-Commences mass vaccination The Lagos State Government has activated its Emergency Response Committee, following the outbreak of diphtheria in the boarding house of King’s College, Victoria Island Annexe. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi has advised the public not to panic, adding that an Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) has been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent undue fatalities. According to Abayomi, the index case, a 12-year-old boy, presented with a sore throat and fever to the health facilities of the school on February 22 and was promptly referred and…

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria, Class of 1977, Dr. Oluwole Sholanke, PhD., FCIB, has celebrated the remarkable life of Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, the Ikorodu Division Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his birthday today. Dr Sholanke, who is the acting Dean, School of Administrative and Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, in a statement felicitating the celebrant described him as an excellent leader. “On this special day, I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to you as you celebrate another remarkable…

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Government has reconstituted its Civil Service Commission with Mrs Bolade Dapo – Thomas, Alhaji Fatai Lasisi as members Others appointed into the Commission are Mr Afolabi Olatunji Shobowale, Mr Rufus Adekoya Adedapo and Mr Lateef Yahya. Their appointment was announced today by the Lagos Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro via Circular No: 18. He said that the Chairman of the Commission will be announced by the Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu during the inauguration of the newly appointed members. Agoro also…

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Wale Jagun -Otunba Lawson, OCOSAN National also extend greetings The Ikorodu Divisional structure of All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated its Chairman, Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, on his birthday today. Otunba Adebayo Lawson and the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), also felicitated the political leader. In a congratulatory statement signed by Mr Femi Adinlewa, the Divisional Publicity Secretary, on behalf of the party’s Divisional and Ikorodu North LGA structures, commended the celebrant for his leadership: “On behalf of all APC Ikorodu Divisional/ Ikorodu North LCDA LGA Exco, all…

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Kunle Adelabu The prestigious Exclusives Club, Ikorodu, has congratulated the duo of Mr. Olayinka Adebayo Wasiu and Mrs. Rianat Ajibike Onigbanjo, on their well – deserved appointments as Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. In a statement signed by the President of the club, Mr Bolaji Oshinowo, the club expressed its appreciation of the Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu for acknowledging the competence of the duo. Mr Oshinowo said that the appointees have been exceptional in their service to the state. “On behalf of The…

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Jare Olukotun To promote adequate preparation for JAMB candidates in Ward C5, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Prince Alliu Hassan Akinyemi, has donated 4 laptops in conjunction with OJEE Tutorial Centre, Igbe, for the Computer Based Training (CBT) of the candidates. While Akinyemi donated two laptops through his campaign team, the two others were donated by the OJEE Tutorials for the benefit of students in Igbe communities who will be writing the 2025 JAMB examinations. Officials of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) are also involved in the pre – JAMB…

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Dr O.A Solanke, Phd., will be writing on the column, ‘LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY”, every Tuesday. Oluwole Solanke is an accomplished academic leader, financial expert, and passionate advocate for personal growth and meaningful relationships. With decades of experience in higher education and banking, he holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) from the prestigious University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom. He currently serves as the Acting Dean at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, where he mentors the next generation of business and finance professionals. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Other Muslim societies also organizing Ramadan lectures, prayers in his honour Hon. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency has successfully hosted the 2nd Nasrul – Lahi – Il – Faith Society (NASFAT), Ikorodu chapter’s public lecture. The lecture which was held at its constituency office at the weekend was attended by NASFAT and other Muslim dignitaries. The lecture is themed, “Charity and Zakat: Providing Relief and Support During Challenging Times”. Rep. Benson was presented with an award of appreciation by NASFAT. The Ansar…

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Kunle Adelabu The Chief Executive Officer, Western Funeral Home, Ijede, Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Southwest, Nigeria, Mr Tosin Onamade, has been killed. He was brutally murdered by his assailant who we gathered lured him out of his home in Ijede LCDA, about two days ago. Onamade was an aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the last general elections. He also aspired for the Ijede Chairmanship position about four years ago. THE IMPACT gathered that he has also…

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