Day: October 22, 2024

TOS Benson Estate Residents Send ‘Save Our Souls’ To Sanwo -Olu, Obasa, Others

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Kunle Adelabu-Alleged connivance between GRA residents, LASBCA officials to take over their lands Residents of Otunba Theophilus O. S. Benson Estate located between the GRA Scheme II and the Alogba Estate in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have called on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu and Speaker, Lagos State Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, to save their souls from those terrorising them and demolishing their houses. They alleged that residents of GRA Scheme II, are…

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IKODASS Unveils ‘Ankara’ for 33rd Ikorodu – Oga Festival

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association, (IKODASS), the organisers of the lkorodu-Oga Day, has unveiled ‘Ankara’ fabric for this year’s edition of the annual celebrations. The unveiling was done by the Chairman of the association, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, at the IKODASS Secretariat at the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Monday. Joining him for the unveiling were the Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Deaconess (Chief) Mrs Busola Isikalu, markets chieftains and club representatives. At the unveiling, the IKODASS Chairman announced that the ‘Ankara’ fabric, which he said was designed in…

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Toxicology Report On Mohbad Out – LASG

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State government has said the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Ikeja, to commemorate his first year in office. While revealing the government’s plan to commence trial to unravel the persons behind Mohbad’s death, Pedro attributed the delay of the case…

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AMA Sets To Inspire Ikorodu Youths For Future Leadership With GIANT BRAIN Initiative

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), is not resting on his quest to use his position to empower and mentor youths in Ikorodu, for leadership roles. His latest efforts in seeing that the youths are empowered is AMA GIANT BRAIN, an initiative designed to identify, empower and support brilliant youths. According to a statement signed by his Media Director/Personal Assistant, Mr Rasaq Kabiru B., the initiative is also aimed at inspiring youths as next generation of leaders. He said that the best 100…

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Boarding School Fees Hike: Lagos Assembly Wades In

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State House of Assembly has waded in the controversy generated by the hike in boarding fees in the state’s model colleges. The boarding fees was reviewed from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 academic session, which began on September 15, 2024, which sparked protests across the state. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who addressed the protesting parents at the Assembly assured that the lawmakers would intervene. At the plenary session on Monday, the Speaker explained that his intervention became necessary after hearing the protest chants…

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Youth & Ladies Xtian Guild Societies United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo Celebrate Anniversaries In Grand Style

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Kunle Adelabu-Donate solar power to lighten Church-Organise medical outreach, palliatives for residents The Youth Christian Guild and Ladies Christian Guild Societies of the United African Methodist Church Cathedral (UAMC), Igbogbo, on Sunday, October 20, 2024, celebrated the societies’ 28th and 24th anniversaries respectively, during a special thanksgiving service. In commemoration of the anniversary, the societies donated nine industrial solar power system to the cathedral church to illuminate its environment which is usually dark at night. The thanksgiving service and anniversary reception at the Igbogbo country home of the former Head…

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Sanwo -Olu Cancels Scholarship Application Fees

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the removal of application fees for scholarships and bursaries offered by the Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB). This decision aligns with the administration’s THEMES Plus Agenda initiative aimed at promoting youth empowerment and social inclusion. In response to this significant decision, the LSSB Secretary, Mr. AbdurRahman Lekki expressed gratitude for the Governor’s support, emphasising the long-term benefits of investing in the education of the state’s youth. According to him, the initiative aims to foster inclusivity and alleviate the financial burden…

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Lion Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa: My Administration’s Achievements In Two Years As President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition

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Wale Jagun After two years of leading the lgbogbo Youth Coalition (lYC), with distinction and with zero blemish, Lion Kazeem O. Ogunmuyiwa, the immediate past President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) has not only handed over the baton of leadership to a worthy successor, after a successful election, he has also proudly presented his account of stewardship to the Igbogbo community. The presentation was done at the inauguration of the new executive council led by Dr. Adeleke Dankuwo at the De Shokis Hotel, Igbogbo, on Saturday. At the well – attended…

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