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 **Ikosi-Isheri Chairmanship Aspirant, OTUNBA OLUWASEYI ABIODUN HABEEB ODUFOWOKAN Hosts Ramadan Tafseer** Otunba Habeeb Oluwaseyi Odufowokan, APC Chairmanship aspirant for Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), hosted the 2025 Ramadan Tafseer and Special Prayer on Thursday, March 20, 2025 (Yaomal-Khamis, 20th day of Ramadan 1446 AH), at the Olowora Town Hall, Deji Omoowo Street, Olowora, Lagos. Renowned Islamic scholar, Fadilat Sheikh Alhaji Muhammad Awwalu Solihee Salaty (Fahru-l-Ulamah), emphasized the multifaceted nature of Ramadan, highlighting not only the physical fast but also the importance of piety, peaceful coexistence, kindness, and steadfastness in Islam. He urged Otunba Odufowokan to embody these virtues – trustworthiness, sincerity, compassion, and courage – in his future leadership role. Alhaji Musa AbdulKareem, a previous speaker, also addressed the congregation, emphasizing the importance of the fear of God and the transient nature of life. The event...

NRC and LAMATA Team Up to Boost Nigeria's Rail Network By Dada Babajide Razak   The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) and Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) are joining forces to strengthen Nigeria's rail system. The two agencies met on 5th March to discuss ways to work together more effectively, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope 8-Point Agenda. The meeting, led by NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa and LAMATA Managing Director Mrs. Abimbola Akinajo, focused on improving operations, enhancing crisis management, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of railway services.  Dr. Opeifa highlighted the importance of an integrated railway system for Nigeria, emphasizing its role in reducing costs, boosting trade, and driving economic growth. He reaffirmed NRC's commitment to working closely with LAMATA to strengthen the country's transportation network. A key highlight of the meeting was the call for increased private sect...

DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices DSS storms Lagos Assembly, seals Speaker, deputy’s offices …as Meranda arrives office 11. 15 am Men of f the Department of State Security, DSS, and Nigeria Police, in tye early hours on Monday, stormed the premises the Lagos State House of Assembly, sealing up the offices of the Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and clerk of the house. As of 10 am, armed security personnel have taken over the premises at Alausa, Ikeja, and environs frisking every passersby. Meranda, however, arrived with her convoy at about 11.15am. Recall that the embattled, former Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, has sued the state lawmakers challenging his removal as the Speaker of the Assembly. Obasa, it was gathered, has filed a motion at the Ikeja Division of the State High Court, where he is also seeking an accelerated hearing of his suit. Obasa was removed in absentia by 32 out of the 40 members of the state Assembly on January 13, 2025. He wa...

 Lagos Gears Up for Credible Local Government Elections: LASIEC Promises Transparency, New Polling Booths By Dada Babajide Razak  With the much-anticipated local government elections in Lagos State fast approaching, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has reassured residents of its commitment to conducting credible and transparent elections. LASIEC Chairman, Honourable Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile, highlighted the commission's efforts to improve electoral processes, including the provision of additional polling booths to ensure a smooth voting experience.  During a recent courtesy visit to the Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Justice Okikiolu Ighile emphasized LASIEC's dedication to delivering a fair and efficient election. The visit was met with enthusiasm from the Council Chairman, Hon. Gbenu Henugbe Joseph, who pledged the local government's full support in ensuring a peaceful and well-organized election.   Justice Ig...

  IKOSI-ISHERI YOUNG INVESTORS BACK SEYI ODUFOWOKAN FOR COUNCIL CHAIRMAN As the 2025 local government elections draw closer, young investors in Ikosi-Isheri are rallying behind Otunba Seyi Odufowokan, hailing him as the ideal candidate to lead the council. His impressive track record in revenue generation, political leadership, and grassroots development has made him a beacon of hope for emerging entrepreneurs and youth-driven businesses in the area. Odufowokan’s tenure as Vice- Chairman of the Ikosi-Isheri Revenue Board saw remarkable improvements in revenue collection, financial planning, and business-friendly policies. His ability to boost the local economy has convinced many young investors that his leadership will foster more opportunities, attract investments, and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. As the Chairman of APC in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Odufowokan led the party to a landslide victory in the 2021 Lagos State local government elections. He presented ...

 Lagos Assembly Speaker Imbroglio:Fuad oki writes APC leadership in Lagos  By Dada Babajide Razak  Fuad Oki a respectable leader of All progressives Congress in Lagos state has written an appeal letter to leadership of the party in the state in the current wave of reactions that trailed the current change of leadership in the Lagos state of Assembly . In his letter circulated on social media , he urged the leadership to considered the implications of prolonging this discord and not allowed the internal disagreement to overshadow the greater goal of serving the people of Lagos state and Nigeria . He implored the leadership to allow the sleeping dog lie and focus more on building more cohesive that reflect the aspiration of the people which is good governance especially with the decision of the assembly members which constitution guarantees the right to determine it's leadership to moderate the assembly  proceedings . Below is a copy of his letter Leadership of the Al...

  Public Assault; Ogun State Government Suspends Orile-Ifo Monarch for Six Months . In an effort to maintain the dignity of individuals and protect the sanctity of revered traditional institutions, the Ogun State Government, led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has suspended Oba Abdul Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, for six months due to his unbecoming conduct uncharacteristic of an Oba. This decision was made following an invitation extended to the Kabiyesi and his victim by the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftain Affairs, for interrogation purposes. This action became necessary due to the reckless utterances and public misconduct by the monarch as evident in the circulated video on social media and widely disseminated in the public domain. Following the investigation conducted on the matter, the Monarch has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile-Ifo, pending the determination of his culpability or otherwis...