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Ikorodu Peace Initiative Gets Residents Commendations, Vote Of Confidence

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Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have commended the interventions of the Divisional’s security architecture that was berthed about five months ago for its impact in the area of security and education. The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE (IDPIL/GTE) , which is an initiative of the traditional rulers in the Division, has been able to bring about ssecurity of lives and properties since its formation by deploying its operatives to all the six Councils, adequate security and operational equipment to aid their operations. IDPIL,…

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Concerned Lagosian Calls For Creation Of Mechanic Shops At LACVIS Centres

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Kunle Adelabu A concerned Lagosian, Mr Oluwakemi ‘Bashexy’ Hassan, has called for the need to create Mechanic Workshops at various Lagos Computerized Vehicle Inspection Service (LACVIS) centres. Hassan, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Suave Records and senior legislative aide to Hon. Waji Raji, Member, House of Representatives, representing Epe Federal Constituency, tagged the idea, ‘Lagos Fix It’. In a statement sent to THE IMAPCT, he said that the initiative would create employment opportunities for Lagosians and increase the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). “Lagos State Government did a very…

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Education District II Sensitises Students On Domestic, Sexual Violence

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Mariam Akinloye As part of activities commemorating the 2022 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Lagos State Education District II held an advocacy programme for students to enlighten them on domestic and sexual violence and educate them on the efforts of the State Government to eradicate the menace. Speaking at the event, Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of the District, Mrs. Anike Adekanye condemned the high rate of rape and sexual violence prevalent in the society, insisting that the perpetrators of the dastardly acts must be arrested and brought to book. She stated…

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IDRDG Plans Workshop For Technical Graduates, Others On Small Business Financing

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDDB), under the auspices of the Ikorodu Division Resources Development Group (IDRDG), is set to hold a workshop on Financing opportunities for the Small and Medium Scale Enterprises. The workshop is scheduled to hold at the Oteju Hall, Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Hall, Olubi/Owolowo Street, Ikorodu, on Thursday, September 22. The event is themed, “Workshop on Financing Opportunities for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises for Graduates of Technical Education and Other Disciplines in Ikorodu Division”. According to the Executive Secretary, IDRDG,…

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NDLEA Busts Cocaine Warehouse, Seizes N194billion Worth of Drugs, Arrest Barons

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Wale Jagun Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, recorded a very big success in its campaign against drugs in the county by bursting a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu area of Lagos where 1.8tons (1,855 kilograms) of the illicit drug were seized. The seized drug is worth more than Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Million Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($278, 250,000) equivalent of about One Hundred and Ninety Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Five Million (N194, 775,000,000) Naira in street value…

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Senator Abiru Celebrates Lagos Deputy Gov. Dr Kadiri Hamzat At 58

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Jare Babatunde The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru has spoken highly of the Deputy Governor, Lagos State, Dr Kadiri Oabfemi Hamzat on his 58th birthday anniversary. Abiru, who is the Senate Chairman on Industries, served on the Cabinet of former Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, with Dr Hamzat as Commissioners. His wishes were contained in a statement that he personally signed on Monday. “On this auspicious occasion of your birthday, I join your family and numerous associates and well wishers to pray that Almighty…

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State Of Igbe Road: Rep. Benson Expresses Displeasure Towards Community Over Maintenance

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Kunle Adelabu -Flags off another 1.5kilometre road project The Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has expressed his displeasure oer the state of the 2.2kilometre lgbe road which he helped its full reconstruction two years ago. In recognition of the lawmaker’s efforts in rehabilitating the road which was unpassable for over two decades, the road was renamed Rep. Babajimi Benson Road, while award was also presented to him and others that contributed to the reconstruction of the road, by the…

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Lagos Deputy, Dr Hamzat Is A Committed Partner, Says Sanwo – Olu

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent warm greetings to his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as he marks his 58th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Dr. Hamzat, who clocks 58 on Monday, September 19, as a worthy ambassador, committed public servant and partner in the ‘Greater Lagos’ agenda. He said Dr. Hamzat is worth celebrating for his life of consistent commitment to public service in different capacities, especially his contributions to governance in Lagos…

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President Buhari Confers National Honour On Seye Ogunlewe

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Kunle Adelabu President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred a National Award on Mr Adeseye Ogunlewe (Jnr.), a Nigerian track and field sprinter. The honouree who is the son of the former Minister of Works, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, was conferred with the honour on Thursday, September 15, 2022. His father posted the certificate of the award on THE IMPACT platform late Saturday which has been generating congratulatory messages. According to the Instrument of conferment of National Honour, the award was conferred in recognition of Ogunlewe’s outstanding virtues and in appreciation of his…

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We Are Bringing Back Kosoko’s Tradition With ‘The Return 1862’ Commemoration – Oloja of Lagos – Elect

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye Prince Abiola Olojo Kosoko, the Oloja of Lagos elect, has said that the dynasty of late King Kosoko of Lagos is bringing back the history of the royal family and memories of their ancestor through the re – enactment of ‘The Return 1862’. He also said that putting together the full family’s cognomen into an anthem is to ensure that the memories of the late Kosoko remains with both old and young members of the family. Kosoko, who is the Chief Executive Officer, Origin Zoo…

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