Lagos Assembly Approves Nominees Into LASIEC, Electricity, Service Commissions

Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved several nominees submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu into commissions and boards. During the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on Friday, the lawmakers confirmed the nominees into Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Electricity Regulatory Commission, Civil Service Commission, and Office of the Public Defender (OPD) Governing Council, following the successful screening conducted by the 12-man Ad hoc Committee chaired by Hon. Mojeed F.A. (Ibeju-Lekki I). According to the Assembly on its Facebook handle, confirmed names…

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Who Are The Last Five Aspirants Eyeing The Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairmanship Seat On APC Platform?

Kunle Adelabu From about 15 aspirants some of whom started their campaigns since last year till last week, when the All Progressives Congress, APC, released its electoral guidelines and directed interested aspirants vying for the Chairmanship and Councillorship positions across the 57 LGAs and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state; the number of those aspiring to succeed Builder Sesan Daini, the incumbent chairman who only has few weeks in office to complete his two terms of eight years has reduced to five. While the chairmanship form was N5.5…

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Igbogbo Loses Babaloja General, Chief Mukaila Onabanjo

Wale Jagun The death of the Babaloja General Igbogbo Kingdom who also doubled as the Babaloja of Kaniyi Owode Market, Igbogbo, Alhaji (Chief) Mukaila Onabanjo, has been announced. Late Chief Onabanjo is the Chief Executive Officer, Mikson Onas Hall, a very popular event centre at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Stadium Road, Igbogbo and a traditional banker who collected and kept people’s money. This was announced by the former Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA and the Babaloja General, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Prince Jimoh Ogunmuyiwa, Friday morning. In a statement signed by Prince Ogunmuyiwa, he extolled…

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We’ve Kept Our Pledges To Lagos Workers — Sanwo – Olu

Our Reporter -Rising tariffs, cost of living biting hard – NLC, TUC The commemoration of the 2025 Workers’ Day in Lagos State was marked by a colourful display of solidarity by all labour unions, defying the rains to rekindle the spirit of their struggle for better living conditions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined the workers’ May Day parade held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan with the theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”. The event witnessed an unprecedented turnout by various union groups under the…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Igbogbo/Bayeku 2025: Hammed Aroyewun Unveils, ‘GLORY Plan Of Action’ For Council Transformation 2

EDUCATION Education is one of the key social development offerings expected from our governments. It is important to ensure that maximum benefits are derived from our human resource and to engender productivity. Local governments cannot afford to be ineffective with primary education and other continuing education and training. To this end, Ọ̀nà Ògo’25 hereby unveils her second major action plan, named L: Levelling up learning. This action plan is aimed at ensuring that public education is of top-level quality and marketable learning is provided for all classes of people regularly.…

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May Day: Ijede Council Boss Celebrates Workers

Mariam Akinloye The chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has extended greetings to workers on the occasion of the Workers’ Day. She commended their courage and commitment to the development of the country especially in Ijede LCDA. “Today, I joined the rest of the world to celebrate and honour the true champions of development, especially the dedicated workers of Ijede LCDA on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day. Your courage, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic growth of our LCDA cannot be overstated.…

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Workers’ Day Offers Us The Opportunity To Reflect On Our Shared Aspirations For Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA – Aroyewun

Wale Jagun The leading aspirant for the chairmanship position of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammer Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated the Nigerian workers, especially those in the council, on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. He used the occasion to charge residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, to use the celebration to reflect on their shared aspirations and vision for the council. Aroyewun gave the charge in a statement today, commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “As we usher in the beautiful month of May 2025, I am filled…

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AMA To Workers: Your Dedication, The Backbone Of Our Progress

Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has commended the Nigerian workers, especially those in his constituency, for their resilience and selfless work that keep the country going. Hon. Aro gave the commendation in a message commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “Dear Constituents, Happy Workers’ Day! “Today, we celebrate you – our farmers, traders, teachers, artisans, civil servants, health workers, transporters, and every hardworking man and woman whose daily efforts keep our community thriving. “Your resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit are the backbone of…

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About 40 Aspirants Jostling For Six Chairmanship Positions in Ikorodu Division

Kunle Adelabu About 40 aspirants are vying for the six chairmanship positions across the Ikorodu Division/ Local Government. Ikorodu Local Government within the Lagos State political structure comprises Ikorodu Central Local Government, Ikorodu West LCDA, Ikorodu North LCDA, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ijede LCDA and Imota LCDA, which has Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Hon. Adeola Banjo, Hon. Sesan Daini, Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba and Hon. Wasiu Agoro as outgoing council chairmen. While all four of the incumbent council administrators have served the required two – terms of four years…

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LASG Empowers Over 8,000 Residents Through Wealth Creation In One Year –  Commissioner

Our Reporter The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has revealed that the Sanwo-Olu administration has directly impacted 8,633 lives through various wealth creation initiatives in the past year. Ajigbotafe made this known on Wednesday during the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The briefing is part of activities commemorating the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to the Commissioner, the strategic interventions were designed to address unemployment, foster inclusive…

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