Prayers, Feast To Mark 151st Anniversary Of King Kosoko’s Passing

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Mariam Akinloye The King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Chieftaincy Family of Lagos, home and abroad, will roll out drums to celebrate the anniversary of the 151 years passing of the revered former King and Oloja of Lagos, Oba Kosoko. This year’s celebration is themed, “The Reminiscence”, and it is scheduled to hold on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at the historic King Kosoko Palace/Memorial Museum, Ereko, Lagos. In a statement signed today by Kunle Adelabu, the Consultant on Media and Publicity to the Oloja of Lagos – elect, Prince Abiola…

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OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY? (5)

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By Dayo Hassan Government, through politicians have been accused of hindering the autonomy of universities in the country on various occasions. Politicians in Nigeria have obstructed university autonomy in a variety of ways, including. Politicians in Nigeria have been known to intervene in the recruitment of university administrators, including vice-chancellors and other critical positions. This meddling frequently results in the appointment of those loyal to politicians or political party rather than those qualified and capable of efficiently leading the university. Withholding funding: Nigerian politicians have also been known to withhold…

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Former APC State Secretary Cautions Those Rooting For Tayo Ayinde As Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Primate Charles Odugbesi, JP., popularly called ‘Blessed Charlie’, has appealed to people suggesting Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Sanwo – Olu, for same position to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to desist from what he called unnecessary campaign. Odugbesi, who was the former State Scribe of the party, said that Ayinde should be allowed to continue his job in the Lagos State government. The party chieftain made the appeal in statement sent to THE IMPACT last night, titled:…

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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Holds 4th Town – Gown Summit

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Mariam Akinloye Mariam Akinloye As part of its efforts aimed at preparing its students for ‘life after school’, the department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, is organising a mentoring programme tagged: ‘Town-Gown’. The event, which is the fourth edition, is themed: ‘Your Skill, Your Future!’, and slated to hold at the LASUSTECH 500-Seater Agric Auditorium, on Thursday, April 13, 2023. In a statement by the Head of the Department (HOD), Dr. Prosper Zannu, this year’s programme will draw expert speakers from a broad…

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Fatola Segun Declares For Itun – Abosan Councillorship

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Wale Jagun A Prince of Igbogbo Kingdom and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Fatola Adesegun Mathew, has declared his interest to represent the good people of Itun – Abosan in Ward C1 in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. In his letter of intent sent to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Igbogbo/Bayeku, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) and other groups and political leaders, the Councillorship aspirant said that he possesses the required experience and exposure to represent the good…

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Chairmanship Race Begins As Shakiru Seidu Declares For Igbogbo/Bayeku Seat

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Kunle Adelabu Politicians have started sending signals to the six occupants of the Chairmanship positions in the Ikorodu Local Government and five Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Ikorodu Division, to start preparing their exit. While many are still consulting and testing the ground, Mr Shakiru Seidu, a blogger and the Publisher of the MegaXpression, seems to have concluded necessary background work. He made known his intention to succeed Builder Sesan Daini, as the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, in a statement on Easter Monday, a very significant day to make…

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State Projects In Igbogbo: Igbogbo Youth Coalition Writes Gov. Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu The umbrella body of youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has sent an open letter to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, regarding the disturbing state of projects in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. IYC, in an open letter to the governor, signed by Comrade Kazeem O. Ogunmuyiwa and Comrade Comfort O. Olafare, President and Secretary, Igbogbo Youth Coalition, respectively, and received by THE IMPACT on Easter Monday, called the governor’s attention to projects that have dragged…

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LASG Steps Up Intervention To Address Egg Glut In Poultry Sector

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Mariam Akinloye In order to address the challenges facing the availability of eggs confronting the poultry farmers, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has facilitated the offtake of 300, 000 from the Erikorodo Poultry Estate in Ikorodu after weeks of engagements. The Ministry of Agriculture that brokered the agreement was led Hon. Commissioner, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and other senior officials of the ministry. The operation commenced on Monday, April 10, 2023. According to a statement today by the Ministry’s Public Relation Officer, Mrs Sodipo, the support of the government shall…

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Former Works Minister, Ogunlewe Warns Of Dire Consequence If University Admission Shortage Not Reversed

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Kunle Adelabu The former Minister for Works, Sen. (Otunba) Dr. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has warned of a serious consequence if the country’s Universities are unable to admit a larger percentage of qualified students every year. Ogunlewe, who was a former Pro – Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, also charged that Nigeria must take advantage of its population and land, if the country wants to be socially and economically developed. The former Minister spoke at the second edition of Oba Adewamiri Ayokulehin Olaide Memorial & Prince Kayode Olaide Annual Scholarship…

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OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU: A STITCH IN TIME…..

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By Oke Godwin Olaoluwa (OGO). DEAR, MR GOVERNOR, Like many others, I want to heartily congratulate you on your re-election as the governor of Lagos State, for another tenure. In the last few weeks, your office must have been inundated with goodwill and congratulatory messages. I wish to join the numerous well-wishers. Mr Governor, I am writing to you as a concerned Lagosian, who like many others, is deeply concerned about the radical change in the voting pattern in Lagos state. The voters’ apathy recorded in the past three election…

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