Day: April 11, 2023

Fatola Segun Declares For Itun – Abosan Councillorship

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Wale Jagun A Prince of Igbogbo Kingdom and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Fatola Adesegun Mathew, has declared his interest to represent the good people of Itun – Abosan in Ward C1 in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. In his letter of intent sent to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Igbogbo/Bayeku, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) and other groups and political leaders, the Councillorship aspirant said that he possesses the required experience and exposure to represent the good…

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Chairmanship Race Begins As Shakiru Seidu Declares For Igbogbo/Bayeku Seat

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Kunle Adelabu Politicians have started sending signals to the six occupants of the Chairmanship positions in the Ikorodu Local Government and five Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division, to start preparing their exit. While many are still consulting and testing the ground, Mr Shakiru Seidu, a blogger and the Publisher of the MegaXpression, seems to have concluded necessary background work. He made known his intention to succeed Builder Sesan Daini, as the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, in a statement on Easter Monday, a very significant day to make…

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State Projects In Igbogbo: Igbogbo Youth Coalition Writes Gov. Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu The umbrella body of youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has sent an open letter to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, regarding the disturbing state of projects in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. IYC, in an open letter to the governor, signed by Comrade Kazeem O. Ogunmuyiwa and Comrade Comfort O. Olafare, President and Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Coalition, respectively, and received by THE IMPACT on Easter Monday, called the governor’s attention to projects that have dragged…

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LASG Steps Up Intervention To Address Egg Glut In Poultry Sector

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Mariam Akinloye In order to address the challenges facing the availability of eggs confronting the poultry farmers, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has facilitated the offtake of 300, 000 from the Erikorodo Poultry Estate in Ikorodu after weeks of engagements. The Ministry of Agriculture that brokered the agreement was led Hon. Commissioner, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and other senior officials of the ministry. The operation commenced on Monday, April 10, 2023. According to a statement today by the Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Sodipo, the support of the government shall…

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Former Works Minister, Ogunlewe Warns Of Dire Consequence If University Admission Shortage Not Reversed

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Kunle Adelabu The former Minister for Works, Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has warned of a serious consequence if the country’s Universities are unable to admit a larger percentage of qualified students every year. Ogunlewe, who was a former Pro – Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, also charged that Nigeria must take advantage of its population and land, if the country wants to be socially and economically developed. The former Minister spoke at the second edition of Oba Adewamiri Ayokulehin Olaide Memorial & Prince Kayode Olaide Annual Scholarship…

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OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU: A STITCH IN TIME…..

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By Oke Godwin Olaoluwa (OGO). DEAR, MR GOVERNOR, Like many others, I want to heartily congratulate you on your re-election as the governor of Lagos State, for another tenure. In the last few weeks, your office must have been inundated with goodwill and congratulatory messages. I wish to join the numerous well-wishers. Mr Governor, I am writing to you as a concerned Lagosian, who like many others, is deeply concerned about the radical change in the voting pattern in Lagos state. The voters’ apathy recorded in the past three election…

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OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (4)

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By Dayo Hassan The Academic Staff Union of Universities, or ASUU, has been accused of obstructing universities’ full autonomy in Nigeria in a variety of ways. ASUU has been accused of obstructing university autonomy in a number of ways, including: Strikes: ASUU has a long history of going on strike, usually in response to funding, salary, or other labour disputes. These strikes have the potential to disrupt academic activities on campus as well as impact university autonomy by making it difficult for administrators to plan and implement programmes. Interference with…

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