Epe-City News Blog

……As royal fathers call for continuity  In a remarkable demonstration of respect for tradition and leadership, the Ileri-Oluwa Independent Campaign Group paid a courtesy visit to the revered royal fathers of Eredo LCDA on Tuesday, 25th February 2025. The campaign train was led by our ever-ready and committed Vice Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Lateef Adesanya, alongside other key stakeholders of the campaign team. The visit underscored the importance of royal blessings and traditional endorsement as the campaign gears up for full activities. During the visit, the Campaign Director General, Mr. Ismael Waliyullah, sought the royal fathers’ prayers and support, emphasizing that Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, the Executive Chairman of Eredo LCDA, is a well-trained and visionary leader whose commitment to the progress of the LCDA remains unwavering. He stressed that before formally flagging off the campaign, it was essential to seek the guidance and blessings of the traditional rulers, who...

  … Commissioner Envisions Sustainable, Innovative Urban Planning In a bid to revolutionize urban development and promote sustainability, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, today rallied the members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners across the state. The event, held at the investiture of the 19th Chairman and the inauguration of the Executive Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in Ikeja, underscored a powerful call for integrating environmental laws into every phase of urban planning. Addressing the gathering, Commissioner Wahab emphasized that the rapid urbanization facing Lagos demands a rethinking of traditional planning processes. “To effectively address the challenges of urbanization and environmental degradation, town planners must leverage technology, digital tools, and geographic information systems (GIS). These tools not only enhance decision-making but also optimize the ...

  DSS and police sealed the Lagos Assembly offices of the Speaker and her deputy. The move follows a legal challenge by former Speaker Obasa over his removal. Obasa is seeking an expedited court hearing to challenge the legality of his ousting. In the early hours of Monday, operatives from the Department of State Security (DSS) and Nigeria Police stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk of the House. E pe-City NewBlog  reports that armed security personnel were stationed at the assembly premises in Alausa, Ikeja, frisking passersby and restricting access. By 10 AM, the entire area was under tight security control, with Meranda arriving at the Assembly around 11:15 AM. The operation follows ongoing tensions within the Lagos State House of Assembly, particularly regarding the controversial removal of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa, who was ousted on January 13, 2025, by 32 out of the 40...

  Today, 7th February 2025, the Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Barr. (Mrs.) Olayinka Oladunjoye, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Olusegun Olulade, the Executive Director of Galaxy Backbone Limited, at the company’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. During the visit, Barr. Oladunjoye congratulated Hon. Olulade on his appointment, commending his leadership and the remarkable improvements seen at Galaxy Backbone Limited since he assumed office. She acknowledged the agency’s critical role in advancing Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and e-governance solutions. A key highlight of the meeting was discussions on how the National Population Commission (NPC) can collaborate with Galaxy Backbone Limited to enhance census operations and national data management. Some potential areas of partnership include: Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity – Ensuring seamless broadband access to NPC offices nationwide for real-time census data...

  In a bold effort to safeguard lives, properties, and critical infrastructure, the chairmen of Epe Federal Constituency has taken a firm stand against the growing menace of power vandalism. Hon. Akinloye Monsuru (Eredo LCDA), Hon. Anomo Wale Raji (Ikosi Ejirin LCDA) and Hon. Surah Animashun (Epe Local Government), convened a crucial security meeting today at the Epe Local Government Secretariat, Ita Marun to address this pressing issue. The increasing destruction of power installations has led to severe electricity disruptions, affecting businesses and daily life. Determined to put an end to this, the Chairmen brought together top security agencies, including the Nigerian Police, Army, Navy, DSS, NSCDC, LNSC, Tactical Team, Ibile Vigilante Group, Gbalule Vigilante Group, Muwon Vigilante Group, Local Hunters Group, and others, to discuss strategic solutions. Recognizing that vandalism is more than just a crime. It is an attack on economic progress and community stability. The Chair...