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2023 Elections: Egbin Monarch, Ijede Chair Charge Residents On Massive Voting

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Dr AbdulHakeem Oriyomi Oyebo, and Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, have charged residents of Egbin and Ijede on the need to come out in large numbers during the forthcoming general elections and vote for the candidates of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC). The first class traditional ruler stated that it is important for the residents to vote for the government that took over the only public school which he…

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Lagos Receives FAO, UNIDO Coconut Value Chain Report

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has received the coconut value chain analysis report aimed at formulating the investment plan necessary to upgrade the coconut value chain in Lagos. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, while receiving the report presented recently to her in Lagos by representatives of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), said that the report has shed light on policies and investment around the coconut value chain. Olusanya, said that more than 60% to 70% of the coconut consumed…

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43 Students Get IKODASS, Longe Free JAMB Forms

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Wale Jagun The Scholarship Scheme Committee of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has presented free JAMB forms to 43 indigent students in Ikorodu. The beneficiaries were also registered for the examinations by the socio – cultural and development association. A total of 133 applicants were received at the deadline for the call for the applications, while 66 applicants attended the screening by the committee, out of which 43 qualified candidates were picked. The free JAMB forms were sponsored by the Late Jimoh Owode Longe Education Funds, in partnership…

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Lagos Hosts APC Presidential Campaign Grand Finale Tuesday

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Wale Jagun All is set for the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress- APC- Presidential Campaign on Tuesday in Lagos – home of the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, APC Lagos State Chapter, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the final campaign is scheduled for the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria,. “President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the Presidential Campaign Council comprising the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Director General of the PCC, Governor Simon Lalong of…

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Jimi Benson, iCare Team Embark On Door – To – Door Campaign Tour

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, is not leaving any stone unturned in its quest to garner massive votes for all the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general elections. After months of massive campaign in various forms, the lawmaker, on Sunday (yesterday) embarked on door – to door campaign with his operational team, iCare Foundation to different areas of his constituency. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Defense Committee and seeking re –…

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Residents Call On Sanwo – Olu To Enforce Collection Of Old Naira Notes On State Owned BRT, Ferry

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kunle Adelabu Lagosians have been reacting to the address delivered today by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the eruption of violence in some parts of the state due to scarcity of naira notes which has brought hardship on the large number of the populace. Sanwo – Olu, in his address, appealed to POS operators and petrol attendants to stopped taking advantage of people in this hard time. The Governor, who warned those fomenting violence of dire consequences also revealed that his government has commenced palliative measures…

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Senator Abiru Charges Canvassers On Mobilisation For APC Victory

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Receives commendations from party chairman, other chieftains About 5000 voters’ canvassers operating in the Lagos East Senatorial District have been charged by Senator Tokunbo Abiru on the need to canvass and mobilise adequately for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates to get massive votes in the forthcoming general elections. The Senator spoke with the canvassers from Kosofe and Shomolu last Wednesday. The canvassers, operating under the aegis of East Consultative Forum (ECF), an independent Campaign Group complementing the party’s voters’ mobilization drive in the Lagos…

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Obateru To State Govt: Promote Development In Riverine Areas With Sporting Activities

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Government has been enjoined to promote development in riverine areas with sporting activities. This was the charge given by the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom. The royal father said that the government should look inwardly in tapping into the water resources to develop games for riverine people. Oba Oyebo gave the charge while speaking with THE IMPACT at the maiden edition of the inter – house sports competition of Egbin Kingdom Nursery & Primary…

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Sanwo -Olu Warns PoS Agents, Petrol Attendants Against Extorting Residents

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Kunle Adelabu -Says those promoting violence are against election The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, has again warned against extortion of helpless Lagosians by PoS agents and petrol attendants in various fuel stations across the state. He appealed to those engaging in charging ridiculous rate on fund withdrawal and sale of PMS to turn a good leaf and stop taking advantage of the challenging period that every Nigerian are facing to further inflict hardship on them. In an address delivered today by the Governor, Sanwo –…

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Graceskies School Celebrates 2023 Valentine Sharing Love With Community

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Wale Jagun The students of the Graceskies School, located in a highbrow Elepe Estate, Aga, Ikorodu, Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Tuesday, February 14, celebrated the Valentine’s Day in a special way. The ceremony took place within the school premises under the supervision of school’s Chief Executive and a retired foremost public school administrator, Alhaja Abiodun Sheryl Ogunniyi, the head teacher, Ms. Bola Ogunniyi and teachers. Aside sharing gift items with one another, each student of the school also got the opportunity to present bags of…

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