Day: April 30, 2021

Hon. Olosugbo Writes Party, Seeks Support For Ikorodu LG Chairmanship Aspiration

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Kunle Adelabu A former Council Leader of the Ikorodu Local Government Legislative Arm, Hon. Azeez Abiodun Jimoh Olosugbo, has further proven his seriousness to contest for the number one position in the Council by writing his party, All Progressives Party (APC), about his aspiration. In his letter titled, “Declaration of my Intention and Seeking For Your Support”, Olosugbo said that he has resolved within himself to contest for the position, adding that he has also consulted families, friends and political leaders and other stakeholders over his aspiration. “Having resolved within…

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IKODASS Chairman Charges Successor To Engage State Govt More For Support

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Kunle Adelabu The outgoing Chairman of the socio – cultural and economic group serving as the rallying point for lkorodu people, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, has charged his successor to ensure that the relationship established with the Lagos State Government is sustained. He made this statement on the heel of the financial challenge facing the association and how the state government has been of immense help, not only in the execution of IKODASS projects, but also its impact on infrastructural development in Ikorodu…

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Fans Storm Qdot’s Social Media Pages To Celebrate His Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu Fans, both local and overseas, have been identifying with the popular Ikorodu – born musician, Qdot Alagbe who is known globally for his hip hop Afrobeat usually mixed with indigenous Yoruba style of music. The singer, song writer and performer was born Fakoya Qudus Oluwadamilare on April 30, 1988, in Ikorodu where he lived and schooled and also started his musical development while in secondary school. Today, Qdot is not only a great ambassador of Ikorodu, but also Lagos, Nigeria and indeed African, for his effort in propagating…

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I Have Records To Prove My Membership of Lagos Swimming Team, Benson Philip Replies LSSC

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Kunle Adelabu A former captain of the Lagos Swimming team, Benson Philip who represented Bayelsa State at the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Edo, due to his disagreement with the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) over treatment of athletes,  has reacted to the statement by the Commission’s Director, (Technical) that he’s not sure of his membership of the team. Benson, who won silver for Bayelsa at the sports festival,  spoke with THE IMPACT a few days after he returned from Edo during which he alleged that the Lagos team…

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Lagos To Create 6, 000 Jobs From Waste Conversion

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that its plans of moving from the traditional waste management to conversion of waste materials which is projected to generate 6, 000 jobs. The conversion is also expected to promote a cleaner environment, which will promote good health and boost aesthetics. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Mr. Tunji Bello spoke of the development at the ongoing inter-ministerial press briefing organised to mark the second anniversary of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. The Commissioner said that the new method is necessitated by…

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