Appointments Of Deputy VCs For LASUSTECH: Ikorodu Losing Out In Public Service, Academics Due To Lack Of Committed Leaders – Abiru

Kunle Adelabu The Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, Otunba Ganiyu Adesegun Abiru, has blamed lack of committed and sincere political leaders that can fight for the interest of Ikorodu, for the reason the Division is losing out on prominent positions in the public service. Abiru, who retired as a Permanent Secretary/Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly and a former Sole Administrator of Ikorodu Local Government, said that Ikorodu Division is blessed with quality and seasoned administrators and academia, but that they have been ignored in the…

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Residents, Party Members Mourn Outspoken APC Leader, Primate Charles Odugbesi’s Death

Kunle Adelabu Residents and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division have expressed shock since the announcement of the death of one of the party leaders in the state, Primate Charles Odugbesi, Jpil. He was said to have succumbed to the cold hands of death early this morning. Odugbesi, who was the leader of his Church, served as the General Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for about eight years. He was known for always…

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Ikorodu APC Announces Former State Scribe, Leader, Primate Charles Odugbesi’s Death

Kunle Adelabu The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, has announced the death of one of its leaders and former State Secretary of the party, Primate Charles Odugbesi. He died early this morning. In a statement signed by Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, the Divisional Chairman of the party who also doubled as the Chairman, APC Ikorodu North LGA, he described Odugbesi’s death as a great loss. “What a great loss”. “With total submission to the will of Almighty God, APC Ikorodu North LCDA announce the shocking and painful death of our…

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LASUSTECH Gets New Deputy VCs

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun  Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the substantive and pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a letter dated July 5, 2023, said the appointment of the substantive Vice-Chancellors for the University by Mr. Governor is in line with LASUSTECH Law, 2021, which is aimed at ensuring that there is no void…

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Sanwo – Olu Fulfils N10 Million Cash Prize To LASU’s All – Time Best Student

Wale Jagun Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has redeemed the pledged of N10 million to LASU’s all-time best graduating student, Miss. Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh. Sanwo-Olu hosted the valedictorian who came in company of her parents, Mr. Ibrahim Yusuf and Hajia Halimah at the State House, Marina. In the Governor’s cozy living room on Thursday, the 23-year-old graduate of Law, who finished with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 5.0 on a scale of 5.0, had a relaxed chat with Sanwo-Olu. At the meeting, the Lagos-born Edo State indigene redeemed…

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Elesho Felicitates Former Commissioner Abisola Olusanya On Birthday

Wale Jagun -Describes her a role model The Convener of the Ikorodu Division Legislative Debate, Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho, has described the former Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, as a role model to other youths in the state. He said that the energetic and dedicated celebrant made remarkable impacts while in-charge of the agricultural sector in the State, and also supported and inspired many youths to pursue their dreams. Elesho gave the commendations while feliciating Abisola on her 40th birthday. His statement is reproduced below: Dear Hon.…

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OPINION: BIKE DELIVERY COMPANIES EYES HAVE SEEN “SHEGE PRO MAX”

By Fasipe Sadiq Akinseku The densely populated city of Lagos with one of the smallest landscapes in the country some years back find solace in bike hailing as a means of reaching a destination quickly thereby saving time, and stress but not resources because it cost more in most cases to move on the bike. One major setback was the crime rate and life-consuming accidents that came with that unregulated sector. When Gokada and other companies came in with the aim of solving the problem of regulation through a platform…

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Rep. Benson Celebrates Former Commissioner Olusanya At 40

Kunle Adelabu -Former Assembly Aspirant, Council Leader too Three term representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has felicitated the former Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya, on his 40th birthday. Olusanya, who performed very well in the first term administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as a Commissioner, is celebrating her 40th birthday anniversary today. Former Assembly aspirant and Executive Director, Ikorodu Division Youth Initiative (IDYI), Mr Samson Bisiriyu, has also felicitated the celebrant. Both expressed their well wishes in different statements today. “I felicitate my sister and…

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Egbin Power Attains 1000MW Electricity Generation

Wale Jagun The largest power generating station in Nigeria, Egbin Power Plc has announced a record-breaking 1000MW power generation, a feat representing a new peak in a 2-year record. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Mokhtar Bounour, who disclosed this in a statement few days ago, also added that the record-breaking result was made achievable through the support and cooperation of industry operators and stakeholders. The GenCo’s CEO also commended the employees for their commitment towards delivering outstanding performance which has consistently enabled the company to make significant contribution to the…

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Photos: Lagos Studies Association’s Scholars Visit King Kosoko Palace, Museum

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Oloja of Lagos-elect, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, hosted scholars that attended a 4 – day conference of the Lagos Studies Association (LSA), in Lagos. Scholars and researchers from various fields of studies visited the palace built for King Kosoko, then as Oloja of Lagos, over 150 years, as part of the group’s Lagos Monument Tour. The royal family, led by Prince Kosoko, received the scholars and conducted them round the monuments. The visit was an eye – opener…

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