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  The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council Development Area, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, and the Lagos Assembly Member representing Kosofe Constituency II, Hon. Femi Saheed, commiserate with the inhabitants of Agiliti Phase II, Idera/Ajegunle and Isheri North communities, which were affected by flood occasioned by the release of Oyan river dam.  During their visit to the respective communities at early morning of wednesday, Mayoress Bola Bada empathized with the residents and assured them of interventions by the government.  She urged people to dissuade from building along drainages and river bodies while admonishing them to be cautious and prevent mishaps during the flood period.  "I commend the patience and cooperation with the government portrayed by you all. I assure you that we will not relent but work with all stakeholders to find a lasting solution to this flooding issue", she addressed the residents.  The Assembly Member, Hon. Femi Saheed...

As riverine areas of Lagos and Ogun States are currently facing the challenges of flooding, inhabitants of the affected communities keep high their hopes of government interventions.  The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, popularly called MAYORESS, to the admiration of the residents of Isheri North GRA, River Bank Estate, and Ajegunle communities, assessed the flood situation on a bike, and walked through it to sympathize with the affected residents, on Monday. While Mayoress, accompanied by some councilors and her executive team, paid an unannounced visit to the affected communities, she sympathized with the residents and implored them to be cautious and prevent mishaps. Princess Samiat Bada assured the residents of working with the State Government, Senate and Assemblies representatives, towards bringing lasting solutions to the flood issue. As a form of succor, she donated food palliatives to the some...

  The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, popularly called MAYORESS, celebrates senior citizens in grand style to commemorate National Day of Older Persons, Y2023 edition.  Older Persons in Ikosi-isheri LCDA were beaming with joy and full of life as they mark their National Day at Senator Adebayo Osinowo hall of Ikosi-isheri LCDA Secretariat, on Tuesday.  The Chief host of the occasion, Mayoress, expressed admiration as she welcomed the senior citizens to the occasion. "The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated globally on the 1st of October but it coincides with Nigeria's Independence Day and the awareness created is usually swallowed by the Independence Day celebrations, hence the reasons why we are celebrating our senior citizens today", she said.  She said further in her remarks: "I want us to note that getting old is by God's grace, however, with caring and loving beautiful people aroun...

  Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, announced the arrest of music promoter and controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry. He was arrested over an ongoing investigation into the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, who confirmed the development on his verified Twitter page on Thursday also said Sam Larry is assisting with the ongoing investigation. He posted: “Balogun Olamilekan Eletu aka Sam Larry is now in our custody. “He is currently assisting with the ongoing investigation.” Sam Larry, an ally of Azeez Fashola, a Nigerian singer popularly known as Naira Marley, has been trending in Social Media since the news of the death of MohBad broke. Although he and Naira Marley had insisted on their innocence in the matter, many had called for their arrest over the multiple face-off with MohBad who parted ways with Marlian Records on a controversial note. ...

° Confirms 1 Sanwo-Olu's Commissioner Nominee ° Asks environment ministry to clear drains The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday asked the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. The House noted the importance of Yoruba language for passing information to passengers on the trains since it would help some of them, especially new users who may not understand English Language, easily understand what to do. The House further noted that since 2017 when the bill on compulsory teaching of Yoruba Language in schools was passed, the State had made conscious efforts to encourage the use of the language in public places adding that this should be sustained. It, therefore, invited LAMATA to appear and explain the reasons behind its refusal to adopt the use of the language. The lawmakers also called on the Ministry of Environment to commence immediate ...

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , GCFR, on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja.  Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Wednesday, hailed the affirmation of President Tinubu’s mandate, describing the verdict as the true reflection of the peoples’ will. The lawmaker commended members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and millions of Nigerians who stood firmly and defended the mandate they entrusted to President Tinubu on 25th February, 2023. He assured that the President Tinubu will not falter on the renewed hope pact he contracted with Nigerians. Senator Abiru admonished President Tinubu’s po...

The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-isheri Local Council Development Area, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, popularly called MAYORESS, distributes 250 free GCE (General Certificate of Education) forms to Ikosi-isheri indigents students. While distributing the forms at Adebayo Osinowo hall, Ikosi-isheri LCDA Secretariat, on Monday, Mayoress described the gesture as one of her interventions in the Education sector of the LCDA. "I urge you all to be good ambassadors of Ikosi-isheri LCDA. I am assuring you all, if you pass your exams well, we shall give you free JAMB forms too. “l believe education is the best legacy that we can give to all at every given time, which anyone that is offered will live not to regret”, She said. In his remark, Hon. Dayo Ogunleye, Supervisor for Education, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, said the aim of giving out the free forms was to give succour to indigent parents due to the economic challenges in the country. “He also explains the commitment and investment of our Mayor...