Category: FEATURED
Tinubu: A statesman @ 69
By Mobolaji Sanusi “The true statesman is the one who is willing to take risks.”——Charles de Gaule(1890-1970) It is not by human power but by the grace of almighty God that in over two decades of the current democratic dispensation, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), has become a puzzle that power brokers in the nation’s political […]
Oshodi 2021: Osho pledges to reform local govt if elected
By Edith Igbokwe The incumbent vice chairman of Oshodi-Isolo LGA who is seeking the ticket to succeed his boss in the forthcoming local government polls, Daisi Osho, has promised to reform the local government if elected. Osho, a town planner and architect, announced his four-year programme as acronym HERE, broke the themes down as Health, […]
NIN: FG insists on Wednesday deadline, diplomats’ registration
The Federal Government on Sunday insisted that the deadlines given for the registration of all Subscriber Identification Modules with valid National Identity Numbers were still in force. It also declared that the NIN was mandatory for diplomats who reside in Nigeria, as well as for all other lawful residents across the country. Asked whether the […]
Installer goes for second training in Abuja
By Edith Igbokwe A female beneficiary, Olayinka Akera, who participated in the last year one month training on Electrical Installation and Fitting in Abuja has appreciated the Member of the Federal House of Representatives in Oshodi-Isolo constituency I, Dr. Bashir Dawodu for sponsoring her for the training, disclosing that she is preparing for the second […]
Single mother needs N24m to treat son abroad
By Damilola Kushimo A single mother of two, Mrs. Aderayo Adepoju, has cried for financial assistance from the public for her 10-year-old son who needs N24million to carry out a surgical operation for congenital defect abroad. The boy, John Adeleke Nnorom Kamsy, suffers from a caudal vertebra regression syndrome which was explained by health experts […]
Poverty, lack of parental care lead us to prostitution – Underage prostitutes
By Edith Igbokwe Some of the prostitutes operating at Adufet Suits Hotel in Oshodi have declared that poverty, bad association as well as lack of parental care were some of the factors that led most of them into prostitution. One of them who pleaded anonymity disclosed to ECHONEWS that they always target the […]
Lagos begins rapid waste recycling, as Sanwo-Olu launches blue box initiative
Lagos begins rapid waste recycling, as Sanwo-Olu launches blue box initiative The Lagos State Government has introduced a new culture of waste disposal and management with the launch of Blue Box Initiative on Thursday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The initiative, launched at Simpson Transfer Loading Station on Lagos Island, is a component of […]
Greenhill recycles five ton waste monthly from 800 subscribers
By Damilola Kushimo The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Greenhill Recycling Limited, Mrs. Mariam Lawani has disclosed that the company’s recycling initiative has helped in curtailing indiscriminate waste disposal in Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), saying the company recycles about five tons gathered from 800 subscribers in the locality monthly. Lawani said the […]
IKEDC commences e-billing system next month, consumers kick
By Damilola Kushimo Despite the residents’ rejection of e-billing system, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) has announced that electronic billing would take effect as from next month across Isolo LCDA. The Manager, Isolo Undertaking Office, Engr. Eric Okoro, disclosed this to ECHONEWS in a chat with our correspondent. ECHONEWS reported two weeks ago […]