Adequate Measures Are In Place To Handle Persistent Rainfall – LASG

Lagos State Government on Thursday reassured residents that measures are already in place to address the challenges posed by incessant rainfall witnessed across the metropolis in the last three days, just as the various flood abatement gangs continue to clean and maintain the channels. Speaking with the media after an unscheduled inspection of some of the major drainage systems in Lagos, the State Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello and Special Adviser on Drainage and Water Resources, Engineer Joe Igbokwe, said residents should rest assured that…

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Lagos Govt. Outlines Activities For 2019 Independence Day Celebrations

The Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has described the forthcoming Nigeria’s 59th Independence celebration as a period for Nigerians to be hopeful for a better Nigeria despite the various challenges presently facing the country. Speaking on the activities lined up by the State government for the Independence Celebration at a press briefing held on Thursday at the Baguda Kaltho Press Centre, Secretariat, Ikeja, the Commissioner noted that every October 1 should be a period to increase our belief in the fact that Nigeria is a…

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2019 Oba Kabiru Shotobi Mini-Marathon: Lagos Sports Ministry Commends Screening Process

Kunle ADELABU -450 students screened so far Alhaji Hakeem Olukunga, Member representing Ikorodu division on the Governing Board of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has commended the ongoing screening of athletes that will be participating in the 2019 Oba Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon coming up on October 1. About 500 students from over 50 schools across Ikorodu division have so far being medically screened for the annual marathon race. The 10km marathon, which is themed, ‘Marathon of Grace’ , is expected to kickoff at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu…

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Sanwo-Olu’s Appointments: Ikorodu Division Deserves More Recognition, Says Justice Forum

Kunle ADELABU If the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babjide Sanwo-Olu  and the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State thought that Ikorodu Division has accepted what came its way in terms of appointment into the current cabinet of the state, then they need to have a rethink and observe the reactions from the division closely. The issue came to the front burner during a meeting of the Justice Forum (JF), one of the main caucus within APC in Lagos State,  in Ikorodu on Monday, September  16, 2019,…

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IKODASS Unveils Programmes For 2019 ‘Oga’ Day Carnival

Kunle ADELABU -Appeals for cooperation from residents, others that will be attending The lkorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has unveiled activities for the 2019 Ikorodu ‘Oga’ Day celebration, stating that this year’s edition of the state recognized festival is geared towards using culture as an instrument to promote economic, political and social developments. The programmes were unveiled at a press conference held at the Ikorodu Town hall on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The theme for this year’s celebration is, “Cultural Resolutions: A necessity for socio-economic and political empowerment”. The organizers also…

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