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Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Wednesday enjoined residents of the state, to always go for medical check-up and engage in physical exercise, for good health and early diagnosis of medical conditions. Mrs. Ambode gave the advice yesterday at her home town, Poka, Epe, in Eredo area of Epe Local Government, where she flagged-off a health outreach initiative, organized by the National Youth Service Corps. In an emotion-laden address, she thanked people of the community for their support for the State’s administration led by her husband, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, promising that they would not be disappointed. She said, “I am filled with joy as I join you this morning, not just as wife of the governor of Lagos State but also as a daughter of this great community, to flag-off the NYSC Health Initiative for rural dwellers programme, designed by the NYSC management to provide timely health intervention to rural dwellers. “I want to appreciate the royal fathers and t

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans before an Ikeja High Court for masterminding series of high profile kidnapping in the State. Evans, who was arrested at his mansion in Magodo area of the State after being on wanted list of the police for long, was arraigned on a two-count charge before Justice Hakeem Oshodi alongside five other members of his gang. Other defendants are Uche Amadi (m), Ogechi Uchechukwu (f), Okwuchukwu Nwachukwu (m), Chilaka Ifeanyi (m) and Victor Chukwunonso Aduba (m). After the matter was called, the prosecution team led by the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem told the court of the criminal charge already filed against the defendants, and applied that it be read to them. In count one, the defendants were accused of conspiring to commit felony to wit, kidnapping, contrary to Section 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, CAP C17, 2015. The off

Ikorodu is a community of people with prestigious social life and a breeding ground for intellectuals, academicians and technocrats who are serving in their optimum capacity in governance, commerce, education, industry and all endeavours of life. On Sunday, 27th of August, 2017, it was a memorable day when the newly elected Exco of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) were sworn-in at the prestigious Ikorodu Town Hall Ikorodu. Barr. S.O.K. Owosile supervised the peaceful conduct of the Swearing-in ceremony. Immediately after the outgoing Exco under the leadership of Otunba O. Oyebola who gave a good account of the previous records, the newly elected Exco was ushered in to mount the podium one after the other for the Swearing-in ceremony. The former Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Otunba Ganiu Olusegun Abiru was the first to be Sworn-in as the new IKODASS Chairman for the next two years. In his speech, he promised to ensure a productive dialogue with all the Clu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said the State is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom, as a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, said his administration in the last 27 months has made concerted efforts to fulfill one of his campaign promises to ensure that Lagos becomes the tourism and entertainment hub of Africa. The Governor, who was represented at the programme by his Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, said his administration was seriously implementing project T.H.E.S.E. an acronym for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sporting Excellence to boost tourism, employment generation and relaxation especially for the youth. “Under project T.H.E.S.E, we are resolved to grow the Lagos economy and empower the youth through several alternative means which include the tactical pro

The Lagos State Government on Thursday commenced the sale of Lake Rice in designated centres as announced for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In most of the sale centres visited, residents were seen queuing up and buying the item in orderly manner. 50kg of the rice was sold for N12,000, 25kg for N6,000 and 10kg for N2500. It was also observed that residents were allowed to buy just one bag each per person. At the Agricultural Development Authority (ADA) in Agege, one of the designated sale centres, residents were seen buying the item. Speaking after buying the item, a Vetinary Doctor, Mr Bayo Olufunwa commended the orderly manner with which the sale was handled, saying that it did not take him too long to buy the rice. "I have been buying this Lake Rice since inception when they started selling it in this area and I find the rice very good, very delicious. In fact it is better than the other rice I am used to. "As regards the organisation of buying, there was

An occasion which brought together technocrats, engineers, professionals, political and traditional leaders, coupled with the progressives in the community was staged at Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Igbe junction, Oreyo, Igbogbo, on Thursday 24th of August, 2017. Immediately after the official declaration of the commencement of the stakeholders meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and infrastructure, Engr. Jimi Hotonu carefully enumerates that the Road Project is of 7.114km including deck on pile and typified as dual Carriageway of two lanes in each direction. The P.S. further itemized that the road shall consist of, 'Standard Bus Laybys, dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians, provision of longitudinal and transverse service ducts, construction of pedestrian bridges along the route, provision of dedicated left and right turn lanes.' Others include, 'Construction of Reinforced concrete Drainage and Culverts, provision of traffic management signage and markings,

The Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom and also the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, HRM Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on Thursday, 24th of August, 2017, unequivocally  dissociated himself and the Palace from the information in circulation that Eyibi/Eluku festival will hold for 3days. The Kabiyesi made this known at the sensitization programme on the take off of Igbogbo-Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Igbe road project, he said the Eyibi/Eluku festival has a specific location and will not in anyway disturb movement within Ikorodu and its suburbs. Oba Shotobi affirmed that he embraces influx of investors and community developers into Ikorodu division. Henceforth, he enjoined everyone to disregard the misleading information allegedly attributed to his Palace. SHAKIRU SEIDU, The Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine, The source of GENUINE information.

It was a blissful moment for the Staff of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, on Wednesday, 23rd August, 2017, when the Chairman, Comrade Olusesan Daini held a first meeting with them. According to the report gathered by MegaXpression Magazine, the Chairman assured the Staff of good welfarism, Office accommodation with furniture, working tools, quarterly motivation to Revenue Staff, in-house training,, Revenue Bus, among others. He and his Vice, Mr Adegboyega Titilola therefore appealed for maximum cooperation and understanding from the Staff to move the LCDA forward. When speaking with MegaXpression Magazine, the NULGE Chairman, Comrade Kazeem Ogunmuyiwa, thanked the Chairman for his progressive vision and assured him of maximum cooperation to move Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA forward. SHAKIRU SEIDU The Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine, The source of GENUINE information.

"Eniyan boni l'ara j'aso lo" was the scenario gathered by MegaXpression Magazine at the burial of an elder statesman in Igbogbo, Alhaji Bashir Mustapha Kalejaiye. The death of the reputable man occurred on Tuesday, 22nd of August, 2017, at the age of 88 and he was buried 4pm same day, according to the Muslim rite. Some of the reputable personalities that attended the burial ceremony were: HRM Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, who was ably represented by the Palace Chiefs headed by Odofin of Igbogbo and Chief Jelili Oduntan, the Balogun of Igbogbo. Others were Chief Olatunji Odusanya mni, Dr. Jaiye Ogunlewe, Chief Mrs Fausat Gbadebo, Prince Adesegun Ogunlewe, Chief Okusanya, Mr Wale Obayomi, Chief Bashir Disu, Alhaji Sheik Imam Olowooribi, Hon Adebimpe Akinsola and Comrade Olusesan Daini who were ably represented by some of their aides. Also in attendance were Melolu family, Ijaolu Royal family, the leadership of Igbogbo Central Mosque, led by Sheik