Subsidy Funds: What We Have Been Using It For – FG

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Kunle Adelabu The Federal government has said that so much gains have been made with the funds accruable from the subsidy removal in the past months in a bid to reposition the economy. It listed the increased in the monthly allocations to state and local governments; payment of foreign debts; releasing billions to support students’ education and massive infrastructural projects among many others as what the funds from the subsidy have been used for. The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, revealed this on his social…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee Chair’s Son, AbdulMujeeb Andu Balogun Bags First Class

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Wale Jagun Master AbdulMujeeb Olamide Andu BALOGUN, the 19 year-old son of the Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr Titilope Andu Balogun, has bagged a First Class Honour in Computer Science from the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. The young Computer Scientist, who is an indigene of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, received the honour at the 12th convocation ceremonies of the university on Monday. AbdulMujeeb graduated with 4.88 CGPA to attain the First-Class Honour status. A total of 1,662 students…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup Kicks – Off November 9

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Kune Adelabu The much – anticipated Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup, which is being sponsored by Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of the lkorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, will kick – off November 9, as announced by the organisers. According to the organisers, the initiative is part of the lawmaker’s efforts to promote unity and strengthen bonds within Ikorodu Constituency II. The tournament aims to foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among residents, fulfilling one of the major promises made during his campaign. In…

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Apo Anu Food Bank Program: Residents Laud Rep. Benson Monthly Food Support Program

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Wale Jagun with Bolu Orebajo, Faizah Oyediran and Ayoola Oladipu[o (SIWES Students) Residents from different parts of Ikorodu Federal Constituency have continued to laud the representation of their federal representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson, especially regarding his direct impacts on them. They resumed their commendations at the October edition of the ‘Apo – Anu’ Foodbank of the lawmaker, which caters for 500 households every month. Beneficiaries, which came from Ikorodu LG, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), spoke with THE IMPACT reporters that covered…

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TOS Benson Estate Residents Send ‘Save Our Souls’ To Sanwo -Olu, Obasa, Others

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Kunle Adelabu-Alleged connivance between GRA residents, LASBCA officials to take over their lands Residents of Otunba Theophilus O. S. Benson Estate located between the GRA Scheme II and the Alogba Estate in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have called on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu and Speaker, Lagos State Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, to save their souls from those terrorising them and demolishing their houses. They alleged that residents of GRA Scheme II, are…

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IKODASS Unveils ‘Ankara’ for 33rd Ikorodu – Oga Festival

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association, (IKODASS), the organisers of the lkorodu-Oga Day, has unveiled ‘Ankara’ fabric for this year’s edition of the annual celebrations. The unveiling was done by the Chairman of the association, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, at the IKODASS Secretariat at the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Monday. Joining him for the unveiling were the Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Deaconess (Chief) Mrs Busola Isikalu, markets chieftains and club representatives. At the unveiling, the IKODASS Chairman announced that the ‘Ankara’ fabric, which he said was designed in…

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Toxicology Report On Mohbad Out – LASG

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State government has said the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Ikeja, to commemorate his first year in office. While revealing the government’s plan to commence trial to unravel the persons behind Mohbad’s death, Pedro attributed the delay of the case…

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AMA Sets To Inspire Ikorodu Youths For Future Leadership With GIANT BRAIN Initiative

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), is not resting on his quest to use his position to empower and mentor youths in Ikorodu, for leadership roles. His latest efforts in seeing that the youths are empowered is AMA GIANT BRAIN, an initiative designed to identify, empower and support brilliant youths. According to a statement signed by his Media Director/Personal Assistant, Mr Rasaq Kabiru B., the initiative is also aimed at inspiring youths as next generation of leaders. He said that the best 100…

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Boarding School Fees Hike: Lagos Assembly Wades In

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has waded in the controversy generated by the hike in boarding fees in the state’s model colleges. The boarding fees was reviewed from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 academic session, which began on September 15, 2024, which sparked protests across the state. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who addressed the protesting parents at the Assembly assured that the lawmakers would intervene. At the plenary session on Monday, the Speaker explained that his intervention became necessary after hearing the protest chants…

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