Wale Jagun Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) paid a strategic partnership visit to Huawei Technologies in a bid to deploy advanced digital and smart university solutions, marking a significant step towards transforming the institution into a technology-driven centre of excellence. The partnership meeting, held on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, at Huawei Technologies’ Office in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together senior management staff from both organisations and the partnering consultants, to explore collaborative opportunities in digital infrastructure and innovative educational technologies. Discussions focused on key…
Read MoreCouncil Boss, Hon. Benson Moves To “Complete” Imota Secretariat Building
Wale Jagun A major effort at finally completing and improving the magnificent Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat building, has commenced by the administration of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele. The ultra – modern council secretariat named, “Imota Citadel”, was initiated by the immediate past administration of Hon. Wasiu Agoro, in 2019 when the ground breaking ceremony was performed for the edifice with over 60 offices. It has legislative chambers, legislative section with offices for Councilors, secretariat hall, ante -rooms, conference hall, marriage registry, cafeteria, sickbay, mechanic workshop among other…
Read MoreIjede Council Boss Charges Residents To Participate Fully In Environmental Exercise
Jare Olukotun The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Wednesday, urged residents of the council to be active part of the monthly sanitation exercise coming up on Saturday. The monthly exercise which has just been re – introduced by the Lagos State Government will be holding for the first after several months of its suspension across the state on April 25 between 6:30 am and 8:30am. Hon. Gbadebo- Alogba made the appeal in a released official statement. “Dear Residents of Ijede LCDA, following the re-introduction…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Gets Full NUC Accreditation For 13 Courses, Interim Approval For One
Kunle Adelabu The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) full accreditation in 13 courses while interim approval was given for one. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Olumide Odusanya, who revealed the outcome of the exercise in a statement signed by the Registrar, described the performance as excellent. ”The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya is pleased to inform the University community of the outcomes of the year 2025 accreditation of undergraduate programmes by the…
Read MoreAMA Offers Free Cataract Surgery To Constituents
Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has offered free cataract surgery to constituents in need. In a public notice issued by the Media Director/Personal Assistant to lawmaker, Mr Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, on Wednesday, he said that the initiative is aimed at restoring sight and improving the quality of people’s lives. “Do you know anyone in need of cataract surgery? This is to inform the general public that Dr. AMA is offering FREE Cataract Surgery to…
Read MoreHamzat Continues 2027 Consultation With Ikorodu GAC Chieftains
Jare Babatunde Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos Deputy Governor, on Tuesday intensified his consultations ahead of 2027 Governorship by visiting chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Ikorodu Division, despite challenges confronting the consensus arrangements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. During his visit, he consulted with Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government and former Commissioner for Education, and Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, former Minister of Works and former Senator representing Lagos East in their Igbogbo residences in Ikorodu Division area of…
Read MoreINTERVIEW: I Will Be Coming To Ijede More Often Because I Want My Children To Stay Connected To Their Roots – Princess Oluwabukola Adefarasin
Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin, who has just returned to her roots in Ijede Kingdom in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, after several years abroad is in a celebratory mood But her homecoming this time around was in tandem with the traditional rites of the royal kingdom and a part of the conclusion of the coronation rites for her father who was crowned the Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II. In this interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter -in -Chief, THE…
Read More2027: Hon Oluniyi Akinola Declares Support For Incumbent Ikorodu Constituency I Rep
Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola, a former Ikorodu North LCDA chairmanship aspirant and members of his foundation, Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, have declared their support for the second term re -election bid of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I. The grassroots politician in a statement said that he and his political family are rooting for the second term membership of the Assembly for Hon. Ogunleye for continuity of his representation. “I, and my working team – Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, are declaring our support for…
Read More200 Benefit As Hon. Benson Ayodele, Imota Council Chair Launches Free Monthly Medicare Initiative For Staff, Residents
Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 staff and members of the general public benefited from a comprehensive health screening programme as the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, April 20, 2026, officially launched a free medical outreach programme tagged “Benson Medicare Initiative.” The initiative is a groundbreaking healthcare scheme designed to provide free monthly medical services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff, as well as residents of the community. It reflects the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and enhancing…
Read MoreRemains Of Former Council Manager, Olakunle Bakare Interred In Igbogbo Amidst Tears, Tributes
Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -As Aroyewun, Sanusi, council chieftains honour late CM The remains of former Head of Administration/Council Manager, Amuwo -Odofin Local Government, Mr Olakunle Bakare, was laid to rest at his home in Igbogbo after a month of his passing in India on March 15. Late Bakare, who was 59 years, was a leading Chairmanship aspirant in the last Local Government Elections in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. He was buried amidst tears as many that were unable to control their emotions cried when they saw his remains in…
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