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Members of the Executive Committee of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry was again visited the Palace of His Royal Majesties, Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and Oba Bashir Aremu Sotonwa, Sekumade of Ipakodo. The meetings were held separately and witnessed the presence of the Palace Chiefs. MegaXpression Magazine gathered that the Chamber which was incorporated in 2011, was aimed at chatting a way forward towards addressing germane issues that could empower Ikorodu Division to continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the private sector and the economy of the Division as well as that of Lagos State and the nation in general. Speaking at Adeboruwa Palace, Igbogbo, the President of the Chamber, Engr. H.O.B. Lawal, seek for Royal blessings for the new Executive, and assured the monarch of quality service delivery. "Kabiyesi, we are here today to pay you homage in your capacity as the traditional Ruler of Igbogbo land, where a good ...

The Lagos State House of Assembly has asked the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to postpone its scheduled Operation Velvet. The decision was announced during the plenary session on Monday, after the motion was raised by the Majority Leader, Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade. A circular, which trended on social media on Monday, tagged 'Operation Restore Sanity on Lagos Roads/Velvet', had noted that the exercise was to tackle the "recent upsurge in the volume of traffic and its attendant problems" on Lagos roads. The document read: "The recent upsurge in the volume of traffic and its attendant problems have thrown up enormous challenges, including severe hardship on motorists and commuters on our highways, particularly, Ikorodu road, Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, Agege Motor road, Lekki-Epe Expreessway, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Awolowo Road, Ikeja and the entore road networks in Lagos Island. "Apart from the fact that this traffic congestion is caus...

The newly elected Exco of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry was on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the progressive and peace-loving Paramount ruler of Ikorodu Division, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ayangbunren of Ikorodu, at his new multi million naira Palace Extension. MegaXpression Magazine learnt that the Chamber which was incorporated in 2011, was aimed at chatting a way forward towards addressing germane issues that could empower Ikorodu Division to continue to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the private sector and the economy of the Division as well as that of Lagos State and the nation in general. In his eloquent speech, the President of the Chamber, Engr. H.O.B. Lawal, seek for Royal blessings for the new Exco, and assured the monarch of quality service delivery. "Kabiyesi, we are here today to pay you homage in your capacity as the paramount ruler of Ikorodu Division and as one of the founding members of ICCI who ha...

In furtherance of the intermodal transportation system of Lagos State Government, all is now set for the commissioning of an ultra-modern ferry terminal and new access road in Ilaje-Bariga area of the State.   The State Government, in a statement on Sunday by Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, said the ferry terminal and the newly upgraded road were part of the initiatives of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to further scale up the integrated transportation initiative of the State Government aimed at ensuring seamless connectivity within the State. According to him, the access road and the terminal would be commissioned by the State Government by mid November 2018. Giving details, Akinsanya said: “The terminal situated at the tail end of the upgraded Ilaje Road which provides access to the terminal from Akoka Road, abuts the lagoon front facing the Third Mainland Bridge. “The state-of-the-art terminal sitting on a reclaimed land area of over...

In lieu to your birthday celebration sir, the Asiwaju of Igbogbo, this open letter is written never to praise you but to hit the nail on the head on emerging issues, and I have to make it known because as far as Igbogbo is concerned today, you chiefly occupy a very big space in my heart. My family will always be grateful to you in all hemispheres. Be that as it may, many people are conversant with your political participation, particularly in Ikorodu, and Lagos in general. People are acquaint with the fact that you are one of the key players of PDP creation in Lagos, the first Secretary to the Lagos State government, first Lagos commissioner for Education, former Chairman, Governing council of Lagos State University, former Chairman of Lagos State School of Management Board, prominent member, Governor Advisory Committee, Lagos, and now Member of National Directorate of Employment, to mention a few of the offices you have held. Daddy, I wish you a happy birthday, and May whatever you h...

