House Defence Chair Hosts New U.S Embassy’s Military – Political Advisor

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Defence Committee, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has explained his hosting of Mark Handloff, the new Military-Political Advisor at the United States of America (USA) Embassy, as part of the ongoing efforts at deepening legislative diplomacy between Nigeria and the U.S. Rep. Benson, representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, hosted the U.S Embassy team in Nigeria at his office on Tuesday. In a statement released on his social media handles, the ranking federal lawmaker, said that his discussions with the US diplomat centered around critical areas…

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Collapsed Itunmoja Road Project: Ikorodu LG Legislative Arm Set Up Committee To Investigate, See To Proper Completion

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Wale Jagun -As Councilors query Council Engineer, surface contractor The 7th Ikorodu Local Government Legislative Arm, on Tuesday, began investigation into the collapsed Itunmoja Road in Ikorodu, a project hurriedly executed and commissioned by the administration of Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, in his last days in office. Recall that THE IMPACT reported about a week ago that the Legislative House would summon the Council Engineer and the company that handled the collapsed project. While the entire House members at its first plenary session interrogated the Council Engineer, Engr. Seyi Oladapo and…

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Ijede LCDA Embarks On Construction Of Desilting, Channelization Project

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Our Reporter As part of its assurance to curb floods in its council, the authority of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has commenced the rehabilitation of an extensive desilting and channelization of gutters and waterways from Ijede junction to Oke – Oyinbo Street. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA, and its management team inspected the project which kicked off last Friday. The project is aimed at tackling persistent flooding and blocked drainage channels in the area. The intervention, which involves desilting and evacuation of debris, is expected…

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Lagos Records 20% Drop In Fire Cases, Salvage Properties Worth N117 Billion

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Our Reporter Lagos State has recorded a sharp drop in emergencies related to fire incidents, rescuing 450 victims from potentially fatal fire incidents and salvaging properties worth N117.12 billion across the State. The development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted, was the direct result of a sustained infrastructure support for the State’s emergency response teams and an intensive fire safety advocacy of the State Government aimed at reducing the risk of fire hazards. The progress report, which put the reduction rate of fire incident in Lagos at 20 per cent in 2024,…

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Lagos Rolls Out Digital House Numbering System

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Our Reporter -It’ll revolutionise property identification, says Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government on Tuesday unveiled the pilot phase of its innovative “Identifier” project, a comprehensive digital addressing system designed to streamline geographic house numbering and street naming across the State. The project, which will kick off in Ikeja, the state capital, next week, was unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the sideline of the Nigeria Land Titling, Registration and Documentation Programme (NLTRDP) organised by the Lagos State Office of Electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) and Urban Development in collaboration with…

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Ijede Council Boss Calls For More Dialogue, Active Engagement With Youth

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has called for more dialogue and engagement with youth to hear their concerns. She said that it is through these engagements that meaningful and lasting development can be achieved. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba who is serving for the second term said this in a statement today felicitating youth on the International Youth Day. “On this year’s International Youth Day, I proudly join the world in celebrating the vibrant and resilient youth of Ijede LCDA. The theme of this…

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Gov’s Aide Charges Nigerian Youth On Duties

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Kunle Adelabu Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Social Development has charged Nigerian youths on the need to do more for the country. Oba, who is the immediate past Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, gave the charge in a statement commemorating the 2025 International Youth Day. The agile and resourceful youth leader urged fellow young people to be intentional and deliberate about their contributions while assuring them of government support. “It’s another 12th of August, a…

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Ayangbure Charges Ikorodu Residents On Care For Sight

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Jare Olukotun -Gives 150 residents free eye screening, glasses His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, has charged residents of Ikorodu on the need to care for their eyes by doing regular screening. Ayangbure gave the charge during a free eye screening and glasses organized by the Brook Heritage Foundation in conjunction with the Oba Kabir Shotobi Anniversary Planning Committee on Friday. 150 residents benefitted from the outreach which was part of the just concluded week -long activities organized for the celebration of…

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International Youth Day: Prince Ladega Salutes Vibrant, Creative, Resilient Ikorodu Youth

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated and rejoiced with the youth of Ikorodu who he praised as vibrant, creative and resilient. Prince Ladega in commemorating the occasion, also reassured Ikorodu youth that their interests especially in the area of empowerment, formed a major part of his administration’s SEED Agenda. The young council boss extended his warm greetings and assurance to the youth In a statement today. “Dear Ikorodu Youth, as we join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2025, I salute the…

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Aroyewun Celebrates Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Youth On International Day

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has joined numerous others globally to rejoice with the youth especially those in his council on the occasion of the International Youth Day. He commended them for their impact in sustaining progress and development in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. Aroyewun felicitates youth in a statement commemorating the International Youth Day today. “On this special occasion of International Youth Day, I join the global community in celebrating the Dynamic, Visionary and Vibrant Youth of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. “I…

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