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Lagos East Network (LEN) has called on the National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other Lagos East senatorial leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, on the race for filling the vacuum in the Senate created by the demise of Sen. Adebayo Osinowo of Lagos East Senatorial district who died recently.  In a Press statement made available to MegaXpression Community News, the group mourned the sudden death of late Sen. Adebayo Osinowo, saying the death is still having ripple effects within and outside the Lagos political circle, especially in the Lagos East Senatorial district.  According to the statement jointly signed by A.O. Saliu and P.O. Bamisaye "while many like us, are still mourning the unexpected exit of that legislative and political giant, the race to fill the vacancy his death created is equally now on in earnest. Humans are political animals, thus, even in our soberness, we are not unaware of the gradual momentum the contest is gathering. "Already

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on businesses and lives in general, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade 1, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, has assured his people that it is a phase that will pass. In a message to mark his fourth anniversary as ruler of Igbogbo Kingdom, Oba Semiudeen, stated to MegaXpression Community News, through his Media and Publicity Consultant, Mr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, that in order to stem the COVID-19 pandemic, people need to be united in adhering to the laid down directives by the government and the health bodies.  According to the monarch, beyond the effort of the government, the people need to observe social distancing, proper hygiene practices, abstain from public gathering, and other such regulations. “The palace understands the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on businesses, and the way of life of people, that is why we are with them during this time of dire need. “It is at a time like thi

The Oluomo of Igbogbo, Member Lagos Seventh Assembly and former Ag. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola, on Saturday eulogised the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, Oba (Barr) AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali, on his 4th anniversary on the throne as Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom. Akinsola, who has equally served as Chairman, 8th Adeboruwa Coronation Committee 4 years ago, praised the Royal Head in a congratulatory message made available to MegaXpression Community News. She noted that Oba Kasali's reign had not only helped to foster peace, stability and tremendous development in Igbogbo, but also brought unity and cohesion within Ikorodu Division. According to her, “I congratulate His Royal Majesty, Oba AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali on his 4th coronation anniversary. Oba Kasali has offered focused, committed, purposeful and dynamic leadership in Igbogbo and among monarchs in Lagos State. “His reign this past 4 years has helped in engendering pea

It's 4 years today, when all major roads in Igbogbo were put on hold and the economic activities were grounded. Royal Heads, top government functionaries, legislators, religious scholars, artisans, traders, sons and daughters of Igbogbo were all in attendance, when HRM Oba (Barr.) AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade 1, ascended the throne on the 25th of July, 2016, making him the 8th Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom since 1900. On that memorable day, myself and other great people of Igbogbo Kingdom were all happy and prayed that the reign of HRM Oba AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali, as the 8th Kabiyesi, the people of Igbogbo will begin to experience unprecedented development, and that peaceful co-existence would reign among its people. As a highly revered, dedicated, courageous and committed Monarch with exemplary traits in character and leadership which made him a key factor among the Ijebu Obas in Lagos State. Records equally attest to Oba Kasali’s great virtues in dedicatio

Following the demise of Senator Adebayo Oshinowo, popularly called 'Pepperito', the late Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly which left the position to be vacant and in view of the various political calculations and  permutations in filling the vacant position for the production of a viable / vibrant successor. It is tenable, authoritative and highly admissible that in consideration of a candidate for this position, Ikorodu Division should be given the slot. It will be recalled that the last time Ikorodu indigene occupied this position was over two decades ago during the regime of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as the President of Nigeria with Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe dully sponsored by his then political party (Alliance for Democracy). Ever since then, Ikorodu Division has not been given the privilege. It is worthy of note that, this wonderful Division has not been considered for governorship position in Lagos State d

The Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA of Lagos State, Bldr. Olusesan Daini has called on Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, revealing the challenges facing the LCDA on flooding. He therefore warned the residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the drains. In a statement made available to MegaXpression Community News, Daini said it was imperative for the residents to know that the presence of waste in the drains would lead to flooding and erosion in their communities, noting that we should have a collective responsibility towards reducing the effect of flood in our area. The Chairman assured the residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA that his administration’s commitment to good drainage for free flow of water and to mitigate the effects of flood in the communities is sacrosanct. “The council’s environmental team has been creating flood safety awareness from community to community to sensitise the residents on how to be environment-friendly during t