We Have Achieved Greatly In Terms Of Road Rehabilitation – Ogunleye, Ikorodu Constituency I Rep

Wale Jagun Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA), the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has stated that he has facilitated the rehabilitation of several roads across constituency in the last couple of months. Ogunleye, who is the Chairman House Committee on Overseas Investments, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), said that improved road networks in communities across Lagos, has reduced travel time and engender ease of movement for vehicles and residents. The lawmaker, who is the son of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State,…

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After Several Failed Peace Attempts, Royal Fathers Intervene In Iyaloja Crisis In Ikorodu

Kunle Adelabu There might be light at the end of the tunnel soon over the crisis regarding the appointment of lyaloja of Ikorodu Central Local government which has widen the gulf between the traditional institution in lkorodu kingdom and the Ikorodu Local Government, as traditional rulers in lkorodu division have intervened to resolve the issue amicably. According to report, the Chairman of lkorodu Local government, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, has insisted on the council’s constitutional rights to select candidate for the position. Hon. Adeshina is insisting on Mrs Bukola Osho, who…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Rejoices With Former Lagos Assembly Majority Leader On His Birthday

Wale Jagun The representative of the lkorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has rejoiced with the former Lagos State Assembly Majority Leader, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, on his birthday. Rep. Benson, in a statement issued today, stated that the four term lawmaker has, through his legislative duties, made lkorodu a better place. “I rejoice with the former Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade,on his birthday”, Rep. Benson said. “Your dedication and passion have made our community a better place. “May this year…

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Nigerian Artiste, MohBad, Laid To Rest In Ikorodu

Wale Jagun Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, with the stage name, ‘Mohbad’, on Wednesday, laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, according to Islamic rites. Mohbad’s 27, died Tuesday, with controversies trailing his demise. Several videos on social media showed some youths protested where his family decided to buried him, but he was eventually interred after several appeals At his graveside are famous skit makers Cute Abiola, OGB Recent and artist manager Kogbagidi were at the burial of the music act.

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How We Have Been Immortalising Pa Jacob Odulate, Founder Alabukun Powder – Sir Joseph Odulate, Son

Kunle Adelabu The son of the Late Chief Jacob Sogboyega Odulate, fondly called, “The Blessed Jacob”, who produced the popular ‘Alabukun’ drug powder, Sir (Otunba) Joseph Oluwole Odulate, KJW, the Olootu Mosene Family of Ikorodu and General Secretary, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), has stated that the children and family of their late father, have been celebrating and sustaining his legacies and also immortalizing the Ikorodu – born iconic Chemist and inventor in their modest way. Alabukun powder, which was used for pains, fever, heart attack, fatigue, migraine, prevention…

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Infrastructures: AAC Chairman Laments LG, State Failure

Kunle Adelabu -As former Minister take a swipe at Igbogbo/Bayeku Chair Comrade Michael Olasoji, the party chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, has condemned the failure of the executive arms to discharge their primary responsibilities, especially at the Local and State Government levels. The unionist who expressed his displeasure on THE IMPACT platform at the weekend, said that he doesn’t approve of a situation where a legislator is going all out to meet the infrastructural and other demands of his constituents. Olasoji was reacting to the legislative efforts…

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Lagos ‘Rethinking Tourism’ Through Its Community – Based Initiaive

Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, joined the rest of the world to celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day with a symposium tagged: “Rethinking Tourism through Host Communities”. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said that the theme for 2022 World Tourism Day, offers the Ministry the opportunity to consolidate its efforts in the implementation of the State’s Tourism Master Plan. “This theme speaks to the Community-Based Tourism initiative already introduced…

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Former Information Commissioner To Council Chairmen: Stop Confusing Your Press Secretaries With Journalists

Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Commissioner for Information in Lagos State and an erstwhile Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Lagos State, Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan, has expressed his concern over the lack of understanding by the Council Chairmen of the constitutional roles bestowed on the journalists. He said that the same 1999 constitution (as amended) that created the local government also empowered the press to make the government accountable. Hon. Bamigbetan, who also served as two – term Chairman of the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area between October 2008…

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Lagos Assembly Passes VAT, Open Grazing Bills

Our Editor The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill, with Speaker, Rt. Hon.  Mudashiru Obasa directing the Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a clean copy to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for assent. The House also passed the bill that prohibits open cattle grazing in the state. The two bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers at the sitting where they were read the third time. Immediately after their passage, Speaker Obasa commended his colleagues for their…

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Area ‘N’ Commander Inaugurates Police Advisory Committee In Ikorodu

Wale Jagun The Area Commander, Area ‘N’  Ijede, ACP. Ekanem Usen, last week, inaugurated the Police Advisory Committee for the Area ‘N’ Command. At the inauguration of the Area ‘N’ Command’s Committee, which covers the entire Ikorodu Division and beyond, were Divisional Police Officers across Ikorodu, Shagamu road, Ijede, Imota, Owode Onirin, Ipakodo, Ketu Ejirin, Owutu and Agbowa Police Divisions. The event was held at the Ikorodu Divisional Police Headquarters, Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu. The composition of the committee includes the stakeholders across communities under the Command which includes representatives of…

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