Alhaji Tolani Abass turns 83 today, May 28, 2023. His is a story of inspiration, perseverance, ingenuity, trustworthiness, hard work, and success. Today, many youths want to take shortcuts to short-lived success. But inspiring stories like that of Alhaji Abass remind us that hard work breeds lasting success and there is no shortcut to enjoying … Read more
There is tension around the Jakande Estate at Isolo, Isheri Road after a motorcycle (okada) rider hit a passerby who died within some minutes. …an angry mob was already burning the motorcycles left behind by the fleeing riders, Hundeyin added. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Recover Unexploded IEDs At Owo Church Owo Church Attack “Targeted At Turning … Read more
At least two brothers have been killed by a truck at Eleganza bus stop, Lekki/Ajah area of Lagos State. The tragedy struck on Tuesday, March 15, in Lagos state, following the killing of two brothers whose lives have been cut short and their families, thrown into mourning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fatal accident … Read more
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to replicate the enduring legacies of late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying such would definitely outlive his administration. Aare Adams said this at the 2021 edition of the Ajagunmale Festival held at Lekki Guest House, Lekki in Lagos. He said: “The … Read more
Lagos State Governor, says the legacy bequeathed by the late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, in public service will remain a reference point. Sanwo-Olu stressed that the former Governor’s name would continue to be synonymous with selflessness in leadership and service. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the legacy bequeathed by the first Civilian … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) observed a minute silence for former Lagos Governor Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Mr. Boss Mustapha, just before the commencement of the week’s virtual meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, called on Cabinet members to stand in honour of the departed. On Wednesday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) observed a minute … Read more
ADP, immortalise Jakande The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has urged the Lagos State Government to immortalise the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande, its erstwhile governor, for his patriotic, iconic and exceptional leadership in Lagos and Nigeria. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, Mr Yabagi Yusuf-Sani, the National Chairman of ADP, said that immortalising Jakande, … Read more
First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, who died on Thursday at the age of 91, has been laid to rest in his country home, Lagos. The event had in attendance, the Lagos State Governor, Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, Muslim faithful, and many other political office holders. See Photos from the events below: … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande. Buhari said Jakande lived for the good of others and Nigeria. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG the President in a statement through his spokesman, Femi Adesina said Jakande’s strides in Lagos State will always be remembered. The statement reads: … Read more
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to the death of former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande. Jakande died on Thursday morning in Lagos State at the age of 91. His death was disclosed by the State Governor, Babajide-Sanwo-Olu. Reacting, Fayose via his Twitter handle said Jakande was the last of the greatest true … Read more
Sanwo-Olu mourns former Lagos State Governor, Lateef Jakande. According to Sanwo-Olu, Jakande’s demise is a colossal loss. The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to the death of the first civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande saying his achievement will remain Indelible for generations to come. Jakande died on Thursday at the … Read more
A former higher executive officer in Lagos State, Alhaji Tolani Abbas, has said no administration or military regime whether at the state or federal level can surpass the accomplishment of former governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef jakande. Jakande was the governor of Lagos state during the second republic between 1979 and 1983 but was … Read more