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Ajagungbales’ Activities Have Made Isiwu’s Progress Backward – Lagos Majority Leader

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Kunle Adelabu Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has said that the lack of development in Isiwu is caused by the activities of the ‘Ajagungbales’ (landgrabbers) who are holding the community hostage. The four term lawmaker, while also commending the efforts of the Eweye of Isiwu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, Olugbade II, in developing the town, assured the royal father and entire residents of Isiwu that the Lagos State Government is doing everything to eradicate the illegal activities of the landgrabbers. Hon. Agunbiade…

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Auntie Lola Foundation Engages, Motivates Pupils In Career Paths

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Jare Babatunde It was a practical approach to making kids choose and fall in love with what they intend to become in future as Auntie Lola Foundation engaged pupils of Local Government Primary School, Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The event, which included over 300 pupils – regular and special pupils who were kitted in the costumes of their choice careers, was held on Friday, July 1, 2022. Auntie Lola Foundation was founded by Mrs Lolade Mabodu, a classroom teacher…

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FREEE Recycle Expands Footprints Across Africa To Tackle Waste Management

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Wale Jagun FREEE Recycle Limited, a tyre waste recycling company, has announced plans to expand its eco-friendly rubber manufacturing industry across Africa to tackle waste management challenges. The Managing Director, FREEE Recycle, Mrs Ifedolapo Runsewe, made this known at the company’s name change ceremony on Wednesday in Lagos. FREEE Recycle Ltd. is a waste recycling and rubber manufacturing company. The aim of the company is to reduce the number of scrap tyres by turning them into reusable, eco-friendly rubber products such as tiles and mats for residential and commercial uses.…

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ICAN Donates Glass Podium To Town Hall Board

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Kunle Adelabu In appreciation of the support received from the Ikorodu Ultra Modern Town Hall (IUMTH), towards the successful investiture of Princess Kafilat Omolade Hassan as the 9th ICAN Chairman, Ikorodu and District Society, the professional body has donated a glass podium to the Hall management. The podium was presented to the Board during its meeting held at the Gbadamosi Conference Room on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Princess Hassan, who is also a member of the town hall board, was inaugurated alongside other members of the executive on Saturday, June…

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General Hospital MD, Deputy Solicits Blood Donation On Birthdays

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Wale Jagun In their efforts to continually safe lives, the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of the General Hospital Ikorodu, Dr Taiwo Kamorudeen Hassan and his Deputy, Dr Femi Aletan, has appealed to the public to donate blood. They made the requests in commemoration of their birthdays which they usually celebrated every June 2nd. In a statement released today, the hospital said that there is always blood requests from various medical facilities “Join a blood drive in celebration of our Medical Director/CEO, Dr. Taiwo K. Hassan and Deputy Medical Director, Dr.…

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Lagos East Constituents Commend Abiru For Life – Changing Multiple Projects, Empowerment

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Kunle Adelabu It has been commendation galore for Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja, for the multiple projects and empowerment he facilitated for his constituents. The representation of the Senator has been described as life-changing by the Governor of the State, Mt Babajide Sanwo – Olu who commissioned the the remodelled popular Oluwo Fish market which now comprises 240 open stalls, 82 lock up stalls, 5 open floors, 12 toilets and 4 new offices for Iya Oloja…

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Super Falcons Star, Asisat Oshoala Launches Football Academy

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Kunle Adelabu Super Falcons and Barcelona female team striker, Asisat Oshoala has launched her football academy in Lagos. The Ikorodu – born football star announced the berth of Asisat Oshoala Academy (AOA), which is in partnership with Nike Football and International Women Win on Friday, July 1, 2022. AOA is designed to provide access to football and life skills for school girls in Lagos State. Asisat is a four-time African Footballer of the Year

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Empowers 1, 250 Market Women With Grants Worth N62.5M

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Wale Jagun -Supports rural farmers ; commissions stadium, market-His programmes has been life-changing – Gov. Sanwo – Olu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has described projects and empowerments by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, in the last 18 months that he had assumed office, as life changing. Residents of the ancient town of Epe and others from Councils under the Lagos East, defied the torrential rains on Thursday, June 30, 2022, to welcome the Senator and Governor,…

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Lagos Majority Leader, INEC Charge Residents On PVC Registration, Collection

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Kunle Adelabu -Only 640, 774 registered voters in Lagos – INEC With the low turnout in the number of registration for the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in Lagos State, the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has appealed to residents of the State that are yet to register to do so in good time. The fourth term state lawmaker also charged those that had registered but yet to collect their PVCs to also ensure that they go to the INEC office to for collection. Hon. Agunbiade, who is also the Chairman,…

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Rep. Benson’s Bill On Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Passes Second Reading

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Kunle Adelabu The House of Representatives has passed for the second time, Bill seeking to amend the Discrimination against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act, 2018 for upward review of retirement age of persons with disability. Hon. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos) sponsored the amendment legislation titled, “Discrimination Against Persons with Disability Prohibition (Amendment) Bill, 2022”. The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, announcing the development on his social media handles Thursday night, said: “The bill I sponsored for the upward review of age…

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