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Group Donates Educational Materials To Oriwu College Students

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges further support The Empire Club of Nigeria, a social and humanitarian organisation, has donated educational materials to the students of Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, as part of its efforts in encouraging academic excellence. The group, which visited the premier college in Ikorodu Division, also commended the school for its achievements and status, not only in the state but the country as a whole. Chief Bimbo Odukoya, President of the club, speaking during the brief ceremony, said that members of his club are involved in…

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Oke Eletu Community Organises lnter – Faith Prayers For Peace, Development

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Kunle Adelabu One of the prominent communities in Ikorodu, Oke – Eletu which is situated in the Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has organized inter – faith prayers for continued peaceful co – existence and development in the town. The prayer session, which was organized by Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Ajayi Omotayo Adeniyi, witnessed a large presence of religious leaders, family members, trade groups, community development associations, security personnel and residents of the community. The inter – faith prayer session…

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Sanwo – Olu Mourns FCMB Founder, Otunba Subomi Balogun

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun. Otunba Balogun, the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland and the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians passed on at the age of 89 in London, England on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the late Otunba Balogun as a renowned technocrat, seasoned administrator and philanthropist, who made a mark in the country by contributing to the growth and development of the banking sector in Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by…

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Sanwo – Olu Shares Lagos Governance Experience With New Governors At Induction

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Wale Jagun -Says Deputy Governors are partners, not spare tyres New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on “Managing the Process of Governance: Insights for New Governors”, said the…

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Adedotun, Moyosore Emerge 2023 KKES Chess Closed Champions

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Wale Jagun Two pupils of the Kith & Kin Montessori Schools (KKMS), beat other geniuses to emerge champions of this year’s school’s Chess Closed Championship that took place within the premises of the school. While Adedotun Ogunjemiyo emerged the overall champion (senior category), Moyosore Thomas Okeowo was the overall champion in the junior category, held on Monday, 15th May, 2023. About 30 participants participated in the annual championship held at KKMS premises located at 32 TOS Benson Avenue, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The head of school, Mrs. Olaitan Ibukunoluwa,…

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Professor Of Humanities, Shitta – Bey Sets To Engage Young People

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Wale Jagun In commemoration of the 2023 Children’s Day, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd., an Ikorodu – born professor of Humanities and Philosophy, University Maryland Global Campus, United States of America (USA), is set to engage young people on issues relating to importance of growing up and pursuing their dreams. The session, which will be held online, is tagged, ‘A Day with Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd.’, is powered by Shakirat Enifeni Foundation, a humanitarian and educative platform established to empower the less privileged and assist young people in their development.…

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Dangote Refinery Commissioning: LASG Urges Residents To Plan Movement Around Lekki – Epe

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Mariam Akinloye -Charges LASTMA, others on effective traffic management Ahead of the proposed commissioning of the Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, May 22, 2023, the Lagos State Government has urged residents to plan their movement in and out of the Lekki-Epe corridor between 8.00 am and 2.00 pm. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde noted that it becomes imperative for the State Government to alert the public, particularly regular road users in the Lekki-Epe zone, of the high vehicular movement that will…

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Infrastructures: AAC Chairman Laments LG, State Failure

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Kunle Adelabu -As former Minister take a swipe at Igbogbo/Bayeku Chair Comrade Michael Olasoji, the party chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, has condemned the failure of the executive arms to discharge their primary responsibilities, especially at the Local and State Government levels. The unionist who expressed his displeasure on THE IMPACT platform at the weekend, said that he doesn’t approve of a situation where a legislator is going all out to meet the infrastructural and other demands of his constituents. Olasoji was reacting to the legislative efforts…

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Kith & Kin International College Celebrates 2023 Top JAMB Students

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Kunle Adelabu -Parents commend school impacts In a bid to encourage their top students, raise them as reference and exemplar for other students to emulate, the management of the Kith & Kin International College, organized a special treat to celebrate the excellent performance of eight of their students in the 2023 JAMB examination. The top JAMB students of Kith & Kin International School and their parents, were hosted at the Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The grand reception was tagged, ‘Celebrating Excellent Performance ln JAMB 2023’.…

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Why Hon. Abbas Is Our Choice To Succeed Outgoing Speaker, Gbajabiamila – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has explained that the majority members of the House of Representatives are in support of the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the next Speaker for the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, because of his credentials. APC and the President – elect favour Abbas, who is representing Zaria Federal constituency in Kaduna State, a decision which did not go down well with some members. Rep. Benson, speaking at the flag – off of the…

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