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LASUSTECH Partners HUAWEI Technologies To Build A Smart University Of The Future

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‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) paid a strategic partnership visit to Huawei Technologies in a bid to deploy advanced digital and smart university solutions, marking a significant step towards transforming the institution into a technology-driven centre of excellence. ‎ ‎The partnership meeting, held on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026, at Huawei Technologies’ Office in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together senior management staff from both organisations and the partnering consultants, to explore collaborative opportunities in digital infrastructure and innovative educational technologies. ‎ ‎Discussions focused on key…

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Ijede Council Boss Charges Residents To Participate Fully In Environmental Exercise

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Jare Olukotun The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Wednesday, urged residents of the council to be active part of the monthly sanitation exercise coming up on Saturday. The monthly exercise which has just been re – introduced by the Lagos State Government will be holding for the first after several months of its suspension across the state on April 25 between 6:30 am and 8:30am. Hon. Gbadebo- Alogba made the appeal in a released official statement. “Dear Residents of Ijede LCDA, following the re-introduction…

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LASUSTECH Gets Full NUC Accreditation For 13 Courses, Interim Approval For One

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎ ‎The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) full accreditation in 13 courses while interim approval was given for one. ‎ ‎ ‎The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Olumide Odusanya, who revealed the outcome of the exercise in a statement signed by the Registrar, described the performance as excellent. ‎ ‎ ‎”The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya is pleased to inform the University community of the outcomes of the year 2025 accreditation of undergraduate programmes by the…

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Council Boss, Hon. Benson Moves To “Complete” Imota Secretariat Building

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Wale Jagun A major effort at finally completing and improving the magnificent Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat building, has commenced by the administration of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele. The ultra – modern council secretariat named, “Imota Citadel”, was initiated by the immediate past administration of Hon. Wasiu Agoro, in 2019 when the ground breaking ceremony was performed for the edifice with over 60 offices. It has legislative chambers, legislative section with offices for Councilors, secretariat hall, ante -rooms, conference hall, marriage registry, cafeteria, sickbay, mechanic workshop among other…

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AMA Offers Free Cataract Surgery To Constituents

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has offered free cataract surgery to constituents in need. In a public notice issued by the Media Director/Personal Assistant to lawmaker, Mr Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, on Wednesday, he said that the initiative is aimed at restoring sight and improving the quality of people’s lives. “Do you know anyone in need of cataract surgery? This is to inform the general public that Dr. AMA is offering FREE Cataract Surgery to…

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200 Benefit As Hon. Benson Ayodele, Imota Council Chair Launches Free Monthly Medicare Initiative For Staff, Residents

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Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 staff and members of the general public benefited from a comprehensive health screening programme as the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, April 20, 2026, officially launched a free medical outreach programme tagged “Benson Medicare Initiative.” The initiative is a groundbreaking healthcare scheme designed to provide free monthly medical services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff, as well as residents of the community. It reflects the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and enhancing…

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Remains Of Former Council Manager, Olakunle Bakare Interred In Igbogbo Amidst Tears, Tributes

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Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -As Aroyewun, Sanusi, council chieftains honour late CM The remains of former Head of Administration/Council Manager, Amuwo -Odofin Local Government, Mr Olakunle Bakare, was laid to rest at his home in Igbogbo after a month of his passing in India on March 15. Late Bakare, who was 59 years, was a leading Chairmanship aspirant in the last Local Government Elections in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. He was buried amidst tears as many that were unable to control their emotions cried when they saw his remains in…

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Ikorodu NBA Kicks -Off 2026 Law Week With Focus On Citizenry Sensitisation For Pubic Good, National Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye This year’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week commenced with focus on issues affecting the citizenry as part of the association’s commitment to public good and national development. The annual event which kicked -off last with a press conference, Jumat service and legal aid clinic held at the Ansar -Ud-Deen Mosque at Ikorodu Grammar School, Ikorodu last Friday, will run for seven days and ends with Human Rights, Anti – Human Trafficking Outreach and Awareness Programme and the Closing Party/Variety Night on Thursday, April 23rd.…

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Oba Adefarasin Welcomes First Daughter Home In Continuation Of His Coronation As Alajede

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinpelu -It was a warm, wonderful reception, Princess Oluwabukola The coronation activities of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom continued at the weekend with the arrival of his first daughter, Her Royal Highness, Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin to Ijede. Prince Oluwabukola who arrived in a black Prado jeep and dressed in unisex wine Aso -Oke with “Abeti Aja” cap to match was accompanied by her mother, Olori Amope Adefarasin, family members and traditional chiefs led by the…

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CEO Events Hub, Tayo Odesanya Aligns With Rep. Benson’s Acceptance, Re – Election

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Wale Jagun The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Events Hub and a public commentator, Mr Tayo Odesanya, popularly called “Prof”, has also thrown his weight fully behind the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, who has been enjoying an unprecedented support from the electorate and residents following a newspaper report alleging opposition to his 4th term return to the House of Representatives. Many politicians including the entire six council chairmen in Ikorodu Division, political and social groups and other individuals have since the publication declared their support for…

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