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EASTER: LASG Plans Boat Regatta

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Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has said it is planning to host a special Boat Regatta for the Easter celebrations in collaboration with the Office of Climate Change, Office of Sustainable Development Goals and Investment, LAGFERRY and LASWA among others Speaking at a stakeholders meeting held recently in the Conference Room of the Ministry, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka averred that the Lagos Boat Regatta will be an opportunity for Lagosians to gather and showcase the aquatic splendour of Lagos The Commissioner…

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Ikorodu Residents Welcome Comrade Soyiga’s Emergence As Deputy Speaker Lagos Youth Parliament

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Mariam Akinloye Residents of Ikorodu Divison, especially youths have welcomed the emergence of Comrade Soyiga Samuel Adeshina as the Deputy Speaker, Lagos State Youth Parliament. Soyiga, who was a former National President, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS), broke the news on THE IMPACT platform today. “I am deeply grateful to have been elected as the 5th Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State Youth Parliament. Your support and trust mean the world to me”, he said. He commended the representatives of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, Executive Assistant…

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Sanwo – Olu Announces Three Day Work For Lagos Civil Servants

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Wale Jagun -Announces relief packages for residents Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced a series of interventions aimed at providing relief for Lagosians, during the current economic hardship in the country. He announced the reliefs during a live broadcast where he addressed Lagosians on Thursday. Among these relief measures is that civil servants from level 1 to 14, will only work from office three days in a week. Sanwo – Olu said that the rationale behind the decision is to reduce pressure on Lagosians and make them work remotely. “We are…

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Education Commissioner Pledges Support For Resource Group’s Initiatives

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Kunle Adelabu The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has commended the leadership of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), and pledged the ministry’s support for the Group’s educational and technological initiatives in Ikorodu. Alli – Balogun, who in the company of his counterpart in the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule Akibu, received the IDRDG and the Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB), last week at their office in Alausa, gave the pledge during the returned the visit to the Group, on Wednesday.…

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Ikorodu Celebrates Grand Finale Of 2024 Odun Osu, With Book Launch, “The Original Settlers”

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Kunle Adelabu -As royal fathers, Regberegbes, others add colours, glamour The annual Odun Osun, which is otherwise known as ‘Odun Oba’ or ‘Oba’s Festival’, and usually the first traditional festival in Ikorodu Kingdom, took another dimension this year like never before. The grand finale of the festival, held on Tuesday, February 20, was attended by royal fathers across Lagos and Ogun States, especially those with close connection with the Ikorodu kingdom. They had all come to celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Oba (Alaiyeluwa) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of…

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Hardship: Sanwo – Olu To Address Lagosians Thursday

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Wale Jagun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu would be addressing Lagosians on Thursday on the current economic hardship that residents of the state and the country at large are contending with. The Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. The have been serious lamentations by citizenry on the rising cost of food items, house rent and general economic challenges The statement read thus: “What plans does Lagos State Government have for its citizens in these tough times? How…

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Ikorodu Resources Board Urges LASG For Establishment Of Another Polytechnic

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Kunle Adelabu -Advanced Technical Colleges to cater for trainings coming soon – LASG The Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB) has urged the Lagos State Government to create another Polytechnic to replace the defunct Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), to address the lack of admission of thousands of students who ordinary would have been admitted if there is a polytechnic in place. IDRDHB, which is arm of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), emphasized the need for another Polytechnic to accommodate large chunk of students who were not admitted…

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Assembly Asks Sanwo-Olu To Summon Stakeholders’ Meeting Over Hardship In Lagos

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-Invites commissioners, top officials for briefing The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently summon a stakeholders’ meeting to address the current hardship experienced by residents of the state in order for the government to adopt sustainable solutions beyond palliatives. The lawmakers noted that though the current economic situation pervades the entire Nigeria and is mostly global in outlook, Lagos State and its local governments must do more to ameliorate the suffering in the land. The House also advised leaders and statesmen to join…

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Isiu Development Association Calls For Unity, Peace To Make Progress

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Kunle Adelabu -Assures residents of more developmental initiatives The Isiu Eweye Development Association (ISEDASS), has charged residents of Isiu on the need to live in peace and harmony, stating that community develops where inhabitants work together. Chairman, ISEDASS, Mr Folagbdae Musa Banwo, who gave the charged in a statement, also enjoined residents to see their strength in diversity in the community as an opportunity to partner one another in order to achieve a desired Isiu. ISEDASS is responsible for the organization of the annual Isiu Eweye Day celebration and other…

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Official Logo Unveiled For Oriwu College 75th Anniversary Celebration

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Jare Babatunde The Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has unveiled the official logo for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of one of the best public secondary schools in Nigeria and the premier college in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Oriwu College Ikorodu. The foundation for the school, which is today known as the Oriwu Senior & Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, was laid on May 29, 1949, and this year’s anniversary is scheduled for the same month. Kunle Oshodi, FNIVS, RSV, National Deputy President, OCOSAN/Chairman, Oriwu College…

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