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If Jimi Benson Has Been Delivering On Roads, Streetlights, Offreing Quality Representation, What Will He Do If He’s Made The Governor? – Publisher, Oriwu Sun.

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu rep tours road project, visits Oriwu Sun, Aluko houses The Publisher of Oriwu Sun, Alhaji (Chief) Monzor Olowosago, has expressed satisfaction over the representation of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, adding that he his going to do far more if he is made the governor. Alhaji Olowsago expreesed the satisfaction while hosting the three – term lawmaker and the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, and his large entourage, during a courtesy visit to Oriwu Sun House on Wednesday. Hon. Benson, who unexpectedly stormed his constituency…

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When Completed, Road Project Will Transform Social, Economic Lives In Lambo-Lasunwon Community – Residents

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Wale Jagun & Boluwatife Oresajo -Road nearing completion It’s a new dawn in Lambo – Lasunwon community, also called the First Gate by students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) formerly Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) because of its location opposite the main gate of the institution, along the Ikorodu – Shagamu road, lkorodu, as the 1.6km road within the community is nearing completion. The road construction, facilitated by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the three – term representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, kicked off about four months ago. Our…

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Ayangbure Charges Traditional Practitioners On Adherence To Law, Says Govt Will Do More

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Joy Fasunn-As Igbogbo, Ipakodo, Isiwu other parts of Ikorodu observe Isese Day The First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayngbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegurusen V, has charged traditional practitioners on the need to adhere strictly to laws on the land in all that they do and not flout it. Oba Shotobi assured that the Lagos State Government, which recognized the importance of culture and tradition and granted a day for…

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BRT Bus Attackers Will Face The Law – Sanwo – Olu

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Our Reporter Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on a BRT bus by hoodlums who robbed passengers of their belongings. The Lagos State Government assured Lagosians that suspects that responsible for the attack on a BRT bus recently will be brought to the book.  “It is disturbing. Security agents are going after them. They will be made to face the law. People must know that such actions will have consequences,” the Governor said. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso was quoting Mr. Governor on Tuesday during…

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NYCN Lagos East lnitiates Leadership Engagement Advocacy Program

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Wale Jagun-Kicks-off in Ijede As part of the progammes lined – up by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day, the Lagos East Senatorial District is scheduled to hold a leadership advocacy program aimed at creating a platform to engage government authorities in the District. The inaugural edition, which is scheduled to debut in Ijede LCDA, will be hosted by Hon Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The engagement program holds at the Ijede…

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Isese Day: Sanwo-Olu Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, 20 August, 2024 as work-free day for public servants to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The announcement is contained in a circular issued by the State’s Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. According to the circular, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had approved that Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 be declared work-free for public servants in the State. The circular directed public servants to resume work on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by 8.00am. The circular reads: “COMMEMORATION OF YEAR 2024…

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Residents, LASPOTECH Alumni Celebrate Peoples’ Rector, Ayodeji Iginla On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu It’s another birthday for a renowned educationist and former Rector of the now defunct Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Chief Ayodeji Babatunde Iginla, the Akomolede of Ikorodu Kingdom, as he added another year today. In celebrating the celebrant who was very popular among staff and students during his time as the administrator of the former Polytechnic which, today, has changed to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), associates, friends, well – wishers and former students of LASPOTECH, have been felicitating him on THE IMPACT, LASPOTECH Alumni…

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Ijede Development Engages 98 Students In Computer Training

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Mariam Akinloye The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a body which has taken upon itself the responsibility of developing education in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has organized a free computer training progarmme for primary and secondary school students. A total of 98 students registered for the programme which kicked off with 91 of them at the weekend. Experts in ICT, will introduce the students to computer theory and practice with focus on MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS COREL DRAW, MS POWERPOINT among others. Speaking with Mr Olakunle Matti, General…

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Lagos Loses Foremost Grassroots Sports Developer, Safety Ambassador, Alhaji Kola Akinsanya

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu All Stars, Grassroots Development, others mourn The sporting family in Ikorodu Division and Lagos in general, on Sunday, received the shocking news of the death of Alhaji Kolawole Saheed Akinsanya, a retired police officer, grassroots sports administrator, community developer, safety ambassador, talents moulder and an author. Alhaji Akinsanya, Chairman, Tuagaga Community Development Association (CDA), died early Sunday morning after a brief sickness,  was buried in his house at Aga Ikorodu according to Islamic rite, same day. At his burial were family members, CDA executives, residents, sports administrators,…

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Lagos Free Medical Outreach “Alaafia Eko” Returns Tuesday

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government’s free medical outreach “Alaafia Eko”, will return on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12 designated centres across the six health districts. According to the statement by the Ministry’s Director of Public Affairs, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, the first phase of the outreach, which aims to provide healthcare services to over 50,000 residents, took place on May 30, 2024. “During that phase, thousands of residents received free comprehensive medical check-ups, treatment, medication, and health insurance packages – courtesy of the State Government. It is all part of…

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