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Sanwo – Olu Shares Lagos Governance Experience With New Governors At Induction

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Wale Jagun -Says Deputy Governors are partners, not spare tyres New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on “Managing the Process of Governance: Insights for New Governors”, said the…

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Adedotun, Moyosore Emerge 2023 KKES Chess Closed Champions

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Wale Jagun Two pupils of the Kith & Kin Montessori Schools (KKMS), beat other geniuses to emerge champions of this year’s school’s Chess Closed Championship that took place within the premises of the school. While Adedotun Ogunjemiyo emerged the overall champion (senior category), Moyosore Thomas Okeowo was the overall champion in the junior category, held on Monday, 15th May, 2023. About 30 participants participated in the annual championship held at KKMS premises located at 32 TOS Benson Avenue, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The head of school, Mrs. Olaitan Ibukunoluwa,…

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Professor Of Humanities, Shitta – Bey Sets To Engage Young People

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Wale Jagun In commemoration of the 2023 Children’s Day, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd., an Ikorodu – born professor of Humanities and Philosophy, University Maryland Global Campus, United States of America (USA), is set to engage young people on issues relating to importance of growing up and pursuing their dreams. The session, which will be held online, is tagged, ‘A Day with Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd.’, is powered by Shakirat Enifeni Foundation, a humanitarian and educative platform established to empower the less privileged and assist young people in their development.…

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OPINION: The Inefficiencies of Local Government in Nigeria

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By ‘Dayo Hassan The local government system in Nigeria plays a crucial role in grassroots development, delivering essential services, and ensuring effective governance at the community level. However, despite its importance, the local government structure in Nigeria has faced numerous challenges and struggles to meet the expectations of its citizens. This article aims to shed light on some of the key reasons why local government in Nigeria is not working efficiently. 1. Limited Autonomy and Centralized Control One of the major drawbacks of the Nigerian local government system is the…

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Dangote Refinery Commissioning: LASG Urges Residents To Plan Movement Around Lekki – Epe

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Mariam Akinloye -Charges LASTMA, others on effective traffic management Ahead of the proposed commissioning of the Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 22, 2023, the Lagos State Government has urged residents to plan their movement in and out of the Lekki-Epe corridor between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde noted that it becomes imperative for the State Government to alert the public, particularly regular road users in the Lekki-Epe zone, of the high vehicular movement that will…

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Photos: Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi Buried In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Tears flowed on Monday as the remains of the late Nollywood actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi, was interred at Aleke – Adamo in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The actor died on Sunday after he sustained injuries from a bathroom fall in his home. At the burial were Nollywood actors and other sympathisers.

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Infrastructures: AAC Chairman Laments LG, State Failure

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Kunle Adelabu -As former Minister take a swipe at Igbogbo/Bayeku Chair Comrade Michael Olasoji, the party chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, has condemned the failure of the executive arms to discharge their primary responsibilities, especially at the Local and State Government levels. The unionist who expressed his displeasure on THE IMPACT platform at the weekend, said that he doesn’t approve of a situation where a legislator is going all out to meet the infrastructural and other demands of his constituents. Olasoji was reacting to the legislative efforts…

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Kith & Kin International College Celebrates 2023 Top JAMB Students

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Kunle Adelabu -Parents commend school impacts In a bid to encourage their top students, raise them as reference and exemplar for other students to emulate, the management of the Kith & Kin International College, organized a special treat to celebrate the excellent performance of eight of their students in the 2023 JAMB examination. The top JAMB students of Kith & Kin International School and their parents, were hosted at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The grand reception was tagged, ‘Celebrating Excellent Performance ln JAMB 2023’.…

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Why Hon. Abbas Is Our Choice To Succeed Outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has explained that the majority members of the House of Representatives are in support of the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the next Speaker for the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, because of his credentials. APC and the President – elect favour Abbas, who is representing Zaria Federal constituency in Kaduna State, a decision which did not go down well with some members. Rep. Benson, speaking at the flag – off of the…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Receives IKODASS Community Builder Award

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Mariam Akinloye -Fulfils pledge to Church The quality representations of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has continued to attract honours and accolades from his constituents. The performing lawmaker was honoured with the Community Builder award by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), at the flag – off of the Akin Ogunlewe Crescent, on Saturday. Rep. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, receiving the award from Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, the IKODASS Chairman who was accompanied by some…

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