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King Kosoko Royal Family Calls For General Meeting At Ereko Palace

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Kunle Adelabu -As family head appeals for attendance, unity The King Kosoko Royal Family of Lagos, has called on the sons and daughters, old and young members of the family, both home and abroad, to attend a general meeting of the family, for the purpose of forging unity among family members. The meeting is scheduled to hold 11am at the King Kosoko Palace, Ereko, Lagos Island, on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Alhaja Alli-Balogun, Olori Ebi (head) of the King Kosoko Royal Family, appealing to the members of the family to…

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President Tinubu Assents To Amended Electricity Act Bill Into Law

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Kunle Adelabu President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, into law. The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on July 27, 2023, and the Senate on November 14, 2023, was sponsored by Honourable Babajimi Benson, who represents Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to address the development and environmental concerns of host communities, and sets aside five percent of the actual annual operating expenditures of power generating companies (GENCOs) from the preceding year for the development…

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Bring AFCON Trophy Home, Sanwo – Olu Urges Super Eagles

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for advancing to the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commended the Super Eagles for beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties kicks, after the two sides played for one hundred and twenty minutes on Wednesday. He said the Super Eagles fought gallantly to advance to the final of the Africa Cup…

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Two Vigilantes Shot Dead, Others Wounded As Residents Rally To Rescue Kidnapped Victims

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Kunle Adelabu -Residents call on govt to clear Afa swamp More facts are unfolding regarding the kidnapping incident that occurred at Igbe Alagemo area of lgbogbo/Bayeku LCDA in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Wednesday, where two residents who were visiting their site were allegedly kidnapped by daredevil men armed with AK47 guns. However, some of the residents were also saying that only one woman identified as Ms Seyi, was kidnapped in the incident. The victim is said to have her shop at Igbe Oloja. THE IMPACT gathered that…

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Nigeria Beat South Africa To Book AFCON Final Ticket

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Wale Jagun Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in a semi-final clash. The match which was decided via penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1, was played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday evening. The game was dramatic as the Super Eagles led 1-0 and added another towards the regulation time but the Osimhen goal was disallowed by VAR after which the centre referee awarded South Africa a penalty with Teboho Mokoena scoring…

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Rep. Benson, Oriwu Old Students’ Association Congratulate Sekumade On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, and the Oriwu Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), have felicitated the Sekumade of Ipakodo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Bashir Aremu Sotonwa. Rep. Babajimi, in his statement, congratulated the monarch, who retired as a Director in the Lagos State Government service, on his birthday and commended him for his contributions to the development of his kingdom. “I heartily rejoice with the Sekumade of Ipakodo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Bashir Aremu Shotonwa, on the occasion of his birthday”, he…

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Again! Residents Kidnapped As Igbogbo, Ijede Communities Under Kidnappers’ Siege

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Kunle Adelabu The security situation in and around Igbe community in Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has raised fears, as two residents were allegedly kidnapped early today. The victims, whom we gathered are women, were said to have been kidnapped around 10am by unknown gunmen who shot sporadically into the air to scare residents away as they whisked their victims into the swamp. Another account said that four men armed with Ak47, came in through the swamp and kidnap a…

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Lagos Partners Niger, Kwara States For Sustainable Food Security, Waste Reduction

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Government has kicked off partnership programme with Niger and Kwara States, towards bridging food supply-demand gaps under the Produce-4-Lagos Initiative. As a market-city State, Lagos is consumer-centric and requires large quantities of food to cater for its population’s needs. Looking inward first, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture is supporting local Lagos farmers to boost food production, particularly in livestock, fisheries and horticulture. In large commercial quantities, Niger and Kwara, as part of the broader picture of attaining Mr. President’s food security agenda, have the…

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Federal Lawmaker Felicitates Former Lagos Sports DG, Bolowotan

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Mariam Akinloye The immediate past Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, has been congratulated on his birthday today. Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the Chairman, House Committee on Defense who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, in a statement today, said that Bolowotan has assisted in fostering growth and development. The three term lawmaker also stated the celebrant used sports to engage and transformed youths. “I express my heartfelt joy to my brother and former Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan,…

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Eletu, Oyefusi Congratulate Ayangbure Of Ikorodu At 70

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Kunle Adelabu The Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi and a Prince of the Oguntade Ruling House of lkorodu, Prince Adesegun Oyefusi, have joined numerous others in felicitating the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on his 70th birthday anniversary. Oba Shotobi turned 70 years on Monday, with numerous congratulatory messages from the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, elected office holders, eminent individuals, family members and well – wishers. In a statement by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu,…

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