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Benson Felicitates Former DG Ogunleye At 82

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Jare Babatunde The Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has felicitated with the former Deputy Governor of Lagos and a member of Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, on his 82nd birthday. In a statement by the lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense on Tuesday, he thanked God for what he described as eventful and fruitful life of the political chieftain. “I heartily rejoice with my leader, father, GAC member and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye on the…

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Lagos Tourism Commissioner Among ‘Top 100 Africa Travel Women Awards’ Winners

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Our Editor Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has emerged as one of the winners in the leadership category of ‘The Top 100 Africa Travel Women Awards’. A statement issued by the organisers of the Awards, Akwaaba African Travel Market, said the Commissioner was considered worthy of the award in view of her efforts in driving the growth of tourism in Lagos State. According to the release, Akinbile-Yussuf initiated several lofty projects to restart tourism following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and for…

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Lagos Calls For Strategic Collaboration Against Breast Cancer

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government has called for strategic collaborative efforts including raising awareness, sensitising the public and raising funds to help support life-saving treatment services, research, life-changing support and rehabilitation amongst all stakeholders in the fight against Breast Cancer. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed this during a Road Awareness Walk organised by the Ministry of Health in partnership with a global healthcare company, Novartis, to wrap up the Y2022 Pink October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Lagos State, noted that the fight against…

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Strike: LASG Set To Address Joint Drivers’ Demands

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government is looking into the demands of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN), with a view to finding permanent solutions to the issues raised by the Association. A release signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, said the move became necessary following the planned seven-day job boycott by the drivers over alleged harassment and extortion by motor parks and garages management personnel across the state. He explained that sequel to the announcement by JDWAN to embark on…

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Oriwu College Former Students Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Debate

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Mariam Akinloye After 50 years of their graduation from the Oriwu College, Ikorodu, which is the premier college in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, members of the 1968/72 set returned to the school to celebrate their anniversary with debate among schools. Two other junior and senior secondary schools were invited to compete with Oriwu Colleges in the debate held at the premier college’s Hall in Ikorodu on Friday, October 28, 2022. At the end of the interesting debate, Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges emerged victorious in the…

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Ijede Development Foundation Grants 35 Students Scholarship

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Launches ICT, Library, honour personalities A total of 35 students in various higher institutions; that are either indigenes or residents of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have been granted scholarship by the Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a body established for the socio – economic development of Ijede, with focus on education. Five of the beneficiaries are distinction students, while 15 were selected from the old beneficiaries that are still maintaining the approved grades. Beneficiaries were presented with…

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IKODASS Calls For Application For Late Jimoh Longe Annual Scholarship

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Mariam Akinloye It was yet another scholarship opportunity for students in Ikorodu in various higher public institutions across the country as the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has called for applications for the annual Late Jimoh Adedoyin Longe Scholarship Endowment. According to IKODASS, both indigenes and non – indigents (residents) of Ikorodu can apply for the award and must be in 200 Level. Applications which opened on the 25th October, 2022, will close on 10th November, 2022. IKODASS had, earlier in October, facilitated and announced AGL Delitesome Scholarship which…

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Ikorodu Agog As Mathew Kuti Wins U – 13, U – 11 World Table Tennis Championship In Cairo

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu- born table tennis prodigy and national Cadet and Mini – Cadet champions, Master Mathew Kuti, has conquered the world with his mastery of table tennis. Kuti emerged Champions in the U – 13 and U – 11 World Table Tennis tournaments in Cairo, Egypt. He achieved the U – 13 feat on Sunday while crowning it with the U – 11 Monday. His foreign exploits have generated massive commendations from dignitaries and residents of Ikorodu who sent their congratulatory messages and love on the social media.…

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Rehabilitation Work On T.O.S. Benson Road, Ebute Roundabout Progresses

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Kunle Adelabu The rehabilitation of the collapsed section of the T.O.S. Benson Avenue, is in progress as the construction giant, Arab Contractors, have the commenced the construction of the drainages. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederick Oladeinde, had, last week, said that the state government is rehabilitating what he called “poorly constructed road”, in reaction to a news reports published by THE IMPACT in which residents and motorists lamented the hardship caused by the removal of concrete demarcation of the road which was later removed and caused deterioration of the…

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APC State Scribe, Hon. Sunmi Donates To Party, Charges Members On Successful Elections

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Kunle Adelabu The General Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lagos State and former Commissioner in the Lagos State House of Assembly Commission, Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, has charged members of the party in Ikorodu to ensure that there is cohesion towards working as a united family in the forthcoming general elections. He gave the charge on Friday in Ikorodu while donating a public address system to Ward B, which is his political ward, during a monthly meeting held at the Baba Awobajo’s House, Allison Street, Ikorodu. Sunmi, who was…

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