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The residents of Iji, Jegbende, Igbonla, Igbodu, Igboye communities and environs in Eredo LCDA, Epe division of Lagos state are calling on Lagos state government of Olusola Sanwo-Olu to come to their aids.  Insecurity has been the order of the day in some riverine parts of the local council and this has made it a burden to the local council to curtail. Government officials are not spared when it comes to kidnapping in these areas. Teachers are in a serious dilemma if transferred to these so called areas. Schools are jettisoned due to Insecurity by the students. The indigents of Eredo LCDA say, Epileptic power supply, insufficient and inadequate infrastructure are also our daily doses in EREDO LCDA.  The local council cannot generate enough to cater for all the wards under it's canopy considering the quantum of infrastructure, social welfare and security of lives and properties in it's domain. The residents implore the state and local governments to look into the problems facing

 As Received: LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PRESS RELEASE APAPA GRIDLOCK: LASG KICKS OFF TRAFFIC INTERVENTION … Appeals to Stakeholders to E-Call up Project … Offers Alternative Parking Space for Trucks The Lagos State Government has appealed to Stakeholders to embrace the E-Call Up System, stating that this initiative remains the best solution to eliminate gridlock along the Apapa-Tincan corridor. The government has also directed the immediate removal of all stationary trucks from the Apapa-Tincan axis and is providing alternative parking space for these trucks. At a meeting in the Ministry of Transportation, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday, the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stressed that the cooperation of every Stakeholder is vital to the success of the initiative. He pointed out that the situation at the port and its access roads has increased traffic gridlock, slowed down business, and worsened the condition of the roads, leaving them in a d

 BODE AGORO, the 22nd HOS of Lagos State Government.  The Executive and the entire members of  ' Stationery Stores Football Club Supporters Trust' congratulate an ex-player of the club in the person of Mr. Bode Agoro on his elevation as the newly appointed Lagos State Government Head of Service. Governor Sanwo-Olu approved the appointment of Bode Agoro as the 22nd HOS in Lagos State. Lagosians are well pleased with this decision. This is a well deserved appointment by the state government. The SSFC Supporters Trust wishes Mr. Agoro the best of luck and that the Almighty God gives him the wisdom, health and strength to prosecute his new job. A big congratulations to the new Head of Service, Lagos State Government, Mr. Bode Agoro.  Comment and Share Eko Chronicles 

As Received Lagos state News …Issues 2 Days Ultimatum to Traders Along Rail-Line to Vacate Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, directed the contractor handling the multi-million dollar Red Rail Line project to deliver the job by December, 2023. This came as Sanwo-Olu announced that the much expected inauguration of Yaba and Ikeja-Along Flyovers, which are component of the Red Rail Line project, would be opened to vehicular movement next month, October, 2023. Meanwhile, Sanwo-Olu has issued a two-day ultimatum to traders along Agege rail line to vacate within two days or be forced to do so. He warned that the government would no longer condone lawlessness and people trading in places where they are not supposed to. Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, made the remarks on Wednesday, when they led some members of the State Executive Council on an inspection tour of infrastructure components of the ongoing construction of Red Rail Line projects ac

 ...Amokachi, Eguavoen, others calls for more support for grassroots football development  By Akeem Busari   Forty grassroots football teams drawn from different communities of Lagos State are set to battle for the maiden edition of the prestigious 1×BET football competition. The 40 teams expected to feature in the competition for non-league sides have been pooled into 5 conferences of 8 teams each.  At the glamourous and welI attended draws and unveiling ceremony held at the highbrow Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Chief Executive Officer of Match International Limited organisers of the event, Engr. Waidi Akanni, disclosed that beyond responding to its avowed Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, the sponsors of the football competition, 1×BET, are committed to the development of Nigerian football, particularly, at the grassroots levels.  Chairman of 1×BET, Dr. Femi Babalola, was enthusiastic about the objectives of his company, as it concerns its aims, which are tailored towards a h