Prior to our earlier repoted news, the Ogun State Secretary to State Government has refuted rumor making the round that former Nigeria's interim Head of government, Chief Ernest Shonekan is died. He said the elder statesman is alive, hale and hearty. While confirming to BBC, he said the Ogun State Governor just spoke with the statesman minutes ago. SHAKIRU SEIDU Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine.

Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, a British-trained Nigerian lawyer, industrialist, Politician and traditional Chieftain has gave up the gost today. Shonekan was appointed as Interim President of Nigeria by General Ibrahim Babangida on August 26, 1993. Babangida resigned under pressure to cede control to a democratic government. Details loading... SHAKIRU SEIDU Publisher, MegaXpression Magazine.

Succour has finally come the way of the people of Egbin community, under Ijede LCDA of Lagos State, with the commissioning of water borehole, to end the perennial search for water from streams. The project, which was facilitated by the Member, House of Reps., representing Ikorodu federal constituency, Hon Babajimi Benson, courtesy of MTN, was said to be 600feet deep. Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Alhaji Fatiu Salisu, who spoke during the commissioning, revealed that the community had for decades been suffering for unsafe drinking water, “but we had no alternative. We are very happy today that this has changed, this is the first time that Egbin community is benefitting from such gesture. We thank God for using  Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, to give us close access to potable water. We assure him that we will treasure and protect it. "At this juncture permit me to state that I am delighted to join you in this commissioning which is a project donated by MTN foundation geared towards th...

It was a memorable day when all roads led to Ijede township , at the 2018 Ijede Development Foundation, IDF, Scholarship awards, quiz and debate competitions and public lecture, held on Saturday, October 20, in Ijede, Lagos State. The event took place at the Ijede Town Hall, with the theme, “Ijede: The Hindsight, the Insight and the foresight”, delivered by Dr. Tunji Dosunmu, while Dr Ganiy Agbaje, FNIS, was the Chairman of the occasion. At the lecture, twenty-nine prominent Ijede sons and daughters who are undergraduates were honoured with IDF Scholarship Awards, among which are Abiru Wahab Oriyomi, HND 1, Laspotech, Agbabiaka Oladimeji, 200Level LASU, Oluokun Shakirat, 200level University of Ibadan, Salisu Kareemot Adeola, Law 500level LASU, Abiru Adijat ND 1, Laspotech, Agbabiaka Halima, 400level LASU, Abdulraman Mujeeb, 100level UNILAG, Oshikoya Risqot, 100level LASU, Lawal Rasheed, HND 1 Laspotech, Adekoya Maryam, HND 1 Moshood Abiola Poly, Raheem Quadri, 100level LASU...

The Lagos State Government on Sunday said concerted efforts were on to rehabilitate failed portions of highways and roads across the metropolis, with a pledge to aggressively fix potholes in coming days. The State’s Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, in a statement, said though many roads across the State had been fixed in the last few weeks, the Government would nonetheless scale up efforts to ensure that all dilapidated sections of roads across the State were rehabilitated to bring comfort to residents and motorists. Already, Akinsanya said roads in strategic areas across the State including Ikorodu, Itokin, Lekki, Ojota, Lawanson Road, Ogunlana Drive, Abraham Adesanya, among others have been fixed with motorists and commuters experiencing less travel time by driving smoothly on the roads. According to the Commissioner, “Massive road rehabilitation across the State has already been embarked upon and we like to assure the public that all road corridors acr...

The ancient town of Igbogbo in Lagos State was agog with excitement on Saturday October 20, as various dignitaries from across the world thronged the town to celebrate with their monarch, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, HRM, Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade 1, who celebrated his golden 50th Birthday anniversary. The exquisite King’s house, venue of the celebration was enlivened as encomiums poured in from various quarters on the achievements of Oba Kasali since he ascended the throne as the traditional ruler of the land. The widely-exposed monarch who was dressed in white and ably supported by his adorable wives, Olori Sekinat and Olori Kafayat, was full of life as royal fathers, politicians, business gurus and other notable people, who gathered to celebrate him, unanimously described him as an icon worthy to be emulated and celebrated. Leading the encomium was Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, who congratulated the monarch on the celebration and for the great role he has been pl...