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The office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communities and Communications, Lagos State, Hon Sulaimon Omoyele Akeem, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, held a 2-day Workshop for Community Media Practitioners with the theme: Strategic Communication: A tool for Media Networking & Community Relations. The workshop, which was supported by His Excellency, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was held on Thursday 27th- Friday, 28th December, 2018, at Oriental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos. The workshop which attracted a total of 160 Journalists from both print and electronic media, also had in attendance top government functionaries in the State. The thrust of the Workshop was said to build the capacities of the concern Media Practitioners for the development of communities across the State. Overall, the Workshop focused on building the capacity of participants on professional reportage of news stories, ingenuity in marrying integrity, objectivity and sustainability tog

An intimate birthday dinner party was held at the 'Castle of Peace' of Shakiru Seidu, Publisher of MegaXpression Magazine, in Agunfoye, Igbogbo, Lagos, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Technocrats, Politicians and families came out with joy to grace the birthday anniversaries of Mrs Abiodun Seidu and Olasoji Seidu. The both sizzled in a colourful embellished dresses. Guests spotted at the event were Dr Abiodun Abatan Baresi, lecturer at LASU, Dr Ojo Olanrewaju, lecturer at Yabatech, Dr Goodluck Olakunle, lecturer at UNILAG, Mr Deji Sonubi, an Accountant, Alh Taiwo Odumbo, Principal LASU Comprehensive College, Mr Ibrahim Mustapha, State Coordinator JISAPRO, Mr Abdulateef Bello, National Assembly Staff, Abuja, Hon Rotimi Olowonisaye, Coordinator Bayo Osinowo Campaign, Madam Bose Olugbade, Madam Arinola Yekinni, Mrs Otayomi, Mr and Mrs Lawal, amongst others. SHAKIRU SEIDU Reporting...

The Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria held its first conference recently in Agura Hotel, Abuja. The conference lasted for three days. While addressing the gathering, Hon. Lawrence Onuchukwu, National Chairman of the Association, welcomed all the invited guests to the maiden conference. The lecture, based on the theme: “Prospects and Challenges of the local government in Nigeria,” was delivered by Dr. Abayomi Ogunowo, Lecturer, Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja. Kenneth Adejoh Michael, a Management Consultant, also delivered a paper on Understanding Legal Administrative Structures/The Role of Vice Chairmen of local government In Nigeria. Another topic: “Self Reliance/Life in and after office,” was presented by Babatunde Oluremi Ogunlaja, a retired Deputy Director, Development Finance Department, Central Bank Headquarters, Abuja. Presentation and ratification of the national and zonal executives of the association were also part of t

The 'Ajede Luwasa' Day celebration on Saturday held amid fanfare and jubilation, at Alajede Palace premises, Ijede. The event witnessed the attendance of prominent Ijede sons and daughters, most of whom came from outside Ijede, legislators, political players, religious leaders, clubs and associations. The celebration also attracted a crowd which rendered the venue inadequate, as the attendees far outnumbered the seats provided for the occasion. Traditional rulers from within and outside Ijede kingdom also graced the occasion. Speaking to MegaXpression Magazine on the celebration, the Chairman of the special Committee, Alhaji Kamorudeen Lanre Kuye, gave glory to the Almighty God for making the day a reality, said this year's event no doubt brought all of them together, as the Palace Ground has played host to all the events since 15th December, 2018. "With all these cultural and reunion activities, we are already seeing the light at Ijede. The happy reunion of our peo

The Ayangburen of Ikorodu and the Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu Division, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, yesterday advocated love and peaceful co-existence among all residents of Ikorodu Division, irrespective of their faith, saying it is important for progress and development of the Division. The King, who spoke at his Palace, venue of the 2018 Royal Christmas Carols, noted that it is the common bond of humanity such as common blood, common markets and other such bonds that binds all together as a people. Wishing all a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year 2019, Oba Shotobi, who expressed joy for being able to be part of this year’s Christmas Carols, called for peaceful co-existence among adherents of the various faiths in Ikorodu Division, saying it is only through such co-existence that the Division would make progress. Referring to an eloquent preaching from the Bible, The Rt Revd S.O. Osundina of Methodist Church, Ita-Elewa, enjoined all to have a fear of God a