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TG/PS Education District II Harps On Use Of Mother Tongue

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye, has reiterated the importance of the Mother Tongue in society’s development, adding that the use of traditional languages helps shape people’s identity, preserve their heritage, and connect them to their roots. This was contained in her statement delivered at an event organised by the Egbe Akomolede Anti Asa Yoruba (Yoruba Teachers Association), Lagos State Chapter, held recently at the Baptists Senior High School, Obanikoro, Lagos, to mark the Year 2025 International Mothers Tongue Day (Ayeye Ayajo Ede Abinibi Agbaye Odun 2025)…

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LASUSTECH Announces 3rd Matriculation Ceremony

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By Okuneye Omotoyosi, Taiwo Jesutayo, Azeez Mubaraq, Fakorede Muiz, Olajide iyimide, Adebayo Adesewa, Adeduwon Lydia, Richard Precious, Kazeem Akeem and Bamgbasa Shuaib (Students of Department of Mass Communication, LASUSTECH) The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is set  to make history once again as it announces her 3rd matriculation ceremony. Since its establishment, LASUSTECH has become synonymous with excellence in science, technology, and entrepreneurship education, and this upcoming event symbolizes another milestone in her journey. The institution invites the public, parents, guardians, and well-wishers to witness this significant…

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Samson Bisiriyu Joins Race For Ikorodu North LCDA Chairmanship

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Kunle Adelabu A community builder and youth advocate, Dr.(Hon.) Samson Bisiriyu has officially made his intent public to aspire for the chairmanship position in the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the forthcoming LG elections. Bisiriyu, a former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency I, Lagos State House of Assembly, submitted his letter of intent to the leaders and executives of Ikorodu North LGA chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), the platform on which he intends to fly his flag. He said that he has decided to consolidate on…

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Again! Hon. Matthew Arowolo Emerges Ikorodu Councilor Of The Year

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Kunle Adelabu The performing and outspoken local representative, Hon. Matthew Kolade Olufemi Arowolo, has again been recognized for his consistent legislative impacts at the grassroots level as he emerged as the Best Councillor in Ikorodu Division for 2024. Hon. Arowolo who is somewhat physically challenged (due to a past injury) but persistent in challenging himself to be better than his peers in terms of the discharge of his duties and responsibilities to his Ward C4 (Owode/Ibeshe) area of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State. Southwest,…

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Awesu Supports Ikorodu Students With Free 400 JAMB Forms

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Mariam Akinloye QS. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu continued with his philanthropic gestures on Thursday when he launched a free JAMB initiative as part of his agenda to support educational development in Ikorodu and give hope to indigent students that are unable to pay for the examination. The initiative which is being organized by his foundation, Awesu Dynasty Foundation (ADF) and is intended to give out 400 free JAMB forms, is the maiden edition. The young and progress driven Awesu is aspiring for the Chairmanship position in Ikorodu Local Government in the…

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Achievers’ Crew Felicitates Barr. Aroyewun On Young Male Of The Year Award

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Kunle Adelabu The Achievers’ Crew has congratulated one of its members, Barr. Adeleke Aroyewun, on his award as the Young Male of the Year. Starlight newspaper, the organizers of the Ikorodu Man of the Year Award unveiled Barr. Aroyewun on Wednesday in the category of Outstanding Personalities Award for the year 2024. In a statement by Mr Olugbenga George Oduniyi and Mr Olabode Oyesanya, the Chairman and General Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Crew respectively, it was said the honour is a source of inspiration to the entirety of…

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Taofeek Ipaye Foundation Engages Mothers In Igbogbo, Supports Them With Packages

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Kunle Adelabu The Taofeek Ipaye Foundation (TIF), the platform which the Councillorship aspirant for Ward C2, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been using for his outreach and humanitarian activities on Wednesday stormed the council’s Primary Health Centre (PHC) where he engaged nursing mothers. The meeting with about 50 mothers and the matrons provided the aspirant the opportunity to unveil his plans for them if elected as their representatives and he pledged to make a difference. The young aspirant who has been commemorating his birthdays with visit to PHC…

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Lagos To Create Primary Health Centres In Every Ward – Perm Sec

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Wale Jagun The Permanent Secretary, Health District IV, Dr. Abimbola Bowale has stated that with the way Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is prioritising healthcare, it is only a matter of time before every ward in the State has its Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). He added that the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring that Lagosians enjoy quality healthcare at the grassroots. Dr. Bowale made this known recently fielding questions as a Guest on a Radio Lagos programme, “Citizens Gate”, conceived by the Office of Political Legislative and Civic Engagement.…

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Shakiru Seidu Unveils Blueprint Towards Building A Better Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun A Chairmanship aspirant for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Mr Shakiru Moritan Seidu (SMS), who declared his intention about two years ago, has unveiled his agenda for the transformation of the council if elected. This was contained in his letter of intent to the party on the platform of which he is running – All Progressives Congress (APC), party leaders, and other major stakeholders within and outside the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, a copy of which is made available to THE IMPACT.…

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Aroyewun, Comfort Clinch Starlight Outstanding Male, Female Of The Year 2024

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Jare Olukotun Barrister Adeleke Aroyewun, the State Legal Adviser, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and Senator Comfort Olafare, State Deputy Chairman, NYCN, have emerged as the Male and female of the year. According to the organisers of the award who unveiled them as winners on Wednesday, the duo are honoured with the Outstanding Personalities Award for their contributions to youth and community development. The award presentation is slated for April 2025, the same day that the Ikorodu Representative of the Year, Rep. Babajimi Benson, who was unveiled on Tuesday…

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