Epe-City News Blog

  AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN   My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. 3. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. Instead, it was being funnelled into the deep pockets and lavish bank accounts of a sel

  Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Thursday has unveiled the long-awaited ministerial list of President Bola Tinubu and thier portfolios. Akpabio read the names of the nominees during plenary session on Thursday. Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made the list read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday afternoon. Ex-Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake also made the list. After a long wait by Nigerians, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of the Representatives, presented the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio at exactly 01:19pm. Akpabio thereafter read the ministerial list with 28 nominees. The President appointed his ministers in compliance with the provisions of the constitution. According to a new amendment to the 1999 Constitution, the President and governors must submit the na

The names of the three policemen killed by the gunmen had been given as Inspector Monday Orowhigoh, Inspector Festus Obey and a yet-to-be-identified mobile policeman, according to police sources. The Nigeria Police Force, Delta State command, has arrested two members of the gang that killed three police officers attached to the Dragon Patrol Team. Three police officers attached to the Dragon Patrol Team, Delta State police command were killed by gunmen numbering about six on Sunday while on a stop-and-search duty along the Ughelli/Asaba Road by IDU Roundabout, Oleh, headquarters of the Isoko South Local Government Area of the state. The names of the three policemen killed by the gunmen had been given as Inspector Monday Orowhigoh, Inspector Festus Obey and a yet-to-be-identified mobile policeman, according to police sources. The service rifles of the deceased police officers were also carted away while their patrol van was set ablaze by the hoodlums. Confirming the arrest of the gang m

The Association of Chief Press Secretaries (CPS) across the 57 local governments and local council development areas in Lagos State, rejoice with Hon. Alabi Kolade David, Executive Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area, Chairman, Conference-57 Chairmen and President, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). Your award which was tagged as FIN/Forbes 'Best African Knowledge' from the Foreign Investment Network (FIN), is an indication of your pragmatic leadership for global excellence. As Grassroots Media Aides, we felicitates with you on this noble achievement. Your leadership traits and sense of value is a reflection of your hard work, dedication and commitment to grassroots development. This is a worthy accolade to demonstrate your personal advancement towards the transformation of mankind.  Once again, Congratulations to you sir. On behalf of Conference-57 CPS; Ayodele A. Ayeyemi State Chairman, Conference-57 Chief Press Secretaries

… Seeks Citizens' Collaboration on Protection of Road Furniture Against Vandalisation In line with the Lagos State Government's efforts to sanitise the transport sector against individuals parading themselves as Government Officials, some fake enforcement personnel have been apprehended at different parts of Agege area of Lagos by the Lagos State Task Force in collaboration with the Transport Operations Compliance Unit of the Ministry of Transportation for illegal enforcement operations. The impostors paraded at the Ministry of Transportation, with the name Olayinka Daniel, Shola Babarinde and Ilesanmi, were reported by a Motorist who claimed they had forcefully gained access to his vehicle and accused him of not having a Stage Carriage Permit. He further explained that he was asked to pay N15,500 despite having other vehicle documents. The fake enforcement officials later confessed in addition to the alleged fine collected, to have been selling unauthorised Local Government Em

The Executive Chiarman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, urged the Muslims to praise Allah now and every day for all the mercies he has shown upon us and also for becoming Allah’s favorite creations in this life and in the afterlife. He advised that we must remember that the real essence of New Hijrah today is to turn away from evil, which is forbidden by Allah and His Messenger. Also in his goodwill message, Akinloye said that the network of Paradise for the Muslim is Islam, Sim is faith, the bonus is Ramadan, the reserve is prayer, and the helpline is the Quran, and we should abide by it. He prayed that the beginning of the Islamic New Year bring more opportunities for prosperity and progress to Eredo LCDA, Lagos State, and Nigeria at large. Amen Happy Hijirah, 1445 A.H. Jubril Idris Epe-CityJnr Chief Press Secretary To The, Executive Chiarman, Eredo LCDA, Lagos State.

  In commemoration of the 2023 Tree Planting Day, the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Epe, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, enjoins residents of the council area to key into the campaign as it is a major factor in combating climate change and eradicating erosion. Earlier today, the council boss, who was ably represented by the vice chairman, Hon. Adesanya Lateef, in his speech during the exercise held at the RCM Primary School, Mojoda, Epe, Lagos State, urged residents to embrace the habit of tree planting in their respective homes and places of work. He further emphasized the need to embark on tree planting and stated its advantages. He also advised the residents to ensure they plant a tree not just for the campaign but as a habit. Mr. Johnson Hamed, the supervisor for Environment, highlighted in his statement that conserving the world is essential to keeping it beautiful for future generations rather than for us. He further asked the locals to protect the trees in order to protect the

