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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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Ikorodu Resources Board Urges LASG For Establishment Of Another Polytechnic

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Kunle Adelabu -Advanced Technical Colleges to cater for trainings coming soon – LASG The Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB) has urged the Lagos State Government to create another Polytechnic to replace the defunct Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), to address the lack of admission of thousands of students who ordinary would have been admitted if there is a polytechnic in place. IDRDHB, which is arm of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), emphasized the need for another Polytechnic to accommodate large chunk of students who were not admitted…

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Assembly Asks Sanwo-Olu To Summon Stakeholders’ Meeting Over Hardship In Lagos

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-Invites commissioners, top officials for briefing The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently summon a stakeholders’ meeting to address the current hardship experienced by residents of the state in order for the government to adopt sustainable solutions beyond palliatives. The lawmakers noted that though the current economic situation pervades the entire Nigeria and is mostly global in outlook, Lagos State and its local governments must do more to ameliorate the suffering in the land. The House also advised leaders and statesmen to join…

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Isiu Development Association Calls For Unity, Peace To Make Progress

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Kunle Adelabu -Assures residents of more developmental initiatives The Isiu Eweye Development Association (ISEDASS), has charged residents of Isiu on the need to live in peace and harmony, stating that community develops where inhabitants work together. Chairman, ISEDASS, Mr Folagbdae Musa Banwo, who gave the charged in a statement, also enjoined residents to see their strength in diversity in the community as an opportunity to partner one another in order to achieve a desired Isiu. ISEDASS is responsible for the organization of the annual Isiu Eweye Day celebration and other…

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Official Logo Unveiled For Oriwu College 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Jare Babatunde The Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has unveiled the official logo for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of one of the best public secondary schools in Nigeria and the premier college in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Oriwu College Ikorodu. The foundation for the school, which is today known as the Oriwu Senior & Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, was laid on May 29, 1949, and this year’s anniversary is scheduled for the same month. Kunle Oshodi, FNIVS, RSV, National Deputy President, OCOSAN/Chairman, Oriwu College…

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LASG Set To Combat Rising Cost Of Food Items

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-As Agric Comm charges staff to redouble efforts in implementing policies The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that necessary measures are being taken to address the rising cost of food items and other consumables in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya gave the assurance recently at the end of the two-day retreat organised by the Ministry for Management Staff at the Orchid Hotels in Lekki. She said that part of the measures in curbing the high cost of food in the metropolis was the recent…

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Ikorodu APC Is One With Leadership Structure – Asipa Kaoli

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Wale Jagun Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, former Vice Chairman, APC Lagos East Senatorial District, has called for unity among the political leaders and groups in Ikorodu Division. He said that the party leaders are evolving a process that would not bring disunity and discord again among aspirants and groups during the electioneering period. Kaoli, who was also a former Commissioner for Agriculture during the administration of President Bola Tinubu as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, made the appeal at the Award Dinner of the Lagos State Supervisors and Special Advisers…

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Stakeholders’ Engagement To Aid More Effective Consensus In Ikorodu Will Be Organised – Chair, Igbogbo LCDA

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Wale Jagun The Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Builder Sesan Daini, has assured that the six council chairmen in the Division, will organize a stakeholders’ forum to discuss issues surrounding the issue of census. Daini, who said that Ikorodu has numerical strength and must be accorded necessary infrastructures and other needs, gave the assurance at the Award Dinner of the Lagos State Supervisors and Special Advisers Ikorodu Division Forum (LSSIKDF). The dinner was held at the AiRoyal Hotels,…

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Council Functionaries Charged On Constitutional Responsibilities, Life After Office

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -As Supervisors, Special Advisers in Ikorodu honour leaders, council bosses What was planned as an avenue to round – off the week long activities in commemoration of the Lagos State Supervisors and Special Advisers, Ikorodu Division Forum’s (LSSIKDF) week and an atmosphere to wine and dine, turned out to be forum where Supervisory Councilors and Special Advisers in Ikorodu Councils were charged on the need to ensure that they are alive to their responsibilities in the last few months remaining in their four years mandate.…

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