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The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Thursday embarked on a monitoring and enforcement exercise to dredging sites in Ibeshe-Ikorodu and Ilaje areas of the State to enforce compliance with the rules and regulations guiding dredging in the State. Speaking on the exercise, the Special Adviser to Mr. Governor, Office of Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiola Olowu said several petitions have been received by the Ministry on illegal activities of some dredgers in the area and the need to curb the threats such activities pose to residents and…

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Mariam Akinloye It would be a royal investiture on Sunday, October 15, 2023, as Barrister (Rotaractor) Adeleke Adedoyin Aroyewun, will be officially installed as the 7th Club President of the Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden. Aroyewun, who is the Legal Adviser, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), is a lawyer and a community developer. The ceremony, which is strictly by invitation or registration, is scheduled to hold at the Megalite Hall (Homat Events Centre), Igbogbo. The Board of Directors of the club will also be inducted at the ceremony themed, “Corps D’Elite:…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government Friday announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, both located along the Ikorodu Road. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Kunle Adeshina, the action became necessary because environmental infractions. The markets were closed in a joint operation carried out by enforcement officers from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on the directives of the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The Commissioner reiterated the government’s…

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Wale Jagun -As daughter, Alhaja Morufat Lawal installed as Arowoshadeen It was indeed a glorious exit for the Olootu Oga –Oloye Descendant family of Ighogbo Omoba (Alhaji) Muftau Babatunde Lawal, as children, family members and religion leaders extolled the exemplary virtues of the late philanthropist while alive. They paid their tributes at the 8-day fidau prayer held at the Megalite Hall, Homat Events Centre Igbogbo, with royal fathers, eminent individuals, guests, family chieftains and members in attendance. Late Omoba Lawal was survived by his children: Alhaja Morufat Omobolanle Lawal, Mrs…

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Kunle Adelabu -Unveils celebration programmes In preparation for the 2023 World Food Day Celebration, the Lagos State Government has called for efficient ways of maximizing water, marine and available land resources to ensure food and water security in the state. Honourable Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the appeal on Tuesday, at the press briefing organized by the Ministry in commemoration of the 2023 World Food Day Celebration, held at the Conference, Ministry of Agriculture, Alausa Secretariat. This year’s celebration is themed, “Water Is Life, Water…

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Kunle Adelabu with Olowu Olumide & Opeyemi (SIWES Students) -Igbe Laara, Gintin residents call for completion of abandoned Afa bridge The HiTech Construction Company, the construction giant handling the reconstruction of the Ipakodo/Igbogbo/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way/Afa/Igbe Laara road project, has returned to the site on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, to commence the abandoned project after over year that it vacated the site, but their return has generated mixed reactions from residents. While the residents of Igbogbo down to Oreyo/Olumo axis of the project, welcomed the return of the construction…

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Wale Jagun The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu, has solicited for the partnership and support of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, in curbing the menace of illegal dredging activities along Ikorodu corridor. Hon. Alebiosu made the appeal on Friday, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, in his palace in Ikorodu. The commissuoner explained that the State government has declared zero tolerance for illegal dredging in the state and is ready to flush them…

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