Igbogbo/ Bayeku LCDA Chair In Faceoff With Adeboruwa Over Iyaloja -General Position

Kunle Adelabu -Kabiyesi wants younger, dynamic candidate – sources To whom does the market belong between the traditional institution and the local government actually? Is it a reality that a party owns it and the other administers it or is it strictly under the purview of one of these institutions? These among other questions are begging for answers as the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Area (LCDA) locks horns with the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo over the market leadership. This development may be another long-drawn battle like the recent faceoff between the Ayangbure…

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LASODA Registers 100 Businesses For Persons With Disability

Our Reporter In a bid to create a sustainable and successful business environment for the disability community in Lagos, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has registered and presented free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Certificates to 100 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state. Speaking at a two-day empowerment training for disabilities clusters held recently at the STO Resource Centre, Alausa, General Manager, Office for Disability Affairs, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal said that the programme was designed to equip PWDs with essential skills to establish their business, foster economic…

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Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Proposed Lagos Budget To Assembly Thursday

Wale Jagun Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu will present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at noon. According to the Honourable Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the “Budget of Sustainability” is a blueprint for continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagosians. It is structured around five key pillars, including Infrastructure Sustainability, Economic Diversification, and Institutional Reforms. “Mr. Governor is expected to present an ambitious budget above the N2.3trn approved for Y2024:, he said.

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Photos: Glamour, Glitz, Colour As Ikorodu Celebrates 33rd Oga Day Carnival

Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Orebajo There is no doubt the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival or Festival has evolved to a new trend in the last four years since Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo has taken charge as the Chairman of Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS). Onwards from his inception, all associations, clubs and groups have increased drastically in the umbrella body. The numbers of Regberegbes (cultural and traditional groups) that are today competing qualitatively to outshine one another, and in the process contributing to socio – economic developments of Ikorodu…

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IKODASS Chairman Gives Update On SMSE Hub, Call For Support

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo has given an update on the state of the Small Medium Scale Enterprise (SMSE) Registration and Certification Hub at the Ikorodu – Oga Civic Centre which he announced last year. While stating that progress has been made, Erogbogbo also revealed challenges and called for more support towards the attainment of achieving the purpose. He emphasized that IKODASS is fully committed to the project. The IKODASS Chairman gave the update at the weekend during the grand finale of…

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Ikorodu Chairmanship Aspirant Plans Making Ikorodu – Oga Festival An Internationally Recognised Tourism Attraction

Kunle Adelabu Canada – based businessman and aspirant for the Ikorodu Local Government Chairmanship, Mr Ibrahim Alani Onibudo, has revealed his agenda to bring foreign and local investors to promote tourism development in Ikorodu. While commending the royal father of Ikorodu Kingdom and the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) for sustaining and improving on the annual event, the aspirant said collaboration is key to the further development of the festival. He spoke with THE IMPACT at the grand finale of the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival at the Ayangbure Palace…

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LASG Commends Ikorodu Over Scholarship Scheme For 79 Students, Call For Expansion

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Adewunmi Ogunsanya, Longe get IKODASS honours The Lagos State Government has commended the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) for awarding educational scholarships to 79 students in various public higher institutions. Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, gave the commendation at the grand finale of the 2024 Ikorodu Oga Day Celebration held at the Ayangburen Palace Ground, Ikorodu at the weekend. At the grand finale ceremony of this year’s celebration themed, “Ikorodu: Path to Progress”, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom was honoured…

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Education District II Students Triumph At 2024 Jendol Annual Debate Competition

Our Reporter -Oriwu College student emerges third, best debater Two Students from Education District II have once again demonstrated excellence as they took First and Third positions at the 2024 Jendol Annual Debate Competition. The Jendol Annual Debate Championship (JADC), is aimed at promoting public speaking and recognising outstanding senior secondary school students across the six Education Districts of Lagos State. The competition also seeks to identify the best speechmaker and debate champion to improve public speaking skills, enabling them to become well-rounded intellectuals with unrestricted expression with a championship…

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Igbogbo Reconstitutes IDEA, Sets – Up Project Implementation Committee On Civic Centre

Kunle Adelabu Dr Omotunde Ogunlaja, a respected medical practitioner retained the position of the President of IDEA as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, and the Adeboruwa – in – Council reconstituted the executive council of the Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA). The tenure of the past executive of IDEA, which is the central development association for the Igbogbo Kingdom, lapsed years back without reconstitution until Saturday, November 16, at the Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo. Also inaugurated was the Igbogbo Ultra – Modern Civic Centre Project…

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I Will Run A Participatory Administration, Set Standards As Ikorodu LG Chairman – Alhaji Kabat Ajalogun

Kunle Adelabu One of the Chairmanship aspirants for Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji (Chief) Kamaldeen Babatunde Tijani Ajalogun popularly called ‘KABAT’, has pledged to run an all – inclusive administration if elected as the Chairman, Ikorodu Loca Government come 2025. Alalogun, a retired Director with the Lagos State Government, who exudes confidence that he is certain that his name will be on the ballot paper as the candidate of his party after the primary elections, said that he has well – thought out plans to develop Ikorodu if given the mandate.…

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