LASUSTECH Set For 2nd Founders’ Day Celebration

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTEC), is set for the celebration of its second Founders’ Day. The celebration themed, ‘Getting It Right In A New University’ is slated for 10: 00am at the 500 – Seater Auditorium, College of Agriculture, LASUSTECH Ikorodu main campus on February 3rd, 2025. According to the institution’s management in a statement on Tuesday, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, Vice Chancellor, University of Medical Science, Ondo, Ondo State, will be the keynote speaker while Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, VC LASUSTEH is the Chief Host.…

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Ways Subsidy Removal, Tax Reform Are Helping Nigeria – Rep. Jimi Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Defense Committee, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has stated that the implementation of subsidy removal and the proposed tax reform of the new administration have made more funds available for developments. Rep. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in national assembly, explained the foregoing as one of the many issues that he addressed last weekend at the commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road. He also said that the reforms have made the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to stop borrowing to pay for…

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Andu Family Of Igbogbo Donates Phototherapy Unit To General Hospital Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun In remembrance of their father and in fulfilment of their pledge the family of Late Pa Musibau Andu Sokefun donated a phototherapy equipment to the General Hospital Ikorodu. The family had raised funds for the purchase of the equipment at the firdaus prayer for late Andu Sokefu, last December at the Igbogbo Central Mosque. The Andu Family led by Alhaji Yahya Andu, the Bobaselu of Igbogbo kingdom, donated the equipment December 27, 2024. They were received by Dr Taiwo Hassan, Medical Doctor/Chief Executive Officer, General Hospital Ikorodu, with…

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Rep. Benson To Ikorodu Constituents: More Roads, Other Projects Coming To Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Commissions 3.6km Erunwen Road The Ikorodu Federal representative in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, is not showing any sign of tiredness at all on his quest to develop Ikorodu infrastructurally, especially in terms of road networks. Rep. Benson, who said that there are over 20 projects that he has facilitated which are ongoing aside from the completed ones that his constituents have lost counts of, also listed more projects including a flyover bridge from Ogolonto, completion of Agbede to Ita – Oluwo…

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Sanwo -Olu, Deputy Receive First Female Lagos Speaker

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, and new Principal Officers of the House. The Speaker and the Principal Officers were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during a courtesy visit, shortly before the commencement of the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House, Ikeja. Governor Sanwo-Olu led the Speaker and her delegation to the Council Chamber, where the Speaker and State Executive Council members pledged…

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Education Commissioner Charges Evaluators To Monitor Schools Closely

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Our Reporter The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education in Lagos State, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has directed evaluators from the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) to closely monitor schools below the tertiary level in the state. The Coordinating Director, Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Mr. Remi Abdul relayed this directive at a recent management meeting of OEQA held recently at Alausa, Ikeja.  He emphasised the importance of fearless monitoring and evaluation of schools across the State, stating that evaluators must ensure that teachers and students are punctual…

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Reiterates Clamour For Special Status For Constituency In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has reiterated his call for a special status for his constituency in Lagos. The three – term representative and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, restated his stance at the weekend during the commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Rep. Benson at the event called out Hon. Kolade Alabi, Chairman, ALGON, who was also in attendance with chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council…

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Ikorodu Students’ Association Offers Free JAMB Forms To 100 Intending Candidates, Seeks support

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-As Alogba library begins free CBT training soon Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Students’ Association (ISA) has unveiled its plan to support the education of 100 intending JAMB candidates in the community with free JAMB forms. The ISA President, Comrade Oshineye Rofiat, revealed this in a chat with THE IMPACT on Saturday, stating that the gesture is aimed at supporting the students in achieving their dreams in the face of the social and economic challenges bedeviling the society. She also sought assistance from the public – spirited people or groups in…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Condoles King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal On Passing Of His Mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended a heartfelt condolence to the Fuji music icon and cultural ambassador, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), on the demise of his beloved mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe. The Fuji music maestro, who is the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu, lost his mother on Saturday, at the age of 105. In a statement issued by the Senator’s media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Saturday, Abiru described the loss as an irreparable…

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Rep. Benson Openly Wins PDP Chieftain, Chief Olaniyi Banjoko Into APC

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Kunle Adelabu It was another big win for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu at the weekend as a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Chief Priest of Etunrenren Stream, Otunba Olaniyi Banjoko, openly aligned with the ruling party. The traditional leader accepted the wooing by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson whom he said has shown him progressive governance. The acceptance was at the official commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road in Ikorodu, facilitated by the three – term lawmaker, at the…

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