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We Are Intentional About Making Lagos Preferred Tourism Destination, Says Sanwo – Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment toward making the State a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism destination. He spoke on Monday while receiving the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),  Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who led a delegation of Nigerians in the Diaspora for a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Ikeja. The…

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Inner Wheel Club Of Ikorodu Metropolitan Sensitises Ikorodu, Igbogbo Residents On Breast Cancer

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Kunle Adelabu Chieftains and members of the Inner Wheel Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan on Saturday, October 21, 2023, took to the streets to create awareness and sensitize residents of Ikorodu and Igbogbo, on the danger of breast cancer. During the seminar that took place after the sensitization walk from the Sheriff junction in Ikorodu to Igbe/HOMAT Basic School junction in Igbogbo, participants were also educated on what to look out for, and how to tackle the cancer challenges. Flyers containing information on the deadly disease were also distributed. The seminar,…

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Rep. Benson To Spearhead Massive FG’s Food Programme Soon

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Mariam Akinloye -As 500 residents get October edition of ‘Apo Anu’ food support Residents of Ikorodu, especially those who are vulnerable and in needs, should be expecting a massive food intervention programme by the Federal Government. This was revealed by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The Chairman, House Committee on Defense who also hinted that he will be the one spearheading the distribution of the food intervention, while assuring that the food packages will get to the every nook and cranny of Ikorodu federal constituency…

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Oke – Eletu Begins Eyibi Festivals With Spectacular Agemo Performances

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Kunle Adelabu-Eletu pleads for strict adherence to Eluku rules The 2023 Eyibi festival, also known as Agemo and Eluku festivals, began at Oke-Eletu in ljede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with performances by Agemo masquerades at the night market square of the community. The Agemo masquerades, which kick-started performances around 4.00pm, did not retreat into their shrines until around 8.00pm, and they delivered spectacular performances all through. At the market place to partake in the traditional event were the chief custodian of traditions of the…

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Congratulations Galore As LASUSTECH Broadcast Teacher, Steven Adesemoye Bags Doctoral Title

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Wale Jagun It has been celebration galore on THE IMPACT loop, as a very popular broadcast teacher with the Mass Communication Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr. Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, completed his Doctorate at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Adesemoye, who is the Chief Administrator on the IMPACT platform where we have many other lecturers, students and staff from the LASUSTECH (formerly Lagos State Polytechnic), has been away for about two years in pursuit of his academic laurel. Steve is a broadcast educator,…

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Ijede Development Foundation Commissions ICT, Library Centre

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Kunle Adelabu -Solicits for supports towards facility The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) has commissioned the Mini Library/ICT Center, to assist the educational and technological development of Ijede. The building was donated to the IDF about three years ago by the Ijede Club ‘63. Kunle Matti, General Secretary, IDF, speaking on the center, said that the building was donated to the IDF some years back as a secretariat, but that the organization decided to use it for its educational purpose, so as to serve the generality of Ijede community. According to…

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More Roads, Other Projects Coming To Ikorodu – Rep. Benson Assured

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Kunle Adelabu The performing representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has revealed that massive road construction would commence in the next one week or two in different parts of his constituency. Benson stated that he’s working on ensuring that the Ikorodu – Shagamu road, which has been under reconstruction for many years, is completed, and also hinted at unveiling an undisclosed big project soon.The three – term lawmaker made the disclosures at his Ikorodu Constituency Office on Saturday, at the October 2023 edition of his monthly ‘Apo…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Congratulates Adeboruwa On Birthday Celebration

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Mariam Akinloye The federal lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated the Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on his 55th birthday, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Rep. Benson, felicitating the monarch, commended him for using his exalted position in bringing development to his kingdom through collaboration. “I would like to congratulate His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Abdul Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on his 55th birthday”, Rep. Benson said. “Your efforts in bringing development to Igbogbo kingdom, through collaboration with the people…

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Senator Abiru, Wife Celebrate Outstanding Oba Kasali Adeboruwa Of Igbogbo At 55

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Tokunbo Abiru has celebrated Oba AbdulSemiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on his 55th birthday anniversary. The felicitation message of the Senator who is representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, was contained in a release issued in Lagos, on Friday. Abiru and his wife described the monarch as an accomplished Kabiyesi who has been providing leadership, and assisting in the development of Igbogbo, economically and socially. “I heartily congratulate our esteemed royal father, HRM Oba (Barrister) Abdul-Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the…

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Historic Moment As IKODASS Inaugurates Board Of Trustees

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Kunle Adelabu -Aremo Ogunsanya emerges Chair Another history was made on Thursday, when the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), under the able leadership of Asiwaju Akeem Rotimi Erogbogbo, inaugurated the first – ever Board of Trustees (BOT) of the umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in Ikorodu. The board, which is made up of all the past Chairmen of IKODASS and the serving one, was sworn in at the IKODASS Secretariat by Barr. Ezekiel Obaikpe. Aremo Adeniyi Ogunsanya, the third Chairman of the association responsible for the…

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