Wale Jagun -As former Councilors, Supervisors endorse Japheth for Chairman-Gets Chief Imam Oriwu Central Mosque’s blessings The KOLUJO Movement, the political train championing the aspiration of Comrade Japheth Odesanya , during the week, continued its strategic meetings and consultations with political, traditional, professional groups and others, by interacting with its structures across the seven political Wards in Ikorodu Local Government. The symbol of the movement at the parley was endorsed by Councilors, Supervisors and Special Advisers that served during the administration of late Alhaji Sheriff Anipole, former Chairman, Ikorodu LG,…
Read More57 APC Chairmen Converge On Ikorodu To Appraise Situation Across Councils
Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Commend Tinubu over council autonomy Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in all the 57 Local Government Area in Lagos State, during the week, converged on Ikorodu to appraise the situations within the ruling party in various councils and the state at large. The party chairmen, who met at the APC Secretariat in Ikorodu, expressed their satisfaction with activities around the councils in Lagos State, stating that there has been peaceful co – existence and good governance at the grassroots level. The Ikorodu Divisional…
Read MoreDr Metilelu’s LASIEC Appointment Well – Deserved, Says Imota Country Club
Wale Jagun The Imota Country Club has stated that the appointment of the pioneer Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Olumide Metilelu, is a well – deserved one. In a statement by the General Secretary of the club, Mr Ayoola Bolaji, the club said that Metilelu’s antecedents and commitment to the development of the state, speak for him and make him merit the appoitment. “On behalf of President, the Board of Trustee (BOT), Executive Management and members of the Imota Country Club, Lagos, I…
Read MoreSenate Leader Bamidele Expresses Concern Over Campaign Of Calumny Against Him
Kunle Adelabu The Senate Majority Leader, Sen.Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed grave concern over what he termed campaign of calumny against him. Bamidele , in a statement on Friday, by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Senate Leader, The Senate (The Red Chamber), said that some people who either misconstrue or deliberately ignoring the rules that conferred on him the responsibility as the leader of the Parliament’s business, are responsible for the campaign. The statement titled, “Setting the Records Straight!”, he said that he has been performing…
Read MoreSenate Passes Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill For Second Reading
The Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2024 (SB 393), sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East), and 41 other Senators, passed second reading at the Senate on Thursday. Senator Abiru, in his lead debate, addressed the Senate on the general principles of the bill that seeks to provide a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation and supervision of all manner of insurance businesses in Nigeria. Speaking on the bill, Senator Abiru decried the low penetration of insurance…
Read MoreImota Congratulates Dr Metilelu Olusola On LASIEC’s Appointment
Kunle Adelabu The Imota Development Association, has, on behalf of the entire people of lmota, congratulated the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr Metilelu Olumide Olusola, on his appointment as a member of the Lagos State Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Dr Metilelu’s appointment alongside the LASIEC Chairman and other members, was announced through a statement on Thursday. The association, in a statement released today and signed by its General Secretary, Mrs Abiola Aberuagba, said that the appointment of its Treasurer is a testament to…
Read MoreMiracle House Of Mercy Foundation Puts Smiles On Faces Of Oke – Eletu Families
Kunle Adelabu It was a day of joy not only for 300 children in Oke – Eletu, who had a great time at the 2024 Miracle House of Mercy Foundation, but also mothers who were equally treated to great and unforgettable outings. Mrs Yetunde Lawal Osi, founder of the Foundation, presented backpack containing educational material – exercise books, biro/pen and other items like water flask, cup, sweets, biscuits among others, to all the participating children, and another package containing food. Also, mothers were presented with buckets filled with detergents liquid…
Read MoreHistory As Oba Ganiyu Omotayo Officially Installed As Fidimolu Of Elepe Kingdom
Kunle Adelabu History was made on Wednesday, as Elepe community under Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, became a kingdom following the official installation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, as a traditional ruler. Oba Omotayo adopted the title of Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom and emerged as its first Oba after over 40 years as Baale. In ensuring that the tradition is upheld, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, joined by His Royal Majesties,…
Read MoreArab Contractor Resumes Work On Gberigbe Road, Assures Of Timely Completion of Project
Kunle Adelabu -HiTech will be back soon on Igbogbo/Igbe Laara Road – AMA The construction giant, Arab Contractors, has resumed the construction work on Gberigbe/Agura Road which it abandoned some months back due to non release of funds by the Lagos State Government. THE IMPACT had reported about two weeks ago that the government has remobilized the company and HiTech Limited, another company handling the Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara road. Our reporter, who visited the site on Wednesday, with Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, to confirm the resumption, saw the construction workers…
Read MoreIkorodu Chairmanship 2025: Yusuf Atebo Declares With Focus on Education, Security, Agriculture
Kunle Adelabu A professional and community mobiliser, Atebo Yusuf Owolewa, has declared his interest to contest for the Chairmanship position of the Ikorodu Local Government, come 2025 Local Government elections. Atebo declared his intention based on a bold agenda – Education, Security, Agriculture, Tourism, Infrastructural Development and Healthcare which he intends to harness through the deployment of technology, data collection and partnership. The vibrant young man declared his interest at a well – attended press conference held at the Ikorodu Club, Aga, Ikorodu, during the week. “I stand before you…
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