Mariam Akinloye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) branch, has called for entries into the 2024 Miss Ikorodu West Beauty Pageant contest. The annual event, which has provided young females in the council the opportunity to express themselves, showcase their talents and explore opportunities, has produced many beauty queens who have competed at the top level. This year’s contest is themed, ‘Empowering Beauty: Celebrating Inner Strength and Outer Grace’. In a statement signed by the NYCN Branch Coordinator, Comrade Anuoluwapo Taiwo, entry…
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2024 Eyibi Festival Kicks-Off In Ikorodu Kingdom
Kunle Adelabu It was another convergence at the Ajina market square by the chieftains and members of the traditional institution in Ikorodu Kingdom, and residents as the 2024 Eyibi Festival, also known as Agemo/Eluku festival, kicked – off on Wednesday. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, led the traditional chiefs, Baales and chieftains of the Agemo/Eluku traditional group led by the Alashe of Itunmoja, High Chief Wasiu Akinsanya, to the Ajina market square for the formal opening of the annual celebration. The festival will…
Read MoreLASUSTECH VC Frowns At Prevalence Of Sexual Harassment, Reiterates Zero Tolerance
Jare Olukotun The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has expressed concern over the prevalence of sexual harassment within the university community. Prof. Odusanya expressed his concern in a paper titled, “Preventing Sexual Violence”, which he presented at the monthly Executive Management Meeting with the University’s Labour Union Executives on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Council Chamber, Ikorodu Campus of the institution. He canvassed for the eradication of the problem while declaring his administration’s stance against it. “Various studies in Nigeria show…
Read MoreOunje Eko Phase 2: LASG Reveals Process Of Buying Food At Discount Rates
Kunle Adelabu -Commences Sept. 1 The Lagos State Government has announced that the second phase of the Ounje Eko Food Discount Market will commence September 1, 2024, adding that the success of the first phase and requests from Lagosians, made the Governor of the state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo – Olu, to grant approval. The discounted market will operate for eight weeks across 64 centres. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Foods System, Ms Abisola Olusanya, while making the announcement on Wednesday, also revealed the process of buying food items at…
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