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The Oloja of Epeland, HRM Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun has harped on the agricultural potentials of Epe and the need for the youths to get involved. In an interview with Epe news, the first class monarch expressed delight at the level of involvement of youths in agriculture. He added that the town is also looking … Read more
I have had several memorable moments both when I was in the United States and here in Nigeria. Still, an encounter in 2015, with Olabode Garbadeen, Commissioner III in the Lagos State Local Government Commission, remains outstanding and excelling. This was during the 2017 recruitment exercise of the Lagos State Government Local service commission, still, … Read more
Says it is impossible for the festival to take place without flouting government directive on COVID-19. Monarch explains that Lagos state government is trying to address the issue of infrastructural deficit in Epe. His royal majesty Oba Shefiu Adewale Olatunji, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, has maintained that the suspension placed on the annual Ojude … Read more
The Eid El Adha, popular known as Ileya, is one of the two annual rites in Islam. The first one being Eid-el Mubarak, which is done upon the conclusion of the 30/31 days long fasting. Ileya is a symbolic festival to adherents of Islam because of its spiritual relevance and validation of the account of … Read more
One of the hallmarks of democratic dispensation is the vibrancy of the legislative arm of government which is partly hinged on the quality and significance of bills that are moved and subsequently passed into law by legislators who are representive of the people. In light of this notion, the representative of Epe federal constituency, Lagos, … Read more
Lagos State Government partners with Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), an NGO, to distributes maize and sorghum to livestock farmers to mitigate hardship amidst COVID-19 pandemic. It is also to boost Livestock industry in the state and avert food scarcity for the livestock’s. According to Dr Olayiwola Onasanya, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos Ministry of Agriculture … Read more
Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), an NGO partners with Epe Division Local Government and Local Council Development Areas to fight against incessant rape in the ancient community. The LG and LCDAs’ includes: Epe Central, Eredo and Ikosi-Ejirin. The campaigners, with T-shirts and placards condemning rape and violence against girls, marched through the streets of Epe, Eredo, … Read more
The demise of Senator Adebayo Osinowo has Lagos East senatorial district without a representation at Nigeria upper legislative chamber, the senate. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will have to conduct a by-election to fill the legislative void that is left by the death of Osinowo. To this end, the battle to emerge the candidate … Read more
The Lagos state government government had in March announced the closure of all schools in the state in order to forestall the spread of the virulent COVID-19 infection. As part of it efforts towards resumption of academic activities and reopening of formal learning centers, the Lagos state government has begun consultation with relevant stakeholders. The … Read more
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday rejoiced with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on his 58th birthday anniversary. Lawan conveyed his wishes and felicitation to the speaker in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja. The senate president lauded the Speaker’s exemplary representation … Read more
The Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure and Legislator representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Abiodun Tobun has today assured Epe residents of timely and quality delivery of ongoing Lagos State Government projects in Epe and other parts of Lagos. Hon Tobun who spoke with some youth representatives … Read more
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Epe Chapter, on Saturday, held a-day walk, sensitizing the people of the community on how to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Dele Ogunbekun while addressing Journalists on the sideline, stated that the association was founded some years ago with the primary aim of … Read more
A high court sitting in Abuja, federal capital territory (FCT), has ordered Victor Giadom to remain as the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court said Giadom will remain in office pending the national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling party. The court also ruled that Mustapha Salihu, national vice-chairman … Read more
Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) an NGO, has called for decent dressing by both genders as a strategy to reduce rape and defilement in Epe community. Mrs Zainab Olanrewaju, the General Secretary of the NGO, spoke with Eko Hot Blog on Thursday in Epe, following incessant rape and defilement case recorded recently in the neighbourhood. She … Read more
Rehabilitation works will commence soon, says Lagos government. Rehabilitation works delayed by paper work. EkoHotBlog publisher commends the peaceful protest, says it is a paradigm shift Vehicular activities on the busy Lekki-Epe expressway were brought to a halt in the early hours of today as motorists and residents of Epe and environs trooped out to … Read more
Vehicular movement has been suspended since the early hours of today on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, due to the deplorable condition of the highway. The shutdown has created an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway. The terrible condition of the road led to a spontaneous protest by motorists, commuters, residents and youths from the … Read more
The Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Victor Giadom, has kicked against the appointment of Abiola Ajimobi as the acting National Chairman of the party. The Appeal Court on Tuesday upheld the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the APC. And now the battle for his temporary … Read more
A blood transfusion is a common, safe medical procedure in which healthy blood is given to patients through an intravenous (IV) line that has been inserted in one of the blood vessels. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury. … Read more
The former speaker of Lagos state house of assembly Abayomi Ikuforiji, has condoled with the nuclear and extended family of the late Senator representing Lagos east senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo. Osinowo died on Tuesday at isolation centre in Lagos after battling with COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, Ikuforiji described Osinowo as a dependable and … Read more
The hostile relationship between the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, his deputy, Agboola Ajayi and the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ifedayo Abegunde, may have deepened as the two principal officers have continued to boycott government functions. Both Akeredolu and Abegunde had reportedly been at loggerheads over issues bordering on the second term ambition … Read more