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Supreme Court Judgement Empowers Grassroots People To Hold LG Functionaries Accountable

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Kunle Adelabu A former aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly and public analyst, Mr Rasaq Aderibigbe, has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court over the autonomy of the local government. In his reaction to the judgement that declared that witholding funds meant for the council areas by state governors is illegal, and also affirmed the independence of the council to administer itself, Aderibigbe said that the decision marks a significant step towards making the councils not subservient to the states. He emphasized that with the independence, people…

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2024 Tree Planting Day: LASPARK To Launch Eco-Friendly Parks In Schools

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The General Manager of Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), Mrs. Adetoun Popoola has announced that one of the highlights of the 2024 edition of the annual Lagos State Tree Planting Day, which will hold on July 14, 2024, is the launch of eco-friendly playgrounds in public primary schools across the State. Featuring on a TV programme on Lagos Television, tagged: “The Conversation” on Wednesday, the General Manager said that the chosen theme underscores the importance of tree planting as an environmental investment for future generations as it aims…

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iCare Foundation Calls For Application For 2024 Summer Career, Mentorship Programme

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Kunle Adelabu -Application opens Friday iCare Foundation, the working arm of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has announced a Teenage and Youth Career Summer programme for teenagers in the Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The 5  – day career is in collaboration with the Focus Teens Foundation and will be available both at a physical location and through a virtual platform. Meanwhile, the organisers have invited suitably qualified teenagers to participate in this programme, which will feature inspiring lectures from 32 speakers. Out of the total 10,000 participants…

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Photos: Kith & Kin Nursery, Primary School Honours Pupils With Academic Excellence Award

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Mariam Akinloye Kith and Kin Nursery and Primary School has honoured some of her outstanding pupils with Academic Excellence Award. The award ceremony, which was held at the school’s sports complex on Thursday, July 11, 2024, recognized the outstanding achievements of her pupils who placed first, second and third in Playground, Kindergarten, Nursery 1 and 2, and Primary 1 to 6. The ceremony created an emotional charged atmosphere. While some students celebrated their outstanding accomplishments, others focused on areas of improvement and growth.

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Japheth Odesanya’s Chairmanship Aspiration Gets Traditional Support

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Kunle Adelabu -Urges residents to register as APC member   The symbol of the KOLUJO Team, Comrade Japheth Abolade Odesanya, has continued to get support from major stakeholders in furtherance of his aspiration to become the next Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government. The latest support for the former Scribe of the lkorodu Local government, was coming from an important traditional chieftain in Ikorodu Kingdom, High Chief Wasiu Akinsanya, the Alashe Itunmaja. Kayode Alade, esq., the Head, KOLUJO Media Directorate, revealed that Alashe gave his blessings to the former  students’ leader…

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Lagos First Lady Charges NYSC Members To Make Positive Impact In Society

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-Counsels on SGBV, Drug Abuse, among others initiatives The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has called on corps members deployed to Lagos State for the mandatory one year national service to make a positive impact for the growth of Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. Dr. Sanwo-Olu made the call today during an interactive session with the Y2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 Corps Members undergoing orientation at the NYSC Camp, Iyana Ipaja. She noted that the NYSC scheme has fostered youth engagement and sustained the…

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LG Autonomy: Supreme Court Ruling Good For LG Development – lkorodu Residents

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Kunle Adelabu The ruling of the Supreme Court on Thursday, declaring that it is unconstitutional for the state governors to withhold funds meant for the administration of the Local Government, has been welcomed by cross section of Nigerians. Many of those that have reacted to the ruling were of the view that it would resolve the decade – long dispute over the Local Government autonomy and the right to administer itself without the state governors’ interference. They also stated that the financial and administrative autonomy granted the 774 Local Governments…

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President Tinubu Hails  Supreme Court Judgement Affirming LG’s Constitutional Rights

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Wale Jagun President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, that, today, affirmed the spirit, intent and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the statutory rights of local governments. In a statement by the Special  Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelade, the President affirmed  that a fundamental challenge to the nation’s advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical cellular level of socio-political configuration is nearly absent. Tinubu emphasized…

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Supreme Court Declare State Govs Holding LG Funds Unconstitutional

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Wale Jagun The Supreme Court has declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to withhold funds meant to administered Local Government. In a landmark ruling Thursday, delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court declared the LG funds from the federation account should henceforth be paid directly to the LG. The decision resolved the dispute over financial autonomy of the 774 LGs in the country. This decision dismisses objections raised against the suit filed by the Attorney – General of Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, by state governors who previously…

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Lagos Set To Initiate Social Protection Basket Fund

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The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, has indicated its commitment to initiate a Social Protection Basket Fund in the State. The Fund, according to the Ministry, will pool contributions from the State Government and public to bolster social protection initiatives, support priorities, and ensure adequate resource allocation and implementation by the Socio-Functional Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (SFMDAs) in the State. This was made known through the Social Protection Coordinating Department (SPCD) of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget at the Second Quarter Review…

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