LSUBEB Assures Lagosians of Quality Education

In its bid to provide quantitative and qualitative basic education in a conducive atmosphere, the Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Board, Dr. Ganiyu Oluremi Sopeyin on Thursday led members of the Board to inspect the on-going 13+1 Classrooms and Office Facility at the African Bethel Primary School, Erikorodo in the Ikorodu Local Government Education Authority of the State. Addressing pupils and stakeholders during the inspection, Dr. Sopeyin said that the State government was committed to providing quality basic education in a conducive atmosphere in all the 20 Local Government…

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Hon. Sanai Agunbiade's Health Initiative: Ilera L'oro

OUR HEALTH, OUR WEALTH In furtherance to his humble drive to give back to his constituents, Hon. S.O.B AGUNBIADE has commissioned CLEARLINE Health Management Organisation International, (offering health insurance Product called BetterHealth) to conduct medical screening on interested members of Ikorodu Constituency 1(comprising Ikorodu Local Government, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North) on February 14th (Valentine Day). The programme will hold at Ayangbure’s Palace Pavillion . Provisions have been made for a total of 1000 constituents to benefit from this health Insurance Scheme. In addition, persons screened, will also enjoy free medical…

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE AT THE INSTALLATION AND PRESENTATION OF STAFF OF OFFICE AND INSTRUMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO HIS ROYAL MAJESTY ALAIYELUWA, OBA (ENGR) BASHIRU AREMU SOTONWA, OSOMEKU1 AS THE OBA OF SEKUMADE OF IPAKODO IN IKORODU WEST LOCAL COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT AREA ON THURSDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 2018.

Her Excellency, The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr.Idiat Oluranti Adebule   Honourable Members of the State House of Assembly,   Members of the State Executive Council   Body of Permanent Secretaries,   The Executive Chairmen, of Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas here present, especially the Host of this occasion, Hon. (Princess) Jumoke Jimbo- Ademehin, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area. Chairman and Members of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs,   The Celebrant, Alaiyeluwa, Oba (Engr) Basiru Aremu Sotonwa, Osomeku1, Sekumade of Ipakodo, Obas, Baales and…

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Bolowotan Memorial Cup Enters Round of 16

After four weeks of intense football engagements among the 28 teams that registered for the ongoing 10th Bolowotan Memorial Gold cup, 16 teams have qualified for the next stage of the competition which has been described as a major football tournament in Ikorodu division in the recent time. Two best teams each qualified from the 7 groups of 4 teams each to get 14 teams, while two best losers joined them to make the round of 16 teams. Alhaji Luqman Shonibare, the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Football Association (IDFA), speaking with THE…

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Lagos Assembly Passes Transport Sector Reform Bill, 2017

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, February 1, 2018, passed the state’s Transport Sector Reform Bill, 2017. The House passed the bill after it was read for the third time on the floor. The proposed law is entitled: “A Bill for a Law to Consolidate all Laws Relating to the Transport Sector”, Provide for the Development and Management of a sustainable transport system in Lagos State and for other connected purposes. The Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, who conducted a voice vote before passing the Bill,…

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New Sekumade of Ipakodo Gets Staff Of Office

Kunle ADELABU -Governor Ambode charges traditional institution to maintain peace It was jubilation galore as Oba (Engr.) Basiru Aremu Sotonwa, emerged the 2nd Oba of Ipakodo and received his Staff of Office from the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday , February  1,2018. The new Sekumade of Ipakodo also adopted ‘Osomeku 1’ as his title name. The Sekumade throne had been vacant since the demise of Late Oba Hassan Jimbo on May 29, 1999. At the ceremony which was held at the  Ikorodu Ferry Terminal in Ebute, Ikorodu…

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10TH Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup: Week 4 Matches and Results

Compiled by Wale Jagun, Oluwatobiloba Alake and Ameenat Olanrewaju Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Stadium Stars FC 2 v 2 New Stars FC Divine Restoration FC 1 v 0 Current FC   Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Gardens of Eden FC 1 v 0 Wembly FC Ogunade FC 3 v 0 Excel FC   Thursday, February 1, 2018 Kadesh FC 1 v 2 AACC Perfect Touch FC 2 v 0 Adama City FC   The end of the league round of the competition

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LASG Releases N5.5bn To Contractors For 181 Inner Roads

-Projects to be delivered within 6months The Lagos State Government on Thursday, February 1, 2018, said it has released the sum of N5.563billion to contractors to flag off the construction of the 181 roads spread across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State. In a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, the Government said the construction of the 181 council roads was in fulfillment of the promise by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to open up more inner roads…

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