Epe leaders, including Wale Raji, Surah Animashaun, Seriki Bamu, and Abiodun Tobun, have paid tribute to Alhaja Ramota Bankole. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency; Seriki Akanni (Bamu), the APC leader in Epe; Princess Surah Animashaun, Chairman of Epe Local Government; Hon. Abiodun … Read more
Lagos cholera cases rise to 401, death toll reaches 21, with Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa being the most affected areas, according to Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Following the last update on the cholera outbreak in Lagos, which reported 350 suspected cases and 15 fatalities, the Special Adviser to the Lagos … Read more
Top Epe Division stories this week feature the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, the Oloja Of Epe, the Aladeshonyin Of Odo-Noforija, the Alara of Ilara, Rep. Wale Raji, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Wale Raji Says Better Days Are Ahead For Constituents Hon. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Rotary Club of Gbagada president says the newly renovated toilets at the Arch Deacon Adelaja High School can help prevent cholera. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rotarian Olubunmi Oguntade, President of the Rotary Club of Gbagada, has harped on the need for high-quality sanitary facilities amid the cholera outbreak in Lagos … Read more
LAWMA has issued an advisory to Lagos residents over the cholera outbreak in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to observe the best personal and domestic hygiene, as well as proper waste management practices, to curb the spread of rampaging cholera. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Rotary Club of Gbagada has commissioned new toilets and water supply facility at the Arch Deacon Adelaja Senior High School. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Arch Deacon Adelaja Senior High School, Bariga, Lagos State, has been the beneficiary of 12 renovated toilets and a rehabilitated water supply facility. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ikuforiji has joined other political bigwigs in Lagos State to visit President Tinubu at its residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out Of Reach In 1999. When … Read more
Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija has urged his counterparts not to bring modernity into traditions. Ẹkọ Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija, has reiterated the importance of adhering to traditional customs, particularly the taboo against a king uncovering his head in public. The revered monarch emphasized that such actions undermine the sanctity … Read more
Lagos State and Interswitch have signed a deal for the Smart Health Information Platform. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State’s health sector is set for a revolution with the introduction of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) to transform data transmission and management across all state-owned healthcare facilities. The Lagos State Office of Public … Read more
President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more
NiMet forecasts thunderstorms and overcast skies across various regions of Nigeria from Tuesday to Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted the possibility of thunderstorms and overcast skies from Tuesday to Thursday throughout the nation. NiMet’s weather forecast, issued on Monday in Abuja, predicts the occurrence of morning thunderstorms in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a grand display of tradition and community spirit, the Alara of Ilara, Epe Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, marked the annual Ojude Oba festival with fervor and reverence. EDITOR’S PICKS Tomato Crisis: Nigerians Cry Out As Prices Hit Record High Falana: Recovered Loot Can Be … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation is taking safety measures in response to the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to safe drinking water across the state following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of the state. In a … Read more
Ugwu Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle were sentenced to a combined 46-year jail term for impersonating EFCC operatives and executing a fake court order. They were arrested in May 2021 in Lekki, Lagos, with fake EFCC identity cards, jackets, and a forged court order. The men were arraigned on multiple counts, including impersonation and attempted property … Read more
Wale Raji promised his constituents that better days are ahead for them. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has asked his constituents to expect better days as prosperity will come after current economic hardship. He made the promise on Sunday when he … Read more
In the buildup to today’s Eid-el-Kabir festival, there was only one complaint on the lips of Nigerian Muslims across Nigeria: Rams are out of reach. But is this the first time? No. A little over 25 years ago, Nigerians had the same tune: The Rams Are Out Of Reach. In fact, this was the exact … Read more
Dangote, Sanwo-Olu, Top Official Attend Eid-el-Kabir Gathering At Tinubu’s Lagos Home (Photos) Notable attendees included Aliko Dangote, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and Speaker Dr. Mudashiru Obasa. Governor Sanwo-Olu shared details of the gathering on his X handle. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the renowned businessman and chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, … Read more
Excitement was in the air on Saturday as residents of Odo-Noforija received Governor Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Ounje Eko’ palliative. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents trooped to the palace of Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija, Epe Division, Lagos State, to collect food palliative for the Eid-el-Kabir festival. EDITOR’S PICKS Tomato Crisis: Nigerians Cry Out … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Rev. Dr. Henry A. Asedeko may not be a man who courts media attention, but his 85th birthday celebration did create a lovely and warm spectacle in Iju Ishaga, Agege, Lagos State. Today, Saturday, June 15th, 2024, his residence inside Ajowa street named Rev. Henry crescent, was filled with dignitaries, who thronged … Read more
Epe Residents Appeal To Sanwo-Olu: Halt Alleged Improper Orijeru Appointment. Appeal to Governor Sanwo-Olu to reject Musa’s nomination to prevent potential unrest, emphasize adherence to community selection norms. Legal dispute over Orijeru title ongoing; community awaits Supreme Court ruling to resolve leadership contention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents of the Igbooye community in Eredo Local … Read more