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Senator Abiru Appoints Alhaji Sulaimon Adewale As Personal Assistant

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Kunle Adelabu An apex leader and two – term Councilor in Ikorodu, Alhaji Sulaimon Musiliu Adewale, popularly called ‘Ola4’, has been appointed as a Personal Assistant on Political Matters, by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru. Alhaji Sulaimon, who is a member of the apex body of the All Progress Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division, was a two – term Councilor in Ikorodu Local Government. In a statement today by Enitan Olukotun, Special Adviser to Senator Tokunbo Abiru (Media and Publicity), the appointment takes immediate…

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Tinubu Will Turn Nigeria Economy Around Soon – Rep. Benson

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Solar distribution meant to reduce heat – DG Chairman, House Defense Committee, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has assured Nigerians that the hard times currently being faced in the country, due to the economic downturn will soon be a thing of the past under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. He said that the President and his team are working round the clock to ensure that the outcry by Nigerians, are addressed. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, spoke during the week at the distribution…

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Former Deputy Gov Warns Political Office Holders Against Alienating Electorate

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Wale Jagun -Charges them on dignity, honour Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, KJW, former Deputy Governor, Lagos State, has warned political office holders not to alienate themselves from the people that voted them into the office, rather, he enjoined them to always listen to them. He also enjoined them to be dignified and person of high integrity by conducts. Ogunleye, who served as Finance Commissioner during the administration of Alhaji Lateef Jakande, gave the charge at the award dinner organized by the Supervisors and Special Advisers, Ikorodu Division Forum’s (LSSIKDF), Ikorodu branch,…

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Rising Cost Of Food Items: LASG Engages Leadership Of Mile 12 Market, Farmers’ Association

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In a bid to address the current high cost of food items in Lagos, the State Government has expressed its readiness to support about 5000 Farmers with Agricultural inputs, lands for cultivation and funds where necessary. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Abisola Olusanya announced these measures during strategic meetings with the leadership of the Mile 12 International Market and Farmers Association held on Wednesday at the Conference Room of the Ministry in Alausa, Ikeja. She said that the aim of the meeting was for the government to provide an enabling…

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EASTER: LASG Plans Boat Regatta

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Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said it is planning to host a special Boat Regatta for the Easter celebrations in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, LAGFERRY and LASWA among others Speaking at a stakeholders meeting held recently in the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka averred that the Lagos Boat Regatta will be an opportunity for Lagosians to gather and showcase the aquatic splendour of Lagos The Commissioner…

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Ikorodu Residents Welcome Comrade Soyiga’s Emergence As Deputy Speaker Lagos Youth Parliament

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Mariam Akinloye Residents of Ikorodu Divison, especially youths have welcomed the emergence of Comrade Soyiga Samuel Adeshina as the Deputy Speaker, Lagos State Youth Parliament. Soyiga, who was a former National President, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS), broke the news on THE IMPACT platform today. “I am deeply grateful to have been elected as the 5th Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State Youth Parliament. Your support and trust mean the world to me”, he said. He commended the representatives of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, Executive Assistant…

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Sanwo – Olu Announces Three Day Work For Lagos Civil Servants

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Wale Jagun -Announces relief packages for residents Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a series of interventions aimed at providing relief for Lagosians, during the current economic hardship in the country. He announced the reliefs during a live broadcast where he addressed Lagosians on Thursday. Among these relief measures is that civil servants from level 1 to 14, will only work from office three days in a week. Sanwo – Olu said that the rationale behind the decision is to reduce pressure on Lagosians and make them work remotely. “We are…

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Education Commissioner Pledges Support For Resource Group’s Initiatives

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Kunle Adelabu The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has commended the leadership of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), and pledged the ministry’s support for the Group’s educational and technological initiatives in Ikorodu. Alli – Balogun, who in the company of his counterpart in the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule Akibu, received the IDRDG and the Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB), last week at their office in Alausa, gave the pledge during the returned the visit to the Group, on Wednesday.…

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Ikorodu Celebrates Grand Finale Of 2024 Odun Osu, With Book Launch, “The Original Settlers”

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Kunle Adelabu -As royal fathers, Regberegbes, others add colours, glamour The annual Odun Osun, which is otherwise known as ‘Odun Oba’ or ‘Oba’s Festival’, and usually the first traditional festival in Ikorodu Kingdom, took another dimension this year like never before. The grand finale of the festival, held on Tuesday, February 20, was attended by royal fathers across Lagos and Ogun States, especially those with close connection with the Ikorodu kingdom. They had all come to celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Oba (Alaiyeluwa) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of…

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Hardship: Sanwo – Olu To Address Lagosians Thursday

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Wale Jagun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu would be addressing Lagosians on Thursday on the current economic hardship that residents of the state and the country at large are contending with. The Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The have been serious lamentations by citizenry on the rising cost of food items, house rent and general economic challenges The statement read thus: “What plans does Lagos State Government have for its citizens in these tough times? How…

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