As Received  FROM STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ADDRESSES 78TH UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY; ADVOCATES UNIVERSAL SANCTION BY UN NATIONS FOR THEIR COMPANIES AND PERSONS ILLEGALLY SMUGGLING ARMS AND MINERALS INTO AND OUT OF AFRICA President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday in New York City, addressed world leaders at the 78th United Nations General Assembly, during which he made a firm and compelling declaration that the time is now for UN member states to show, with their actions, that they mean what they say concerning the crackdown on terror financing, economic sabotage, and illicit mineral & arms smuggling in the developing world. "The fourth important aspect of global trust and solidarity is to secure the continent’s mineral rich areas from pilfering and conflict. Many such areas have become catacombs of misery and exploitation. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has suffered this for decades, despite the strong UN presence there. The world economy owes the DRC muc

 ekochronicles1@gmail.com It was a pathetic sight to behold in Iraye Oke, Epe when two grownups engaged each other in an argument that results into upheaval via simple repairs of a radio by the electronics repairer who is in his 60s.  The neighbours and passersby have intervened in the matter but to no avail. The electronics repairer who is known as Kamoru a.k.a Karachi, according to a source who claims anonymity says Kamoru is a notorious craftsman especially when he's dealing with delayed jobs of clients male or female and frequently goes into scuffles in settling his businesses  with clients . His client, a Cleric at a nearby Celestial Church of Christ popularly known as "Oba ni Jesu" was at Kamoru's place to collect his radio but rather met with an untimely death on the day he was celebrating his birthday.  The Pastor/Prophet clocked 51 on Monday 11th September, 2023. This same day this revered Man of God left this world of sins.  After much pleading by the neighb

Lagos state News  SANWO-OLU COMMENDED FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF PENSIONS The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishments and Training, Mr. Olawale Musa has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the consistent and prompt payment of pensions to public service retirees. Musa gave the commendation today while delivering the keynote address at the 101st Bond Certificate presentation ceremony held at Ikeja, affirming that the State Government has been consistent with the payment of pensions and the Governor has been working assiduously to ensure that the state attains a level where retirees get their entitlement immediately as they retire. Whilst commending the management of the Lagos Pension Commission (LASPEC) for its effort in ensuring the prompt payment of Pensions to retirees, Musa asserted that payment of pensions would not be made in arrears anymore, stating that the State Government would commence ‘pay as you go’ programme from next year. The Permanent Sec

 Lagos State News... SANWO-OLU FLAGS OFF COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS OF LAGOS BLUE RAIL WITH 800 PASSENGERS •Governor Commends Tinubu for Lagos Master Plan •Says Commissioning of Bridges, Stations for Red Line Rail Starts in September Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday flagged off the commercial operations train service in the State by riding on the maiden passenger operation on the Blue line rail from Marina Terminal to Mile-2 Station. Sanwo-Olu, who was the first passenger at the iconic Marina Station of the Blue Line Rail, was joined by dignitaries, which included his wife, Ibijoke, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to Lagos State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa; government officials and party leaders, among others to ride on train from Marina to Mile 2. The Governor, who served as the Head of the Train Operations during the first

 As Received:  STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES TRIBUNAL VERDICT AND CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO BUILD THE NATION President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, has assured Nigerians of his renewed and energized focus on delivering his vision of a unified, peaceful and prosperous nation, following the judgment by the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. President Tinubu welcomes the judgment of the Tribubal with an intense sense of solemn responsibility and preparedness to serve all Nigerians, irrespective of all diverse political persuasions, faiths, and tribal identities. The President recognizes the diligence, undaunted thoroughness, and professionalism of the five-member bench, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani in interpreting the law. The President affirms that his commitment to the rule of law, and the unhindered discharge of duties by the Tribunal, as witnessed in the panel's exclusive respect for the merits of the petitions brought forward, furt