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  Hundreds of dignitaries across the country shower encomiums on the Senator representing Lagos-East Senatorial District, Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru as over 100 Alumni who had undergone Tech Talent and Data Science training at Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) got paid AI Jobs in partnership with Awarri AI. Awarri is a global technology AI/Robotics leader in data gathering to model creation and AI application development. The firm which has chosen the SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu as a launchpad to several locations in Nigeria and Africa, also partnered with the SAIL Innovation Lab for continuous talent sourcing for the emerging multi-billion dollar AI industry that is expected to shape all spheres of life in a few years from now. The event, graced by the Honorable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, unfolded at the SAIL Innovation Lab located at 1 Muba Abiru Street, Ipakodo, Ebute Ikorodu, Lagos, on wednesday. The Hon. Minister expr

  After series of community stakeholders meeting towards achieving an all-inclusive Year 2024 budget, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area held a 2-day Budget Retreat at Osmak Hotel & Suites, Ibadan, Oyo State.  The budget retreat, tagged: Budget of Optimization for Sustainable Development  was aimed at deliberating on fiscal strategies, financial priorities, and resource allocation for the upcoming fiscal year. It brought together Executive members, members of the Legislative arm, Management, department heads, finance and revenue officials.  At the program, stakeholders involved were able to assess the current financial landscape, identify challenges, and chart a comprehensive financial roadmap that aligns with the community's needs and aspirations. "This gathering marks a significant milestone in our commitment to charting a course for the growth and development of our community. As we convene to deliberate on the allocation of resources for the upcoming fiscal y

  The recently appointed Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sports, Mr. Damilare Orimoloye, has hit the ground running with a maiden edition of 'Monthly Aerobics Program'.  The laudable event, which would be flagged off at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, (formerly known as Onikan Stadium) on Saturday, 9th December 2023, was organized in collaboration with the Lagos State Sports Commission.  Mr. Damilare said in his remarks: "I am excited as we prepare to launch this monthly aerobic initiative tagged 'KEEP FIT LAGOS'. This is just the first of many programs to come for youths engagement in sports". He stated some of the benefits of the program as youth empowerment, improving mental well-being and health enhancement.  "The program aims to provide mental and physical health among Lagosians. It aligns with the T.H.E.M.E.S+ vision and agenda of the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu", said Orimoloye. 

  The Lagos State Court of Appeal, on wednesday, affirmed the judgment of the tribunal confirming the election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as the Governor and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State. The appellate Court dismissed the appeal of Labour Party/Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and PDP/Abdulazeez Adediran Jandor for incompetency and lack of merit. The court in a unanimous decision delivered by the three-member panel: Justic Yargata Nimpa, Justice Samuel Bola and Justice Paul Bassey dismissed the grounds of appeal raised by Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Proxyscribes recalls that the tribunal had earlier upheld the victory of Sanwo-Olu as the elected Governor of Lagos, in the March 11 election.  The justices held: “Even though they were all pre-election matters, the appellants (PDP and Adeniran) still failed to prove them. The appellants came empty-handed and left empty-handed. They merely enjoyed their day in court. Their petition is dismissed.”

  In a bid to sustaining public discourse on its yearly budget, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, under the leadership of Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, convened an engagement with stakeholders on the preparation of its year 2024 budget.  The forum, held on wednesday at Senator Adebayo Osinowo hall in the LCDA Secretariat, aimed to involve various stakeholders in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of resources and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.  While addressing the gathering, the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Mayoress Samiat Abolanle Bada, recounted the series of projects and activities ranging from Sports and youth development, Healthcare, Roads and Infrastructure, social welfare and tourism, to interventions in education, carried out by her administration so far.  Later, she stressed on the essence of the gathering and emphasized further, the role of stakeholders in the budgeting process.  "Few days ago, this kind of consultative forum w

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh may have been yielding already as the Kingdom has pledged to help Nigeria in resolving some of her economic quagmires. The government of Saudi Arabia promised to support the reforms being implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria and also revamp Nigeria’s existing refineries through its state-owned oil company, Aramco during a bilateral engagement between President Tinubu and the Kingdom’s leader, Crown Prince, HRH Mohammed Bin Salman. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris.   It stated, “To support the Central Bank’s ongoing reforms of Nigeria’s foreign exchange regime, the Saudi Government will make available a substantial deposit of foreign exchange to boost Nigeria’s forex liquidity.”  “Prince Bin Salman commended the economic reforms being implemented by President Tinubu and expressed the commitment of th

An Ireland national chef has unseated Nigeria’s Hilda Bassey as Guinness record breaker.  Alan Fisher has unseated Nigeria’s Hilda Bassey to take the world record for the longest cooking marathon, the Guinness World Records committee said on Tuesday.  Fisher “cooked for an incredible 119 hours and 57 minutes at his restaurant in Japan,” GWR said, breaking the record set in May by Bassey, who is known on social media as Hilda Baci. Alan Fisher Meanwhile, Hilda, who cooked for 93 hours to set her world record, has congratulated Alan on her X page, for the feat.  Hilda congratulates Alan on her X page

  Mayoress reiterates youth development as her administration's top priority  The atmosphere of Expressway Primary School, Ikosi, was filled with flare, glamor, suspense and jubilation as soccer lovers across the seven wards of Ikosi-isheri LCDA and beyond witnessed the fiercely contested final match of the maiden Mayoress Cup.  The ecstatic match which took place between Ward D (Orile-Ikosi) and Ward E (Orile-Ketu), went in favour of Ward E in a 1 to nil final score.  The MAYORESS of Ikosi-isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, while presenting cash gifts to the winner (Ward E), first runner-up (Ward D) and second runner-up (Mayoress FC) teams, appreciates the teams for their doggedness and fair play.  In her address, she advised the youths to discover their talents and pursue their careers passionately. "As a government, we will not stop in supporting our dear youths and organizing programs that will enhance peaceful coexistence and unity in our communities. This is jus

  As part of her administration's efforts in eradicating cervical cancer, the Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, flag-off Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination at the Local Government Secretariat on Wednesday. The vaccination exercise, which was done in partnership with Lagos state Health District II, Lagos State Healthcare Board, NPNCDA, WHO, and UNICEF, was done to ensure all eligible young girls (aged 9-14 years) receive the HPV vaccine. She said in her remarks: "HPV is a common virus that can lead to serious health issues, including cervical cancer. By launching this vaccination campaign, we are taking a proactive stance to protect our young residents from the potential harms of HPV". ALSO READ: Mayoress Ride bike to flood area She continued: "To the parents and guardians here today, I urge you to support this initiative, spread the message, and ensure that your daughters receive the HPV vaccine. It is a simple yet powerful way to pro

  It was learnt that Hon. Babatunde Tella, a top APC Chieftain from Ikorodu West passed on early Wednesday morning October 2nd, 2023. Circumstance surrounding Late Tella’s death who was a close ally of Lagos state Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde was reported as unnatural and investigation had commenced into the mystery surrounding his death. 

To the amazement of some and to the admiration of others, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Monday, called out his son, Mr. Seyi Tinubu, saying his attendance of the FEC meeting is unacceptable.  Thereafter, the President listed the names of some personalities who he gave consent to attend the FEC meeting. While some Nigerians commend the President for the act, saying he distinguishes family from business of the nation, some netizens view the act as disparaging to the first son of the nation.  Watch the snippet below: