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2023 Isiwu Oro Festival Holds Saturday, August 12

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Mariam Akinloye The 2023 edition of the Oro festival in Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, southwest, Nigeria, will hold on Saturday, August 12, 2023. During the festival, women are expected to stay indoor and restricted from coming out, till the next day. This was confirmed to THE IMPACT by the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba David Olukayode Raji, the Eweye of Isiwu. Women residing within the Isiwu community and those coming in, are expected to be indoor by Friday night…

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AFCON 2027: Lagos Ready To Host Africa

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance while receiving, on behalf of the State Governor, the Confederation of Africa Football Inspection Team on a courtesy visit to the Round House, Alausa, Ikeja. Dr. Hamzat noted that the state has all it takes as…

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How Sanwo – Olu Allocated Cabinet List To LGs Revealed!

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Kunle Adelabu -Eti – Osa gets 12 cabinet slots Facts have emerged on how the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu, allocated nominees for his second term cabinet. This was revealed in an official letter from the Office of the Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, sent to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, dated 7th August, 2023. The letter detailed the local governments of the 39 nominees for the cabinet positions. The letter, a copy of which was…

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Imota LCDA Council Boss Targets 1000 Vulnerable Residents For Palliatives

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Wale Jagun A total number of 1000 residents in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will be benefiting from the palliative scheme that the Council boss, Hon. Wasiu Adekunle Agoro, is putting in place to support vulnerable residents. The event hold at the council secretariat tomorrow, Thursday, August 10. According to the Chairman, the intervention is his own support for his people who are facing hardship due to the fuel subsidy removal. Unlike others who are distributing food items, Hon. Agoro informed…

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Updated: Sanwo – Olu Approves Kosoko As Substantive GM LTV

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Kunle Adelabu -Resumes duty immediately Mrs Adesola Ibironke Kosoko, the acting General Manager, Lagos Television, has been confirmed in a substantive capacity by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu. The Governor’s confirmation of the ace broadcaster’s appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri – Okunola, dated Tuesday, August 8, 2023. THE IMPACT broke the news yesterday as soon as the confirmation was made. Kosoko will be replacing Mrs Siju Alabi who was sacked by the governor in…

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Rep. Benson To Ijede Residents: This Is Just The Beginning Of Many Development Projects In Your Council

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Kunle Adelabu The residents of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have been assured of many more developmental projects to come into their community.This was the assurance given by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajide Benson, at the commissioning of the Obun Ale market and the vocational centre in ljede. Rep. Benson, who was represented by Mayor Deen Sanwoola, the Director – General, iCare Foundation, the operational platform of the lawmaker, speaking at the commissioning, expressed delight at the…

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Ikorodu Division Monarch, Leaders Call Out Gov. Sanwo – Olu On Marginalisation

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Kunle Adelabu -Charge Gov on need for respect, pay attention to deplorable infrastructures in Ikorodu The traditional and political leaders in Ikorodu Division, have called out the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, in an unusual and unexpected way, on what was termed deliberate marginalization of the Division. Leaders from Ikorodu, which is one of the five Divisions that made up Lagos State, in a statement on Monday, demanded that the Governor should allocate a minimum of three slots in his proposed cabinet against the one…

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Abiru Chairs Senate Committee On Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions

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Jare Olukotun The President of the Nigerian Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has named the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions for the 10th Senate. Abiru served as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries in the 9th National Assembly. Senator Akpabio unveiled names of chairmen and vice-chairmen of the standing committees, after the Senate resumed from its break at 9.59pm on Monday. The session ended 10.47pm. Senator Abiru, a retired…

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Ijede Council Boss Plans Ground Breaking Ceremony For New School

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has stated that the Igbe Oguro community which has been without a public school, will soon have one. Alogba made the revelation on Monday, at the commissioning of the Obun Ale market which was rehabilitated by Rep. Babajimi Benson. Speaking further on the issue with THE IMPACT, the council boss said that the ground breaking ceremony would hold either this coming Thursday or next week, unfailingly. She also stated that her…

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