Day: August 18, 2022

Sanwo – Olu Affirms Commitment To Greater Lagos Project

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Our Editor Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment and determination to bring the Greater Lagos vision to reality. Speaking today at a Workshop organised for Imams and Central Mosque Officials by the Lagos State Council of Imams and Ulama with the theme: “Mosque Management – The Role of Every Individual”, held at the Lagos Central Mosque, Lagos Island, Governor Sanwo-Olu said his commitment to the Lagos Project remains unshaken. The Governor, who was represented at the event by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi…

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Okada: Lagos Govt Extends Ban To 4 More LGs, 5 LCDAs

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Wale Jagun Lagos State government, on Thursday, extended the ban on the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, to four more Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state, saying that the fresh ban becomes effective from September 1, 2022. Effective from September 1, 2022, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed enforcement teams to fully implement the proscription order and bust erring riders across the councils listed in the Okada ban. The additional places are Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu and Mushin Local Government Areas. The…

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Photo News: 48 Bursary II Candidates Appear Before IDPIL/GTE Screening Panel

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Kunle Adelabu The screening of applicants for the Scholarship and Bursary initiative of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL/GTE) continued today. 48 candidates attended the screening scheduled for the Bursary II category at the Leo Regal Event Hall, Olu Odo, Igbogbo. The Executive Secretary of IDPIL/GTE, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, again, led the interview alongside with Hon. (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola, Chairman, Scholarship and Bursary Committee, Mr Taiwo Hassan, Secretary of the Committee, while Col. Titi Onafowokan and Alhaji Luqman Shonibare were also in attendance. The Bursary award is divided into…

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Truck Owner, Residents Lament Harassment Of Truck Drivers By Touts In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -Call on govt to address situation Ikorodu residents have continued to lament the harassment, threat to lives and destructive activities of touts collecting illegal tolls from truck drivers. The activities of these touts have been on the high in recent times, especially at the First Gate, Odogunyan and Ita – Olu axis of Ikorodu. There have been many cases where trucks were badly damaged and drivers injured with dangerous weapons in the process of extorting them. The recent incident, which generated so much condemnation from residents happened on…

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Special Report: Rep. Babajimi Benson’s Three Years Of Unprecedented Representation, Lawmaking In Ikorodu Federal Constituency

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Kunle Adelabu & Wale Jagun It has been generally agreed that the representation of Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives in Abuja and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, has never been experienced before in term of quality lawmaking and impactful representation at the federal level, in the annals of Ikorodu Division. The widely accepted view is based on the young lawmaker’s practical representation in term of projects facilitated, self – sponsored schemes, intervention programmes and quality lawmaking that people have been experiencing.…

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Electricity Workers Suspend Strike

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The Electricity Hub The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) employees have resolved to suspend a strike that began on Wednesday, causing a nationwide blackout. The union official disclosed this information after a meeting with the government. According to the TCN, grid capacity dropped to zero by 5:00 pm (1600 GMT) from 4,100MW on Wednesday. In a statement by the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), general secretary Joe Ajaero to Reuters, the union would suspend the strike for two weeks after meeting TCN management and the minister of power. “A…

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Ansar – Ud – Deen To Establish Hospital, School, Empowerment Scheme In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu 50 years after its existence in Igbogbo, the Ansar – Ud – Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch, is looking into the future and planning to further contribute more to the social and economic developments of the Igbogbo Kingdom. The Society, which had last Saturday rolled out programmes to mark its silver jubilee anniversary with records of achievements, including the construction of an ultra – modern Central Mosque, is not resting on its oars as it has started planning to embark on other developmental projects after the anniversary.…

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IDPIL/GTE Bursary Award: 112 Applicants Screened For Bursary One Category

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IDPIL /GTE Bursary Award: 11 The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE (IDPIL/GTE), today, took a further step in the disbursement of its N20million Scholarship/Bursary awards to students of Ikorodu Division with the commencement of screening exercise for candidates for the Bursary I category of the scholarship. A total of 112 students attended the screening which was held at the Leo Regal Event Hall, Olu – Odo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). A total of 100 successful applicants would be selected for the Bursary I. The screening panel, led…

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Solar Power Gadgets:More Commendations Trail Rep. Jimi Benson’s Gesture As Homes Are Lightened Up

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Wale Jagun The distribution and installation of the facilitated solar powered gadgets by the Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, across the six Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in his constituency, has continued to generate commendations from beneficiaries and residents alike. The installation of over 2000 solar powered gadget comprising of bulbs, fan, radio and adaptable charging ports, started in the first week of August 2022. The installation, which targeted vulnerable and senior citizens residents, especially in the rural parts of the…

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