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Isolo Indigenes Demand Indigenous Leadership

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Wale Jagun -Call for respect for heritage, tradition The indigenes of Isolo Kingdom in Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, have voiced out their concern against the dominance and marginalisation by non – indigenes and to correct this, they have united through a non -violent movement to reclaim their rightful leadership. For decades, the concerned Isolo people who are deeply rooted in Awori heritage, and have long welcomed settlers and fostered peaceful coexistence, alleged that non-indigenous leadership has governed, leaving the true sons and daughters of Isolo…

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Igbogbo Students’ Union Leaders Task Sanwo -Olu Over Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Road

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-Commend Abiru, Benson, AMA The leadership of a leading community students’ union organization in Lagos State – Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) have challenged the Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu on the need for his administration to honour the efforts of leadership and stakeholders in Igbogbo in ensuring the completion of the Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Road. They task the governor on THE IMPACT platform on Wednesday, when they were analysing Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II’s action that caused a scene at the…

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Prince Ladega Is Bringing Development, Good Governance To Ikorodu LG Administration – Yusuf Gbadebo, Campaign DG

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Kunle Adelabu The Director – General Prince Abdulateef Adebayo Ladega Campaign Team, Mr Yusuf Gbadebo, had revealed that the Chairmanship aspirant is bringing development and good governance if elected in the coming council elections. Mr Gbadebo who is former Supervisor, Ikorodu Local Government, also said that Prince Ladega will use his vast connection in bringing development. Yusuf spoke with THE IMPACT at the distribution of food packs by the aspirant to 2000 Ikorodu residents to support them for fasting. “What Ikorodu indigenes and residents should expect from Prince Ladega’s administration…

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Senator Abiru Facilitates Multiple Roads To Ease Movement, Improve Economic Activities

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has embarked on multiple road projects across Ikorodu Division in his desire (and objective) to ease movement of residents and goods and bring economic development. In a statement by Enitan Olukotun, Media Aide to Senator Tokunbo Abiru, it was noted the road facilitated by the Senator are in addition to the ongoing 32-km critical Ikorodu-Itokin Road reconstruction, that connects various communities and towns under Lagos East Senatorial district, adding that the construction and rehabilitation of these critical…

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Ikorodu Lawmaker Causes Stir To Get Sanwo – Olu’s Approvals For Completion Of Igbogbo, Ijede Roads

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I Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) on Wednesday caused uproar when he publicly prostrated for the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu over the completion of the Igbogbo/Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Igbe and the Ijede Roads in Ikorodu Division. He did not get back on his feet until the governor assured him that his requests are granted and asked him to get up. The first term lawmaker, who has been delivering quality representation in the last two years, has been in the…

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Sanwo – Olu Commissions Block Of Ultra – Modern Classrooms In Ikorodu, Kosofe

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Wale Jagun -Inaugurates a multipurpose sports court In line with his administration’s commitment to provide quality education for students in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, inaugurated the ultra-modern block of classrooms with a mini football pitch and a multi-purpose sports court at Keme Balogun Junior/Senior College, Ibeshe, Ikorodu. Governor Sanwo-Olu also commissioned a modern block of classrooms and other facilities at Ajegunle Junior High School, Owode-Onirin in Kosofe and Odogunyan Junior Grammar School in Ikorodu. The inauguration heralded the commissioning of 16 ultra-modern blocks of classrooms of secondary…

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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Department Attains Full ARCON Accreditation Status

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Kunle Adelabu The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has granted the Mass Communication Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), full accreditation to produce advertising graduates in Nigeria. This accreditation is valid for five years, expiring in January 2030. The ARCON approval was contained in a letter dated March 4, 2025, directed to the Vice Chancellor, LAUSTECH. In the said letter, the advertising regulatory body emphasizing the effects of the approval, said: “The implication of this accreditation is that holders of your Bachelor of Science in Mass…

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LASUSTECH Int’l School Gets Approval To Conduct 2025 WAEC Examinations

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Our reporter Following the provisional approval for the establishment and operation of LASUSTECH International Secondary School by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Education, the West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC), has given the school the go-ahead to conduct 2025 WAEC Examination In a letter dated 18th February, 2025, the Council conveyed its formal recognition and approval of the secondary school as worthy to present candidates for its examination in 24 O’Level subjects (including core subjects of English, General Mathematics, Data Processing, and Civic Education) with effect from year…

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IKODASS Congratulates Erogbogbo On His Appointment As Chairman, Board Of Directors, Lagos Aquaculture Centre

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Council, Board of Trustees and the entire membership of Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) have felicitated its Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo on his appointment as the Chairman, Board of Directors, Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (LACE) In a statement by IKODASS, the umbrella body of all the clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu, the socio – cultural and developmental organisation, said that the appointment of Asiwaju Erogbogbo is well – deserved. “On behalf of the Executive Council, Board of Trustees, and the entire esteemed members…

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I – Heroes Engage Stakeholders To Discuss Ikorodu ‘s Place In Lagos Governance

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Jare Olukotun It will be another opportunity to x – ray the place or the positioning of Ikorodu Division in the Lagos State politics on Sunday when I – Heroes Association gather stakeholders to discuss. The occasion is the 9th Annual General Meeting of socio – political and developmental organisation slated for the Ikorodu Town Hall. The group formed 10 years ago is made up of indigenes of various towns in Ikorodu Division who are professionals and engage in community development and political activities. The event which will be chaired…

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