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Wide Ranging Rural Development Initiated To Bridge Gap Between Urban, Rural Areas – Gov’s Aide

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Kunle Adelabu The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, has stated that the administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has introduced a wide range of initiatives to bridge the gap between the rural and urban areas in the state. He highlighted that his office has been impacting on all the rural areas with road rehabilitation, the provision of transformers, and water projects among others, in Ikorodu, Ijede and Ibeju – Lekki. Dr Agbaje wrote today, on his social media handle. “The…

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ISU C.H.E.F Week: Students Walk Against Street Begging In Igbogbo

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Mariam Akinloye In continuation of its effort to ensure inclusive education for all children, the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), through the Children Education Fund Week (C.H.E.F) Committee, on Thursday, held the second event of the week by going on the street to call the attention of the public to the challenges of street begging. Chieftains of the ISU led over 60 students across various schools on the walk on major streets in Igbogbo to drive the message home, with participants carrying placards with inscriptions condemning street begging, encouraging mass school…

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500 Students Begin CNG Conversion Training In Lagos

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Our Reporter No fewer than 500 students from Polytechnics across South-West Nigeria have commenced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training programme in Lagos. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation in collaboration with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), is themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria: Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasised the environmental benefits of transitioning to cleaner alternative fuels…

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AAC Chieftain Declares LASIEC Sale Of Nomination Forms To Candidates Unconstitutional

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Kunle Adelabu -Urges Lagosians to come out in large number to vote A chieftain of the African Action Congress (AAC), Comrade Michael Olasoji, has described the sale of nomination forms to candidates and political parties by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) as wrong and unconstitutional. Comrade Olasoji, who is the Chairman of the opposition party in Ikorodu Local Government, also stated that his party is not expecting a free and fair electoral process from the electoral umpire. He spoke in a chat online with THE IMPACT: “The forthcoming…

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580 Night Clubs, Restaurants Penalised For Indoor Smoking Violations

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has sanctioned 580 nightclubs and restaurants in 2024 for violating indoor smoking regulations, marking a significant step in its aggressive campaign to bolster public health and safety standards across the state. Mr. Lanre Mojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, made the revelations during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Mojola stated that out of 2,024 public places inspected by the Commission last year, 580 establishments were found in breach of indoor…

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Igbogbo Students’ Union Kicks – Off Children Education Fund Week With Inter – Schools Debate

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Jare Olukotun The Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) kicked – off the 2025 Children Fund (C.H.E.F) Week on Wednesday with the aim of addressing the increasing incidence of street begging and the learning gaps affecting children and youth. This year’s edition is themed: “RESCUING DREAMS: Combating Learning Gaps and Street Begging through Inclusive Education”, with inter – school debate and Spelling Bee organized by the union at the AOSTEM Centre, Igbogbo. The contest held among 30 schools with 129 pupils and students in attendance, accompanied by 30 tutors. The programme sponsored…

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Ijede Council Boss, Officials Inspect Ongoing Legislative, Customary Court Complex

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Thursday, led members of the council’s executive and management team on an inspection tour of the ongoing construction of the new Legislative and Customary Court Complex. The project located within the council secretariat annex at Egbin Road Junction, Ijede, was awarded to Destones Engineering and Construction Limited. The project, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Gbolahan Rafiu Omotosho, is a key initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots governance by…

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HUAWEI Nigeria Donates ICT Laboratory To LASUSTECH

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Our Reporter In a landmark step toward boosting digital innovation and learning in tertiary institutions, HUAWEI Nigeria has officially donated a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The commissioning, which took place at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Building on the university’s main campus, attracted dignitaries from government, academia, and the technology sector. The Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, expressed immense gratitude during his address, describing the occasion as “a day of joy” and a major…

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Chairmanship Aspirants In Ikorodu Accept Party’s Decision, Pledge Support For Ladega, Alogba Ticket

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Kunle Adelabu -Urge party to consider them for appointments 14 out of the 15 Chairmanship aspirants in Ikorodu Local Government that contested in the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have accepted the supremacy of the party and pledged their support for Prince Abdulateef Adedayo Ladega and Mr Babawale Bisiriyu Alogba, as the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming Local Government Elections. Prince Ladega emerged as the winner at the May 10 APC primary elections held at the State secretariat of the party at ACME, Ikeja,…

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NYCN Ikorodu Congratulates Chairmanship Candidates, Advocates For Peaceful Elections

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Mariam Akinloye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu Local Government chapter, has extended heartfelt congratulations to all Chairmanship candidates in the council – Prince Adedayo Abdul-Lateef Ladega of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Saidat Odofin of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Qs Adekunle Awesu Labour Party (LP), and others from other political parties, on their victories in their parties’ primary elections. In a statement by the NYCN Coordinator, Comrade Basit Ogunsami, he called on all the candidates to be peaceful in the conduct of their campaigns, and also called…

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