HARDSHIP: ‘Citizens Deserve Our Compassion, Higher Dedication’ — Sanwo – Olu Tells Lagos Officials

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Our Reporter Current hardship facing the country calls for renewed cooperation and higher dedication from all Government officials, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu told all elected and appointed public officials in Lagos on Friday. The Governor said the challenging situation required public officials to rise up to recommit themselves to social contract with the citizens, stressing that the current circumstances called for compassion and constant engagement to ensure the primary purpose of Government is not defeated.  Sanwo-Olu made the “passionate” appeal at the ongoing 18th Executive and Legislative Parley organised by the…

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OPINION: “NO GREE FOR ANYBODY” AND POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS AT THE GRASSROOTS.

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By Abiodun AWOSANYA It is clearly that time of the year when young and old aspirants start revealing their long-hidden intentions to vie for one office or the other at the grassroots in Lagos state. For clarity, come 2025, new executive officers and legislators are expected to be elected and inaugurated to run the state’s local government areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Thus, election campaigns are to begin this year, 2024. It is on this note that this piece is written to call to order all interests…

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‘Ounje Eko’ Food Markets Commences Across Lagos Sunday

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Mariam Akinloye Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has directed that ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets should commence discounted sale of food items across the five divisions of Lagos effective from Sunday, March 17, 2024. Honourable Commissioner, Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso revealed X handle on Friday. According to him, food items – rice, beans, gari, bread, eggs, tomatoes, pepper, among others, will be sold at 25% discount to residents. “In order to prevent sharp practices and ensure the foodstuff reaches a large number of Lagosians, a voucher system will be introduced as…

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Lagos Senate Caucus Visits First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Assures Senate’s Commitment On Fight Against Insecurity

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Wale Jagun Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA (Lagos East), on Thursday, led distinguished Senators from Lagos State, on a visit to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, at the State Villa in Abuja. Other Senators at the visit, according to a statement issued today by the media aide to Senator Abiru, were Senators Wasiu Eshinlokun (Lagos Central) and Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule. Abiru, who was few days ago elected as the Chairman of the Southern Senators’ Forum, addressing journalists, assured Nigerians that the reforms of President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

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Sanwo – Olu Elevates Akosile To Special Adviser

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has elevated his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, to Special Adviser, Media and Publicity. The appointment, which took immediate effect, was announced on Wednesday in a letter dated March 13, 2024, and signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro. “I wish to convey the approval of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, of your new appointment as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (Non-Cabinet Rank) to Mr. Governor. The appointment takes effect from 13th March 2024…

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Lagos Assembly To Make Laws For Preservation Of King Kosoko Historical, Cultural Heritage

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly House Committee on Tourism Arts and Culture on Tuesday visited the King Kosoko palace to witness the preserved historical and cultural heritage of the late Lagos King and Oloja. The late King Kosoko reigned as Oba of Lagos from 1845 to 1851 and joined his ancestors in 1872. Hon. Bonu Solomon, the Committee Chairman on Tourism, representing Badagry Constituency, address reporters during the visit about the importance of culture to society. “When you lose your culture, you have lost the value of…

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Abiru Has Required Experience To Make Southern Senators’ Forum More Vibrant, Resourceful – Rep. Babajimi

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Kunle Adelabu The new Chairman, Southern Senators Forum, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has been said to possess the required experience to make the Forum more vibrant and resourceful. Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said in a statement today, that he personally congratulated the Lagos East Senator on his unanimous election as the Chairman of the Southern Senators Forum on Tuesday. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my brother and Chairman of the Senate committee on Banking, Insurance, and…

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Nigerian Table Tennis Prodigy, Mathew Kuti Expresses Satisfaction At All African Games Performance

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – born table tennis prodigy, Master Mathew Kuti, has expressed satisfaction at his performance at the ongoing 13th All African Games in Accra, Ghana, which is his first – ever tournament as a senior player. Mathew, who won Silver in Teams Table Tennis and Bronze in Double Table event, was part of the 10 – man contingent listed by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) for the Games. He made his debut alongside Amadi Umeh and experienced stars like Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo and Taiwo Mati,…

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Rotaract Club Of Ikorodu Golden Rehabilitates Water Facilities At Zumratul Islamiyyah Grammar

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Mariam Akinloye In celebrating the 2024 World Rotaract Week, the Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden has rehabilitated the water facilities in both Zumratul Islamiyyah Junior and Senior Grammar School, Igbogbo, in an effort to ensure that students and staff have access to good water and also instill the habit of cleanliness and good hygiene in them. The rehabilitated facilities were commissioned and handed over to the school authorities on Wednesday (yesterday) at a brief ceremony. President of the Club, Rotaractor Adeleke Aroyewun, Esq., during the handing over ceremony, said that…

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Hon. Agunbiade, Prince Saka, Other Political Leaders Congratulate Abiru On Emergence As Chairman, Southern Senators’ Forum

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Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has been congratulated by political leaders in Ikorodu, on his emergence as the Chairman, Southwest Senators’ Forum. They said that the Senator is truly deserving of the position. Abiru, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, was today unanimously elected by the 51 Senators from the 17 Southern States in that capacity. Former Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders Forum and the immediate past representative of Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai…

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