TMM Ikorodu Division Resolves Differences, Unites Under One Political Umbrella

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Kunle Adelabu After months of factionalisation, maneuvering and fierce rivalry, The Mandate Movement (TMM) in Ikorodu Division, has come together as a one – big – united family and ready to, once again, form a formidable political platform. The political group, under the Divisional leader of Alhaji Musiliu Animashaun (De Cubano), at its first – ever meeting held at the Alhaji Animashaun’s house on Friday, after full reconciliation, agreed to operate under the umbrella of the TMM, and charged members who were in attendance in large numbers, to embrace one…

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LASG Calls For Safety Consciousness, Strict Crowd Control At Yuletide

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has observed with serious concern the stampede during philanthropic gestures of individuals and organisations in some parts of the country. Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement said that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sympathises with families whose loved ones were involved in the stampede that led to loss of lives in some States. “To prevent such occurrences in Lagos State, all individuals or groups that intend to distribute items to large gatherings of people are advised to seek clearance from the…

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LASG Extends Flexible Work Initiative By Additional Three Months

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has again extended the flexible work initiative for the state workers by three months. The Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr Bode Agoro, in a Circular No: 096, on Friday, announced the Governor’s directive on the additional three months extension from December 2024 to March 2025. “Further to the Head of Service Circular Ref. No: CIR/HOS/’24/Vol./071 dated 4th September on Extension of Flexible Work Initiative for Additional Three (3) Months, it is hereby notified for general information that Mr. Gvernor , Mr.…

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Olori Kudirat Shotobi Increases Scholarship Award Beneficiaries To 20

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Kunle Adelabu The number of the beneficiaries of the annual scholarship award by Olori Abosede Kudirat Abosede Shotobi, the wife of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, has been increased to 20. Before the increment that was announced by the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, six pupils had been benefitting from the scholarship annually. Meanwhile, Oba Shotobi made the announcement about the increase recently while commissioning the newly renovated hall at the Methodist Primary School, Ikorodu, by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), with the support…

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Love Beyond Xmas: PEPC Foundation Honours Memory Of Founder’s Late Father With Novelty Match, Food Packs For 20, 000 Lagosians

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Wale Jagun This year’s edition of the Pepc Foundation’s ‘Love Beyond Christmas‘, which is a special edition, will be dedicated to the memory of late Alhaji Kolawole Saheed Akinsanya (Baba Pepc), an incorruptible police officer, foremost community and sports developer and safety ambassador. Late Alhaji Akinsanya, father of the founder of Pepc Foundation, Barr Luqman Akinsanya, died on Sunday, August 18, 2024. For this year’s edition, the foundation is targeting 20, 000 elderly persons, widows, single mothers, and vulnerable families, at an event which will feature a novelty match at…

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Ojikutu, Sholumade FCs Set For Thrilling Ijede LCDA Chairman’s Cup Final

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Wale Jagun After weeks of thrilling, exciting and skillful displays by various teams in the maiden edition of the Ijede LCDA Chairman’s Cup, Ojikutu FC and Sholumade FC have qualified for the final match. The final match, which is expected to be an exciting game, is scheduled to be played at 3pm on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Anwarl-Ul-Islam Primary School’s field in ljede. The field has hosted all the matches played in the tournament so far. The third-place match between the Oke-Eletu 2 FC and Palace FC, comes…

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How I Received Vision to Organise A Three – Day Crusade In Oke – Eletu – Chief Adeniyi Ajayi

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Kunle Adelabu -Inaugurates the 3-days crusade as annual Oke – Eletu programme every December The Eletu of Oke – Eletu, in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, has revealed how he received divine message from God to organise a three -day crusade. The crusade tagged, “Divine Protection” took place at the Oke – Eletu Open Market, starting on Wednesday, December 11 through Friday December 13, 2024. At the crusade, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi who announced that the crusade would…

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Lagos Governor, Senator Abiru, Royal Fathers Celebrate African Church Cathedral Ikorodu’s 120th Year Anniversary With Congregation

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, on Sunday joined other eminent personalities, congregation and residents of Ikorodu in celebrating the 120th anniversary of the existence of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The special commemorative service/grand finale of the week – long activities celebrating the milestone anniversary took place at the auditorium of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga Junction, Ireshe Road, Ikorodu. Also joining the number one man in the state, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Religious Matters, The Very Rev’d…

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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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Tinubu Presents N47.96trn 2025 Budget To National Assembly

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Wale Jagun President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, presented the sum of N47.960 trillion to the joint session of the National Assembly, as the proposed budget for 2025. The budget tagged, “Restoration budget, securing peace and building prosperity’, noting that the budget seeks to restore macroeconomic growth and build the economy. The budget highlights include defence and security 4.91trn, Infrastructure 4.06trn, health 2.48trn, education N3.5trn amongst others. According to Tinubu, the budget, “strikes at the very core of our Renewed Hope Agenda and demonstrates our commitment to stabilizing the economy, improving…

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