, which is the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has revealed reasons why he has not received … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. Excitement and fun-fare rented the air as Okoshi, the headline event of the annual Ebi Festival was peacefully held in Epe, the Fish Basket of the land of aquatic splendor and Center of Excellence, Lagos. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the annual event which celebrates the phenomenal feats of primogenitors of … Read more
The residents of Lagos State have been enjoined to cultivate the habit of regular eye check-up at least twice a year to prevent blindness from glaucoma. The Chief Nursing Officer, General Hospital, Ijede, CNO Risqat Abdul-Azeez stated that regular eye check-up, drug compliance and early diagnosis will help prevent blindness from glaucoma, an eye disease … Read more
A Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has sentenced one Henry Egesi to three years imprisonment for raping a 19-year old girl. According to the Prosecuting Counsel and Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Ms Titilayo Shitta-Bey, the offence of rape is contrary to section 260 (1) of the Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, said the state government may on Thursday, March 11 commence administering AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Federal Government had given Lagos State 507,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines, adding that plans were in place to begin administering them. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
Motorists and road users plying Ado-Badore Road in the Ajah area of Lagos State were on Wednesday morning attacked by armed robbers. Some of the victims, who shared videos of the incident on Wednesday, lamented that the Lagos State Government had neglected the security of lives and property in the Ajah area, which they said … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Some distinguished personalities of Epe ancestry have called on women, especially young mothers to be steadfast in their obligation to raise promising children accordingly since the family is the smallest unit of the society. The call became crucial in a society where its core values are diminishing owing to several factors some … Read more
Motorists plying the Mile 2-Badagry axis have called on the Lagos State government to rescue them from alleged extortion by members of NURTW and RTEAN. The transporters accused officials suspected to be members of RTEAN of assaulting drivers and vandalizing their vehicle. Motorists plying the Mile 2-Badagry axis have called on the Lagos State government … Read more
The Lagos State Special Traffic Management Enforcement Team said it has uncovered scandal involving counterfeiting of call up tickets, tagged; “Eto” by truck drivers and owners in Apapa area of the state. It was gathered that the fake call up slip was said to be responsible for the initial problems experienced in the last one … Read more