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Wale Jagun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new governing councils for several federal universities and tertiary institutions across the country. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, said the appointments were aimed at strengthening the management and oversight of the institutions. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning”, the statement reads. The full list of appointees released by the State House: NIGERIAN…

Our Reporter The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has stated that it will start sealing construction sites in the State that are not supervised by relevant professionals in the built environment. The General Manager of the Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Oki made this known Tuesday when setting up an Adhoc Task Force to enforce the directive in his Office in Ikeja. Oki said the State has observed with dismay the non-involvement of relevant professionals in the built environment in building constructions in the State and has therefore directed that  property…

Our Reporter Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has appointed Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye as the new Ag. Head of Department, Mass Communication, effective 1st August 2024. Adesemoye, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, brings a wealth of experience in screen and culture, public relations, and narrative media production to his new role. At different times, he was the acting public relations officer and assistant dean for student affairs at the legacy institution, Lagos State Polytechnic. “I am honoured to lead the Department of Mass…

Wale Jagun Birthday wishes have been pouring in from the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and other notable groups and individuals in Ikorodu, in celebration of the Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), Otunba Ganiyu Adesegun Abiru (GOA). The former Chairman, IKODASS, and retired Clerk/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State House of Assembly, was a year older on August 6th. Mr Erogbogbo Rotimi, the IKODASS Chairman, in a statement, said that the body is not just celebrating the remarkable life of Otunba Ganiu Abiru, but also his commitment and…

Kunle Adelabu The Publisher of the Oriwu Sun newspaper, a foremost community newspaper in Africa, Alhaji Monzor Kolawole Olowosago, has appealed to the children of former Ayangbure of Ikorodu, late Oba (Dr.) Salaudeen Afolabi Adekoya Oyefusi, CON, to have a forgiven spirit like their father. Alhaji Olowosago made the appeal at the weekend during the special Muslim prayer session held at the late Oba’s residence, Royal Castle of Peace, located at Lowa, lkorodu. The media mogul said that despite that he was not invited to the remembrance event for the…

Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Joy Fanon Ten years after the passage of His Royal Majesty, Late Oba (Dr.) Salaudeen Afolabi Adekoya Oyefusi, CON, family members and eminent personalities in lkorodu, have recalled the reign of the immediate past Ayangbure of Ikorodu, whose reign they said brought expansion and developments to the community and its environs. Many of those that spoke at the special prayer sessions organized by the family of the late Oba and the foundation named after him, also described him as a father to all. The Islamic…

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu chaired the Executive Council Meeting (ECM) on Monday as full government activities resumed following a four-day hunger protest also known as #EndbadGovernnace across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu had urged protesters to cease demonstrations and engage in dialogue in a broadcast on Sunday. In response, Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the Lagos protesters for ending their actions in line with the President’s appeal. Speaking to journalists at the Lagos House in Ikeja, Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso confirmed that Lagos is currently peaceful and…