Epe-City News Blog

The 140 beneficiaries of Rep. Wale Raji's Elders Welfare Scheme tagged "Owo Arugbo" in different parts of Epe Federal Constituency have so far received their monthly 10,000 stipend for December 2022. Senior Legislative Aide to Rep. Wale Raji on General Administration, Mr Bashiru Hassan said the scheme which is now in it's 26th month is one of the numerous signature projects of the Legislator representing Epe Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives and Chairman, House Services Committee, Rep. Wale Raji. He appreciated Pepc Foundation for also donating box of goodies to the beneficiaries despite their earlier distribution of over 300 boxes to women, widows and elderlies from different parts of Epe Federal Constituency on Friday 23rd December. He urged other NGOs and capable Individuals to borrow a leaf from the foundation and not leave everything to the government or public office holders alone. Beneficiaries from Eredo LCDA under the scheme who als...

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public Private Partnerships, today announced Messrs CCECC-CRCCIG CONSORTIUM as the preferred bidder for the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge project, Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Private Partnerships, Mr. Ope George, who disclosed this during a briefing at the PPP Office in Ikeja, said the Fourth Mainland Bridge (4MB) Project, which is a proposed Public Private Partnership (PPP) transport infrastructure development, will comprise of the construction and operation of a greenfield tolled road and bridge with a design speed of 120km/h, including the development of adjacent real estates.   He added that the Bridge, when completed, would become the second longest in Africa with three toll plazas, nine interchanges, a 4.5km Lagoon Bridge and an eco-friendly environment. It is also expected to span about 37kilometres, starting from Abraham Adesanya in Ajah, on the Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe corridor and traverse the North West towards t...

  Pele celebrates winning the 1970 World Cup Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa's Player of the Century in 2000. He had been suffering with  kidney and prostate problems  in recent years. Pele had surgery to  remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021  at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, after the tumour was detected in routine tests. He was readmitted to hospital in late November 2022. His daughter Kely Nascimento has kept fans updated on her father's condition with regular social media updates from hospital. On Thursday she posted a picture of what appeared to be Pele's family's hands on his body in hospital and wrote: "Everyth...

......Council Boss presents Budget of Reality  .....Seeks speedy process of Budget approval by Legislative Council Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, Executive Chairman of the Eredo LCDA, presents the proposed budget for 2023 to the LCDA Legislative Council. Budget of Reality was the budget's tagline.  According to the Council Chairman, the Eredo LCDA population may expect positive social, economic, and political development from the budget.  In order to ensure that citizens continue to benefit from democratic dividends, the Council Chairman further urged the Leader of the House and his honorable colleagues to expedite their respective portions of the budget process.  According to Akinloye, "The Eredo LCDA All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to make sure the party's mandate is carried out via my administration." The House Leader, Hon. Bakare Tunde, expressed his gratitude for all of the Budget stakeholders' attendance during the presentation ceremony.  The ...

First and foremost, we want to thank the Almighty God for maintaining our existence to this day, especially today. By extension, we acknowledge the Executive chairman of EREDO LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye and IKOSI-EJINRIN LCDA, Hon. Wale Raji Anomo, as well as the traditional and political leaders, IMAM and Alfas, CAN, market people, artisans and APC members. No matter how small or large an accomplishment may be, it is crucial to celebrate it. One shouldn't be afraid of this since it is a crucial step in the process of enjoying the benefits of democracy. The truth is that 2022 has been a difficult year for our nation, leaving us feeling as though we have been living permanently in gloom. However, the good news is that we are still here to celebrate another Christmas, which is a time of goodwill for all of us. It is crucial that we all show this goodwill to one another this year so that we can experience progress through our unity, togetherness, and love for one another even ...

