Abiru Congratulates President Tinubu On Victory At Presidential Election Tribunal

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, has congratulated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR, on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja. Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos, hailed the affirmation of President Tinubu’s mandate, describing the verdict as the true reflection of the peoples’ will. The lawmaker…

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Photo News: Oba Shotobi Installs Alhaja Mutiat Ojulari As New Iyaloja Of Ayangbure Market

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Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on Thursday installed Alhaja Mutiat Abeni Ojulari, as the new Iyaloja, Ayangbure International Market, Ikorodu, popularly known and called ‘Sabo’ market. The ceremony which took place at the Ayangbure pavilion within the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu was witnessed by many dignitaries, family members of the new Iyaloja and large number of market men and women in Ikorodu. Former Iyaloja of the market who was also the Iya Oloja General, Ikorodu Division, Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison,…

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Just In: Assembly Confirms 15 Additional Cabinet Nominees For Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu -Rejects Egube, Odusote, Akibu The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the 15 new nominees from the 18 names sent to it by the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, for confirmation as cabinet members for his second term administration. The statement regarding the confirmation was released on the twitter handle of the House on Thursday. However, Sam Egube, former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget and Engr. Olalere Odusote, former Commissioner for Energy, were rejected for the second time by the Assembly. Also rejected was Tolani…

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OPINION: IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP IN NIGERIA :THE DETERIORATING STATE OF IKORODU

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By Matti Olakunle The famous protest among the aggrieved youths and elders of communities in Ikorodu division of recent on the serious marginalisation of Ikorodu indigenes/residents from the state and federal appointments is worthwhile Yes! It is right to seek for our constitutional rights as a people. Apparently, the recent distribution of appointments particularly the position of special advisers and commissioners in Lagos State is unfair, embarrassing and clearly did not demonstrate regards and encouragement for the hardworking voting class of the people of Ikorodu who turned out en mass…

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Parents Forum To Lagos Govt: Odogunyan Junior School As Community Institution Must Domicile In Odogunyan

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Divisional Parents’ Forum has reiterated its position that the Odogunyan Junior Community Secondary School is a community institution which must domicile within the Odogunyan community area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The forum made the assertion on Wednesday, after a meeting between the executives of the Ikorodu Divisional Parents’ Forum and that of the Odogunyan Junior Community Secondary School, at the premises of the Odogunyan Junior Community Secondary School. The concerned parents, who said that they were aware of the visit by the officials…

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Abandoned Igbogbo Road Project: Again, Residents Cry Out Over Afa Bridge Flood

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Kunle Adelabu It was another round of lamentations by residents of Igbogbo, Igbe and other users, regarding the dilapidated condition of the Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Igbe Laara – Gintin Road, as the Afa bridge axis of the road, has remained impassable since the last weekend downpour. The point where there is an ongoing construction of bridge before the HiTech Construction Company abandoned the road project for about two years, now makes movement difficult for motorists and pedestrians, because of the flooding of the Afa river.…

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Super Falcons Striker, Asisat Oshoala Nominated For 2023 Women’s Ballon D’or Award

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Wale Jagun Super Falcons and Barcelona striker, Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the 2023 Women’s Ballon D’or award, following her outstanding performance for club and Nigeria’s female national team. Oshoala, the reigning African women player of the year won the Champions League, Primera Division and Supercopa de Espana Femenina, to complete the trebble for her club, Barcelona last year The Super Falcons star was first nominated for Female Ballon D’or award in 2022. Asisat Oshoala was nominated for the 2023 Ballon D’or award alongside 29 other players among whom…

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Assembly Screens Agbaje, Five Other Lagos Cabinet Nominees

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, continued the screening of the 18 cabinet nominees sent to it on Monday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for confirmation. At the Lateef Jakande Auditorium for the screening today are the second nominee from Ikorodu Division, Dr. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje (Nero), Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen and Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa. Dr Agbaje, appeared before the screening committee led by Hon. Fatai Mojeed, in butter colour attire with cap to…

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Senator Abiru Redeems Pledges To Three Outstanding IDRDG’s IT Launchpad Cohort 1 Training Students

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has redeemed pledges made to three students who distinguished themselves during the IT Launchpad Cohort 1 training, organised by Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), in partnership with ZKT West Africa. Abiru had, at the graduation ceremony held on Saturday 26, August, 2023, for 70 secondary school students in Ikorodu division, who successfully completed training in IT Launchpad, pledged to provide internet devices with subscriptions for one year, six months and…

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Odogunyan Junior School: Govt To Embark On Proper Building, Soil Evaluation Before Final Decision On Classrooms Construction

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Wale Jagun -As Perm Secs, other officials visit school twice In 2 days The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education, Mr Abayomi Abolaji, Tutor – General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Arike Adekanye and other officials of the Ministry, have visited the Odogunyan Junior Secondary School, twice in two days in an attempt to find lasting solution to the dispersal of students of the school, following the demolition of the defective buildings in the school, following the directive of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Other buildings in the school…

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