Wale Raji recently won reelection as the representative of Epe Federal Constituency. One of his long-running welfare programmes is a cash allowance scheme for the elderly. The lawmaker has continued the tradition after his reelection. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, a member of the House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, has paid … Read more
Epe LGA, Eredo LCDA, and Yaba LCDA have reaped the reward of their concerted efforts for a clean environment. The LGAs won the awards for the cleanest local council areas in Lagos. They received the awards at the 2022 environmental sanitation assessment programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and … Read more
Senator Abiru Innovation Lab is a Community Innovation Space set up to train youths on relevant digital and innovation skills. The latest process started with 1,500 applications but 950 eventually enrolled. The lab said 120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class, but 105 ended up graduating. Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 100 … Read more
Tinubu will clock 71 on March 29, 2023. A prayer session for the celebrant has been scheduled to hold at First Epe Central Mosque, Epe. The president-elect is not expected at the session as he is not in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Grand Chief Imam of Epe Division, His Eminence, Sheikh … Read more
On March 28, 2015, the entire Epe Division was thrown into profound sadness after a boat accident killed seven “sons of the soil.” Concerned Epe indigenes subsequently created a foundation in 2016 to immortalise the fallen heroes. In 2017, the foundation donated N3.5 million to the families who lost their loved ones. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Wale Raji won the February 25 House of Representatives election for Epe Federal Constituency. The victory marked his third consecutive success at the polls. Specifically, he is the first representative in the district to get a third term. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers have congratulated the member representing Epe … Read more
The APC given a lot to sing about in Epe as its candidates emerge victorious in the polls. Sylvester Ogunkelu sings praises of victory as he pulls a stunner on his rivals for the seat of Epe constituency II. The same follows for constituency I with Abiodun Tobun leaving a landslide. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The All Progressive Congress recorded a landslide victory in the polls conducted in Epe community, however the LGA wants to face the business side of things not weigh into the victory. According to Epe indigenes, the aim was to vote a progressive mind and live up to the ideology, and the APC is urged to … Read more
The 2023 governorship elections fall on Epe to decide, with the most important personality in the community on ground to play his part. The deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat was present to cast his vote, praising INEC’s conduct. The Epe community did not fail to echo their support of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Inside Epe community of Lagos State, Eko Hot Blog looks into the opinions of voters ahead of the governorship election. The question over voter safety and electoral violence remains a constant debate in the minds of the Epe electorates despite optimism of a free and fair process going into the day of the election. Igwe … Read more
A student in an Epe junior secondary school was recently sent home because her bag featured a sticker in support of Peter Obi. The school principal claimed the student was campaigning for Obi in school. The Lagos government has subsequently summoned the principal to explain the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking reelection as Lagos governor. Tobun is seeking reelection as the lawmaker representing Epe State Constituency I. Ogunkelu is seeking reelection as the lawmaker representing Epe State Constituency II. Eko Hot Blog reports that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday stormed the Lagos State University (LASU), Epe Campus, to seek … Read more
Ex-Commissioner have narrowly escaped assassination after suspected political thugs attacked LP Rally in Lagos. The hoodlums reportedly attacked the Labour Party supporters in the Epe Area of Lagos State on Saturday. The former commissioner said despite the attack, the rally was successful. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Commissioner under Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, … Read more
Wale Raji is currently serving a second term in the House of Representatives. He was elected for a third term in the February 25 national assembly election. The lawmaker was among more than 300 reps-elect who received their certificates of return on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal … Read more
Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, Surah O Animashaun has taken to the podium to congratulate President elect, Bola Tinubu on his victory in the 2023 polls. According to Animashaun, she stands a testament of Tinubu’s influence in power and expresses elation towards the victory She remarks that Tinubu’s strategic mind will see the … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The 2023 presidential election is less than a week away and candidates as well as their supporters continue to seek support from voters. Tinubu is one of the frontrunners in the bid to be sworn in as Nigeria’s next president on May 29. Omodele Ibrahim is one of his millions of supporters … Read more
By Otunba T J Abass It was a glittering showcase of the community’s political class, a symphony of solidarity, unity, and love not only in relation to a flawless execution, but also in relation to the mammoth crowd, real political diehards, not hired crowds as always alleged by opposition group) that attended the event, a … Read more
The National Assembly would be involved in the Nigerian Army and the Iraye Community Land Saga, according to Hon. Wale Raji. The Honorable of Epe Federal Constituency made this known while addressing newsmen in Iraye, on Sunday. Mr. Gbenga Ibrahim, one of the victims of the clash likens the incident as a warning of … Read more
The Lagos government partnered A4&T Power Solution and Ikeja Electric Plc on energy. The partnership led to the flag-off of the development of an interconnected Solar Mini Grid in Eredo, Epe Local Government. The project is expected to deliver two mega-watts of electricity and service five communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
The Eleko-Epe Expressway was built more than 40 years ago. Before reconstruction, the infrastructure was said to be in decrepit shape due to upsurge in average daily traffic volumes, subjecting road users to delay and hardship. The Lagos governor went further to flag off the project’s expansion to the Abraham Adesanya Roundabout. Eko Hot Blog … Read more