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LASG Warns Motorists Against Use Of Defective Number Plates

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Wale Jagun -Cautions those with no number plates The Lagos State Government has warned Motorists against the use of defective vehicle registration number plates on Lagos roads and those without any number fixed on their vehicles to desist from the unlawful act, LASG stated that such acts is against Sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law 2018. Explaining the anomaly of wrongful use of the number plate which has become rampant, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola noted that covering number plates without authorisation,…

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GenZTechies’ Hackfest 2023: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Charges Young Software Developers, Techies To Harness Massive Opportunities In Tech, Innovation

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Wale Jagun  -Shares SAIL Innovation Lab in last 2 years The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Saturday admonished young budding software developers and tech enthusiasts to harness massive opportunities in the tech space. The lawmaker disclosed this while delivering his keynote address at the 2023 Hackfest, organised by GenZtechies, held at the Multipurpose Hall of the University of Lagos, Akoka. Abiru, shared the experience of his illustrious banking career spanning over three decades, tracing how technology gradually revolutionised…

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Colourful, Memorable Graduation As Andus D’Great Schools Celebrate Academic Excellence

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Kunle Adelabu -Proprietor, keynote speaker charges graduands to soar higher The proud graduating students of Andus D’great Schools, lgbogbo, were, on Friday, August 25, 2023, given the deserved honour by their school as they passed out with excellent WAEC performances which delighted the school and their families. The 26 students were sent forth at a very colourful, memorable and well – attended 2023 Valedictory and Graduation ceremony held at the school premises along the Offin/Oreta road, Igbogbo. At the celebration were parents, family members, friends and existing students of the…

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Ogunleye Urges Ikorodu Students To Strive For Excellence

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Wale Jagun The lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA), has urged students in Ikorodu, to always strive for academic excellence if they want to be great in life. Ogunleye, who said that he is interested in assisting students to unlock their potentials towards developing Ikorodu, also said that he has constituted a committee to mentor them. The State lawmaker gave the charge during the week, after distributing free GCE forms to 100 beneficiaries in Ikorodu, at his Constituency…

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Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Loses Iya – Oloja General, Alhaja Sidikatu Kolawole

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Mariam Akinloye The death of Alhaja (Chief) Sidikatu Kolawole, the Iya – Oloja General, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division OF Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has been announced. She was 113 years. Her death was announced in a statement early today by the Babajoba General, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hon. (Prince) Jimoh Ogunmuyiwa. Her death is coming about two months after the death of Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja of Ayangbure International Market and Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The late Iyaloja was…

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Work Progresses On Igbogbo Stadium As Contractor Returns To Site

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Kunle Adelabu -HiTech making gradual return to abandoned Ipakodo – Igbogbo Road The contractor handling the reconstruction of the Igbogbo Stadium, has returned to the site about two weeks ago, with the construction work that was previously abandoned over a year ago, progressing. In the same vein, HiTech Construction Limited, the construction giant handling the reconstruction of the Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Bola Ahmed Tinubu (formerly Agbele Road) – Igbe Laara – Gintin road phase one, has also been making gradual return to site, almost a year after the work…

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LASG Releases 2023 Admission List Into Model Colleges

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The Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education has released the 2023 admission list for the 16 Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools across the State. A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Ganiu Lawal advised Parents/Guardians and School Owners to visit the school of first choice of their candidates to check their admission status. Mr. Lawal added that the first batch of the admission list comprises names of candidates admitted on merit while the supplementary list for others will be released in due course.

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Former Deputy MD, General Hospital Ikorodu Now Heads GH Agbowa

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Wale Jagun The appointment of Dr Femi Aletan as the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), General Hospital (GH), Agbowa in Epe Division of Lagos State, has been confirmed. Dr Aletan was the former Deputy MD, General Hospital Ikorodu, under the leadership of Dr Taiwo Hassan, until his appointment. THE IMPACT gathered that he resumed to his new duty post few days back. Dr. Aletan, who is a Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, is an Alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Lagos State University (LASU). During his…

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Oro Abosan Holds In Igbogbo Saturday

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Kunle Adelabu -Community calls on youths to be peaceful, orderly It has been announced that the annual Oro Abosan festival will hold on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the ancient kingdom of Igbogbo. In an effort to ensure a peaceful celebration, the community has sued for peace and good conduct, especially from the youths, during the celebration. Oro Abosan is the first of the two annual Oro festival in lgbogbo, when female folks are restricted inside. Female residents are usually inside from 12am midnight on the eve of the Oro…

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Sanwo – Olu Celebrates Chief Of Staff, Tayo Ayinde At 59

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Our Editor The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday joined other well-wishers to celebrate his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde on the occasion of his 59th birthday. Tayo Ayinde clocks 59 years today, Thursday, August 24. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Mr. Tayo Ayinde as a worthy and trusted partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. The Governor also described his Chief of Staff as a loyal, dependable, selfless, hardworking and God-fearing man, who has…

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