Day: September 30, 2020

New Eweye Enters ‘Ipebi’ To Complete Obaship Process

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Kunle Adelabu The Eweye of Isiwu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, has entered ‘Ipebi’ (place of seclusion) to complete the traditional process of his emergence as the traditional ruler of the ancient town of Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria. Oba Raji, who was presented with Staff of Office and, other paraphernalia by the Lagos State Government in last month, was led to ‘Ipebi’ at Ogunbela’s compound, Oko – Awo, Isiwu, on Friday, September 25, 2020, by Isiwu Kingmakers…

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Just In: Lagos Cancels Independence Day Parade

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Lagos State Government has opted for a low key celebration of the 60th Independence Anniversary due to the ravaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still with us. In a statement by Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, he said that the Governor of the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu has directed residents of the state to observe this year’s celebration at home praying for the county. “Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that the planned parade and other activities that involve the gathering of more…

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Lagos Ready To Deliver Fourth Mainland Bridge – Sanwo – Olu

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government took a major step towards the commencement of the construction of the Fourth Mainland Bridge on Tuesday with the first stakeholders meeting on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the project and launch of the Bridge’s logo. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu speaking at the meeting held at the Adeyemi Bero on Tuesday, described the event as a significant one in the joint effort to change the narrative of the socio-economic development of the State, through the provision of critical infrastructure for sustainable prosperity. He was…

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Aspirants For LASPOTECH Rectorship Position Screened

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Wale Jagun Aspirants jostling for the position of the Rector of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) were, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, screened by an independent body. About 11 aspirants, THE IMPACT gathered, appeared for the screening which was held at the Ikorodu main campus Boardroom of the Polytechnic.  25 candidates, THE IMPACT further gathered, applied for the position while the number was later pruned down to 17. We, however, gathered that the State of Origin Verification Committee (SVOC) that screened the aspirants few weeks back further reduced the list…

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Contractor Moves To Site As Full Reconstruction of Igbe Road Begins

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Kunle Adelabu The federal lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has lived up to his pledge of ensuring the full rehabilitation of the collapsed Igbe road in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area. The Contractor on Monday, September 28, 2020, moved to site and started excavation work to begin the construction of a drainage system on the road. Hon. Benson, who is serving his second term at the Federal House of Representatives, had on Saturday, February 29, 2020, embarked…

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Annual Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon 2020 Postponed – Organisers

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Kunle Adelabu  Organisers of the annual Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi Independence Day Mini – Marathon have announced that the much – awaited sporting event will not hold this year due to the restriction on social gathering occasioned by the COVID – 19 pandemic.  Government recently lifted ban placed on non – contact sports while the restrictions on others are still in force.  The marathon race, which holds annually on October 1 to commemorate Nigeria’s Independence Day, also provides veritable opportunity for young talented athletes to compete and showcase their talents…

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