The Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has called for application from indigenes of Ikorodu for the Late Justice Mubasheer Akanbi Abiru Scholarship Scheme. The scheme is sponsored by the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru. Applications for the scholarship opened on Friday, 20 January, 2023 and closes on Sunday, 20 February, 2023. Interested applicants are to apply via: https://www.ikoroduoga.com.ng/latejusticemubasheerakanbiabiru. According to a statement released on Thursday, 19 January, 2023, by the IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, the application is opened for all indigenes who are 18 as at their last birthday and…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has described the tragic death of his eldest son, Hassan, as a test of faith from Almighty Allah. Governor Sule stated this on Friday, 27 January, 2023, while receiving condolences at the palace of his father, the Sarkin Gudi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sule Bawa. The Governor said that the experiences he had gathered from the Holy Qu’ran, Allah has vowed to test the faith of every believer. “I see this as a test of faith from Almighty Allah. I was the person consoling somebody that lost his 9 children and 70 cows…
The intention of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu not to attend the Governorship debate organised by the Platform is nothing but an excuse to save his face from impending embarrassment at the debate. It is disheartening to note that the incident referred to by the governor was orchestrated and perpetrated by his party members with these thugs shooting in two areas of the LGA before the campaign team of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran arrived the local government. A responsible government who truly cares about the people should have received a briefing on the incident to know his party thugs were the ones…
The Lagos State Government has noted the flood of comments sparked by the shocking video of a group of thugs shooting in broad daylight in Surulere. Security agencies are investigating the video, which has gone viral on the social media. We believe they will fish out and prosecute the evil actors, who are believed to be henchmen of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). We condemn this savagery that has portrayed our state, the safest in Nigeria, in a bad light. That is not who we are; we are civilized and cultured. Following advice from competent sources, including elders and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ojo Federal Constituency Campaign Council continued its engagements with stakeholders in the Federal Constituency when it met the Council of Obas in Ojo, Iba and Oto Awori councils. The meeting which was held on Friday, 27 January, 2023 took place at the Council Chamber of Ojo Local Government Secretariat. Director General of the Campaign Council, Hon. Rosulu Olusola Idowu, while welcoming the traditional rulers to the meeting expressed appreciation to the the royal fathers for attending the parley praying that their reign be long and fruitful. He stated, that as custodians of tradition and cultural…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity (Office of the Vice President), Mr Laolu Akande, has bagged the University of Ibadan Alumni Group’s 2022 Special Recognition Award. The convener of “World of Uites”, organisers of the awards, Mr Tobilola Ogunbajo, assisted by a member of the group, Mr Onele Peter-Cole, made the presentation to Vice President’s spokesman on Friday, 27 January, 2023, in his office at the Presidential Villa. “The World of Uites – a virtual gathering of the University of Ibadan alumni, affiliated with the Lagos Chapter is recognising Mr Akande for his selfless service…
The APC sponsored thugs in Surulere local government of Lagos state unleash violence on persons and groups of people in the area ahead of the scheduled visitation of the PDP Gubernatorial candidate visit to the ward on Thursday – Friday, January 26-27, 2023 in continuation of his tour of the 245 wards in Lagos state. The hoodlums went to the Baale of Ojuoluwa in Empire area of the LGA to threaten him not to receive the entourage who was billed to pay him a courtesy visit. The gates leading to the entire empire area was locked and vehicular movement around…
By Abiodun Komolafe The sole essence of a man or the sum total of his personality profile is to be located in his character! In Bola Tinubu, as in other humans, the attributes of this character are consistent. Therefore, no matter what the naysayers may say, once one is able to reach him, Tinubu has such a large heart that he gives to people compulsively. Of course, whether he becomes Nigeria’s next president or not, those good deeds are to his credit! Unfortunately, none of the other presidential candidates currently jostling for the key to Aso Rock Villa could come…
By Elizabeth IseOluwa Iruonagbe Everyone has a physical appearance, but there is always a craving for enhancement. It is important to look good by dressing neat and with modesty. However, in the 21st century, physical appearance has gone beyond the normal. People have become engrossed in their physical look beyond the ordinary. Some people feel inadequate by their natural looks. There are all kinds of enhancement taking place, some out of the extraordinary. Nose enhancement, face lifting, lightening of the eyes, lips moulding, breast enhancement, liposuction among others are some ways people try to alter their natural physical appearance. We…