NUC Approves Five More Programmes For LASUSTECH

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‎‎ ‎‎‎The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new full-time undergraduate programmes for Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.‎ ‎ ‎The approval follows a successful resource verification exercise by the NUC, and further strengthens LASUSTECH’s position as a leading institution for innovation, technology, media, and professional excellence.‎‎‎Programmes approved are B.Sc. Broadcasting; B.Sc. Journalism and Media Studies; B.Sc. Public Relations; B.Sc. Cyber Security and B.Sc. Software Engineering‎‎‎‎

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‎African Bethel Cathedral Ikorodu Holds 2026 Harvest Today

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Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎ ‎The 2026 Adult Harvest of The African Bethel Church Cathedral, Ikorodu, themed, “Harvest of Divine Victory, 1 Corinthians 15:57”, holds on Sunday, September 27, 2026, with important special and distinguished personalities expected to grace the special service. ‎ ‎ ‎The special service slated for 10:00am will be chaired by the Former Lay President, The African Church, Chief Ebenezer Olubukola Okunowo with the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde as the Eminent Personality of the Day. ‎ ‎Rt. Revd. Adedamola Abiodun Oriola,…

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Ijede Screens Applicants For 2026 Bursary Monday

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Our Reporter ‎‎‎‎The screening for students that applied for the 2026 Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) bursary scheme, comes up Monday, September 28th, 2026.‎‎‎The screening exercise is scheduled for 10:00am at the Ijede LCDA Secretariat Hall.‎‎‎Applicants are enjoined to come along with all their documents uploaded online, including: ‎‎1.Two recent passport photographs.‎2.Birth Certificate.‎3.Letter of Admission.‎4.Current School Fees receipt.‎5.Identification Letter from the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom or Obateru of Egbin Kingdom (indigenes only).‎6.Letter of residence from Ijede LCDA.‎7.Valid School ID Card.‎8.Most recent School Statement of Result.‎9. Application acknowledgement silp.‎ ‎‎Recall…

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Light -Up Project: HOA Addicts Begin Distribution Of Solar – Powered Street Lights Across IBLCDA Communities

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‎ Jare Olukotun In furtherance to its bid to support the actualisation of the Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) agenda for the people of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), especially in the area of improved security, the HOA Addicts asa group has commenced distribution of solar-powered street lights to streets and communities within the LCDA. ‎ ‎ ‎The group – HOA Addicts, a community-focused group, donated and is deploying a total of 10 solar streetlights across communities in IBLCDA, with its sight on deploying 50. ‎ ‎ ‎The solar…

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Education: KKIC CLO, Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya, Urges Students On Strategic Career Choices

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‎ Our Reporter The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) of Kith and Kin International College (KKIC), Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya, has urged senior students to make informed career choices by identifying their strengths, interests and aspirations. ‎ ‎Asiwaju Kaoli, who is the Asiwaju of Ibeshe Land and former Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, also encouraged students to combine academic knowledge with practical skills and specialised expertise to remain competitive in the evolving global workplace. ‎ ‎ ‎He gave the charge during a career talk at the college during the week. ‎ ‎…

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About 100 Participants Screened In Two Days For Oba Shotobi Independence Day Mini- Marathon Race

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‎‎‎Iyewumi Adebii‎‎‎-As medical screening ends Friday ‎‎‎So far, about 100 participants from about 15 Senior Secondary Schools across Ikorodu Division, have registered and presented themselves for the mandatory medical screening for the 7th edition of the Oba Kabir Shotobi Indpendence Day Mini – Marathon, while more schools have continued to turn out for the exercise.‎‎‎The screening, which is being conducted by medical experts at the Hon. SOB Agunbiade Constituency Office at Grammar School, Oke Ota -Ona, Ikorodu, started on Wednesday, September 23, and will end on Friday, September 25, 2026.‎‎…

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GH Ikorodu Receives Award At 2026 World Patient Safety Day‎

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Our Reporter General Hospital Ikorodu, has once again been honoured for its excellent service delivery to patients by the Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA). ‎ ‎ ‎At the ceremony held at NECA House, Alausa-Ikeja, organised in commemoration of the the 2026 World Patient Safety Day, the leading medical facility was honoured in recognition of its commitment to SafeCare and patient safety. ‎ ‎ ‎Themed “Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases – Safe Care for Life,” the event brought together healthcare leaders, professionals, patients and other stakeholders to…

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LASUSTECH Don, Dr. Metilelu Delivers Lecture On Harnessing Innovation For Sustainable Tourism Development

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‎‎Oyewumi Adebisi ‎‎‎Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) will mark this year’s World Tourism Day with focus on how digital technology and artificial intelligence could be used in reshaping the tourism industry.‎‎An Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr. Olumise Olushola Metilelu, will deliver the keynote address and lead discourse on how to use innovation to achieve sustainable development in the nation’s tourism sector.‎‎The event which is organised by the university’s Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management in collaboration with the Departments…

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Lagos Chief Of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, Former Lay President, Chief Ebenezer Okunowo To Grace African Cathedral Ikorodu 2026 Harvest

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Wale Jagun -AMA, Aroyewun, Alogba, Ajenifuja, Bolowotan, others too The 2026 Adult Harvest Service of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, Lagos West Diocese comes up on Sunday, September …., 2026, with array of personalities set to appear before the Lord for thanksgiving and contributions towards the development of the Church. The special service slated for 10:00am will be chaired by the Former Lay President, The African Church, Chief Ebenezer Olubukola Okunowo with the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde as the Eminent Personality of…

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Lagos Confirms Arrest Of Man In Viral Toddler Abuse Video

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The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man accused of abusing a toddler in Ikorodu, saying he is currently in police custody as investigations continue. According to the PUNCH, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency said the alleged perpetrator was apprehended on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, a day after the agency was alerted to a viral report of the alleged child abuse. In a statement released on Wednesday, the DSVA said it “immediately activated its response protocol” after receiving the report and successfully established contact…

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