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ISU Week: Oreyo, Zumratul Win Quiz, Public Speaking Competitions

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Mariam Akinloye As part of the activities marking the 67th Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) week, quiz and public speaking competitions were organized for the Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). At the competition held at the Oba Fatola Pavilion, Adeboruwa Palace, igbogbo on Wednesday, students that represented various schools showed high level of understanding and knowledge with their delivery. The Junior School category of the quiz competition featured five schools: Movers School, Oreyo Grammar School, Zumuratul Islamiyah Secondary School, Fathom School and Reri Grammar…

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iCare Ready To Feed 1000 Families At Xmas

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Mariam Akinloye The operational body of the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Chairman, House Committee on Defense, is set to support 1000 families with food items this yuletide season. Beneficiaries will get the items at the Christmas edition of ‘Apo Anu’ (iCare Foodbank) distribution holding at the lawmaker’s Federal Constituency Office, along Igbogbo/Ipakodo Road, by Solebo Estate, Ikorodu, on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The initiative, which has been receiving commendations locally, nationally and internationally, was initiated six years ago and managed by the iCare Foundation…

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There Is No Crisis On Oloja of Lagos Stool, Kosoko Family, Lagos Royal Family Declare

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Kunle Adelabu The King Kosoko Royal Family/ Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy Family of Lagos, has declared that there is no crisis within the family, and that the ascension to the stool of Oloja of Lagos is a settled matter. The royal family made the declaration in a separate statement released on Friday (today) and signed by Alhaja (Chief) Mutiat Ashabi Abimbola Alli – Balogun, Head of the Kosoko Royal family, and Prince Sikiru Kosoko, the General Secretary of the royal family. They debunked insinuations contained in an online report that…

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Sanwo – Olu Celebrates Buhari At 80

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, on his 80th birthday, describing him as a courageous and passionate leader, whose commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria is worthy of emulation.  Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said President Buhari’s unblemished service in public office has made him role model to many Nigerians.  He said President Buhari has provided honest and transparent leadership in the country, adding that the President, since he…

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King Kosoko Royal Family: 1983 Registered Declaration Still Subsisting, Intact

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Kunle Adelabu The Kosoko Royal Family/Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy Family, has expressly stated that the 1983 Registered Declaration guiding the selection process of an Oloja of Lagos within the family, is still subsisting and very much intact. The royal family also said that there is no court case or ruling on the Declaration. Alhaja (Chief) Mutiat Ashabi Abimbola Alli-Balogun, Head of King Kosoko Royal Family and the Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy Family, and Prince Sikiru Kosoko, General Secretary, in a statement, distanced the family from a press release purportedly issued…

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Lagos Set For Stakeholders’ Summit On 2023 Population Census

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to ensure the smooth and seamless conduct of the 2023 population and housing census in the State in 2023. The Special Adviser, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende stated this on Thursday during a press briefing organised in preparation for the Lagos State Stakeholders Summit on Y20223 Population and Housing Census scheduled to hold on Tuesday, 20th December, 2022 at the Adeyemi-Bero Hall, Secretariat, Alausa. He listed the goal of the Summit to include a broadening…

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Council Boss Presents N1.6b Budget Proposal To Legislative Arm

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Mayokun Daini, on Thursday presented N1, 616,442,411.13 2023 budget proposal for the consideration of the Council’s Legislative Arm. According to a release on the Chairman’s Facebook page which was signed by Mr Razaq Kabiru B., Chief Press Secretary, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, the fiscal proposal is 6.5% higher than the 2022 budget. He said that the Chairman charged the Council legislators to examine the fiscal proposal produced based on recommendations from the stakeholders’ session held last month to have…

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Ikorodu Gospel Ambassadors Celebrate 8th Concert With Praises, Worship

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Ademola Olatunji It was all praises and worship as the Inspirational Gospel Ambassadors Ministry (IGAM) celebrated the 8th edition of its annual concert in Ikorodu. IGAM, over the years, has been using music, concerts , awards and youth empowerment to promote the ministry of God in Ikorodu and its environment. The concert, which was well attended, was tagged, ‘Ikorodu Gospel Artiste Explosion Day’. The concert held recently at the True Covenant Church of God, located at Ojogbe, Ikorodu Lagos State, paraded several big names in the gospel music industry such…

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Graceskies Schools Host Students, Parents To Year End, Xmas Party

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Kunle Adelabu It was a highly entertaining and relaxing break from the academic activities when the management, staff and students of the Graceskies schools gathered at the school hall to celebrate the end – of – the – year and Christmas party. Also part of the party were parents and well wishers. The students, who were very joyous to experience the social aspect of academic calendar of the school located in a highbrow and well secured Elepe Estate, Gbasemo, Aga, were seen donned very beautiful and colourful attires. The peak…

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LASBCA Warns Against Erecting Structures Under High – Tension Cables

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has directed owners of structures under high-tension cables in different parts of the State to vacate and move to safer locations.  The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, who gave the warning in a statement issued on Wednesday, also urged Lagosians to be wary of the electromagnetic radiation that comes with the unlawful practice.  He stated that the practice does not only pose a threat to the lives of the occupants and that of others but also contravenes the provisions of…

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