Kunle Adelabu Akogun Olabinjo Olarenwaju, General Commandant, Joint Local Task Force (LJTF) of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative (IDPIL, has stated that the operational arm of the security and developmental body, has stated that there are reasons to celebrate the two years existence of IDPIL. The gallant officer said that the LJTF has made tremendous achievements in the area of stemming the rate of crimes and criminalities in the Division, with the arrest of 185 suspected cultists and prosecution of 43 of them at the Lagos High Court. The IDPIL…

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Wale Jagun Residents of the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have said that Ikorodu has no reason to experience flooding which has been a major challenge in many parts of the Division, while they attributed the cause to negligence on the part of the State and the Local Council Areas. They are of the view that the geographical location of the Division placed it above the water, while attributing the challenges to lack of proper drainage system and good road network. Concerned residents made their position known while…

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-Gives account of stewardship Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The largest and most effective security architecture and development platform in Ikorodu Division, the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, commenced its two years anniversary with recognition and honouring of individuals and corporate bodies that have been supporting the organization since its inception. The group also gave account of stewardship since its creation, to stakeholders, residents and corporate partners who attended an event organised to mark the anniversary. At the ceremony, which was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023,at the magnificent Obateru’s…

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Wale Jagun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given portfolios to 45 ministers, with Wale Edun emerging as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Against all expectations, former spokesperson to President Tinubu, Dele Alake, was saddled with the Solid Minerals ministry, in the list that was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. Mohammed Idris, publisher of Blueprint was announced as the Minister of Information and National Orientation, while Lateef Fagbemi, is now the new Attorney-General of the Federation and…

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu as Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB). The new Chairman will replace Hon. Wahab Olawale Alawiye – King. The Governor also appointed a new member, Hon. Babatunde Jimoh Adewale to complete the seven-man membership of the Board. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu. The two appointees will join the existing members of the Board:     Dr. Hakeem…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government on Tuesday issued a fresh flood alert to residents of some parts of the state to be wary of heavy rainfall during the week spanning the 14th to 18th of August.        In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Engineer Lekan Shodeinde, the state advised residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island and Ojo to prepare for very heavy rainfalls which may induce flash flooding during the week and beyond. Relying on a…

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