Category: Arts & Entertainment

Historic Moments As Miss Temitope Adams Emerges First – Ever Miss Imota Ayayo

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Kunle Adelabu The 38th edition of the Imota Ayayo celebration has continued to break grounds and set records as this year’s edition witnessed the maiden edition of the Miss Imota Ayayo Beauty Pageant 1.0. At the historic event powered by the Admos Hotel and Suites, Miss Temitope Glory Adams, who represented the Ajagunro quarters, was crowned as the first – ever Miss Imota Ayayo, winning the star prize of N150, 000 and other gifts. The event took place at the Admos Hotel and Suite, Imota, on Friday, and witnessed exciting…

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365 Lounge EXTRA Set To Provide All – In – One Destination Experience

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Wale Jagun The popular 365 Lounge is set to commission another all – in – one facility to give destination experience to its numerous and prospective customers across class and community. While the Alogba Lounge focuses primarily on entertainment and relaxation, 365 Lounge EXTRA, located at 1, Idi-Oro Bus-Stop, Ibeshe, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, introduces two additional, high-demand services —a bakery and a car wash — to meet more of patrons’ daily needs in one convenient spot. The new lounge will be commissioned at 12:00pm on Sunday, 10th…

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Theatre For Education Project Supports Students With Stage Performance Of Soyinka’s “The Lion And The Jewel”

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Kunle Adelabu In an attempt to reverse the poor students’ performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), group, under the aegis of Theatre For Education Project, has taken the lead in ensuring students take the necessary leap forward. To achieve this, Ugo Obiayo, Esq, TEE-EF-EE Project Coordinator, said that students, especially those studying Arts, would have the opportunity to watch line drama of recommended dramas for them to have better understanding of the arts. Aside the educative aspect of the TEE – EF – EE project, the exercise…

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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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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Felicitates Femi Odugbemi On Oscar Academy Appointment

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The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has congratulated renowned filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi, on his well-deserved selection to serve on the International Engagement Committee of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The appointment is a testament to Mr. Odugbemi’s outstanding contributions to the film industry and his tireless efforts at promoting Nigerian cinema globally, it says. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head of Department, Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye. “We congratulate you on your well-deserved selection to serve…

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NYCN Calls For Entries For 2024 Miss Ikorodu West Beauty Pageant Contest

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Mariam Akinloye The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) branch, has called for entries into the 2024 Miss Ikorodu West Beauty Pageant contest. The annual event, which has provided young females in the council the opportunity to express themselves, showcase their talents and explore opportunities, has produced many beauty queens who have competed at the top level. This year’s contest is themed, ‘Empowering Beauty: Celebrating Inner Strength and Outer Grace’. In a statement signed by the NYCN Branch Coordinator, Comrade Anuoluwapo Taiwo, entry…

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GAC, APC Chieftains Honour Alhaji Jamiu Abdullahi (Bobomi) On 75th Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division, on Saturday, August 10, stormed the 75th birthday anniversary of Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Olawale Abdullahi, popularly called ‘Bobomi’ by friends and admirers, to honour him. Alhaji Abdullahi, who is a chieftain of the APC in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State and the Asiwaju of Igbogbo Central Mosque, celebrated his birthday anniversary at his home located at Geregere, along Oba Omolaja road, Igbogbo. Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of the Governance…

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2024 World Theatre Day: LASG Reaffirms Support For Creative Industry

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government has once again reiterated its commitment to a vibrant creative sector, adding that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration will continue to support practitioners in the creative industry in view of their transformational roles in society. Speaking at an event held on Wednesday at Allianz Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos, to commemorate the 2024 annual World Theatre Day, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe said that the day is observed to showcase the vibrancy and significance of the theatrical arts. Aregbe…

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Seniors Wellbeing Foundation Engages Ikorodu Elders In Fitness, Medical Outreach

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Mariam Akinloye Plans have been concluded by the Seniors Wellbeing Foundation, an organisation with focus on taking care of senior citizens in the society, to once again engage them in recreational activities and medical outreach. The 2 – Day event, which will hold at the Ita – Elewa Youth Centre, lkorodu, is slated to hold between 4th and 5th of April, 2024. According to Princess Aderoju Ladega, the Ikorodu – born and United States of America (USA) based founder of the foundation, the engagement of the senior citizens in the…

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Former IYC President, Gbenga Oduniyi, Celebrates Late Father’s 30 Years Remembrance, Mother’s Passage

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Kunle Adelabu It was a memorable outing as sons and daughters of late Elder (Pa) Owenson Odunniyi of the Lantan Onanusi Family of Igbogbo Kingdom and late Elder (Mrs) Grace Awawu Odunniyi, staged a befitting 30 years remembrance party for their father and burial service for their mother who passed on last year. The memorial outing service and burial ceremony took place at the Megalite Hall and HOMAT compound, respectively, on Saturday, February 10, 2024. At the colourful twin ceremony as guests of Mr Gbenga George Odunniyi, former President of…

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