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LASUSTECH Associate Prof, Dr Olumide Metilelu Wins LASRIC N5 Million Research Grant

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Wale Jagun Dr. Olumide Olusola Metilelu, an Associate Professor of Tourism and Hospitality, at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has been awarded the prestigious research grant from the Lagos State Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) for the year 2025. The grant was designed by the government to advance scientific innovations in Lagos State. Metilelu, who is at present a commissioner in the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) representing Ikorodu Division, received the grant along with four others. With the grant, Dr. Metilelu will lead the…

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Ikorodu LG Chairmen Support Local Security Joint Task Force With Bye – Law

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Donates six patrol vehicles to outfit The six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have signed the bye – law to establish The Local Security Joint Task Force, which is aimed at improving security of lives and properties. The bye – law that were jointly made by the 30 Councilors across the six councils were signed into law by the chairmen at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat last Friday. They include Hon. Wasiu Adesina, Ikorodu LGA,…

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LASG Alerts Residents Over Flash Floods, Heavy Rainfall

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government on Saturday urged residents of the state, especially those living in low-lying areas, to be on alert because, with the intensity of the rainfall already experienced, many areas will encounter flash floods. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,  warned that the forecast gathered from the State’s weather stations for today and the next few days has geostationary imagery showing thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall with dense cloud cover. He added that what the geostationary imagery means…

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APC State Secretary Charges Muslims To Show Love, Give To Less Privileged

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Wale Jagun The State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Adeola Jokomba, has charged Muslims on the need to show love to one another and share whatever that they have with the less privileged. Dr Adeola gave the charge in a statement congratulating Muslims on the occasion of 2025. Eid -el – Kabir. “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. “I extend the warmest greetings to all APC members, supporters, and the good people of Lagos State. “May the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering…

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Five Aspirants Step Down For Hon. Ameen Apanisile In Ikorodu North LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu The emergence of Hon. Ola Ameen Apanisile as the consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the forthcoming council elections in Ikorodu North LCDA, has been further consolidated as five other aspirants stepped down for him. The feat was achieved on Friday, at the party secretariat in Ikorodu North LCDA during a meeting brokered by the outgoing council chairmen, Bulder Adeola Banjo, and the party chairman, Otunba Tijani Olasunkanmi who himself was a former aspirant before adopting Apanisile as candidate. Other aspirants that adopted Hon. Apanisile…

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LASIEC Denies Release Of Timetable For 2025 Lagos LG Polls

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has stated that no timetable for the 2025 Local Government election has been released, adding that the one being circulated did not emanate from the commission. It stated that such information would be published in various newspapers when it is officially released by the Commission, urging political parties and other stakeholders to disregard the documents in circulated. The LASIEC Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (Rtd), said in a statement on Friday, reacting to the fake election guidelines for the 2025 LG polls that…

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Council Begins Demolition Of Distressed Adeboruwa Palace

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Jare Olukotun The demolition of the Adeboruwa Palace of the ancient Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, begun on Sunday. His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, had last week called for the support of the Lagos State Government in the rebuilding of the distressed palace when the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly committee on Works and Infrastructures visited the palace during the committee’s tour of the ongoing construction of roads in Igbogbo. THE…

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Academic Excellence: Adekanye Bags 2025 Elitist Woman Of Year Award

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye has been awarded the Year 2025 ‘Elitist Woman of The Year’ for academic excellence at the 14th edition of the Professional Banquet and Leadership Award Ceremony, held recently at the Lagos Country Club, GRA, Ikeja. The award presentation, which was organised by the Elitist Media, Publisher of Elitist Magazine, was aimed at recognising excellence in leadership and administration in society. The Chief Executive Officer of the Publication, Rotarian (Prince) Afolabi Phillips noted that this year’s award-themed “Celebrating Leaders Extraordinaire”…

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KKES 2025 Games: Blossom House Emerges College, British Academy Champion

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Kunle Adelabu The Blossom House also known as the Orange House has emerged as champion of the Kith & Kin Educational Schools’ colleges – KKES International School and KKES British Academy. Blossom won 14 golds, 14 silver and 15 bronzes to be crowned as the overall best house at a well – attended games event held at the KKES Sports Complex, Kaoli Olusanya Street, Owode – Ibeshe, Ikorodu. It was held on Thursday, last week. Lilly House (Blue) came second with 12 golds, 7 silver and 9 bronzes; Emerald (Green)…

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President Tinubu Arrives Lagos For  Xmas, New Year Holiday

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Wale Jagun President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy, announced in a statement. According to him, “Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and cabinet members received the President at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport. “Before his departure to Lagos, President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget, totalling N47.9trn,  before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja”, he said.

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