Day: November 7, 2019

Party Supremacy, Leadership Qualities Take Centre Stage At APC Seminar In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Issues relating to party supremacy within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Local Government Area and good leadership took the centre-stage at the 3-Day Seminar/Conference which started in Ikorodu on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The seminar , which is being  organized by the Hon. Wasiu Adesina led Ikorodu Local government, is being held at Ai Royal Hotel, Aga in Ikorodu and will run between Wednesday and Friday, November 8, 2019. The theme of the seminar is , “Party Supremacy For Wards/LGAs Executives ln Ikorodu Local Government”. Hon.…

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Lagos Councilors To Get Ward Projects Worth N25million Each

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Kunle Adelabu -Councilors alleged council chairmen of opposing initiative -It is a welcome development that must be supported, says Ikorodu LG Chairman It has been revealed that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajiide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to award contract of projects to the tune of N25million in each of the 377 wards across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. THE IMPACT gathered that the projects are scheduled to be awarded through the 377 Councilors in the state as part of the…

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Traditional Rulers Lead Display At 2nd Edition of Asa Festival

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Kunle Adelabu & Wale Jagun -As Qdot, Pasuma, others thrill crowd It was indeed an unforgettable experience of the richness of Ikorodu culture as traditional  rulers in and outside the community put up a spectacular display as they led about hundred Asas to perform to the amusement of the massive crowd that trooped out enmasse to participate in the second edition of the Asa Arokolo festival. This  year’s edition of the festival, which started in 2017, was held at the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, Ebute – Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local…

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Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Drops ‘Your Excellency’ Title

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has dropped the ‘Your Excellency title, saying only God is excellent. Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement Wednesday, titled, ‘Announcing my decision to drop the title, “Your Excellency”’, said that he arrived at the decision after reviewing some aspects of citizen-government relations which are not in tune with the democratic principles. He said he now wants to be addressed simply as Mr Governor, to constantly remind him that he had been chosen out of so many to discharge certain responsibilities The release stated thus: Announcing…

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Oriwu College At 70: Old Students Honour Best Teacher In Nigeria, Outstanding Student

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Kunle Adelabu & Olatunji Ademola -Former Principals, others too -Commissioner commends college for outstanding performances Mrs Iyabo Elusakin, the current winner of the Presidential award for Best Teacher in Nigeria, and Mr Temitope Ejide, a former student of Oriwu College who won several laurels at the District, State and national levels, have been honoured for their individual feats. They were honoured alongside other individuals at the awards dinner/grand finale ceremony of the Oriwu College 70th anniversary held at the Ikorodu Musical Village along Awolowo Way, Ikorodu on Friday, November 1,…

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Former Deputy Governor Prince Ogunleye Celebrates 79th Birthday With Hymn Singing

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was among the eminent personalities, state functionaries and political leaders that graced the special Community Hymn Singing in commemoration of the 79th birthday celebration of the former Deputy Governor of the State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye. The Hymn service was held at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu on Sunday, November 3, 2019. Governor Sanwo-Olu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde. The Governor, in his goodwill message to the celebrant, commended him for his distinguished service…

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