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Wale Jagun The National Association of Maritime Transport Operators (NAMTOP), has declared its readiness to join the planned national protest against bad governance in the country. The protest, which is scheduled between August 1 to 10, 2024, has generated lots of reactions from the government and Nigerians. In a statement on Saturday, signed by the National President, National Association of Maritime Transport Operators (NAMTOP), the body stated that its members are joining the protest, because they are on daily basis adversely affected by the government’s actions. He alleged double taxation…

Kunle Adelabu Former Executives and Members of the Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board (ITHMB), were, today, honoured with merit awards. Presenting the awards, Arch. Taiwo Kara, who doubled as the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group and the Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board (ITHMB), said that the awards were presented to members of the Board that served between 2022 and 2023, in appreciation of their meritorious and dedicated services to the board. Those honoured were Sen. (Dr.) Kingsley Adeseye Ogunlewe, the immediate past Chairman, IDRDG/ITHMB, Prof. Michael O. Ajetunmobi, Sir…

Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has appealed to Nigerian youths to shelve their planned protest and engage in continuous dialogue, in the overall interest of the country. In a statement issued by his media aide, Enitan Olukotun, in Abuja on Friday, Senator Abiru sought the understanding of all Nigerians, adding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is not unmindful of the peculiar socio-economic challenges confronting the people, which actually predated his administration. He added that the President and all the political…

Wale Jagun The aspirant for the Chairmanship position of the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has congratulated the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, traditional chiefs and residents of Igbogbo Kingdom, on the 2024 Oro Abosan festival. This year’s edition of the festival, which is one of the two annual Oro festivals, is holding today, Saturday, July 27, 2024. In a statement he personally signed, Aroyewun prayed for peace, prosperity and progress in Igbogbo. “I congratulate our Kabiyesi, HRM Ọba Semiudeen…

Kunle Adelabu -Upgrading of general hospital, Ikorodu, to teaching hospital, focus on roads, stadium, VIP Chalet, others top agenda It was another opportunity to remind the government of its absence in some areas and demand for its attention in terms of development in Ikorodu Division, when the Division’s phase of the 2025 Budget Consultative Forum took place. The forum, which was the 6th edition since the emergence of Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu as the Governor of Lagos State, took place at the lkorodu Town hall on Thursday, July 25,…

Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Conference of 57 All Progressives Congress (APC) LGA Chairmen has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the planned protest against President Bola Tinubu-led government slated for August 1 to August 10. Conference 57 made the appeal in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Mayegun Adekunle Dally, urged the youths to give the federal government more time to continue its efforts in restructuring the economy. The chairmen emphasized the government’s ongoing initiatives aimed at economic improvement and believe that, with patience, the positive impact will soon…

Jare Olukotun The Ikordu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has invited all the registered clubs, societies and associations under its umbrella, to the 2024 General/Council Meeting. The meeting is slated for 3pm at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Sunday, July 28, 2024. According the IKODASS General Secretary, Prince Kazeem Elemuren, all the registered clubs, societies, associations and ‘regberegbes’ are expected to be represented by a minimum of 5 members. Some of the issues expected to be discussed are overview of the present IKODASS administration, review of the last Ikorodu –…