The Professor of Health Education, Faculty of Education, Basirat Olushola Oladipupo has highlighted how health problems can be solved in the country.

She gave the insight while delivering her lecture at the Lagos State University (LASU) 71st Inaugural Lecture on Tuesday.

Speaking on the topic: “Goodie Bag Of Health Problems: Health Educator The Town Crier”, the health education professor disclosed that health issues in the country are alarming and need urgent attention from both government and the individuals.

According to her, health is wealth and all hands must be on deck to sustain a good health care system in the country.

She also argued the need for a change of attitude to healthy living by Nigerians.

She recommended things to be done to reduce health problems to the barest minimum in the country highlighting waste management as one the solution in solving the menace, urging the government to enacts and enforces laws on that put society in check and also reduce health problems in the country.

Read more here: https://ekohotblog.com/2019/10/08/lasu-71st-inaugural-lecture-expert-highlights-how-health-problem-can-be-solved-in-nigeria/

A few weeks ago, Nigerians and other African nationals in SA were once again victims of another xenophobic attack were valuables worth millions of Naira were lost.

However, the attacks, unlike previous ones, gave rise to reprisal attacks here in Nigeria as some businesses perceived to be owned by South Africans were attacked.
Nigerians in South Africa who had enough decided to return to home and Air Peace came to the rescue by providing free airlift to fellow Nigerians

Ekohotblog takes to the street to sample the opinion of Nigerians on what the federal government should do in tackling this delicate issue.

Read more: https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/24/xenophobia-nigerians-react-tells-fg-what-to-do/

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One of Nigeria’s leading social and philanthropic clubs, Eko Club International has entered another paradigm in its quest to leave impacts in the lives of people and society.

This came with the reelection on Saturday, September 14, in San Antonio Texas, the United State of America, the Club’s president, Lanre Ojo, for another term.

The election was a major highlight of the club’s 11th recently concluded biennial conference.

In his post-election speech, Ojo admonished the members not to relent in their quest to make a difference in the lives of the needy, an attribute he said has been a lifestyle with the organisation from inception.

It needs to be noted that the organisation has been at the forefront of making lives more meaningful to the underprivileged through the provision of numerous projects both in the United States of America and in Lagos.

Read More: [https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/17/eko-club-international-enters-another-paradigm-with-reelection-of-lanre-ojo]

Motorcycle riders and Residents of Lagos State have reacted to the new policies being put in place to regulate the operations of riders in the state.

The new policies which are yet to be made public have got many riders and residents frightened as they are unaware of the length of impact the policies will have on ease of transportation and livelihood.

Although the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, said the polices would assist the state to address the spate of accidents and irresponsible use of motorcycles, this statement did little to curb the worries of the residents and okada riders.

In the wake of this, Ekohotblog took to the street to sample the opinions of Residents and Okada riders on the possible effect of the new government policy.

Full gist here: [https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/17/video-lagos-residents-okada-riders-react-to-new-government-policy/]

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Nigerians in Diaspora have been described as the most hardworking immigrants' group whose contributions to the socio-economic development of their host nations, including America cannot be quantified.

The President Emeritus of Eko Club International, Attorney Omotayo Jamiu Lawal made this declaration during an exclusive interview with a correspondent of Eko Hot Blog at the recently concluded convention of Eko Club International in San Antonio,Texas.

Lawal’s assertion is coming on the heels of Xenophobic attacks against foreigners in South Africa of which Nigerian nationals have been major victims.

Read Full Gist Here: [https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/15/nigerians-in-diaspora-are-not-criminals-president-emeritus-of-eko-club-international/]

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Since it has become the norm of our elected officials in Nigeria to mark their 100 days in office, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu, a few days ago, rendered an account of his stewardship in his first 100 days in office.

he governor in his 100 days in office speech said his administration has improved the welfare of Lagosians in key areas while promising to put in more efforts to deliver on his many campaign promises.

However, the speech has generated a lot of mixed reactions amongst Lagos citizens, political allies, the opposition party and business owners.

Ekohotblog took to the street of Lagos to sample people’s thoughts.

Read More: [https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/20/video-lagosians-rate-sanwo-olus-100-days-in-office/]

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In less than a week, Friday, September 20 the to be precise, the Epe Community of Lagos state would be playing hosts to guests from all walks of life and regions in the course of this year’s celebration of a cherished festival, Epe Kayakayo.

Already, there is great enthusiasm in the area, with arrangements in top gear to deliver a good edition of the festival.

Epe Kayo, one of the two iconic festivals of the Epe people, the other being the Ebi festival, has come to occupy a prominent place in the cultural calendar of the community and Lagos state.

Read More: [https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/19/epe-kayo-kayo-committee-unveils-the-2019-programme/]

The Mayor of San Atonio Texas, Mr Ron Niremberg has expressed the readiness of his Administration to partner with Lagos State in exploring what he described as abounding business opportunities in both cities.

He made this known at a reception in San Antonio, Texas, the venue of the 11th 2019 Eko Club International Biennial Convention while welcoming members of the Organisation to the city of San Antonio.

This reception is part of the activities for the 2019 11th Eko Club International Biennial Convention.

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Read More:[https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/13/invite-me-to-lagos-and-i-will-come-texas-mayor-2/]

Former House Of Representatives in Epe, Hon. Adeleke Fariu-Arebi, has decried the removal of the cables supplying power to the street lights in the community, harping on the imperativeness of the lights in the community.

Fariu-Arebi who registered his displeasure and that of the entire Epe community while speaking with EkoHot Blog reporter on the issue, alleged that the vandalization was politically motivated.

Read More:[https://ekohotblog.com/2019/09/14/vandalization-of-street-lights-in-epe-is-politically-motivated-ex-lawmaker/]