Youth agenda has been described to be a positive global phenomenon all over the globe as the youths were the major drivers of world economies all over. A Philanthropist and businessman, Mr. Sesi Whingan made this known while addressing journalists, at Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos. He said that it was imperative to handle … Read more
“In the process, one Alade Oba, an SSS3 student of Kankon Secondary School, was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot. An SS3 student was shot dead during a clash between security operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team (JBPT) and suspected rice smugglers at Irosu village near Badagry on Saturday. It … Read more
Residents of Badagry area in Lagos State on Friday called the attention of authorities to a strange helicopter that had surreptitiously attempted an ‘off-the-radar’ landing in one of its neighborhoods. According to a viral video shared by the residents across social media platforms, the pilot of the helicopter, on sighting the approaching myriad of residents, … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The State Government was also determined to rebuild tourism infrastructure in the two communities In furtherance of its drive to develop domestic tourism and discover potential sites across the State, top officials of Lagos state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture recently embarked on a two-day tour across the Badagry and Epe … Read more
Commercial vehicle drivers in Badagry axis have rejected the newly introduced N800 levy imposed on buses and cars by the Lagos State Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the drivers who were protesting against an increase in the levy from N500 to N800 vowed not go back to the road unless the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Badagry and Epe to take ownership of the ultra-modern theatres built by the State Government in the two ancient towns, saying that the edifices were constructed to boost tourism recreations. Lagos State Governor has permitted constructed theatres to boost tourism activities. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos State Government has finalized proposals to commission its Affordable Public Housing Scheme in Idale, Badagry, as part of efforts towards reducing the Housing depletion across the State. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who disclosed this today during a media conversation in Alausa, stated that the housing scheme constructed by the State … Read more
The Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the residents of Badagry Local Government Area of the State and the entire black race will celebrate the annual international remembrance of slave trade and its cancellation with intentions to repatriate all monuments of slave trade routes in badagry, to ensure tourism and investment in the ancient town … Read more
The Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu has supported the families that were involved the massive rainstorm in Badagry with cash. The affected families are grouped into three according to the level of damages conditions, those who suffered enormously got a sum of N500,000 while those with moderate conditions got N400,000 and lesser, N200,000 respectively. … Read more
An NGO, Senu-Oke Development Foundation, on Sunday inaugurated a four-room toilet and bathroom in Idoluwo Quarters in Apa Community area of Badagry to curb open defaecation. Addressing residents at the inauguration, Dr Oluseyi Senu-Oke, Founder of the foundation, said he constructed the toilet to ensure that people maintain good hygienic environment. Senu-Oke, represented by his … Read more
A heavy down pour of rain has damaged several buildings in Lagos State, including schools, churches, and several houses. EkoHotBlog learnt that the rainstorm that occurred midnight of Sunday also displaced many people at Iragon community, in Badagry Central Local Government Area. Luckily no lives were lost in the incident, a Commissioner of the Lagos … Read more
When the news broke on Monday, April 13, 2020, during the nationwide broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari that the initial 14-day lockdown had been extended by another 14-days, the atmosphere was filled with gloom and despair. Despair, not from the reason for the lockdown, which is coronavirus, but misery from how to survive, especially for … Read more
Lagos State Government has inaugurated a new Food Market at Agbalata, in the Badagry Local Government area of the state in order to promote the structuring of agricultural produce marketing for traceability and quality assurance. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya who inaugurated the market explained that the new FADAMA … Read more
– The House of Representatives member representing Badagry in Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe said that Badagry needs a polytechnic – He said that the request, if granted, would reduce crime among youths, as residents would be exposed to education – The legislator said: “It will help the border town in reducing crime The … Read more
Youths under the aegis of Voice of The Mass Movement, VVM, on Friday staged a protest at Badagry to register their displeasure at the sack of five lecturers of the Lagos State University, LASU. The concerned youths called for an urgent intervention of the government to salvage the Institution and restore the lost glory of … Read more
The deplorable state of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway is taking its toll on tourism as the first storey building in Nigeria located in Badagry, recorded a drastic drop in the number of visitors. Its Curator, Daniel Hodonu, said that only 995 tourists visited the historic building between January and June compared with 7,433 and 5,100 recorded … Read more
There was another bloody clash between the Aiye and Eiye Confraternities on Sunday evening in Badagry, Lagos State has left one person dead. Reliable Sources revealed that the deceased, simply identified as Kenny, was shot at Ahovikoh Quarters, Sango Iledudu, Badagry at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. It was gathered that the father of the … Read more
Chief Ibikunle Ajose has been presented as the 9th Oshuku Alale of Araromi-Aleland Kingdom by the Oshuku-Iyonbu Alejugbe royal chieftaincy family. Chief Ibikunle Ajose, a direct descendant of the founder of the town and first Oshuku, Oguntolu Adeleye Alejugbe, was proclaimed as the choice of the royal house. The Oba-elect said: “I feel fulfilled for … Read more