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I Am Not An Abroad – Based Aspirant, I Only Missed APC Screening Due To Duty Call – Alli Akinyemi, Chairmanship Aspirant

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Kunle Adelabu Alli Idowu Akinyemi, is an energy expert and an aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and one of those that missed the screening organized by the leadership of the party last month. After the screening, he was mistakenly categorized as one of the aspirants that are seeking greener pastures abroad and aspiring therefrom, but in an interview, Alli corrected the impression, stating that he fully resides at Aga in Ikorodu and still pays his tax to the Lagos State Government.…

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Students’ Leaders Salute State NULGE Trustee, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Students’ Union leaders in Igbogbo Kingdom have extended fraternal best wishes and greetings to the dependable and reliable State Trustee of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa On his birthday. They described him as a father figure, mentor and leader whose impacts on their lives and the community is immeasurable. Comrade Abdulsalam Adebayo Tijani, the President, Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) paying tribute to the celebrant, in his personal capacity wrote: “Today, I celebrate a man who has not only been a mentor…

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Achievers’ Crew Chieftains Laud Omoba Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Achievers’ Crew, Mr Gbenga Oduniyi and members of the crew have extended their felicitations to one of its BOT chieftains, and former President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Omoba Kazeem Ogunmyiwa. They described the celebrant as a community leader, strategist and reliable person. Mr. Gbenga Oduniyi, the BOT chairman of the group who lauded Ogunmuyiwa as a strategist extraordinarie, added that his impact on the group and anywhere that he found himself is always profound. “Happy birthday to you Kaycee, a…

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GAC Chieftain, Ikorodu II Rep, Chairmanship Aspirant, Others Penned Glowing Tributes For Lion Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and the Asiwaju of Igbogbo, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun has paid a moving tribute to Lion Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, the State Trustee of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) who is a son to him on his birthday. Ogunmuyiwa, the immediate past President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) now Igbogbo Youth Forum (IYF), celebrates his birthday every April 11. Also joining the octogenarian and elder statesman in acknowledging the impact of the celebrant on the community are the representative of Ikorodu…

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Lagos First Lady, Head Of Service Commission Projects As Education District II Holds 10-In-1 Ceremony

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Kunle Adelabu As the retirement ceremonies continue for the outgoing Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, the Lagos State Education District II staged a historic celebration of 10 major achievements and projects in commemoration of the ongoing retirement. On the ground at the event on Wednesday, tagged 10-in-1 Special Commissioning Ceremony, the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu was the Mother of the Day. The grand event showcased the district’s sustained commitment to excellence and innovation in public education. Among the projects commissioned were a Staff Clinic, a…

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Five Years After, Ultra Farms CEO, Arinola Okeowo Expresses Satisfaction At Exploring ‘Male Dominated’ Industry

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Kunle Adelabu As the founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Ultra Farms, Arinola Okeowo, announced on Wednesday that her initiative will be five years today, it was certain her aim was not just to celebrate, but to use her exploits to further motivate other aspiring youngsters especially ladies that nothing is impossible. The Mass Communicatons/Broadcast professional who turned to an entrepreneur had studied Mass Communication at the Lagos State Polytechnic (now Lagos State University of Science and Technology), and she was good at it, but decided to diversify creating…

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Residents Protest In Igbogbo Over Govt’s Failure To Secure Them From Kidnappings

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Say they apprehended a suspect -We need good intel from residents – Igbogbo/Bayeku council boss Residents of Igbe communities in Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Tuesday took to the streets to protest the incessant kidnappings in their communities. The kidnappings which have been on for over two years have resulted into seven cases of kidnapping with Igbe Alagemo as the most affected. Three deaths have also been recorded so far. The recent kidnapping…

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OPINION: The Lagos State Local Government Bill

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By S. O. K. Shillings Esq. The House of Representatives has made a proposition to validate the 37 LCDAs in Lagos State as authentic local governments. There is also the news that some northern youths have kicked against it vowing to not let it sail or otherwise the northern states should have increased local governments too. In recent times, the North has chosen to speak through some unknown factors nicknamed ‘northern youths’. They are not registered organizations or known personalities and northern elders never condemn them even when some of…

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OPINION: Elections in Nigeria: The Reality of Today

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By Abiodun AWOSANYA It is tempting to wish for the same dynamics that was championed by the likes of enigmatic Late Pa Obafemi Awolowo as argued by some. The dynamics have been constantly viewed as great standards for progressive democracy. However, the reality of today’s democracy means that we should desist from undue condemnation of our polity. It is, of course, interesting to compare the prevailing processes of choosing candidates in today’s political climate with what is obtained during Awolowo’s era. However, I argue that a more interesting adventure is…

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Yoruba Teachers Celebrate Outgoing TG/PS, Anike Adekanye

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Wale Jagun WaThe Yoruba Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (Ẹgbẹ Akomọlẹdẹ àti Àṣà Yorùbá), Lagos State Chapter, the immediate constituency of the outgoing Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS) of Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, has joined in celebrating the exit of the excellent administrator with a colourful ceremony. The event, which took place at the Immaculate Heart Comprehensive High School Hall, Maryland, was attended by dignitaries, cultural performers, educators, and students including the Lagos State Chairman of the Yoruba Teachers’ Association, Prince Aderemi Adeyemi, along with members of the Elders-in-Council, led by…

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