Day: April 22, 2025

Our Reporter -State-run buses move over 42,000 commuters daily The Lagos State Government has revealed that over Two Million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. The event marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, showcasing major strides in the transport sector under the THEMES Plus Agenda. Osiyemi highlighted…

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Our Reporter The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested over 300 persons and prosecuted many for waste disposal infractions in a renewed offensive, through surveillance and investigative activities. The arrests resulted from a collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) day and night surveillance efforts, aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals and businesses involved in illegal dumping across the city. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, confirmed that the agency had deployed comprehensive strategies, including the use of surveillance teams and mobile enforcement units, to monitor…

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo has been congratulated on his 15th coronation anniversary by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi Omotayo. Eletu Omotayo who is one of the Kingmakers in Ijede Kingdom while congratulating the Obateru also commended the royal father’s transformational impact on Egbin Kingdom, Ijede LCDA and Ikorodu Division in general. “On behalf of myself, the Eletu of Oke -Eletu, family, and the entire Oke – Eletu Community, I congratulate our dear Oba; the Obateru…

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Kunle Adelabu The chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Local Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has lauded the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom on his coronation anniversary today. Obateru of Egbin, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, is marking the 15th anniversary on the throne of his ancestors today. In a statement signed by the leading aspirant in the race for the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, it was noted that Obateru’s reign has been impactful and transformative. “I joyfully celebrate the 15th anniversary of your impactful and transformative…

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Marian Akinloye The Fusenkoye – Ogunberu Royal Family of Agura has congratulated the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Dr. Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo on his 15th coronation anniversary. In a brief statement signed by Omooba Adewunmi Amusa, on behalf of the Fusenkoye – Ogunberu Royal of Agura in Ikorodu Local Government, the family prayed for the royal father to enjoy more years in the throne and prosperity for his kingdom. “Happy Anniversary Alaiyeluwa! “Kabiyesi Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr.) Akeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo. The God that kept…

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Kunle Adelabu The umbrella body of all clubs and associations in Ikorodu and the body saddled with the responsibilities of organizing the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival – Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has announced date for the elections of new executive members. The election date is scheduled for 11th of May, 2025. At the General Council meeting held on the roof top of the Ikorodu Town Hall at the weekend, the organization which is recognized by the Lagos State Government also inaugurated a 5-man electoral committee to…

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By: Suraju Olayinka ABDULGAFAR The processes of choosing aspirants that become candidates to represent political parties at elections are always very contentious affairs. One powerful, unifying process for making the choices is the consensus option. The consensus option allows political parties to reach unanimity on any aspirant and nominate the person as the party’s candidate for an election. However, the option usually come under a barrage of criticism for being a tool in the hands of many party chieftain to impose their preferences on the rest of the party members.…

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