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Ways Subsidy Removal, Tax Reform Are Helping Nigeria – Rep. Jimi Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Defense Committee, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has stated that the implementation of subsidy removal and the proposed tax reform of the new administration have made more funds available for developments. Rep. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in national assembly, explained the foregoing as one of the many issues that he addressed last weekend at the commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road. He also said that the reforms have made the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to stop borrowing to pay for…

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Andu Family Of Igbogbo Donates Phototherapy Unit To General Hospital Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun In remembrance of their father and in fulfilment of their pledge the family of Late Pa Musibau Andu Sokefun donated a phototherapy equipment to the General Hospital Ikorodu. The family had raised funds for the purchase of the equipment at the firdaus prayer for late Andu Sokefu, last December at the Igbogbo Central Mosque. The Andu Family led by Alhaji Yahya Andu, the Bobaselu of Igbogbo kingdom, donated the equipment December 27, 2024. They were received by Dr Taiwo Hassan, Medical Doctor/Chief Executive Officer, General Hospital Ikorodu, with…

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Rep. Benson To Ikorodu Constituents: More Roads, Other Projects Coming To Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Commissions 3.6km Erunwen Road The Ikorodu Federal representative in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, is not showing any sign of tiredness at all on his quest to develop Ikorodu infrastructurally, especially in terms of road networks. Rep. Benson, who said that there are over 20 projects that he has facilitated which are ongoing aside from the completed ones that his constituents have lost counts of, also listed more projects including a flyover bridge from Ogolonto, completion of Agbede to Ita – Oluwo…

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Sanwo -Olu, Deputy Receive First Female Lagos Speaker

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, and new Principal Officers of the House. The Speaker and the Principal Officers were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during a courtesy visit, shortly before the commencement of the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu led the Speaker and her delegation to the Council Chamber, where the Speaker and State Executive Council members pledged…

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Education Commissioner Charges Evaluators To Monitor Schools Closely

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Our Reporter The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Lagos State, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has directed evaluators from the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to closely monitor schools below the tertiary level in the state. The Coordinating Director, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mr. Remi Abdul relayed this directive at a recent management meeting of OEQA held recently at Alausa, Ikeja.  He emphasised the importance of fearless monitoring and evaluation of schools across the State, stating that evaluators must ensure that teachers and students are punctual…

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Reiterates Clamour For Special Status For Constituency In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has reiterated his call for a special status for his constituency in Lagos. The three – term representative and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, restated his stance at the weekend during the commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Rep. Benson at the event called out Hon. Kolade Alabi, Chairman, ALGON, who was also in attendance with chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council…

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Ikorodu Students’ Association Offers Free JAMB Forms To 100 Intending Candidates, Seeks support

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-As Alogba library begins free CBT training soon Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Students’ Association (ISA) has unveiled its plan to support the education of 100 intending JAMB candidates in the community with free JAMB forms. The ISA President, Comrade Oshineye Rofiat, revealed this in a chat with THE IMPACT on Saturday, stating that the gesture is aimed at supporting the students in achieving their dreams in the face of the social and economic challenges bedeviling the society. She also sought assistance from the public – spirited people or groups in…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Condoles King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal On Passing Of His Mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended a heartfelt condolence to the Fuji music icon and cultural ambassador, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), on the demise of his beloved mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe. The Fuji music maestro, who is the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu, lost his mother on Saturday, at the age of 105. In a statement issued by the Senator’s media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Saturday, Abiru described the loss as an irreparable…

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Lagos Urges Public To Partner Govt In Supporting Vulnerable Individuals

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Wale Jagun -As 3-year-old victim of abuse gets scholarship The Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende has declared the willingness of the Ministry to collaborate with public-spirited individuals and organisations that support vulnerable citizens. The Commissioner gave the charge at a official ceremony organised by the Ministry to formalise the scholarship agreement between Michael Abayomi’s family and Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd, held recently in Alausa.The commissioner said: “The state government cannot do it alone. We are always ready to partner with any individual or…

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Kidnapped Woman At Igbe Alagemo Released Days After She Was Held Hostage

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Kunle Adelabu The woman who was kidnapped last Saturday at Igbe Alagemo has been released by the kidnappers after the payment of N10million and other items. It was gathered that the woman who was kidnapped at Igbe Alagemo was released during the week. A reliable source confirmed her release which was kept under wraps to our reporter last night, while another a reliable security source confirmed it this morning. The second source also confirmed that the sum of N10million was paid as ransom before she was released. It was gathered…

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