Ikorodu Security: Royal Fathers, IDPIL Chieftains Celebrate Local Security Joint Task Force Operatives

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Kunle Adelabu Traditional rulers in Ikorodu Division on Tuesday, December 20,2022, joined the chieftains of the Ikorodu Division Peace Limited (IDPIL/GTE) in celebrating the Local Security Joint Task Force (LJTF) operatives, in recognition of their efforts in ensuring peace and tranquility in the Division. At the event, which was held at the Regal Hall, Olu – Odo, Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, the activities of the LJTF operatives were commended by royal fathers and others. The gathering also featured the presentation of the…

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Yuletide: Events Above 250 Attendees Must Be Pre – Registered – LASG 

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Our Editor The Lagos State Government has again reiterated the need for players in the hospitality industry and owners of leisure spots to pre-register for any event with over 250 expected guests.  The Director-General of Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola stated this at a stakeholder parley held recently at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos which was jointly presided over by him and the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Dolapo Fasawe. He explained that pre-registration has become necessary for safe operations…

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Lagos Extends Free Health Insurance Coverage To 230, 000 Vulnerable Residents

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Our Editor No fewer than 230,000 indigent and vulnerable residents of Lagos State, including members of elderly and orphanage homes, vulnerable persons living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Sickle cell Anaemia, and victims of domestic and sexual violence spread across the 57 local government and local council development areas are currently benefitting from free health insurance coverage sponsored by the State Government through the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA). Speaking at the media launch of the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA) held at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Health,…

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Ayangbure Hosts Church, Community To Special 2022 Xmas Carol

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Kunle Adelabu & Ademola Olatunji It was special royal carol service by all standard as First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, and the Ikorodu royal family hosted the 2022 Christmas Carol Service. The Choir of the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Church Cathedral, Ikorodu, performed at the event tagged, ‘ A Royal Christmas Carol with HRM Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi and Olori Kudirat Abosede Shotonbi’, while many eminent guests and traditional chiefs…

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Christmas: Senator Abiru Hosts Lagos East CAN Leaders

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Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, Tuesday evening hosted the leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Lagos East Senatorial District at his Ikorodu residence. The respected clerics, led by their leader, Evangelist (Dr) Emmanuel Adegoke, commended the #DoingGood Senator for his religious tolerance and fairness at all times. They extolled the virtues of Senator Abiru as a God fearing Public officer who is truly dedicated to the service of the people. In a statement on Thursday by Enitan Olukotun,…

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Sanwo – Olu’s Administration Fair To Ikorodu With Projects – Hon. Agunbiade

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Kunle Adelabu Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders Forum and Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Agunbiade, has thanked the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, for the numerous projects he has embarked upon and set to complete in lkorodu division. The four – term lawmaker also charged residents of Ikorodu Division to reciprocate the impacts of the governor whom he described as ‘Mr Sellable’, by supporting him and voting for his re – election. In a statement by Hon. Agunbiade’s media team on…

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IDPIL Local Joint Task Force Gives 2022 Scorecard

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Kunle Adelabu The Local Joint Task Force (LJTF) of the Ikorodu Division security architecture, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL/GTE), has given its scorecards for the year 2022. The local security outfit, which was put together over a year ago by the IDPIL/GTE, under the authority of the traditional rulers in Ikorodu Division led by His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, was formally launched in March 2022. The General Commandant, LJTF, Akogun Lanre Olabinjo, presented the scorecards of the group, during the end…

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Chairman Denos Insurance, Ademola Olutusin Takes Over As Chairman Lagos Registered Insurance Brokers

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Kunle Adelabu Mr Samusideen Ademola Olutusin, ACIIN, FCIB, Managing Director/CEO, Denos Insurance Brokers Limited, has taken over as the 11th Chairman, Lagos Area Committee, The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, with a pledge to continue with programmes established to maintain oneness of the Council, which was pursued by previous administrations. The new Chairman, who took over the baton of leadership from Mr Rotimi Olukorede, also said that his committee will embark on capacity building for members of the council. The new chairman’s pledges were contained in his acceptance speech…

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Ikorodu – Shagamu Road Gets Additional Funding For Completion In 2023

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has announced that he has been able to secure additional funding for the completion of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Road which he played a major role in its ongoing rehabilitation. According to the federal lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, President Buhari made request for the additional funding in a Supplementary Budget presented at the plenary session on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He made the revelation in a statement…

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History As Sanwo – Olu, Hamzat, Obasa, Others Ride On Lagos Blue Rail Line

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Our Editor Exactly 1:31pm on Wednesday, history was recorded in Lagos State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu formally stepped into the coach of the newly completed Lagos Blue Line and took the first trip aboard the electric-powered rail infrastructure. The Governor led his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa, members of the State cabinet, reporters and members of the public on a ride from the National Theatre Station to the iconic station in Marina. The trip took approximately 10 minutes. For the first time,…

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