Eid al-Fitr: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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Wale Jagun The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the government. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola congratulated Muslims for completing the holy month of Ramadan. While congratulating all Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan, Aregbesola called on them to “imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as…

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Sanwo – Olu: LASG Ready To Partner Investors, Discos For Sustainable Power

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with would-be investors and distribution companies (DisCos) on sustainable power in the State. He said his administration will continue to collaborate with investors to improve power generation, transmission and distribution in the State, ensuring that quality power supply is provided for Lagos residents. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and its investor group, WPG, at Lagos House, Marina. The team was led by…

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Sanwo – Olu Prays For Guidance, Progress Ahead Of Tinubu’s Inauguration Next Month

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Wale Jagun Ahead of next month’s democratic transition, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led a special prayer session for the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, supplicating for peaceful transfer of power and progress in the country. Sanwo-Olu also committed his second term to God, seeking divine guidance in adequately addressing challenges confronting Lagos. The prayer was held during the yearly Ramadan Lecture organised by Lagos lesser Hajj pilgrims in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.…

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Reminiscence III: Lagos Muslim Clerics, Hausa Community Recall Importance Of King Kosoko

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Kunle Adelabu The importance of the legendary King Kosoko came to the fore again as family members and guests came together to celebrate the late King and Oloja of Lagos, 151 years after his demise. The remains of the late Oba Kosoko was interred at the Kosoko palace in Ereko which today serves as the Oloja palace and King Kosoko Memorial Museum, which was the venue of the celebration themed, ‘Reminiscence III’, held on Saturday, April 15, 2023. During the celebration, which started with traditional prayers by Kosoko palace priests,…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Felicitates IKODASS Chairman Erogbogbo On His Birthday

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Wale Jagun The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, and Chairman House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Akeem Rotimi Erogbogbo, as a progressive – minded person with aim at achieving results. Rep. Benson gave the accolades in a statement felicitating with the IKODASS Chairman on his birthday, today. “I heartily felicitate with my brother and Chairman of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr. Rotimi Erogbogbo, on the occasion of his birthday”, he said. “As a result-driven, pragmatic…

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Kith & Kin Schools Encourage Pupils On Team Work, Hands On Skills Projects

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Kunle Adelabu As part of the Kith and Kin Nursery and Primary Schools’ efforts in improving their pupils’ skills and making them responsible individuals, the schools have introduced what they termed, ‘Group Project’. The initiative, which was introduced as part of the second term assessment, was designed to promote collaboration and teamwork amongst the students. The exercise involves pupils of Kith and Kin Nursery School and Basic six classes. While Basic 6 pupils collectively embarked on designing Human heart; Basic 5 and 4 pupils engaged the designing of the project…

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African Church Bethel Cathedral Hosts 10th Easter Cantata

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Kunle Adelabu Still in the spirit of Easter which is a major annual celebration for Christians, The African Church Bethel Cathedral staged the 10th Easter Cantata, in celebration of the death and most importantly, resurrection of Jesus Christ. The annual celebrations, which marks the triumph of Jesus over death, was an occasion for thanksgiving and praises for the congregants of the cathedral Church, as the celebration was held during the Sunday, April 16, 2023, service. The Cathedral Organist/Choirmaster, Adelabu Olumide A., conducted all the Choir in all the songs, alongside…

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LASU Appoints Dr Anjorin, Sanni Acting Department Heads

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, has announced the appointment of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Anjorin, of the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science as the Acting Head, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science of the prestigious institution. Dr Anjorin, who is from Imota in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will serve for two years. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji – Bello, mni, approved his appointment alongside that of Dr. Omolade Sanni, of the Department of Broadcasting, Faculty of Communication and Media…

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Choir Of Excellence Holds ‘The Cross Of Christ’ Easter Cantata

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Kunle Adelabu The music compositions and compilations of Thomas Adams, ‘The Cross of Christ’, took the centre stage of The Choir of Excellence, Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Choir, Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Church Cathedral, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu’s 2023 Easter Cantata performance. Congregants of the Cathedral Church, who had earlier had Easter thanksgiving service earlier during the special Sunday service on Sunday, April 16, 2023, returned to the Church auditorium to enjoy an evening of classical songs from the Choir of Excellence. At this year’s Cantata which was themed, ‘The Cross…

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Lagos, Right Place To Invest In, Sanwo – Olu Tells American Investors

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged existing and potential investors to continuously see Lagos, “the crown sub-national jewel of the African economy,” as a choice place for investments. He said Lagos State is the right place for investments in FinTech, EdTech, Health-Tech, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Talent Training and Placement, or Physical Infrastructure like Data Centers, among others. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at a High-Level US-Nigeria Council for Food Security, Trade and Investment (UNSC) event on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC,…

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