Day: August 12, 2025

Lagos Records 20% Drop In Fire Cases, Salvage Properties Worth N117 Billion

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Our Reporter Lagos State has recorded a sharp drop in emergencies related to fire incidents, rescuing 450 victims from potentially fatal fire incidents and salvaging properties worth N117.12 billion across the State. The development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted, was the direct result of a sustained infrastructure support for the State’s emergency response teams and an intensive fire safety advocacy of the State Government aimed at reducing the risk of fire hazards. The progress report, which put the reduction rate of fire incident in Lagos at 20 per cent in 2024,…

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Lagos Rolls Out Digital House Numbering System

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Our Reporter -It’ll revolutionise property identification, says Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project, a comprehensive digital addressing system designed to streamline geographic house numbering and street naming across the State. The project, which will kick off in Ikeja, the state capital, next week, was unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the sideline of the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) and Urban Development in collaboration with…

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Ijede Council Boss Calls For More Dialogue, Active Engagement With Youth

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has called for more dialogue and engagement with youth to hear their concerns. She said that it is through these engagements that meaningful and lasting development can be achieved. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba who is serving for the second term said this in a statement today felicitating youth on the International Youth Day. “On this year’s International Youth Day, I proudly join the world in celebrating the vibrant and resilient youth of Ijede LCDA. The theme of this…

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Gov’s Aide Charges Nigerian Youth On Duties

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Kunle Adelabu Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Social Development has charged Nigerian youths on the need to do more for the country. Oba, who is the immediate past Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, gave the charge in a statement commemorating the 2025 International Youth Day. The agile and resourceful youth leader urged fellow young people to be intentional and deliberate about their contributions while assuring them of government support. “It’s another 12th of August, a…

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Ayangbure Charges Ikorodu Residents On Care For Sight

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Jare Olukotun -Gives 150 residents free eye screening, glasses His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, has charged residents of Ikorodu on the need to care for their eyes by doing regular screening. Ayangbure gave the charge during a free eye screening and glasses organized by the Brook Heritage Foundation in conjunction with the Oba Kabir Shotobi Anniversary Planning Committee on Friday. 150 residents benefitted from the outreach which was part of the just concluded week -long activities organized for the celebration of…

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International Youth Day: Prince Ladega Salutes Vibrant, Creative, Resilient Ikorodu Youth

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated and rejoiced with the youth of Ikorodu who he praised as vibrant, creative and resilient. Prince Ladega in commemorating the occasion, also reassured Ikorodu youth that their interests especially in the area of empowerment, formed a major part of his administration’s SEED Agenda. The young council boss extended his warm greetings and assurance to the youth In a statement today. “Dear Ikorodu Youth, as we join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2025, I salute the…

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Aroyewun Celebrates Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Youth On International Day

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has joined numerous others globally to rejoice with the youth especially those in his council on the occasion of the International Youth Day. He commended them for their impact in sustaining progress and development in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. Aroyewun felicitates youth in a statement commemorating the International Youth Day today. “On this special occasion of International Youth Day, I join the global community in celebrating the Dynamic, Visionary and Vibrant Youth of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. “I…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: Oba Shotobi Rounds – Off Celebrations With Special Thanksgiving Service

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Mariam Akinloye Aftermath the celebration of the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, events rounded – off with a special thanksgiving service to appreciate God for the successful first decade and week – long commemorative activities. The service held at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Church, Ikorodu, on Sunday played host to royal fathers and eminent personalities. Bishop of Ikorodu Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Samson Olukayode Osundina, JP, delivering the sermon for the special thanksgiving service, congratulated the…

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LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Life and the Power of Arrogance By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Arrogance is a strange force. It can build empires — and destroy them. It can inspire confidence — and invite downfall. In life’s long theatre, arrogance often walks on stage disguised as self-assurance, but the script usually ends with a twist: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). Arrogance is not mere confidence. Confidence says, “I can do it”; arrogance says, “Only I can do it.” While confidence inspires and empowers, arrogance isolates…

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Eminent Nigerians, Traditional Rulers Honour Oba Shotobi At 10th Coronation Anniversary Grand Finale

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) -As Ayangbure confers Iya Oba chieftaincy title on Tinubu -Demands more development from govt The 10th coronation ceremony of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi reached its climax on Saturday, with the gathering of eminent traditional rulers, government functionaries both at the federal, state and local government levels, captain of industries and other eminent personalities. The grand event held at the Musical Village Ikorodu, witnessed the conferment of the title of Iya Oba (King’s mother) of…

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