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Former NNPP Assembly Candidate, Aderibigbe Calls Govt’s Attention To State Of Major Bridges In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu -Residents raise concern over alleged vandal of Third Mainland Bridge’s pile caps The aspirant of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), for the Ikorodu Constituency I , in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adekunle Razaq Aderibigbe (ARA), has called the attention of both the state and the federal governments to state of bridges in Lagos. He said that the bridges, which were constructed to ease traffic in the state, are in serious state of concern to residents. The young politician made his views known on THE…

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Ikorodu Resource Group Trains Primary, Secondary School Students On Emerging Technology

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Kunle Adelabu Disturbed by the low – level of Ikorodu students’ knowledge in technology which is affecting their performances in Computer Based Test (CBT) in the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Common Entrance Examinations, the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) has initiated special programmes to engage and prepare them for competitive education. With its concerns about low – level admission into higher institutions, unity schools and federal colleges, coupled with its resolve to change the tide and improved students’ knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), the…

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Senate Okays Tinubu’s Request To Appoint 20 Advisers

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Kunle Adelabu President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers has been approved by the Senate. The President’s request was read by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on the floor of the upper legislative chamber at Tuesday’s plenary. The specific names of the prospective special advisers were not mentioned by the president. However, upon hearing the letter, the upper legislative chamber swiftly approved the request. Lawan emphasised the importance of promptly forming a team for the president, stating that it is a matter of great urgency.

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10th Assembly: Benson Congratulates Ikorodu State Reps On Inauguration

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Mariam Akinloye The three term elected representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has congratulated the new representatives of Ikorodu Constituency I and II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, on their inauguration on Tuesday. Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, Ikorodu Constituency I, and Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, Ikorodu Constituency II, were part of the 40 members of the State Assembly that were inaugurated today, after the Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, proclaimed the 10th Assembly. In a statement, Rep. Benson, who is…

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Sanwo – Olu Proclaims 10th Lagos Assembly, Urges Legislative Focus On People’s Welfare

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Jare Babatunde -Assembly will work hard, be innovative and stay united – Obasa  The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, proclaimed the 10th Assembly of the state for the commencement of Legislative duties. The Lagos House of Assembly has a total of 40 members representing the 40 constituencies across the state. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) retained the majority in the Assembly with 38 members, while the Labour Party has two members. According to Sanwo-Olu, the proclamation symbolised the continuity of the State’s democratic journey, stressing the…

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Obasa Elected For 3rd Consecutive Term As Lagos Speaker

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Wale Jagun Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa, has been re – elected for a third consecutive term as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa, who is representing Agege Constituency 1, emerged as the Speaker of the 10th Assembly following his nomination by Hon. Adewale Adedeji (Ifako Ijaiye Constituency) and seconded by Hon. Sylvester Ogunlely (Epe 2 constituency) His re – election to lead the new Assembly came after the proclamation and subsequent inauguration by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu on Tuesday.…

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10th Assembly: Resident Charges Gbolahan Ogunleye On Representation, Legislative Responsibility

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Kunle Adelabu There is no doubt that Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, the son of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), will be stepping into a big shoe left by the immediate past representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, therefore, in dire need of advice and support. One of such advice has come from one of his constituents and a lecturer, Mr Temidayo Hassan. Ogunleye, who will be inaugurated into the 10th Assembly today with 39 others, is taking…

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LASUSTECH Calls Attention To Challenges Of Plastic Pollution

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), on Monday, joined the rest of the World to celebrate the World Environment Day (WED), with the aim of proferring solutions to plastic pollution, which is one of the global environmental challenges. The commmerative conference, which was held at the institution’s College of Agriculture Main Auditorium, Ikorodu Campus, was themed: “Solutions To Plastic Pollution”, while Prof. Kolawole Raheem was the keynote speaker. The panel session at the conference held on Monday, discussed on the sub- theme, “Taking Action: Harnessing…

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Babawale Alogba Inducted Into Ikorodu Resource Development Group

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Kunle Adelabu A former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat, Lagos State House of Assembly, and son of the late business mogul and philanthropist, late Alhaji Musediq Alogba, Mr Babawale Bisiriyu Alogba, has been inducted into the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), which is one of the foremost organizations in the Division. Alogba is an entrepreneur, finance expert, politician and an Associate Chartered Banker (UK). He has Masters in Business Administration (MBA), and Masters in Science (MSc). During his induction at the monthly general meeting of the Group…

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Infrastructural Deficiencies in Igbogbo: Youths Remind Sanwo – Olu On Need To Move Contractors Back To Sites, Improve Residents’ Conditions

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Kunle Adelabu The leadership of the Igbogbo Youth Congress (IYC), has, again, asked the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, to intervene urgently in the infrastructural problems in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. IYC, had in April this year, written to congratulate Sanwo – Olu, and pleaded with his government to look into many road projects that the group said has been abandoned and others that are critical and deserving the government’s attention. In a special reminder…

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