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Lagos East Constituents Commend Abiru For Life – Changing Multiple Projects, Empowerment

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Kunle Adelabu It has been commendation galore for Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja, for the multiple projects and empowerment he facilitated for his constituents. The representation of the Senator has been described as life-changing by the Governor of the State, Mt Babajide Sanwo – Olu who commissioned the the remodelled popular Oluwo Fish market which now comprises 240 open stalls, 82 lock up stalls, 5 open floors, 12 toilets and 4 new offices for Iya Oloja…

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Super Falcons Star, Asisat Oshoala Launches Football Academy

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Kunle Adelabu Super Falcons and Barcelona female team striker, Asisat Oshoala has launched her football academy in Lagos. The Ikorodu – born football star announced the berth of Asisat Oshoala Academy (AOA), which is in partnership with Nike Football and International Women Win on Friday, July 1, 2022. AOA is designed to provide access to football and life skills for school girls in Lagos State. Asisat is a four-time African Footballer of the Year

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Empowers 1, 250 Market Women With Grants Worth N62.5M

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Wale Jagun -Supports rural farmers ; commissions stadium, market-His programmes has been life-changing – Gov. Sanwo – Olu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has described projects and empowerments by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, in the last 18 months that he had assumed office, as life changing. Residents of the ancient town of Epe and others from Councils under the Lagos East, defied the torrential rains on Thursday, June 30, 2022, to welcome the Senator and Governor,…

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Lagos Majority Leader, INEC Charge Residents On PVC Registration, Collection

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Kunle Adelabu -Only 640, 774 registered voters in Lagos – INEC With the low turnout in the number of registration for the Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) in Lagos State, the Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has appealed to residents of the State that are yet to register to do so in good time. The fourth term state lawmaker also charged those that had registered but yet to collect their PVCs to also ensure that they go to the INEC office to for collection. Hon. Agunbiade, who is also the Chairman,…

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Rep. Benson’s Bill On Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities Passes Second Reading

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Kunle Adelabu The House of Representatives has passed for the second time, Bill seeking to amend the Discrimination against Persons with Disability (Prohibition) Act, 2018 for upward review of retirement age of persons with disability. Hon. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos) sponsored the amendment legislation titled, “Discrimination Against Persons with Disability Prohibition (Amendment) Bill, 2022”. The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, announcing the development on his social media handles Thursday night, said: “The bill I sponsored for the upward review of age…

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Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Commitment To Business – Friendly Environment As EU – Nigeria Forum Opens In Lagos

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the State Government will be relentless in pursuing initiatives that will seek to improve the ease of doing business; manifestly making the business environment more attractive for investors. He added that  the state will continue to view itself as a strategic national asset, carrying the responsibility for not just being an epicenter in times of national crises but also an economic springboard in leading Nigeria to a place of social and economic prosperity. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statements while…

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Lagos Working Towards Expanding Access To Clean Water, Sanitation Services

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has said it is working assiduously to expand access to clean water and sanitation services with a commitment to close the existing gaps in the sector in the best interest of residents and the general public. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC2022) held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday. LIWAC is an annual conference organized by the Lagos State Water Regulatory…

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Princess Kafilat Hassan, New Ikorodu ICAN Chairman Excos Sworn – In, Unveils Programmes

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Kunle Adelabu -To focus on secretariat, membership drive, welfare, others The new Chairman for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ikorodu and District Society, Princess Kafilat Omolade Hassan, MMP, FCA, has unveiled programmes which the executive Council that she will be presiding over in the next one year, will be executing. Princess Hassan was sworn – in alongside 10 other members of the council by the 58th ICAN National President, Mallam Tijani Musa Isa, BSc, MIoD , FCA, at the investiture ceremony held at the Ikorodu Town Hall…

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Waves Begins 15th Anniversary Celebrations With Students’ Engagement

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Kunle Adelabu -HOMAT honours students, commends Publisher for educative programmes The management of the Waves Media Limited on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, partnered the HOMAT Group of Schools in honouring and mentoring students of the school as part of the activities marking the 15th year anniversary of the media outfit. Resource persons who spoke at the programme charged students to find purpose in life and pursue dreams with commitment and discipline to achieve their set goals. At the event tagged, ‘Pep Talk Session’ with the HOMAT students with the theme,…

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2022 Hajj: Lagos To Refund 250 Intending Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

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Wale Jagun Following the inability of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to secure proposed slots for Nigerian intending pilgrims to this year’s Hajj, Lagos State Government has promised to refund funds those affected by the development. The Lagos State Government promised to make the full refund process seamless and quickly available for those intending pilgrims who wish to seek a refund. Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofi Elegushi announced on Tuesday while addressing journalists during a press conference at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa in…

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