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It was reported that the Federal Government recently announced the order of relaxation of the lockdown, which is billed to take effect today, May 4th, 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the relaxation came with a directive to obey by the citizens of the country which includes; Social distancing. Others are; wearing of a nose … Read more
There was palpable tension in Eruwa, in Ibarapa local government of Oyo State, on Saturday after a woman repeatedly slapped a policeman trying to enforce the dusk to dawn Curfew imposed on the state. The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, had imposed the curfew as part of the state effort to curb the spread … Read more
As Lagos, Nigeria, and the world at large battles the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, one of the preventive measures to contain its spread is the “stay at home” order. This coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, a period that is more pleasing to Almighty Allah for believers to extend arms of giving to the needy. … Read more
COVID-19 is indeed not a child’s play and should not be treated with kid’s gloves but with necessary kits and above all, obeying all safety precautions. Eko Hot Blog Correspondent reports that, recently, the Lagos state government reported that, Epe and 2 other local government in Lagos State are yet to record any case of … Read more
In light of the outbreak of Covid-19 in Nigeria, The Oba-Elect, Alara of Ilara, Prince Folarin Ogunsanwo on Saturday, organized a Covid-19 relief program to sensitize members of the public, within Epe community. Eko Hot Blog Correspondent reports that Numerous nose masks were distributed in line with the government’s effort to curb the spread of … Read more
By Ngam A. Jane and Fatimah Tunwashe The Balogun of Epe Land, Chief Lanre Rasaq earlier today embarked on massive distribution of relief packages through the CDA, Religious bodies and various associations in Epe. As a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become even more imperative to help relieve people of … Read more
The Provost of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education,(MOCPED) Noforija, Epe, Associate Professor Nosiru Olajide Onibon, urged Nigerians particularly Muslim faithful to be more compassionate with the less privileged ones during the month of Ramadan. Onibon in his Ramadan message to Nigerians particularly members of staff of the College said, Ramadan, is not only about … Read more
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, on Thursday, carried out a public awareness campaign on measures to curtail the spread of coronavirus pandemic in Epe community. Eko Hot Blog reports that the awareness was carried out in collaboration with Civil Society Organization, Lagos State. According to Lagos State Government, Epe Local Government is … Read more
How Epe General hospital Staff killed my wife over N29,000 A Lagos based clergyman, Pastor Taiwo Ayobami, has narrated his ordeal in the hands of some staff of the Epe General Hospital in Lagos whom he claimed their recklessness, irresponsibility and wickedness led to the death of his wife, Mrs Oluremi Ekundayo Esan. The … Read more
The Lagos State Government has extended the distribution of its Food Relief Stimulus Package to the riverine communities of Epe and Badagry divisions respectively. The exercise, which is coordinated by the Riverine Volunteer Team, is led by Prince Taye Oyefolu, popularly known as Town Crier. A statement issued by the volunteer team disclosed that aside … Read more
The front line community-development centred NGO in Epe, Concerned Nation-Builders Initiative (CNI), embarked on a public enlightenment campaign tagged ” Say No To Crime And Yes To Stay At Home Order”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the sensitization exercise was carried out in partnership with Epe Traditional Institutions, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Police … Read more
Hon. Adedoyin Adesanya, The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, today got his sample collected for testing at the newly setup COVID-19 testing centre in Epe. Adesanya, while speaking with EkoHotBlog at the testing centre situated at the Epe Primary Healthcare Centre, Itaopo in Epe. He said that he decided to surrender himself for testing … Read more
Some Epe Indigenes and agricultural experts have called on the federal government to divert it’s attention from the oil sector to the agricultural and other sectors for sustainable national development. The agricultural experts spoke in an interview with Eko Hot Blog in Epe, on Tuesday, that farming is one of the major alternatives to revive … Read more
Jude Okoye, the C.E.O Northside Music has expressed concerns about the negative effect of coronavirus on the music industry. Ekohotblog reports that since the outbreak of coronavirus worldwide, shows and topmost events have been called off to prevent its spread. In a tweet on Friday, Okoye asked artistes who only depend on concerts for their … Read more
Residents of Epe community, on Wednesday, hails Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his palliative measures put in place to cushion residents’ hardship during this coronavirus pandemic amid lockdown. Some of the residents in a separate interview with Eko Hot Blog correspondent, in Epe, commended Dr. Shakirudeen Onasanya, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, for … Read more
Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, Bangbopa, Eshinlokun I, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom has commended Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his rapid responses to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. He gave the commendation while addressing newsmen in his palace in Epe on Monday while imploring Nigerians to strictly obey all guidelines … Read more
The Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC), Mr. Lanre Mojola and the General Manager, LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, have urged Lagosians to continue to comply with the social distancing, basic hygiene practices and restriction on public gathering. They made the call when the COVID-19 Joint Taskforce on Enforcement of Social Distancing and Public Gatherings paid … Read more
A foremost social club in Epe Division (Epe Club), on Monday, distributed food relief items to the downtrodden, vulnerable and less privileged in Epe Division to cushion the effect of the lockdown, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eko Hot Blog’s gathered that the locality that the food items were distributed to, include: Epe … Read more
Ex-Chelsea and England goalkeeper Peter Bonetti has died aged 78 after a long illness. Bonetti was described by Chelsea as a “goalkeeping superstar of the 1960s and 1970s” and one of our indisputably all-time great players. He was part of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad but was unused throughout the tournament. Bonetti made seven England … Read more
Concerned Nation Builders-Initiative (CNI), is a non-governmental organization, registered with C.A.C since 2018. CNI primary aim is to foster community development through Advocacy, promoting good leadership, human capacity building, and poverty alleviation. The non-governmental organization right from inception has been at the front line with Epe first as its cardinal objective. Series of Corporate Social … Read more