Sanwo – Olu To Ndigbo: Let’s Remain United For Peace, Political Stability In Lagos

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 Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents of the State to continuously ensure that Lagos remains politically stable for continuous peace, which the state currently enjoys as the most peaceful state in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu made the appeal on Sunday during his meeting with leaders of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its President, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, and Ohanaeze Political Forum led by its Chairman, Chief Chris Ekwilo, at the Lagos House, Marina. He said the 2023 general elections for Lagos residents, especially…

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Rep. Benson Is A Special Breed Politician – Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom

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Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, has described the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson as a special politician. Sir Elesho, who was a former Commissioner for Information, Lagos State, said that the young lawmaker’s activities have been strange and outstanding considering the infrastructural developments that he has facilitated into his constituency and impacts on the people. The elder statesman gave his verdict on Rep. Benson who is the Otun – elect of Ikorodu Kingdom, in a statement sent to THE…

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IKODASS, Longe Foundation Register, Counsel Students For GCE

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Mariam Akinloye As pledged, 19 students have emerged as beneficiaries of the free GCE forms provided by the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS). The initiative, which is part of the annual IKODASS Scholarship Scheme, was sponsored by Late Jimoh Owode Longe Education Fund. But the beneficiaries were not just provided with the GCE forms, they were also registered for the examinations through the Unique Grace Educational Services. The registration, which was handled by the Director of the educational outfit, Mr Adeyemi Benson, took place at IKODASS Secretariat, Ikorodu Town Hall, on…

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Former Community Day Scribe Salutes Igbogbo Youths Congress On Election

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Kunle Adelabu Former General Secretary, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee and a popular politician in Igbogbo, Comrade Francis Mani Shonubi, popularly called ‘Senator’ and ‘Mani Kongo’, has commended the outgoing leadership of the umbrella body of youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youths Coalition (IYC), on the way they handled the recently concluded election of new executives of the group. Shonubi, now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was a former Lagos East Senatorial candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 General Elections. He spoke with THE…

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Lagos Majority Leader’s Aide, Soneye Samson Honoured With Fellowship Award By Institute

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Wale Jagun The Institute of Corporate Administration has honoured Mr Samson Soneye, a Senior Legislative Aide to the Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders Forum and Majority Leader, Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, with Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administration. He was awarded for his contributions in professional areas involving legislative and political matters. According to the institute, the primary objective of the awards is to encourage professionalism, promote excellence and discourage complacency. Speaking with THE IMPACT, Soneye, who was awarded alongside 11 others at the Lagos Chamber of…

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Aroyewun Congratulates Ansar – Ud – Deen On 50th Anniversary

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Jare Babatunde Former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II Seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has congratulated the Ansar – Ud – Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch, on the occasion of its silver jubilee celebrations. Aroyewun, whose father was one of notable figures that contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Society, also commended the Islamic organization, especially its Missioner on the completion and commissioning of the ultra – modern AUD Central Mosque in Igbogbo and other giant achievements recorded…

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Isese Day 2022: Adeboruwa Urges Traditionalists To Embrace Good Conducts, Shun Crime

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu, Ipakodo, Isiwu, others observe day The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, has urged members of different traditional groups in Igbogbo to be of good and exemplary conducts and desist from committing crimes. The royal father, who is also the General Secretary, Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, said that many ritual killings and kidnapping have been traced to traditionalists and leaders of other religious organisations, adding that it is through good conducts that other residents will show interest and be willing…

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We Journeyed Ikorodu – Shagamu Road In Less Than 30 Minutes Instead Of 2 Hours Spent Before – Sen. Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has commended the rate of work on the ongoing rehabilitation of the Ikorodu – Shagamu Road, stating that the journey which took him and his team 2 hours about a year ago was completed in less than 30minutes due to interventions. Abiru, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries, also stated that the project is 75% completed. The Senator defied the torrential rainfall last Friday to tour the project with the officials of the Ministry…

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Empowers Traders, Compensates Party Women

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Mariam Akinloye -Also institutes tuition assistance A member of the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has provided grant for market men and women to support their businesses. About 200 traders benefited from the grant. Many of the beneficiaries announced that they received the alert of N50, 000 grant bank alert at the event held at the Rep. Babajimi Benson Constituency Office, along the Igbogbo/Ipakodo Road, on Friday, August 19, 2022. Also, a Tuition Assistance Scheme for students in public tertiary institutions in…

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Students’Union Parley Govt On Educational Development In Igbogbo, Gets Assurances

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Wale Jagun Students in Igbogbo, under the aegis of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), have parleyed with the Lagos State Government in addressing the deficit in educational facilities in the community. In a statement signed by Comr. Ewulogbo Temilade and Comr. Ogunlana Romoke, ISU President and General Secretary respectively, on Thursday, August 18, 2022, the students said that they met with top government officials in the Office of the Permanent, Ministry of Education. The ISU President, Comr. Ewulogbo Temiloluwa, who spoke briefly about the Union, also solicited for intervention in…

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