Day: January 16, 2021

Ikorodu Security: Onyabo, Council Chairman Exchange Words On Funding, Support

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Kunle Adelabu -Economic activities resume as security group arrest two notorious cultists -Onyabo not getting necessary support, Onyabo leader alleges. -We are planning joint taskforce to deal with cultism menace – Ikorodu LG Chairman There was no love lost between the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adesina, and the Deputy Commander of the Onyabo Vigilance Group, Akogun Lanre Olabinjo, as both have exchanged words on the security situation in Ikorodu, which has been worsened by the reckless killings by cultists in the last few weeks. The vigilance group…

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Residents Charge Govt, Parents To Take Responsibilities, Launch Campaign Against Cultism

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Wale Jagun Cross section of Ikorodu residents have charged the Lagos State Government and Council Authorities to respond practically to the state of insecurity in Ikorodu caused by cult activities which have constantly been  disturbing the social and economic lives of residents of the community. The concerned residents called on Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu to intervene in the threat that cultism posed to lives and properties before the whole town is consumed. They also charged elected representatives, council chairmen and traditional institutions to also discharge their responsibilities to the…

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Monday 18 Resumption For Lagos Schools Stands – LASG

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The Lagos State Government on Friday, January 15, 2021 , reconfirmed that all private and public schools in the state should resume on Monday, January 18, 2021, for the second term of the 2020/2021 academic session. Government, on January 4, had announced the resumption date but residents across the state were unsure if the date still stands due to the ravaging effects of the second wave of COVID – 19. The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, made the affirmation on Friday. She noted that the decision is in…

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Sanwo – Olu Commends Nation’s Army, Security Officers On Remembrance Day

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 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended all officers in the Military, Nigerian Police and the legion for their efforts in protecting the country against external aggression and keeping the peace internally. Speaking at the year 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade and wreath laying ceremony at the Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos on Friday, January 15, 2021, Governor Sanwo-Olu said that Nigerians should be thankful to God for celebrating this year’s ceremony despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while applauding the organisers of the programme, said…

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COVID-19: Ijede General Hospital Refutes Shutdown Rumor

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The management of the General Hospital, Ijede, has refuted the rumour being circulated on some social media platforms that the facility has been shut down because its staff has been infected with COVID-19. It was stated that the viral post is totally untrue and fabricated. The Medical Director/CEO, General Hospital, Ijede, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunmilayo Bankole, in a statement noted that the facility has not been shut down and that all medical staff have been operating 24-hour service even before the beginning of the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in…

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