Day: September 4, 2024

Tinubu Getting Nigeria Back On Track Through Agricultural Development – Prince Adio Saka

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Kunle Adelabu The President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has been commended for his efforts in gradually putting the country back on track for development, especially through agricultural development. The commendation was given by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu, Prince Adio Jamiu Saka. Prince Saka, who was a special guest at the distribution of 1200 bags of fertilisers provided by the Federal Government through Senator Tokunbo Abiru, said that the country is getting its focus right with the Tinubu’s agenda for agricultural development.…

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Reps. Benson, AMA, Others Felicitate Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr Agbaje On Birthday

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Wale Jagun As the Special Adviser on Rural Development to the Governor of Lagos State, Dr Nurudeen Agbaje, celebrates his birthday, both the Ikorodu Federal and State’s representatives have felicitated him. Dr Agbaje celebrates his birthday every September. In a statement today, by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, he commended Dr Agbaje for his efforts in transforming rural communities across Lagos State. “I am delighted to join other well-wishers in celebrating the birthday of Hon. Nurudeen Agbaje, Special Adviser…

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Lagos East Farmers Get FG’s Fertilisers, Commends President Tinubu’s Efforts On Food Security

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Kunle Adelabu Over 1,200 local farmers across the Lagos East Senatorial District received fertilizers provided by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to boost food production and security in Nigeria. The distribution, which was done through the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial district, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, was aimed at reducing the rising cost of food, and to boost local food production capacity of the nation. Abiru, who was represented by the former Honourable Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola, at the distribution exercise…

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I Have Been Engaging In Fitness Exercises Since I Was 24 Years – 70 year-old Mrs Junaid -Owokodu

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Kunle Adelabu Engr. (Mrs) Mudirat Junaid Owokodu, who celebrated her 70th birthday anniversary on Friday, August 30, has stated that she has been engaging in non – stop fitness exercises since she was 24 years. The Septuagenarian, who has been participating in the Ikorodu Fitness Festival since inception four years ago, emphasized the importance of staying fit and healthy as a way of preventing sickness. She spoke with THE IMPACT at the annual fitness event held at the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…

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LASUSTECH Mass Communication Department To Students: Speak Out, Support Campaign Against Sexual Violence

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Wale Jagun In a bid to further consolidate the campaign against sexual harassment and domestic violence in the university and the society at large, the Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has taken the awareness to students. According to Dr Steve Adesemoye, Head of Department, Mass Communication, LASUSTECH, the step is aimed at raising awareness and sensitize the students on the importance of speaking out against these heinous crimes. The Head of the Department, during a one-day seminar held at Mass Communication Department, to…

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We Are Planning To Turn Ikorodu Fitness Festival Into Massive Carnival – Initiator

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Kunle Adelabu with Joy Fasunon & Boluwatife Orebajo (SIWES Students)-As residents turn out in large number for 4th edition The initiator of the Ikorodu Fitness Festival and Chief Executive Officer, Styleurfitness Pukka Concept, Mr Odufeko Tolulope Emmanuel, has said that his plan is to make the annual event a massive sporting and social gathering, while emphasising that residents of Ikorodu, have embraced fitness engagement. Residents of Ikorodu defied early morning downpour by turning out in large number at the weekend, to attend the annual fitness exercise organized by Styleurfitness Pukka…

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COLUMNIST: Lawlessness and Corruption in Nigeria: The time for action is now

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By ‘Dayo Hassan Nigeria, a nation rich in natural resources and human capital, remains mired in a cycle of underdevelopment. At the heart of this stagnation lies a pervasive culture of lawlessness and corruption, affecting every stratum of society, from leaders to followers. This malignant issue permeates various sectors, from government to civil society, and continues to be a major impediment to Nigeria’s growth and development. Leadership in Nigeria is marred by rampant corruption, with public officials often seen as the custodians of illicit wealth. The looting of public funds…

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NELFUND Loan Repayment Not Required Until Student Completed NYSC Service, Gainfully Employed – NELFUND Boss

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges support for IDPIL’s vocational initiative The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has clarified that students that are getting the loan initiated by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, are not expected to pay back until they have secured paid employment. Mr Sawyerr, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the third edition of the presentation of the N30milion scholarship and bursary awards to about 300 students in Ikorodu Division, by the Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya led Ikorodu Division Peace…

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