House Defence Committee Chair Commiserates President Tinubu, Nigerian Army Over Death Of 16 Soldiers

Wale Jagun Chairman, Committee on Defence, House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has extended deepest condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief of Defense Staff, and the Nigerian Army over the tragic loss of 16 officers. The soldiers who were on a peace mission to Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, were killed in an ambush Rep. Benson in a statement on Sunday condemned the gruesome murder of the military personnel in the line of duty. “It is with profound sense…

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Rep. Benson Presents Ikorodu Religious Groups With FG’s Rice Palliative

Kunle Adelabu 3000 members of Churches and Mosques that were registered with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Ikorodu Division Muslims Community, today, received 5KG bags of rice each as part of the federal government’s palliatives. The bags of rice, which were distributed on Saturday at the Ikorodu Constituency Office of the Rep. Babajimi Benson Constituency Office, according to the aides of the three term lawmaker, were aimed at supporting both the Muslims and Christians for the ongoing Ramadan and Lent fasting periods. The beneficiaries, who commended the intervention…

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Lagos Youth Leader Calls For Residents’ Cooperation, Sincerity In Making Lagos Sunday Market Successful

Kunle Adelabu As the Lagos Sunday market, which is part of the state government’s social intervention initiatives, is scheduled to take off tomorrow, the Chairman of National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos Sate Chapter, Comrade Lekan Biliaminu Oba, has charged residents of Ikorodu to cooperate with the government in making the initiative a success. Oba, who is a member of the Lagos State Special Dispensation “Palliative” Advisory Committee that put the programme together, also called for sincerity on the part of the people in adhering strictly to the benchmark…

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HARDSHIP: ‘Citizens Deserve Our Compassion, Higher Dedication’ — Sanwo – Olu Tells Lagos Officials

Our Reporter Current hardship facing the country calls for renewed cooperation and higher dedication from all Government officials, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told all elected and appointed public officials in Lagos on Friday. The Governor said the challenging situation required public officials to rise up to recommit themselves to social contract with the citizens, stressing that the current circumstances called for compassion and constant engagement to ensure the primary purpose of Government is not defeated.  Sanwo-Olu made the “passionate” appeal at the ongoing 18th Executive and Legislative Parley organised by the…

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‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets Commences Across Lagos Sunday

Mariam Akinloye Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed that ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets should commence discounted sale of food items across the five divisions of Lagos effective from Sunday, March 17, 2024. Honourable Commissioner, Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso revealed X handle on Friday. According to him, food items – rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, among others, will be sold at 25% discount to residents. “In order to prevent sharp practices and ensure the foodstuff reaches a large number of Lagosians, a voucher system will be introduced as…

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Lagos Senate Caucus Visits First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Assures Senate’s Commitment On Fight Against Insecurity

Wale Jagun Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East), on Thursday, led distinguished Senators from Lagos State, on a visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, at the State Villa in Abuja. Other Senators at the visit, according to a statement issued today by the media aide to Senator Abiru, were Senators Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central) and Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule. Abiru, who was few days ago elected as the Chairman of the Southern Senators’ Forum, addressing journalists, assured Nigerians that the reforms of President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

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Sanwo – Olu Elevates Akosile To Special Adviser

Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday in a letter dated March 13, 2024, and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. “I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, of your new appointment as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (Non-Cabinet Rank) to Mr. Governor. The appointment takes effect from 13th March 2024…

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Lagos Assembly To Make Laws For Preservation Of King Kosoko Historical, Cultural Heritage

Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly House Committee on Tourism Arts and Culture on Tuesday visited the King Kosoko palace to witness the preserved historical and cultural heritage of the late Lagos King and Oloja. The late King Kosoko reigned as Oba of Lagos from 1845 to 1851 and joined his ancestors in 1872. Hon. Bonu Solomon, the Committee Chairman on Tourism, representing Badagry Constituency, address reporters during the visit about the importance of culture to society. “When you lose your culture, you have lost the value of…

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Abiru Has Required Experience To Make Southern Senators’ Forum More Vibrant, Resourceful – Rep. Babajimi

Kunle Adelabu The new Chairman, Southern Senators Forum, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has been said to possess the required experience to make the Forum more vibrant and resourceful. Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said in a statement today, that he personally congratulated the Lagos East Senator on his unanimous election as the Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum on Tuesday. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my brother and Chairman of the Senate committee on Banking, Insurance, and…

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Rotaract Club Of Ikorodu Golden Rehabilitates Water Facilities At Zumratul Islamiyyah Grammar

Mariam Akinloye In celebrating the 2024 World Rotaract Week, the Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden has rehabilitated the water facilities in both Zumratul Islamiyyah Junior and Senior Grammar School, Igbogbo, in an effort to ensure that students and staff have access to good water and also instill the habit of cleanliness and good hygiene in them. The rehabilitated facilities were commissioned and handed over to the school authorities on Wednesday (yesterday) at a brief ceremony. President of the Club, Rotaractor Adeleke Aroyewun, Esq., during the handing over ceremony, said that…

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