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Lagos Promises To Curb Cultism, Drug Abuse Among Youths

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Lagos will continue to adopt strategies that will curb cultism and drug abuse among the youth population, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth & Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende has said. The Commissioner spoke on ‘Ask Lagos’ a weekly X space programme that examines the initiatives and policies of the Lagos State Government. Describing the ‘twin menace’ of cultism and drug abuse as monsters that must be tackled decisively, Ogunlende said the habit challenges the productivity of youths who are the lifeblood of the nation. The Commissioner appealed to youths to imbibe…

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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Felicitates Femi Odugbemi On Oscar Academy Appointment

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The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has congratulated renowned filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi, on his well-deserved selection to serve on the International Engagement Committee of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The appointment is a testament to Mr. Odugbemi’s outstanding contributions to the film industry and his tireless efforts at promoting Nigerian cinema globally, it says. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Department, Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye. “We congratulate you on your well-deserved selection to serve…

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Legacy Project: Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Commissions Ultra – Modern Legislative, Administrative Complex

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Building named after former SSG, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun Three years after construction of an ultra – modern council secretariat, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Builder Sesan Daini, has completed another legacy project – Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Legislative & Administrative Complex. The project, which was awarded to be completed in 12 months, was eventually completed and delivered in a record time of six months. The new structure, which was named after the former Secretary to the…

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LG Elections: APC State Chairman, Pastor Ojelabi Assures Aspirants For Council Offices Of Free, Fair Primaries

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Kunle Adelabu -Says whoever wants to succeed Daini in Igbgogbo/Bayeku LCDA will have to perform The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has assured aspirants for the 2025 Local Government Elections, that those that will eventually emerged as Councilors and Council Chairmen across the state will be the choice of the people. He also warned that the party candidates must be ready to work with the leadership of the party. Ojelabi, who also said that there will be free and fair primary elections within…

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Lagos LG Commission Chairman Commends Igbogbo/Bayeku Council Boss, Builder Sesan Daini Over IGR, Projects

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Kamal Ayinde Bayewu, has commended the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, for his internal Revenue Generation (IGR) efforts and projects. Hon. Bayewu, who gave the commendation on Monday, at the commissioning of the one – storey ultra – modern Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Legislative & Administrative Complex named after Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, said that the council is number one in terms of IGR generation. He said that the council, under the administration of Bulder…

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King Kosoko Royal Family Commemorates “The Return 1862” With Procession, Arrival Light

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-Presents historic over 100 years letters Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye In commemoration of the 1862 return of King Kosoko to Lagos, after his exile in Epe, the King Kosoko Royal Family on Sunday, September 15, staged a procession round the major areas of Lagos Island. The celebration, which began last week’s Sunday with the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, is themed, “The 1862 Return”. The procession, which was led by the Oloja – elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko, saw chieftains and members of the royal family taking off from the King…

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My Greatest Legislative Achievements Are Bills I Sponsored – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has stated that his greatest achievements as a legislator are the five bills that he sponsored.He disclosed that all the five bills have been assented to and now existing laws of the federation, while also adding that he was able to make the bills because of the conducive environment provided for the Federal legislators at the National Assembly. Rep. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, made the revelation on Monday, at…

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Ikorodu Resource Group Loses Chieftain, Engr. Luqman Erogbogbo

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Wale Jagun A chieftain of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and an illustrious son of the popular Erogbogbo family of Ikorodu, Alhaji (Chief) Engr. Lukman Ishola Oladimeji Erogbogbo, is dead. According to sources within the family, popularly called Apase, Engr. Erogbogbo died on Monday. He will be buried today in accordance with the Islamic rites. Until his death, Engr. Erogbogbo was a dedicated member of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG).

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Boarding Fee Hike: Parents Insist On Reversal To N35, 000 Before Resumption

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Kunle Adelabu -Increment is inevitable – LASG Parents of students across the model colleges in Lagos State, have insisted that the government must reverse the boarding fees before they could allow their children to resume to school. The government announced a few days ago that the boarding school fees have increased from N35, 000 to N100, 000, and this has generated protests with parents calling the decision outrageous. The government on the other hand, in a statement on Monday, stated that the increment is inevitable, adding that the hike is…

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Aroyewun Commends Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Council Boss Over Legislative Building

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Wale Jagun A aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has commended the Chairman of the council, Builder Sesan Daini, on the construction and successful commissioning of an ultra – modern Legislative and Administrative Complex. The new structure, named after the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, was commissioned by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, on Monday. Aroyewun, who is aspiring to succeed Builder Daini as the council boss, said that the council boss deserves commendation…

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