Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 72nd birthday, describing him as a courageous, audacious, and passionate leader who is committed to the progress, growth, and development of Nigeria. He said President Tinubu is worth celebrating for his contribution to national development, noting that the President, since he assumed office on May 29, 2023, has demonstrated unparalleled patriotism, integrity, honesty, and courage in the task of steering the ship of Nigeria in the right direction. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on…
Read MoreLagos Postpones Easter Boat Regatta
Our Reporter Lagos State Government has postponed the highly anticipated Lagos State Boat Regatta originally slated for Easter Monday, 1st of April, 2024. A release issued Thursday by the State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said the postponement of the event comes as part of the government’s efforts to ensure optimal participation and enjoyment for all attendees. It noted that the Boat Regatta is a hallmark event in Lagos’ cultural calendar for celebrating the vibrant maritime heritage of the state, while providing a platform for showcasing traditional boat racing…
Read MoreTutorial School Operators Filling The Gap Between Secondary, Tertiary Education – ATSO Officials
Kunle Adelabu -Engages 5000 students for most brilliant contest, JAMB Officials of the Association of Tutorial School Operators, Lagos State Chapter (ATSOLAG), Ikorodu Zone, has said that they are providing important services by taking care of students between secondary school and tertiary education in Nigeria. They said this in Ikorodu, while engaging 5000 students for the third edition of the Most Brilliant Student Contest in Nigeria and JAMB seminar, held at the Ikorodu Hall Town on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28, 2024. According to the organisers, about 32,…
Read MoreOunje Eko Discount Markets’ Easter Edition Holds Friday
Wale Jagun The Easter edition for the ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Food Market will hold on Good Friday (tomorrow) across various designated centres. Houourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, announced on her X handle today that the market, which usually holds on Sundays, will now come up tomorrow for the Easter celebrations holding Sunday and Monday.The market will be opened 11 am and close by 4pm. “…schools are on holiday, it’s end of month, salaries of most should have been paid and the Easter celebrations are here. We…
Read MoreKith & Kin Educational Schools Announce 2024/2025 Scholarship Entrance Examination
Kunle Adelabu -We teach, encourage excellent character, integrity, skills – CLO Kaoli The management of one of the foremost private schools in Lagos State, Kith & Kin Educational Schools, Ikorodu, has announced 2024 Scholarship Entrance Examination into its Junior Secondary School One. According to the school, the examination comes up 9am at the Kith & Kin International College (KKIC), Ibeshe Campus, 7/11, Kaoli Olusanya Street, Owode, Ibeshe, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Qualified candidates in Basic 6 and within age 10, are invited from all schools to participate. Scholarships are…
Read MoreIkorodu Residents Commend ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Food Market Organisation
Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu have commended the improvements and organization at the discounted food market introduced by the Lagos State Government, following the complaints which trailed the kick – off last week. The markets, located at the Ikorodu Grammar School, which serves residents of Ikorodu Local Government and Zumratul Islammiyyah Grammar School, Igbogbo, venue for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Sunday, March 24, 2024, opened for the second time since commencement. At both venues, items that were conspicuously displayed with prices were Rice 5kg (N5250); Beans…
Read MoreLASG Kick -Starts Online Payment, Registration For BECE, CAS Placement Test
Our Reporter Lagos State Government has kick-started the Year 2024 Online Payment and Registration for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS). A statement signed by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, notified the general public, especially Private Schools and Schools with Special Permissions, that the Online Payment and Registration had commenced. Orunsolu stated that the process is in line with the State Government’s policy of ensuring seamless and stress-free payment and access to service in the State.…
Read MoreLagos Receives Dangote’s Rice Support For Vulnerable Households
Our Reporter -Sanwo-Olu hails Dangote Foundation’s largesse Lagos State Government has received 80,000 bags of 10 kilogrammes of rice to bolster its interventions targeted at ameliorating the impacts of current hardship on vulnerable households in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, personally received fully loaded trucks laden with 80,000 units of 10kg bags of rice supplied by Aliko Dangote Foundation for immediate distribution to various segments of the vulnerable population. Africa’s richest man and Chairman of Aliko Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was accompanied by his billionaire associate, Mr.…
Read MoreLagos Alerts Residents On More Than Normal Rainfall In 2024
Our Reporter -Calls for calm, support The Lagos State Government announced on Tuesday that the State is expected to experience more than normal amount of rainfall during the year 2024 rainy season with a total of 1936.2mm predicted rainfall. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab made this pronouncement at a media briefing on the Seasonal Climate Predictions (SCP) and the Socio-Economic Implications for Lagos State held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Alausa, adding that the annual briefing is to alert Lagosians of the climate patterns and…
Read MoreSeniors Wellbeing Foundation Engages Ikorodu Elders In Fitness, Medical Outreach
Mariam Akinloye Plans have been concluded by the Seniors Wellbeing Foundation, an organisation with focus on taking care of senior citizens in the society, to once again engage them in recreational activities and medical outreach. The 2 – Day event, which will hold at the Ita – Elewa Youth Centre, lkorodu, is slated to hold between 4th and 5th of April, 2024. According to Princess Aderoju Ladega, the Ikorodu – born and United States of America (USA) based founder of the foundation, the engagement of the senior citizens in the…
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