  The Lagos state head of service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola will be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, TheCable understands. Muri-Okunola, also known as “HMO”, was personal assistant to Tinubu between 2003 and 2005 when he was governor of Lagos state. Tinubu thereafter appointed him executive secretary of the land use and allocation committee. He became permanent secretary in 2011 — about 10 years after joining the civil service — and was posted to the Lands Bureau in the Governor’s Office. He has been head of service since December 2018 when he took over from Folashade Adesoye. HMO, who was 51 in January, is the first son of the late Justice Muritala Okunola. It is still unclear what his job description as PPS will be since the president already has a chief of staff. When President Umaru Musa Yar’Adau appointed a PPS in 2007, he abolished the office of chief of staff. However, President Goodluck Jonathan had a chief of staff in addition to a “principal

  Kebbi State governor, Nasiru Idris, has sacked Babangida Sarki, his special adviser on youths, for reportedly posting homos+xual content on his Whatsapp status over the weekend. Ahmed Idris, the governor’s media aide, announced the development on Monday, July 10. According to Premium Times, he said: “The Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Nasiru Idris, relieved his Special Adviser on Youths of his appointment, Babangida Sarki. The sacking of the S.A. was a sequel to an indecent posting he made on his WhatsApp status. The Governor, who was enraged by the obnoxious development, said the aide trampled on the moral and social ethos of the Kebbi society, which is largely Islamic. The governor vowed that his administration would not condone any of such acts that denigrate the morality and integrity of the people of the state. The Governor also cautioned other public officers against making such heinous postings in their social media handles and other public fora.” Mr Sarki allegedly upload

  By Linda Akhigbe Senate President Godswill Akpabio has also announced some standing committees, namely Appropriations, Public Accounts, Ethics, and Public Petitions and Establishment. Akpabio, who spoke at Tuesday’s plenary session, revealed that Senator Solomon Adeola would chair the Appropriations Committee, while Senator Ahmed Wadada is to chair the Public Accounts Committee. See the announced Special Senate Committees and their Chairpersons below: Rules and Business — Titus Zam (chairman), Opeyemi Bamidele (deputy) Senate Services — Sunday Karimi (chairman), Williams Eteng Jonah (deputy) Ethics and Public Petitions — Okechukwu Ezea (chairman), Khalid Ibrahim Mustapha (deputy) Public Accounts — Aliu Wadada Ahmed (chairman), Onyeka Peter (deputy) National Security and Intelligence — Shehu Buba Umar (chairman), Asuquo Ekpenyong (deputy) Legislative Compliance — Garba Musa Maidoki (chairman), Ede Dafinone (deputy) Media — Adeyemi Adaramodu (chairman), Salisu Shuaibu Afolabi (deputy)

The Executive Chiarman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for emerging as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the 63rd Ordinary Session that took place on Sunday in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.  Akinloye, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, describe it has a remarkable achievement, and i want to extend my warmest congratulations to you on this well-deserved appointment. Your appointment as Ecowas Chairman is a testament to your exceptional leadership skills, dedication, and vision for the development and progress of the member states within the region. With your extensive experience and expertise, I have no doubt that you will guide Ecowas towards greater heights during your tenure. As Chairman, you have the incredible opportunity to shape the future of West Africa and foster stronger economic cooperation, regional integration, a

Italy's former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi has left €100million to a 33-year-old girlfriend and control of the family holding company, Fininvest, to his two eldest children.  The billionaire, who was one of Italy's richest men died on 12 June from leukaemia at the age of 86.  The three-time Italian prime minister whose empire is estimated to be worth more than €6bn, also left €100m to his brother, Paolo, and €30m to Marcello Dell’Utri, a former senator with his Forza Italia party who served jail time for association with the mafia. Marina and Pier Silvio – his children with his first wife, Carla Elvira Dall’Oglio – will hold a combined stake of 53% in Fininvest, according to details of the will which was unsealed on Wednesday night and first reported by Ansa, an Italian news agency. Fascina, 33, a Forza Italia deputy, began a relationship with Berlusconi in 2020. The pair held a “symbolic” marriage ceremony in March 2022 and Berlusconi reportedly referred to her as his “w

 By: Kaka Babatunde   In a significant development for the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has made an important appointment to the institution’s leadership. Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo, a highly esteemed academic figure and former president of the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) as well as the first and only female professor from the Epe division, has been chosen as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Administration, marking a new chapter for LASUSTECH. Professor Basirat Olushola, LASUSTECH Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Admin. The appointment, which aligns with the LASUSTECH Law of 2021, serves to ensure a smooth transition of power and uphold the institution’s stability and growth. Governor Sanwo-Olu’s decision reflects his commitment to honoring the vision of LASUSTECH’s founding fathers. Kakalistiq media reports that the news of her appointment was revealed in a letter dated July 5, 2023, from the Lag