Crisis Over Iya Oloja Rocks Ikorodu As Council Chair Insists On Constitutional Power Over Market

Kunle Adelabu -Traders protest, clamour for Isikalu -Asiwaju Ikorodu, other eminent personalities intervene The crisis that has been brewing over the position of Iya Oloja in Ikorodu Central Local Government, erupted during the week as market leaders and members stormed the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat, to protest over an alleged imposition of a candidate on them by the Council boss, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina. The protest, which began at the Ikorodu Plaza at Ita Elewa, saw many of the traders carrying placards along the Oriwu Road, Ojogbe and along the TOS…

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NYCN Ikorodu West LCDA To Youths: No ‘Gree’ For Cultism, Drug Abuse In 2024

Wale Jagun The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) branch, has charged youths in Ikorodu not to ‘gree’ for cultism and drug abuse this year. The group is using the trending ‘No gree for them in 2024′, to reach out to the youths and urge them to desist from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices capable of inflicting serious negative consequences on them and the society at large. In a statement by the Coordinator, NYCN, Ikorodu West LCDA, he said that the…

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Retirement: I Am Fulfilled As A Teacher, School Administrator – Mr Akeem Bello, Best Sch Administrator In Nigeria

Kunle Adelabu -Honoured by OCOSAN, ANCOPS, NUT, others Mr. Akeem Oladimeji Bello, the School Administrator/Principal, Oriwu Model Senior College Ikorodu, has expressed fulfilment at his retirement, stating that the national and other awards that have been bestowed on him, are compensation for his efforts for contributing to the development of Lagos State and humanity in general. Bello, who is the current Best Administrator in Nigeria, retired on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at an elaborate ceremony which also marked his 60th birthday celebration, at the College Sports Ground. In his honour,…

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Lagos Governorship: Sanwo – Olu Hails Supreme Court Ruling

Kunle Adelabu -Says judicial victory will spur his government to continue on trajectory of progress Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the ruling of the Supreme Court, which affirmed his election as Governor of the State. The Governor said the verdict of the Supreme Court revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March 18, 2023. He said the judicial victory will spur his government to continue on the trajectory of progress that it started in 2019, which has resulted in many achievements across many…

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LAWMA Rolls Out Additional Toll – Free Number

Wale Jagun The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has rolled out an additional dedicated toll-free number, 08000LAWMA (08000052962) for effective service delivery in the state. This is in addition to the existing 07080601020, 617 and email: [email protected], to streamline communication and improve residents’ accessibility to the organisation’s waste management services. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the launch of the new toll-free number was meant to expand available communication channels with the public, for enhanced operational activities, towards a more efficient and comprehensive waste disposal solutions for Lagosians.…

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Award – Winning Teacher, Agnes Elusakin Takes Over From Akeem Bello As Principal, Oriwu College Ikorodu

Kunle Adelabu Mrs Agnes Elusakin, former Principal, Community High School, Bayeku in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and a national and state award winning tutor, will take charge of the Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, after the retirement of the current Best Principal in Nigeria, Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, exit officially from the premier school in Ikorodu Division, today. The retiring Mr Bello clocked 60 years on January 7, which is also his official terminal date in the service of the Lagos State Government. Ekusakin, THE IMPACT gathered has…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Celebrates Media Aide, Enitan Olukotun On His Birthday

Wale Jagun Mr Enitan Olukotun, the Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has been celebrated by his principal, as he added another year today. Olukotun marks his birthday every January 11. In a statement signed today by the Senator, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, the Senator congratulated his aide who he described as a versatile journalist who has maintained professionalism and honour…

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Sanwo – Olu Receives Otedola’s N1B Donation To Lagos Security Trust Fund

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazak Balogun and other state officials and LSSTF Board of Directors, during a symbolic event at the Lagos House, Marina. Femi Otedola, the Chairman of Geregu Power PLC and son of…

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LASG Urges Community Leaders To Support Development Of Lagos

Wale Jagun As part of the efforts of the State Government in ensuring that Lagos State becomes a 21st Century Economy, Special Adviser to Mr. Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje has urged Community Leaders to support and commit to the development of the State through self-help projects. Agbaje made this call in his keynote address delivered at the leadership training programme organised for members of the Lagos State Community Development Advisory Council held today at the Secretariat, Alausa. He urged the participants to ensure that self-help projects…

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Sanwo -Olu Urges Super Eagles To Win Nation Cup

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the Super Eagles to give their best to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. The Governor charged the Super Eagles to make Nigeria proud at the 34th edition of the AFCON by winning the Continental Cup for a fourth time, having won the title in 1980, 1994, and 2013. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday night at the dinner he hosted for the Super Eagles team at the Lagos House, Marina, after they returned from their training…

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