Ambode Visits Ibi Alafia, Promises Quick Power Restoration in Epe

Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday visited Ibi Alafia, where the IKEDC power facility was recently vandalized, with a move to restore electricity back to Epe.   He met with community leaders, IKEDC officials, and security agencies to discuss how to fix the power issue and protect the power lines … Read more

Alhaja Shabi Calls for Dangote Trucks to Stop Passing Through Epe Town After Deadly Accidents

Ekohotblog reports that after the tragic accidents at Ayetoro Market in Epe this morning, Alhaja Shabi Aminat, supervisor for health committee has spoken out about the danger posed by Dangote trucks in the town. She called for the trucks to be rerouted to a safer road outside the community, instead of passing through the town … Read more

LASU Epe Campus Students Move Out in Large Numbers After Accommodation Fee Increase

Ekohotblog reports that many students of the Lagos State University (LASU) Epe campus have been forced to leave their hostels after the university raised the accommodation fee. This has left a lot of students upset and make them search for accomodations outside the campus. The accommodation fee,that was former ₦15,000, was first increased to ₦150,000. … Read more

Epe Residents Receive Financial Support from Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu

Ekohotblog reports that Alhaji Akanni Seriki Bamu, a political icon, philanthropist, and member of the Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), has distributed ₦5,000 each to 100 persons.   The cash disbursement exercise, which took place recently, was part of his ongoing effort to alleviate the financial hardship faced by the less privileged, particularly during … Read more

NYCN Epe Launches Essay Writing , Public Speaking Competition for Secondary School Students

Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Chapter, has announced the commencement of an Essay Writing and Public Speaking Competition for Senior Secondary School students (SS1 to SS3) in both public and private schools in Epe.   The competition is aimed at encouraging young minds and help them grow intellectually, started … Read more

Ward L1 Councillorship Aspirant Adetola Onabajo Welcomes Lagos SSA, Inspects Job-Creation Centre in Epe

Ekohotblog reports that Adetola Sodiq Onabajo, a prominent councillorship candidate for Ward L1 in Eredo LCDA, has taken significant steps to support youth empowerment in Epe. Recently, he and Hon. Tijani Saheed eedorf, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Lagos State Governor on Wealth Creation, visited a job-creation center under construction in Epe.   … Read more

Ambode Takes Action To Fix Epe Power Problem, Calls For Better Security

Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has stepped in to help solve the ongoing power problem in Epe, which has lasted for over four months now. The blackout began in July after a fire damaged the Epe Injection Station. Many residents and businesses have been without electricity since then. After hearing many … Read more

LASU Epe Campus Prohibits Use of Military Route

Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) Epe Campus has announced that staff and community members are no longer permitted to use the military route to access the campus. In a memo dated November 6, 2024, the Deputy Registrar of the Epe Campus reminded everyone that violations of this directive would result in disciplinary … Read more

Federation of Epe Division Students Association to Hold National Leadership Conference

Ekohotblog reports that the Federation of Epe Division Students Association National Body is organizing its first National Leadership Conference (NLC 1.0), which is aimed at helping young people to unlock their leadership potential. The event will take place from November 25th to 30th, 2024, with the theme “Leadership with Purpose: Creating a Culture of Innovation … Read more

Epe Local Government Offers Free Health Screening to Combat Tuberculosis

Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Local Government, led by Executive Chairman Hon. (Princess) Surah Animashaun, is organizing a free health screening for Epe residents to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB). The event is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2024, at the Epe Local Government Secretariat. Residents will receive free services, including blood pressure … Read more

Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun Rescues Abandoned Boy in Critical Condition at Epe General Hospital

Ekohotblog reports that Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, has come to the aid of an abandoned boy in critical condition at Epe General Hospital.   Reports indicate that the boy, found wearing a T-shirt from “Iwerekun Community Junior High School, Lakowe,” was in a serious state and unable to … Read more

Emerald Better Living Foundation Completes Free 5-Week Software Testing Training for Epe Youths

Ekohotblog reports that the Emerald Better Living Foundation has successfully completed a five-week Software Testing Training program for 100 youths from Epe Division. This training, which would have cost about £500 per person, was provided completely free in partnership with UK-based Mainstone Technologies Limited. Designed to equip young people with valuable tech skills, the training … Read more

Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun Nominated for Female Epe Division Ambassador of the Year

Ekohotblog reports that Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun, the Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, has been nominated for the Female Epe Division Ambassador of the Year award.   This nomination recognizes her exceptional contributions to the development of the Epe community, as well as her dedication to improving the lives of Epe residents.   … Read more

Epe Youths March Against Social Vices, Call for Change on National Youth Day

Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, led by Comrade Moibi Ibrahim, marked National Youth Day with a march through the streets of Epe to raise awareness against social vices such as drug abuse, violence, and internet fraud.   The youth group turned out in large numbers, demonstrating their commitment … Read more

Emergency: Abandoned Boy in Critical Condition at Epe General Hospital

Ekohotblog reports that an unidentified boy has been found abandoned in critical condition at Epe General Hospital. He was discovered wearing a T-shirt from Iwerekun Community Junior High School, Lakowe, and is unable to speak or communicate, making it challenging to identify him or reach his family. Hospital officials stated that the boy was brought … Read more

Lagos Assembly Commends Epe LG Chairman Princess Surah for Transformative Projects and Grassroots Development

Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has commended the Executive Chairman, Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Animashaun, for her equitable distribution of developmental projects across the eight (8) wards of the council in the last two-and-half years of her administration in the council area of Lagos state.   The Chairman, House Committee on … Read more

Epe Local Government Honors Nigeria’s Best Senior Secondary School Teacher

Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government, under the leadership of Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, celebrated Mr. Kazeem Yusuff, popularly known as “Leecrown,” for being named Nigeria’s Best Senior Secondary School Teacher.   At a special ceremony held at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, Hon. Animashaun presented Mr. Yusuff with an Award of Excellence and … Read more

Wale Raji’s Office, EKO HOT BLOG Hold Programme to Encourage Epe Youths on Military Career

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Office of Wale Raji (MHR) for Epe Federal Constituency, in collaboration with EKO HOT BLOG, is set to organize a special awareness programme to inspire more young people in Epe and Lagos State to consider a career in the military.   This event aims to show the benefits and … Read more

Oko-Abe Community High School Nears Completion as Rep Wale Raji, Alli-Balogun Inspect Epe Schools

Ekohotblog reports that the Oko-Abe Community High School, a key educational project funded by Rep. Wale Raji of Epe Federal Constituency, is now in its final stages and set for an official launch soon.   Recneltly, Rep Raji and Lagos State Commissioner for Education Hon. Tolani Alli-Balogun visited Oko-Abe Community Secondary School and Epe Grammar … Read more

Epe Local Government Starts Free Health Campaign to Fight Hypertension and Diabetes

Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government under the leadership of Hon princess Surah Animashaun, working with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has started a health campaign called the “Know Your Numbers Campaign” to help fight high blood pressure and diabetes.   The campaign, themed “Fight Against Silent Killers,” offers free health check up and … Read more