Mariam Akinloye Women have been charged to take regular screening seriously to detect if they are dealing with breast or cervical cancer, so as to afford early detection and treatment. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) gave the charge on Thursday at a free medical outreach for female residents. The free outreach which was held at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, and themed, “Detect to Save Ijede from Cancer”, featured free clinical breast examinations, cervical cancer screenings and health talks aimed at encouraging early detection and…
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Imota Farmers Showcase Produce At Lagos Fair In Commemoration of World Food Day
Wale Jagun Farmers in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Imota chapter, joined others across the 57 council areas in Lagos State, to exhibit their farm produce and other products at the Lagos Fair which is part of the annual Eko World Food Day. The fair, which was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, in partnership with the Agriculture and Social Services Departments, across the 57 Local Council Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Vice Chancellor Receive National Productivity Awards
Our Reporter The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) and its Vice Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, have been jointly honoured by the National Productivity Centre (NPC) for exceptional performance in workplace productivity, innovation, and institutional development. The prestigious recognition was presented during the Workplace Productivity Performance Recognition Retreat, held on Thursday, 9th and Friday, 10th October, 2025, in Abuja. At the ceremony, Professor Odusanya and LASUSTECH received Certificates and Awards of Recognition, presented by Chief (Dr.) O. Charles, President and Project Consultant, and Dr. Babba Dan’Agundi, Director-General of…
Read MorePrincess Medeyomi Akran Advocates Sustainable Food Sovereignty For Nigeria’s Agricultural Future
Jare Olukotun As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, the CEO and Team Lead of MedRoyal Food Hub, Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada, has urged Nigeria to go beyond the conventional quest for food security and begin to build a sustainable and integrated food sovereignty system. Speaking in Lagos, Princess Akran stressed that the nation’s agricultural potential can only be truly harnessed when Nigerians collectively decide how they want their food to be produced, processed, and consumed. According to her, “Food sovereignty is not merely about having enough to eat;…
Read MoreLagos First Lady Lauds SAIL Lab Transformation, Impacts On Youths
Mariam Akinloye The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the impacts of the SAIL Innovation Lab on the youths and its assistance in securing the future of the society. She gave the commendations at the weekend when she visited the lab as part of the pre – 25th National Conference Walk by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) held in Ikorodu. On the sidelines of the walk, the delegation led by Dr. Sanwo – Olu, alongside the wife of the Deputy…
Read MoreHon. Gbadebo – Alogba Felicitates APC Leader, Alhaji Agoro On Birthday
Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has congratulated and felicitated with one of the apex leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijede LGA, Alhaji Wasiu Agoro, on his birthday today. In a congratulatory message issued by the council boss, she lauded the celebrant’s achievements and dedication to the development of Ijede LCDA. “I felicitate with my father and leader, Alhaji Wasiu Agoro, an Apex Leader of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division and…
Read MoreiCare Foodbank Providing Food Support, Ensuring Hunger -Free Society
Wale Jagun The iCare Food Bank of Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has said that it has been working hand – in – hand with vulnerable residents in the last 9 years to ensure that people are given hope for a better tomorrow and also to bring about hunger – free communities and society. iCare Foundation, which is administering the Food Bank, informed in a statement commemorating the 2025 World Food Day today. The group in the last 9 years has fed roughly 216, 000 individuals and…
Read MoreWFD: Abiru Fed 72,000 Households With #Doing Good Food Packs, Empowers 8, 000 Farmers
Mariam Akinloye As the world commemorates the 2025 edition of the World Food Day (WFD), Sen. Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, Senator representing Lagos East, has reaffirmed his commitment to put an end to hunger by strengthening food production. The celebration this year is themed, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”. So far, Abiru who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insecurity and Other Financial Institutions, released data confirming his #DoingGood Food programme has provided food packs for 72,000 households and also 8,000 farmers in Lagos…
Read MoreBirthday Anniversary: Aroyewun Lauds Former Lagos Head Of Service, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe’s Impacts
Jare Olukotun Former Head of Service, Lagos State, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe has been congratulated by the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), on his birthday anniversary. Aroyewun felicitating the highly revered technocrat and inspiring community and youth builder, whom he fondly refereed to as ‘Aremo’ (head of royal Princes in Igbogbo Kingdom’, lauded his impacts in the civil service and community. The council boss extended his congratulations in a special tribute commemorating Prince Ogunlewe’s birthday today. “On this special day of your birth, I…
Read MoreWFD 2025: Ijede Recognises Farmers, Others’ Contributions To Sustainability
Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has lauded the contributions of farmers, producers and communities around the globe that are ensuring that foods are available for human consumption. In a statement in commemoration of the World Food Day, today, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba reminded stakeholders on the need for collective efforts in ensuring food security and sustainability. “Today, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our farmers, food producers, and communities across the world who work tirelessly to nourish our planet. “World…
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