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Lagos Planning Authority Issues Warning On Power Lines, Safety Violations

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The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has issued a strong warning to property owners, developers, and residents, urging them to desist from constructing buildings or any other structures under high-tension power lines, describing such acts as illegal and dangerous. Speaking on the persistent encroachment on power lines’ right-of-way, the General Manager of LASPPPA, TPL Kehinde Osinaike, decried the rising disregard for safety guidelines and physical planning laws. He noted that despite ongoing enforcement actions by relevant authorities, some individuals still ignore the grave dangers associated with building too…

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IKODASS Collaborates With Kith & Kin Schools To Stage Live “Owanbe” Play July 16

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Talent’s discovery is part of our core values – KKES The historic and magnificent Ikorodu Town Hall will play host to the live performance of a play, “Owanbe”, the winning play at Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) maiden Play Writing Competition under the Ikorodu Literary Initiative (ILI) initiated during the immediate past IKODASS administration. The play will be staged live by IKODASS in conjunction with the Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025, with His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir…

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3rd Hijrah Festival: Ikorodu Muslim Community Emphasises Unity, Commitment Among Faithful

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Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye The organisers of the Hijrah festival which came into existence three years ago have emphasised the primary aim of the annual Muslim event which is the attainment of unity among Muslims in Ikorodu Division. The Amir, Ikorodu Hijrah Celebration Planning Committee, Shaykh Musa Alwajud Mustapha Osoala As- Shaykhani Al –arifubillahi Grand Khalifah Tijjaniyah, reinstated that the Islamic New Year Celebration was designed to bring every Islamic group and Muslim faithful together as one family celebrating together. The Hijrah (Islamic New Year) celebration which held at…

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Ijede LCDA, HACEY Health Initiative Host Free Medical Outreach For Pregnant Women

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The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, in partnership with HACEY Health Initiative, organized a free medical outreach for pregnant women The outreach programme held at the Oke-Eletu Primary Health Care Center on Wednesday. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Ijede LCDA Chairman,  Gbolahan Rafiu Omotosho, the medical outreach is aimed at improving maternal health and supporting expectant mothers, provided free health screenings, including: Anaemia checks, Blood pressure checks, Blood sugar checks, Malaria, and Distribution of free birthing materials. Representing the…

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Stakeholders Call For Candidates’ Accountability Through Public Debate

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Kunle Adelabu Stakeholders have called for debate to be made mandatory for anyone aspiring for public offices, as a measure to articulate their plans when they get into the office, and to enable the public hold them accountable. They made the call at the 3rd Ikorodu Division Public Debate, tagged, ‘Ikorodu Local Government Debate 2025’, held on Sunday at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, for candidates vying for the Chairmanship position of Ikorodu Local Government in the forthcoming July 12 elections across Lagos State. Three parties at the moment have…

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Community Initiative For Igbogbo Development Commiserates Chieftains On Father’s Death

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Kunle Adelabu The Board of Trustees (BOT) and the entire members of the Community Initiative for Igbogbo Development Union(CIIDU), a non- partisan development-oriented platform based in Igbogbo, has commiserated two of their chieftains who lost their father, Elder (Chief) Abayomi Okusanya JP., the Baba Ijo of the United Africa Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, last week. Late Okusanya died last Thursday, at the age of 87 years old. He will be buried on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, in Igbogbo. In a statement signed by the President of the group, Dankuwo Adeboye…

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Imota APC Chairmanship Candidate Strengthens Campaign With Inauguration Of Mobilisation Committee

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Jare Olukotun The campaign team of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in lmota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and his co – flag bearer, Princess Abisoye Jimoh, has strengthened their campaign structure with the inauguration of a Mobilisation Committee. The committee, which covers the four political wards in Imota LCDA, was inaugurated to propagate the APC flag bearers, including the Councillorship candidates. The event took place when the party’s flag bearers hosted chieftains and members of APC, Imota LCDA chapter, at a…

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Blue Origin Successfully Completes 13th Crewed Suborbital Flight

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-As Ikorodu – born Owolabi Salis sets record Source: abcNews: https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-successfully-completes-13th-crewed-suborbital-flight/story?id=123320375 Blue Origin launched its 13th crewed mission to the edge of space on Sunday morning, sending six civilian astronauts, including a married couple, past the Karman line and back in a little over 10 minutes. The private space program’s reusable New Shepard booster rocket ignited and cleared the launch pad tower in the West Texas desert and took about three-and-a-half minutes to travel the 62 miles to the Karman Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The trip —…

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CEO H&Y Furniture, Feyisola Abiru Engages Creative Professionals, Industry Stakeholders On Business Philosophy

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Jare Olukotun The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, H&Y Furniture Manufacturers Limited, recently engaged design professionals, industry stakeholders, and creative entrepreneurs on her core business philosophy, “Structure is the New Creative.” which has made her company an innovative and leading modular company in Nigeria. She spoke at the Business of Interior Design Masterclass hosted by VickyHeldan, and the prestigious Lagos Leather Fair 2025, emphasizing the importance of structure and standardisation on the future of the industry. The events took place on June 28, 2025, in Lagos. Drawing from her over 30…

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Ikorodu LG Chairmen Support Local Security Joint Task Force With Bye – Law

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Donates six patrol vehicles to outfit The six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have signed the bye – law to establish The Local Security Joint Task Force, which is aimed at improving security of lives and properties. The bye – law that were jointly made by the 30 Councilors across the six councils were signed into law by the chairmen at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat last Friday. They include Hon. Wasiu Adesina, Ikorodu LGA,…

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