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Prince Abiola Kosoko, Oloja Of Lagos – Elect Celebrates His Olori At 50

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The Oloja of Ereko, Lagos Island and Alashe of Ebute – Iga, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, has hinted that the 50th birthday bash of her wife, Olori Adeshola Kosoko, held on Sunday, February 5, 2023, was the first step to celebrating a woman that has been celebrating him. Kosoko, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Origin Gardens and Resort, Ikorodu, also said that it is a pay back to a woman who has…

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Naira Scarcity Bites Harder As Residents Struggle To Get Cash, Businesses Standstill

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Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth Residents of Ikorodu are still facing difficulties in getting their money in various banks to transact business and for personal daily use, as the naira scarcity continues to bite harder across the country. Many residents have been lamenting their error of depositing their old naira notes in the bank to beat the deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for their expiry, as their expectation to get the new ones has been dashed by the ongoing scarcity which has virtually put the…

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Lagos Commissioner Mobilises Ikorodu Youths, Residents For PVC Collection, Votes

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Kunle Adelabu -Calls for support for Sanwo – Olu, other APC candidates The Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State and Convener, Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu Youth Professional Support Group (BOSYOPS), Ms Bisola Ruth Olusanya, has charged youths on the need to be fully part of the 2023 political decision by mobilizing themselves and residents to collect their Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) and canvass for votes in the coming elections. Olusanya, who charged youths to ensure that there is improvement in the votes from Ikorodu in the coming general elections, also…

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Sanwo – Olu Presents Free Health Insurance To Vulnerable In Ijede LCDA

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Wale Jagun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his determination to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC), equity and access to quality healthcare irrespective of the residents’ socio-economic status, has presented free health insurance to the vulnerable in Ijede LCDA.  The General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, speaking at the flag-off of EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) Community Storm organised by the Agency in Ijede LCDA, commended Mr. Governor for his unwavering and continuous support, especially in providing special funds for the actualisation of free health insurance coverage…

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Sanwo – Olu Commiserates With Funke Akindele Over Mother’s Death

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathized with the Geputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Ms Funke Akindele over the death of her beloved mother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday said it is often hard to find the right words at a time like this for someone who has lost a beloved person, noting that losing mothers is one of the deepest sorrows for man. The Governor prayed…

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2023 Elections: Lagos APC Suspends Campaign

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Wale Jagun -Call for review of policy over new naira notes The Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended  its campaign towards the forth-coming elections. In a statement signed today by the party Spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the state chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, said the decision was reached as a result of the state of the nation due to  the scarcity of fuel and pain occasioned by the Naira redesign. He empathizes with the general public, especially the down trodden who are at the receiving end. Ojelabi…

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Photos: Rep. Benson’s iCare Foundation Distributes February 2023 ‘Apo Anu’ Food Support

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Mariam Akinloye Another set of 500 residents across the Ikorodu Federal Constituency on Sunday, February 5, 2023, received food supports from the iCare Foodbank. The initiative of the lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, which started about five years ago has on a monthly basis distribute bags of food items to vulnerable constituents, widows, widower, special people, senior citizens and others. The food bags usually contain rice, beans, indomes, spaghetti, groundnut oil, beverages, milk among others.

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New Eletu, Asiwaju Oke -Eletu Speaks On What Residents Should Expect

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Kunle Adelabu and Mariam Akinloye The new Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, has assured residents of his community to expect an open – door policy where everyone will be involved in the progress and development of the town. He also said that the community under his leadership, would partner with the state government and royal fathers in facilitating projects and developments to Oke – Eletu. High Chief Ajayi and Pastor Fatai Ajalogun, spoke with THE IMPACT in an interview recently at Oke – Eletu. “What…

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Hon. Taofeek Aroyewun, Wife Give Mother In – Law Befitting Burial

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Kunle Adelabu If late Hon. (Mrs) Felicia Ebun Alli – Balogun is opportuned to look back and see how her children, family and in – laws, especially the Aroyewuns, celebrated her death, she would no that be fill with joy and satisfaction. Late Alli – Balogun, former Supervisory Councilor for Health, Ogori Magongo Local Government and retired Matron, Ogori General Hospital, Kogi State, was accorded a befitting burial in lgbogbo as children, family members and friends came from far and near despite the prolonged scarcity of cash and fuel, to…

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Ikorodu More Prosperous Under Oba Shotobi’s Reign – Senator Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has stated that Ikorodu is more prosperous and has experienced massive development during the current reign of His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu. Abiru, who said that the royal father is always interested in the development of sons and daughters of Ikorodu and his kingdom, made the verdict while felicitating the Ayangbure on his birthday. In a statement personally…

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