Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Commissioner for Information, Lagos State, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, has delivered harsh words on the authority working on the demarcation of the TOS Benson Avenue, for the terrible state of the Dangote/Ferry Terminal into Ipakodo axis of the road. The revered community leader said that the point has turned into a death trap and blamed the government for its insensitivity in leaving the road in that state with its attendant dangers, for months. THE IMPACT has, some weeks back, reported the…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu Insists On State Police
Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday reiterated the demand for State Police when the Commissioners of Police Service Commission (PSC) led by the Acting Chairman, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (rtd) paid him a courtesy visit. Sanwo – Olu who stated that State Police is necessary for Governors to protect lives and properties in their respective states. The Governor was visited at the Lagos House, Marina. He assured that his administration will continue to provide adequate first-class security for the entire local and foreign citizens within the state.…
Read MoreInt’l Chefs Day: LASTVEB Advocates Healthy Eating Habits
Our Editor As part of activities marking the 2022 International Chefs Day, the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) has harped on the need to create awareness about healthy eating habits among Lagosians The Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Ms. Moronke Azeez observed that the Y2022 Chefs Day theme, “Growing a Healthy Future”, calls for a deeper focus on healthy eating habits as a panacea for the sustainability of our existence. “Having Lagos Culinary Academy as the venue of this year’s international event bears eloquent testimony to the fact…
Read MorePolitical Leaders, Assembly Candidate, Dignitaries Celebrate Eledumare’s Grace With Japheth Odesanya At 48
Kunle Adelabu Eminent personalities, political figures and others on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, joined the Publisher of the Factor Newsmagazine and the former Secretary to the Ikorodu Local Government, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, as he celebrated his 48 birthday anniversary. They were joined by the celebrant’s family members, associates and friends. Mr Kehinde Iyowun (Omo Kuku), chaired the occasion that took place at the Factor Classy, Olubi Street, Ikorodu. Also at the birthday bash are Dr Adeniji Harrison, former President, Ikoyi Club, Alhaji Badru Enifeni, Secretary, APC Apex leaders, Baba Ani,…
Read MoreLagos To Host African Discourse On Health Security, Biological Threat
Wale Jagun Lagos will in partnership with a non – governmental organization, the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Consortium, hold a three – day discourse on One – Health and Biosecurity. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this at a news conference, stating that it’s in continuation of efforts to ensure that the African continent strengthens its health security to mitigate biological threats and consolidate on the gains made in tackling different emerging infectious diseases. The Conference, tagged the 8th African Conference on Health and Biosecurity and…
Read MoreAroyewun Group Celebrates Transformational Oba Kasali
Jare Babatunde The political family of a former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has congratulated the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on his birthday. The young politician’s think tank and political groups described the royal father as an awesome and prestigious monarch. In a congratulatory statement by Adeleke Aroyewun and Nurudeen Oshinlaja, for the Management Team of the Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP) and all HOA support groups, today, the group…
Read MoreFederal Lawmaker, Former Commissioner Celebrate Adeboruwa On His Birthday
Jare Babatunde The lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, and the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Lagos Commissioner for Information, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, has congratulated the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo on the occasion of his birthday. His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and General Secretary, Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, is today marking his birthday today, Thursday, October 20, 2022. While Rep. Benson described the royal father as dependable and exemplary, adding that his…
Read MoreSanwo – Olu Commissions 150 – Classrooms Blocks, Hostels In 15 Lagos Schools
Wale Jagun Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion, with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the State. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them at a physical event organised by the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) in Agidingbi, Alausa. The virtual commissioning was conducted in order not to disrupt academic activities at the beneficiary schools. The projects were designed…
Read MoreOrganisers Set To Stage Second Ikorodu Economic Summit
Kunle Adelabu The much – awaited second edition of the Ikorodu Division Economic Summit (IDES), is set to hold this year. The summit is themed, ‘Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable National Development and Global Competiveness’. The summit is scheduled for the last quarter of this year. In a statement signed by Oke Godwin Olaoluwa, on behalf of the Ikorodu Division Economic Forum (IKODEF), organisers of the IDES, the summit will be staged in conjunction with the Advocacy for Community Economic Development (ACED), Ikorodu Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Ikorodu-Oga…
Read MoreLagos Gov Makes Case For Media Rights, Privileges
Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described media as one of the real engines of growth and a real barometer that gauges the mood of the nation and helps to stabilise the polity of any sovereign country. He said press freedom is an important ingredient of any civilized democracy, noting that media practitioners in Nigeria should be given the rights and privileges to do their jobs without any hindrances. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke during a courtesy visit by the Board of Trustees of Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA)…
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