2nd Ikorodu Division Legislative Debate: Organisers Releases Rules Of Engagement

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Mariam Akinloye The organizers of the much awaited 2nd Ikorodu Division Legislative Debate, has released the rules of engagement for candidates and the audience. The Debate is slated for 12.30pm on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Ikorodu Ultra- Modern Town Hall, Olubi Street, Ikorodu. It is being organised by the R.E.A.L Initiatives and the Concerned Ikorodu Division Youth (CIDY), with support from other organisations. The rules signed by the organisers is reproduced below: RULES OF THE DEBATE 2ND IKORODU DIVISION LEGISLATIVE DEBATE 2023 The Ikorodu Legislative Debate is being…

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Lagos Removes Restriction On Fuel Stations Operating Time

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Kunle Adelabu Following the restriction placed on the operating hours of the fuel stations along major highways few days ago to ease traffic congestion in the state, the Lagos State Government has, again, announced that it is no longer restricting them. The government had, during the week, restricted the operation of the major fuel stations on the highways between 9am to 4pm. In another statement on Friday, signed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederick Oladeinde, said that the government had noticed reaction and it is withdrawing the decision to…

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We’ll Give People Good Governance And Benefits Of What It Takes To Elect Credible Party And Candidates Into Political Office – Com. Michael, AAC Chairman, Ikorodu LG

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Comrade Michael Olasoji, the party chairman, Africa Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government, the party founded by the popular civil rights activist and pro – democracy campaigner, Comrade Omoyele Sowore who is its Presidential candidate. Olasoji, who studied Local Government Studies at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), was a union leader and highly conscious political activist and politician and very conversant with the Nigerian, African and international politics. He shared his view with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper and Kenneth Efezino Odede (IT student) on…

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OPINION: Tinubu, Only Candidate On The Bloc 1: Where Is Your War Medal(s)?

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By S.O.K. Shillings Do you know how the monarchs came to being? Aside the prophets who were chosen by God Himself, pristine leaders emerged from wars. You saved your people from scourges of attacks, conquer territories for them and decree rules and laws for them. That was why they were crowned kings. The Arabian bedouins were natural warriors and that is why monarchies reign forever in their kingdoms. Civilization and democracy must not mask the fact that until Thy-Kingdom-come, mankind is at war with its kind. Does it need explanation?…

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IKODASS Calls For Application For Late Justice Abiru Scholarship

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has called for application from indigenes of Ikorodu for the Late Justice Mubasheer Akanbi Abiru Scholarship Scheme. The scheme is being sponsored by Sen. Tokunbo Abiru. Applications for the scholarship opens 20th January, 2023 and closes 20th February, 2023. Interested applicants are to apply via: https://www.ikoroduoga.com.ng/latejusticemubasheerakanbiabiru. According to a statement released on Thursday by the IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, the application is opened for all indigenes who are 18 as at their last birthday and in any Federal and State…

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Sanwo – Olu Promises Salary Increase For Street Sweepers

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Kunle Adelabu  -As waste managers declare support for Tinubu, Governor, APC candidates Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to increase the salary and allowances of the staff of the Lagos State Waste Managers, particularly the street sweepers in recognition of their dedication to a clean and healthy environment in the State. The Governor, said his administration remains committed to the welfare of the waste managers and those ensuring a cleaner city and secure environment. He implored the electorate, particularly PSP operators and waste managers in Lagos to vote…

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Gridlock: Lagos Fixes Operation Time For Petrol Stations On Highways

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has directed all petrol stations on the state’s highways to operate between 9.00am and 4.00pm each day. According to the government, the directive was to check massive gridlock occasioned by the activities of the stations on the highways. In a statement on Thursday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, said fuel stations on the highways that failed to comply with the directive would be sanctioned. “In view of the lingering fuel scarcity across the country, which has continued to affect the free…

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Lagos Declares Work – Free Days For PVC Collection

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday announced a four-day work-free holiday to give civil servants the opportunity to collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVCs) in their respective council areas ahead of the 2023 general elections. The announcement was contained in a statement by the state Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The work-free day, which according to Okunola was approved by the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the public servants, would commence on Tuesday, January 24, and end on Friday, January 27, 2023, for different grade levels of…

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Legislative Debate 2023: AAC Will Be Attending To Tell People What We Are Offering Them – AAC Ikorodu Chair

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC), Comrade Michael Olasoji, has confirmed that candidates of his party and stakeholders will be attending the 2nd edition of the Ikorodu Division Legislative Debate. The Debate among the candidates for the Ikorodu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives and the Ikorodu Constituency I and II seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly, is slated to hold at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The debate is being organised by the R.E.A.L Initiatives and…

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Awesu Supreme Court Matter Against Shittu Adjourned Till January 27

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Kunle Adelabu The hearing at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, over the authentic flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has been adjourned till January 27. Mr AbdulAzeez Adekunle Awesu is challenging the Appeal Court ruling of November 18, which affirmed Mr Abdulkareem Shittu as the candidate of the party. Hearing on the matter began yesterday with both contenders present at the apex court. The National Assembly election is slated for February 25, the same day with the Presidential election.

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