Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn In As Chief Judge Of Nigeria

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Wale Jagun Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Kekere-Ekun will operate in acting capacity until conformation by the Senate. She succeeds Ariwoola, who bowed out on Thursday, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Ariwoola took charge of the apex court following the resignation of his predecessor, Justice Tanko Muhammad. He was formally confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate on September, 21, 2022.

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Police After 2 Notorious Kidnappers As 3 Caught Attempting To Abduct Car Dealer ln Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Three notorious kidnappers have been arrested in Ikorodu, while allegedly attempting to kidnap a car dealer at Ipakodo in Ikorodu, on Wednesday evening. Unfortunately for the kidnappers, they ran out of luck as they were caught in the act and were seriously beaten and stripped naked by residents in a viral video. The Lagos Police Command has confirmed that the three suspects are in its custody. The suspects, in the viral video, mentioned their names as Sodiq, Sikiru and Tunde. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the…

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Int’l Youth Day: LASG Empowers Young Entrepreneurs

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has organised an Amplifier Business Clinic to empower young entrepreneurs in the State. Speaking at the event to commemorate the Y2024 International Youth Day held on Wednesday at Alausa, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende stated that the programme was designed to equip young entrepreneurs in the State with relevant skills and knowledge that will help them boost their business. He said, “This Business Development Training and Grant Contest is designed to equip…

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If Jimi Benson Has Been Delivering On Roads, Streetlights, Offreing Quality Representation, What Will He Do If He’s Made The Governor? – Publisher, Oriwu Sun.

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu rep tours road project, visits Oriwu Sun, Aluko houses The Publisher of Oriwu Sun, Alhaji (Chief) Monzor Olowosago, has expressed satisfaction over the representation of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, adding that he his going to do far more if he is made the governor. Alhaji Olowsago expreesed the satisfaction while hosting the three – term lawmaker and the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, and his large entourage, during a courtesy visit to Oriwu Sun House on Wednesday. Hon. Benson, who unexpectedly stormed his constituency…

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When Completed, Road Project Will Transform Social, Economic Lives In Lambo-Lasunwon Community – Residents

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Wale Jagun & Boluwatife Oresajo -Road nearing completion It’s a new dawn in Lambo – Lasunwon community, also called the First Gate by students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) formerly Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) because of its location opposite the main gate of the institution, along the Ikorodu – Shagamu road, lkorodu, as the 1.6km road within the community is nearing completion. The road construction, facilitated by Rep. Babajimi Benson, the three – term representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, kicked off about four months ago. Our…

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Ayangbure Charges Traditional Practitioners On Adherence To Law, Says Govt Will Do More

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Joy Fasunn-As Igbogbo, Ipakodo, Isiwu other parts of Ikorodu observe Isese Day The First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayngbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegurusen V, has charged traditional practitioners on the need to adhere strictly to laws on the land in all that they do and not flout it. Oba Shotobi assured that the Lagos State Government, which recognized the importance of culture and tradition and granted a day for…

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BRT Bus Attackers Will Face The Law – Sanwo – Olu

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Our Reporter Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the attack on a BRT bus by hoodlums who robbed passengers of their belongings. The Lagos State Government assured Lagosians that suspects that responsible for the attack on a BRT bus recently will be brought to the book.  “It is disturbing. Security agents are going after them. They will be made to face the law. People must know that such actions will have consequences,” the Governor said. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso was quoting Mr. Governor on Tuesday during…

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Tribute To Alhaji Kolawole Saheed Akinsanya: An Incorruptible Officer, Foremost Grassroots Developer, Safety Ambassador, THE IMPACT Greatest Promoter

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By Kunle Adelabu It was indeed a sunset and a great passage that could best be described as the fallen of an ‘Ajanaku’ (a giant figure whose death has attracted huge attention) with great effects on lkorodu and Lagos State, as a retired senior police officer, foremost grassroots developer, safety ambassador and a community and human developer per excellence, Alhaji (Chief) Kolawole Saheed Akinsanya, Otunba Atuluse of Magbon – Alade, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Lagos State, was called to eternity by the Olodumare. The ever-ebullient but no-nonsense sport administrator, principled figure…

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NYCN Lagos East lnitiates Leadership Engagement Advocacy Program

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Wale Jagun-Kicks-off in Ijede As part of the progammes lined – up by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, to commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day, the Lagos East Senatorial District is scheduled to hold a leadership advocacy program aimed at creating a platform to engage government authorities in the District. The inaugural edition, which is scheduled to debut in Ijede LCDA, will be hosted by Hon Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The engagement program holds at the Ijede…

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Isese Day: Sanwo-Olu Declares Tuesday Public Holiday

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, 20 August, 2024 as work-free day for public servants to mark this year’s Isese Day celebration. The announcement is contained in a circular issued by the State’s Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. According to the circular, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu had approved that Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 be declared work-free for public servants in the State. The circular directed public servants to resume work on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 by 8.00am. The circular reads: “COMMEMORATION OF YEAR 2024…

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