2024 Lagos Boat Regatta Holds December 21

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has announced that the highly anticipated Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 will now take place on December 21, 2024. The performance which was initially scheduled for the Easter period was postponed to ensure optimal participation and provide an elevated experience for all attendees. In a statement issued by the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to making the Lagos Boat Regatta a spectacular celebration of Lagos’ rich aquatic…

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Lagos East NYCN Youth Leaders Want Independent Department To Oversee Youth Matters

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Wale Jagun -Call on stakeholders to see to restoration of electricity in Epe The management committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (N.Y.C.N), Lagos East Senatorial District has called for a separate department to oversees youth affairs from that of the Social Development as arranged at present. The youth leaders while commending, acknowledging and complimenting the appointment of youths into the various political offices in the state also called on the stakeholders in Epe to ensure that the electric power blackout that has been hampering the youth and other…

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Rotary Vocational Centre Launches Drive For Enrolment For 2025 Session

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Wale Jagun -Learning is free with opportunities – Principal In its drive towards the education and mobilisation of the youths and others that are not already registered in schools or vocational centres and also to promote self – reliance through the acquisition of vocational skills, the Rotary Vocational Centre in Igbogbo has continued its sensitisation campaign across the nook and cranny of Igbogbo community. The sensitisation which commenced on Tuesday, saw Ms. Adenike Mosunmola Otitoloju, Principal, Rotary Vocational Centre, leading other staff and some of the centre’s trainees moving from…

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Chairman’s Cup: Ijede Council Boss Promises Three Weeks Of Excitement, Highly Competitive Football Tournament

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Kunle Adelabu -Winners to get N.5million In line with the pledge made by the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, the opening game of the Chairman’s Cup, a 5 – Aside Football Tournament kicked – off with excitement and on a technical note. The tournament which will run for three weeks at Anwar – Ul – Islam Primary School, Ijede, was declared open by the sport loving council chairman who also performed the ceremonial kick which was followed by uproar from the political office…

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Lagos DSVA Takes Advocacy Campaign To Igbogbo Community

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Our reporter -As Adeboruwa condemns all forms of SGBV Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has taken its advocacy against SGBV to Igbogbo Community, Ikorodu recently as part of the 16 Days of Activism celebration. Dr. Bountiful Taiwo-Adelanwa reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to eradicating abuse, stating that while the 16 Days of Activism spotlight gender-based violence annually, the DSVA remains steadfast in creating awareness and offering psychosocial support to survivors. Taiwo-Adelanwa provided a comprehensive overview of gender-based violence (GBV), underscoring the gravity of offences such as having sexual…

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The African Church Cathedral Ikorodu Kicks – Off 120 Years Anniversary Celebration December 7

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Kunle Adelabu The celebration of the 120 years anniversary of the existence of The African Church Bethel Cathedral Ikorodu, will kick – off on December 7, 2024, with a walk and awareness rally. On the same day, there will also be fund raising programme towards an hall project and lecture themed, ‘Presentation Of National Development: The African Church Trajectory’. Speaking with THE IMPACT, Engr. Sunday Oshin, the Cathedral Warden, unveiling the programmes of event designed to commemorate the anniversary, said that the symbol of the anniversary was unveiled in September…

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Over 2,000 Students Graduate From Lagos Technical Colleges

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Our Reporter -We’re building a foundation for prosperous, inclusive, self-reliant society, says Sanwo-Olu In line with the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to education and technology, over 2,000 students from the five Government Technical Colleges in Lagos State on Monday graduated as skilled professionals at the Year 2024 Graduation of Technical College students. Speaking during a graduation ceremony coordinated by the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), held at De-Blue Roof, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reiterated his administration’s commitment to more collaboration with captains of…

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LASTMA Female Elite Corps Commences Yuletide Traffic Sensitisation Campaign

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Our Reporter The Female Elite Corps of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has inaugurated an extensive sensitisation campaign to foster adherence to traffic regulations and promote orderly conduct among motorists in Lagos State. This strategic initiative, slated to span an entire week beginning on Monday, December 2, 2024, is designed to enhance road safety and mitigate traffic infractions before, during, and after the Yuletide season. Themed: “Drive Safe, Stay Safe”, the campaign underscores LASTMA’s commitment to addressing the anticipated surge in vehicular activities during the holiday period. The…

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Arinola Marries Heartthrob, Oluwatobi At The African Church Cathedral Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Arinola Omotanwa Okeowo, a broadcast professional and agricprenuer, was, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, happily wedded to his heartthrob, Oluwatobi Samuel, at a special Church Service held at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu. At the solemnization of the holy matrimony presided over by the Bishop of Lagos West Diocese, The Rt. Rev’d Hezekiah A. Adetoro, were parents and family members of the bride and the groom, as well as friends and wellwishers. After the signage of the marriage certificate in the presence of the Lord, the…

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Olu – Odo Road Flag – Off: Rep. Benson Assures Residents Of Quick Completion Of Road Project

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Kunle Adelabu -Says Selewu Road will be flagged – off November 10 Residents of Olu – Odo and Adegbose communities have been assured of timely completion of  the construction of the major road into their residential areas which was facilitated by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. While stating that the Olu – Odo Road is a standard one at the flag – off of its construction at the weekend, the three -term lawmaker also revealed that the Selewu Road will be flagged – off for construction…

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