OGUNKELU PREACH LOVE & UNITY The Honorable Member Representing Epe Constituency ll at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogunkelu Sylvester call on the constituents of Epe Constituency ll, Lagos and Nigerians nationwide to embrace love and unity. In his Christmas message, OGUNKELU stated that the holiday was not about exchanging gifts but rather showing love and generosity to those who were happy in the present and who had fond memories of the past. He went on to explain that it was Christmas and the New Year. The day may soon be over, but the emotions last much longer. Let's take advantage of this opportunity to spread love and come together with our loved ones, family, and friends. He prays that the holiday season will only bring you and your loved ones joy and happiness. Best wishes for a joyous Christmas filled with love, happiness and prosperity. Merry Christmas And Happy New Year. ©️ Osco Media And Publicity.

The Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye has enjoined Nigerians to embrace the virtues of peaceful co-existence and refrain from fanning the embers of disunity. In his Christmas message, Hon. Akinloye said it is only through peaceful co-existence that the country could attain her aspiration. He also said the essence of Christmas is sacrifice and love, urging Nigerians to seize the opportunity of the season to be their brothers' keeper. Also in his words, he said by living freely and peacefully as well as being our brothers keepers, we are truly celebrating the essence of Christmas. He wishes the good people of Eredo Local council Development Area Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year in advance! God Bless Nigeria, God Bless Lagos State,  God Bless Eredo LCDA. Jubril Idris Epe-CityJnr Chief Press Secretary To The Executive Chairman, Eredo LCDA

….also celebrating the widows and the elderly. In order to participate in the celebration of Christmas and New Year's, hundreds of children and their parents and guardians filled the Eredo Local Council Development Area secretariat. For an event that was scheduled to start at 10:00 am, the venue started welcoming the hundreds of august guests as early as 7:00 am. The event was conducted on December 21st at the council premises and invited participation from party members, political leaders, APC Apex Women, executives, and the LCDA's legislative branch. The explanation wasn't too improbable given that Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye's visionary administration had provided food, cash gifts, and gift baskets for the LCDA's adorable young people. The event, which was well-attended by women and men from all walks of life in the LCDA, provided an opportunity for interaction, connection, and good times with the next generation of leaders through games, dance, music, food, dri...

The one-day free Medical Outreach organized by Eredo LCDA facilitated by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, Chairman Eredo LCDA, as expected, witnessed large turn out of residents at the council secretariat. The outreach which commenced around at 9am, brought the people of Eredo LCDA, both young and old together, as the team of medical doctors, complemented with the assistance of medical personnel, conducted series of tests such as: ~ Diabetes screening  ~ Blood pressure screening  ~ Blood glucose check  ~ Weight & Height measurement. ~ Eye screening & Distribution of Eye glasses Hundreds of beneficiaries attended to, were full of praise for Epe Frontier and the government of Eredo LCDA, who has brought succour to the people, health wise with the Medical Outreach. The council boss Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye who declared the exercise open. He said the one day medical outreach would feature sensitisation on disease prevention and care. Akinloye further appealed to the ...

Lagos State Government on Monday said its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the State. Speaking to journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Femi Martins, said the Greater Lagos Fiesta, aimed at engaging and entertaining Lagos residents as the year winds down, will be held from Thursday, December 29 into the wee hours of Sunday, January 1, 2023, to usher in the New Year. He said the event where a lot of Grade A artists are expected to entertain Lagosians, was in continuation of Governor Sanwo-Olu administration’s passion to meet the yearning of the public and promote tourism, arts and culture through entertainment in line with the fifth pillar of the Greater Lagos developmental agenda, which is Entertainment and Tourism. Martins, who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Cultu...

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Friday inaugurated its 110-member East Senatorial Campaign Committee to mobilise votes for the party, ahead of the 2023 general elections. Inaugurating the committee, Sen. Ganiyu Solomon, the Director General, APC Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) for Lagos State, said the committee had the mandate to woo voters for the party’s Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima and others. Solomon, who appreciated party’s leaders for commitment and perseverance, said Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye (ex-state commissioner) would serve as the Deputy Director General (DDG) and leader of the campaign in the district. The DG, who said that members of the committee had the singular goal of managing the party’s 2023 general elections in the district, added that the PCC would also inaugurate same committee in other senatorial districts. “This is a historical moment and I consider it a great privilege to...

The Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI),Nigeria,a Non - Governmental Organization, which has contributed immensely to community development in Epe Division of Lagos State, was on Wednesday, December 14,2022, honoured some personalities based on their impressive contributions to human and community development, at its 3rd Epe Division Community Annual Award. In his welcome address at the event which took place at Lagos Theatre, Epe,the Director - General of CNI,Comrade Idris Tele- Olukoya,described the Awardees of the day as outstanding personalities, most revered sons and daughters of Epe Division who have contributed selflessly and greatly towards the development of Epe Division. "To the rest of us who are not receiving Awards today,it doesn't mean your contribution/efforts to develop our fatherland is not noticeable, of course, it is, but there are better days ahead for your outstanding recognition. The purpose of this Award  is not to appall anyone but to encourage o...

 •Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem, appeal fund Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged Nigerian Police and other security personnel in the State to work towards a crime-free yuletide season for residents by keeping the State safe during the festive season and beyond. He made the appeal on Monday while launching the Year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Exco Chambers of the Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu urged serving security personnel to continue to reflect a high level of service, dedication to the call of duty and professional ethics that guide their profession. He said: “We appreciate all our service commanders for the job you are doing. We appreciate it and we do not take it for granted. Please continue to uphold the high level of professionalism that we know the Nigerian Military for. Please continue to ensure that whenever you are called upon, you display that professional calling and you help us to contin...

The Executive Chiarman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye today 13th of December, 2022 flagged off the construction of the Iraye-Oke modern market in Eredo LCDA. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony in Iraye, the chairman described the development as one of the efforts of the administration to revitalise and diversify the economy of the LCDA. “This has been necessitated by the need for us to look inward to generate revenue so as to reduce dependence on the Federal allocation for the execution of our programmes and projects,’ he said. “The construction of market is part of the deliberate policy of my Administration to improve the economic fortune of the local council. Akinloye disclosed the construction of the market would be executed through Public Private Partnership (PPP). “The LCDA has engaged Land Chart Limited to carry out the construction of the market” he said. “The project contains 163 Kee-Klamps shops and a story building of 24 lock-up shops and toilets. He disclo...

  - Obasa commends colleagues for their sacrifice The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed a total of ₦1,768,014,155,285 as the budget for 2023 with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, thanking the lawmakers for their collective sacrifice and the swiftness with which the Appropriation Bill was handled. A breakdown of the approved budget size shows the sum of N748,096,508,571 as Recurrent expenditure and N1,019,917,646,713 as Capital expenditure for the year ending 31st December, 2023. A part of the breakdown for the sectoral allocations also shows that N3,228,396,960 was approved as the new Overhead Cost of the Office of Civic Engagement for drug abuse advocacy. The sum of N802,987,206 was approved as the new Capital Expenditure of the Ministry of Economic Planning & Budget while N1,200,000,000 was approved as the new Overhead Cost (Social Intervention and Humanitarian Programme) in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. Dr. Obasa, who presided over the plen...

  Bode George …as Bode George says no retreat, no surrender in Integrity Group’s battle • ‘They breached constitution, we won’t drop Ayu-must-go demand’ • Speaks on hurdles against Tinubu By  Charles Kumolu, Deputy Editor & Dapo Akinrefon, Deputy Politics Editor Governor Nyesom Wike-led  Integrity Group, a group of  five governors (G5 Governors) and party elders demanding the exit of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, may not be dropping their demand as the presidential election approaches. A member of the group and former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George, in this interview, explains why they are unperturbed that their stance may lead to a disastrous outing in February next year. The presidential primary apparently laid the foundation for the current crisis in the PDP. What is your perspective? With the formation of PDP, for the first time in the annals of our history, we had a party that was comple...