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Maritime Transport Union Alleges Threats, Humiliation By Chairman, Oyo Transport Agency

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Kunle Adelabu -Petitions Gov. Makinde The Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Association (COMTUA), has written to the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, over what it termed unprofessional conduct, threats and humiliation meted out to its National President and other officers of the association by the Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi, over the accident involving its container carrier truck: MSMU 7859355, with the number plate, MUS 238 XN. The said container truck was involved in an accident recently around Challenge in Ibadan, and…

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OPINION: A Formula For An Economy 6: Corruption

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By S.O.K. Shillings Lead us not into temptation… So says the Christ. Corruption is the worst enemy of our nation. It is the strongest campaign point of the politician. Just exhibit that you can avoid stealing public money and prevent others doing so, you may not be asked fervently if you can do any more. It seems to defy solution while the best effort has been to put a select few in jail. Mankind is naturally tendentious. Corruption festers because there are loopholes and the laws are weak. The approach…

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Lagos Condemns Misrepresentation Of Eyo In ‘Gangs Of Lagos’

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos State in a derogatory manner. A release signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, views the film as a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos. The Commissioner expressed her disappointment with the promoters of the film, Jade Osiberu and Kemi Akindoju, for…

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Adamu Orisa, Eyo Are Used In Promoting Lagos Heritage, Culture, Not Gangsterism – Oloja of Lagos Elect

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Kunle Adelabu The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos, have condemned in totality what it termed as gross misrepresentation of the culture and heritage of Lagosians – Adamu Orisa and Eyo, in a film titled, ‘The Gang of Lagos’. In a statement by Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, the family vehemently opposed and took exception to the portrayer of the Adamu Orisa and Eyo as gun – wielding and violent deities, and means of forcefully acquiring power and control in the society. The Oloja – elect,…

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Prayers, Feast To Mark 151st Anniversary Of King Kosoko’s Passing

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Mariam Akinloye The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos, home and abroad, will roll out drums to celebrate the anniversary of the 151 years passing of the revered former King and Oloja of Lagos, Oba Kosoko. This year’s celebration is themed, “The Reminiscence”, and it is scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the historic King Kosoko Palace/Memorial Museum, Ereko, Lagos. In a statement signed today by Kunle Adelabu, the Consultant on Media and Publicity to the Oloja of Lagos – elect, Prince Abiola…

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OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (5)

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By Dayo Hassan Government, through politicians have been accused of hindering the autonomy of universities in the country on various occasions. Politicians in Nigeria have obstructed university autonomy in a variety of ways, including. Politicians in Nigeria have been known to intervene in the recruitment of university administrators, including vice-chancellors and other critical positions. This meddling frequently results in the appointment of those loyal to politicians or political party rather than those qualified and capable of efficiently leading the university. Withholding funding: Nigerian politicians have also been known to withhold…

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Former APC State Secretary Cautions Those Rooting For Tayo Ayinde As Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Primate Charles Odugbesi, JP., popularly called ‘Blessed Charlie’, has appealed to people suggesting Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Sanwo – Olu, for same position to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to desist from what he called unnecessary campaign. Odugbesi, who was the former State Scribe of the party, said that Ayinde should be allowed to continue his job in the Lagos State government. The party chieftain made the appeal in statement sent to THE IMPACT last night, titled:…

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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Holds 4th Town – Gown Summit

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Mariam Akinloye Mariam Akinloye As part of its efforts aimed at preparing its students for ‘life after school’, the department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is organising a mentoring programme tagged: ‘Town-Gown’. The event, which is the fourth edition, is themed: ‘Your Skill, Your Future!’, and slated to hold at the LASUSTECH 500-Seater Agric Auditorium, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. In a statement by the Head of the Department (HOD), Dr. Prosper Zannu, this year’s programme will draw expert speakers from a broad…

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Fatola Segun Declares For Itun – Abosan Councillorship

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Wale Jagun A Prince of Igbogbo Kingdom and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Fatola Adesegun Mathew, has declared his interest to represent the good people of Itun – Abosan in Ward C1 in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. In his letter of intent sent to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Igbogbo/Bayeku, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) and other groups and political leaders, the Councillorship aspirant said that he possesses the required experience and exposure to represent the good…

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Chairmanship Race Begins As Shakiru Seidu Declares For Igbogbo/Bayeku Seat

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Kunle Adelabu Politicians have started sending signals to the six occupants of the Chairmanship positions in the Ikorodu Local Government and five Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division, to start preparing their exit. While many are still consulting and testing the ground, Mr Shakiru Seidu, a blogger and the Publisher of the MegaXpression, seems to have concluded necessary background work. He made known his intention to succeed Builder Sesan Daini, as the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, in a statement on Easter Monday, a very significant day to make…

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