Boarding Fee Hike: Parents Insist On Reversal To N35, 000 Before Resumption

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Kunle Adelabu -Increment is inevitable – LASG Parents of students across the model colleges in Lagos State, have insisted that the government must reverse the boarding fees before they could allow their children to resume to school. The government announced a few days ago that the boarding school fees have increased from N35, 000 to N100, 000, and this has generated protests with parents calling the decision outrageous. The government on the other hand, in a statement on Monday, stated that the increment is inevitable, adding that the hike is…

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Aroyewun Commends Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Council Boss Over Legislative Building

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Wale Jagun A aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has commended the Chairman of the council, Builder Sesan Daini, on the construction and successful commissioning of an ultra – modern Legislative and Administrative Complex. The new structure, named after the former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, was commissioned by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, on Monday. Aroyewun, who is aspiring to succeed Builder Daini as the council boss, said that the council boss deserves commendation…

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Gbadebo Rhodes – Vivour Charges Lagos Govt On The Need To Do More On History, Heritage Preservations

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Kunle Adelabu The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party, (LP) in the last General Elections, Mr Gbadebo Rhode – Vivour, has called on the Lagos State Government on the need to do more about on the preservation of the Lagos’ history and heritage. The LP chieftain made the appeal on Sunday, during his visit to the King Kosoko Memorial Museum, after taking part in a procession to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the return of Oba Kosoko to Lagos. Gbadebo, who attended the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture at Glover Hall…

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United African Methodist Church Cathedral Igbogbo Installs Nine New Elders

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Wale Jagun The United African Methodist Church (UAMC) Cathedral Igbogbo, Diocese of Lagos, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, installed nine new elders. They were installed at a special service presided over by The Rt. Revd. M.J. Toyi, Bishop UAMC, Igbogbo Circuit. Those installed were: Bro. Adeleke Soberu, Evang. (Sis.) F.O. Ogunlewe (JP.), Bro. Adewale Ashafa, Bro. Olayinka Faniyi, Bro. G.O.  Eyikogbe, Bro. Olusoga Faniyi, Bro. Solomon Jimoh, Sister Alice Ipaye and Sis. Adedoja Oshodi. The newly installed elders will join the league of highly revered elders of UAMC, Igbogbo, and…

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Apo Anu: Again, Ikorodu Federal Constituents Grateful To Rep. Benson For Monthly Food Ratio

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye It was commendations and expression of gratefulness to the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, by the constituents of Ikorodu, as another 500 residents received the monthly food ratio for the month of September 2024. The presentation of food items tagged, ‘Apo Anu’, which is being managed by the iCare Foundation, the working arm of the three – term lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, took place at the Rep. Benson’s Constituency office, yesterday. On ground to support Rep. Benson…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep To Commission Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Legislative Complex

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Kunle Adelabu An ultra -modern Igbogbo/Bayeku Legislative and Administrative Building will be commissioned by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, on Monday, September 16. The new structure, was constructed by the administration of Builder Sesan Daini, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. The complex comprises en-suite offices for the Council legislators, chamber, and offices for other administrative departments. The council boss had, in 2021, commissioned a one – storey ultra modern administrative building which houses the Chairman’s office, offices for the members of his cabinet, management team, staff,…

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Adeboruwa Cup 2024 Kicks Off With Exciting Matches

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Kunle Adelabu with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) Football loving residents of Igbogbo, were not disappointed on Friday, when the 2024 Adeboruwa Cup kicked off as planned, with the opening game living up to expectations. The two exciting and highly technical games satisfied the appetites of the residents that trooped out to the U.A.M.C (Eleja) pitch hosting the tournament. Alhaji Ganiu Olubodun, the Bobasega of Igbogbo Kingdom and the special guest of honour at the opening game, performed the ceremonial kick off after he led the Chairman, Ikorodu…

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Senator Abiru Lights – Up TOS Benson Avenue With Solar Street Lights

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A section of the TOS Benson Avenue in Ikorodu, has been powered with solar lights by the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru. The road, which used to be in dark at night now wears a new look with solar power lights illuminating it from the Malok Filling Station down to Ebute – Iga junction close the Ikorodu. The #DoingGood Senator, Tokunbo Abiru, has also provided solar-powered street lights at Aga Sholebo Estate Road, Gbasemo Street, Olayinka Jimbo Street, Muba Abiru Street, Ajelogo Mile 12, Gbagada, and…

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Celebration As Elepe Residents Welcome Oba Ganiyu Omotayo Back From Traditional Seclusion

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) -Coronation activities commence soon It was celebration galore on Friday, at Elepe Kingdom, as jubilant residents, family members, friends and well-wishers, welcomed their new king, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, back to his palace l, after spending over 50 days in seclusion. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo –Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert, had, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, presented the…

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Apex GAC Leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi Visits SAIL Innovation Lab, Commends Senator Abiru’s Visionary Leadership

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Wale Jagun The apex leader of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, on Wednesday, paid a visit to the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, where over 8,400 constituents, majorly youths, have learnt different life-transforming sought-after skills in digital, tech and innovation,  such as Tech Talent Development, Data Science and Teachers’ Fellowship, among others. The respected elder statesman and national political figure, who was elated by the magnificence of the Innovation Lab that has trained and provided decent jobs for hundreds of youths…

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