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I Have Been Engaging In Fitness Exercises Since I Was 24 Years – 70 year-old Mrs Junaid -Owokodu

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Kunle Adelabu Engr. (Mrs) Mudirat Junaid Owokodu, who celebrated her 70th birthday anniversary on Friday, August 30, has stated that she has been engaging in non – stop fitness exercises since she was 24 years. The Septuagenarian, who has been participating in the Ikorodu Fitness Festival since inception four years ago, emphasized the importance of staying fit and healthy as a way of preventing sickness. She spoke with THE IMPACT at the annual fitness event held at the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…

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LASUSTECH Mass Communication Department To Students: Speak Out, Support Campaign Against Sexual Violence

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Wale Jagun In a bid to further consolidate the campaign against sexual harassment and domestic violence in the university and the society at large, the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has taken the awareness to students. According to Dr Steve Adesemoye, Head of Department, Mass Communication, LASUSTECH, the step is aimed at raising awareness and sensitize the students on the importance of speaking out against these heinous crimes. The Head of the Department, during a one-day seminar held at Mass Communication Department, to…

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We Are Planning To Turn Ikorodu Fitness Festival Into Massive Carnival – Initiator

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Kunle Adelabu with Joy Fasunon & Boluwatife Orebajo (SIWES Students)-As residents turn out in large number for 4th edition The initiator of the Ikorodu Fitness Festival and Chief Executive Officer, Styleurfitness Pukka Concept, Mr Odufeko Tolulope Emmanuel, has said that his plan is to make the annual event a massive sporting and social gathering, while emphasising that residents of Ikorodu, have embraced fitness engagement. Residents of Ikorodu defied early morning downpour by turning out in large number at the weekend, to attend the annual fitness exercise organized by Styleurfitness Pukka…

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NELFUND Loan Repayment Not Required Until Student Completed NYSC Service, Gainfully Employed – NELFUND Boss

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges support for IDPIL’s vocational initiative The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has clarified that students that are getting the loan initiated by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, are not expected to pay back until they have secured paid employment. Mr Sawyerr, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the third edition of the presentation of the N30milion scholarship and bursary awards to about 300 students in Ikorodu Division, by the Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya led Ikorodu Division Peace…

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IDF Offering Us Practical Computer Lessons Lacking In Our Schools – Ijede Students

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Again, body appeals to Ikorodu reps, others for support Students undergoing computer training organized by the Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a platform that has been playing a major role in educational development in the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have commended the training, describing it as impactful. Many of the students who have been exposed to some computer education in their various schools but lacking practical knowledge, were provided with opportunity to learn basic computer knowledge at the IDF centre, free of charge. IDF has…

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Ijede LCDA Partners LASHMA To Deliver Health Insurance To Residents

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Mariam Akinloye In fulfillment of her promise to cater for the well-being of her people, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba led administration, in partnership with the Lagos State Health Management Scheme (LASHMA), flagged off the Eko Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) for residents, on Monday, September 2nd, 2024. The ILERA-EKO HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME is an initiative that provides easy access to qualitative and affordable healthcare services to residents of Lagos State. Beneficiaries that were present at the venue of the exercise, benefited from free consultations and other medical services such as free check-up…

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LASUSTECH VC Calls For Collective Action Against Sexual Harassment

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Jare Olukotun Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, has reiterated the institution’s opposition to sexual harassment in any form, and called for collective action against it. The university don, who about a week ago, issue a stern warning to staff and students against indulging in such act, made the call in a statement on Monday. “As we conclude this year’s Sexual Harassment and Violence Awareness Day, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who participated and engaged in the campaign. Your enthusiasm and…

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IDPIL Has Invested N500Million To Sustain, Maintain Security In Ikorodu Division – Otunba Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu-Presents certificate of training to operatives, increase salary The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), the security architecture in the division, has so far invested N500 million in ensuring that lives and properties of residents are well protected, since its creation in the last three years. Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, Executive Secretary of the body, disclosed this at weekend during the presentation of scholarship and bursary awards to over 200 students across various public higher institutions in the country, by the group. N30million was dolled out to beneficiaries who included…

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650 Ikorodu Students Benefit From IDPIL Scholarship, Bursary In Three Years

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Kunle Adelabu with Joy Fasunon & Orebajo Bolutife (SIWES Students) The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), a divisional initiative which has been making giant stride in education, security, health and provisions of infrastructures, has disclosed that a total of 650 students have so far benefited from its educational support through scholarship and bursary in the last three years. The body has also expended a total sum of N70million in supporting both indigenes and residents who are studying different courses across various public higher institutions in Nigeria. While the intervention…

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Ounje Eko Food Discount Market Kicks – Off Across Designated Locations In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunon & Boluwatife Orebajo (SIWES Students) The much awaited second phase of the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market kicked – off today at six centres in Ikorodu Division. The six locations are: Ikorodu Grammar School, Oke Ota – Ona, Ikorodu (Ikorodu LG); Zumtratul Islammiyah Schhol, Igbogbo (Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA); Luwasa Junior High School, Ijede (Ijede LCDA); Odogunyan Grammar School, Odogunyan (Ikorodu North LCDA); Cherubim & Seraphim Primary School, Ogolonto (Ikorodu West LCDA) and LG Primary School, Imota (Imota LCDA). Our reporters in various locations…

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