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The Independent Campaign Group for Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Party’s governorship candidate for APC in 2019 elections, on Tuesday inaugurated 1,100 Foot Soldiers in Ikorodu Division, in order for APC to win with landslide margin in the forthcoming general elections. MegaXpression learnt that Sanwo-Olu Foot Soldiers was established under the Office of the Director General of Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu to mobilize the electorates in all polling booths in Lagos State with a view to exercise their voting rights in the election days. They were expected to generate personal data of each registered PVC holder for the usage of BOS ICG on election days. The event witnessed inauguration of ward and polling units coordinators of the group in Ikorodu LG, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Imota, Ijede, Ikorodu North and Ikorodu West LCDAs. The coordinators took Oath of Allegiance administered on them by Barr. Lekan Ijelu, a member and legal practitioner. Speaking during the event, Otunba Hon Saheed I...

After launching campaigns to woo electorates, All Progressives Congress, APC candidate, Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon SOB Agunbiade and his counterparts in AD, ANN and ADC, on Sunday, clashed on different issues and vowed to tackle the Ikorodu traffic, infrastructure and security challenges through legislative means. Hon SOB Agunbiade of APC, Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon Abayomi Shamsideen of AD, Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon Adegoke Ademola of AD, Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon Rotimi Balogun of ANN, Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon Adeyemi Odofin of ADC, Ikorodu Constituency I and Hon Adeola Oyebajo of ADC, Ikorodu Constituency II, spoke at Ikorodu Division Lagos State House of Assembly Debate, organised by the founder of R.E.A.L Initiatives, Mr Oluwaseun Elesho, in conjunction with Ikorodu Division Youth Movement. The debate started peacefully with candidates reeling out their curriculum vitae and their vision for their Constituencies, proffer solutions on Ikorodu Division challenges. The...

Human and vehicular movement were on Saturday hampered as the Ikorodu Constituency II candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Abiodun Moshood Aro-Oyenuga, AMA, held a campaign rally ahead of the Lagos State House of Assembly elections come March this year. Some vehicles plying the Oba Molaja Ogunlewe - Adeboruwa route had to either take one way to be able to pass through the crowd that attended the campaign rally of which held beside Adeboruwa Palace Igbogbo. The campaign started with 'A Thousand Match' from Club Sheriff junction Ikorodu, with supporters and members of the party as early as 8am for the flagging off that commence in hernest around 11am when expected dignitaries arrived the venue. Dignitaries who attended the campaign include PDP Chairman, Ikorodu Constituency II, Alhaji Issa Gbadamoshi, Mr Akeem Awosanya, Hon Omotayo Oduala, Women Leader, PDP Ikorodu Local Govt, Mrs. Karimot Ojikutu, Youth Leader, PDP Ikorodu Local Government, Mr. Kazeem Orelesi,...

It was excitement in the air as the good people of Ikorodu Constituency II gathered in their large number to receive the front line House of Assembly Candidate in Ikorodu Constituency II under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, as he flagged off his campaign ahead of March 2nd general elections. The event which recorded mammoth crowd from the three LCDAs of the Constituency was described by the people as a show of total acceptability of the candidature of Hon Nurudeen Sholaja-Saka. During his declaration speech, the erudite legislator eloquently highlighted  the content of his manifesto which centered on human capital and infrastructural development across the constituency driven with effective representation . He enjoined the electorates to come out enmass to vote APC as the elections will be free, fair and credible. He further advised his supporters to avoid undemocratic practices that might mar the peaceful conduct of the elections across the constituency. While...

The Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Hon Adeola Adebisi Banjo, was on Wednesday presented Yoruba textbooks to pupils of 15 primary schools in the LCDA. The book tittled 'Osupa' was written by Remi S. Adeyemi, and some of the chapters were read to the pupils by the world tittle owner of Guinness book of records in reading, Mr Bayode Treasure and the Yoruba teacher of LG primary school Isiu. According to Chairman while addressing the gathering, "it is gratifying to note that, since inception of our administration on July 25th, 2017, we have fulfilled our promises on education revitalization course, which is our key features for advancement of our locality. Thus, we do not need to continue to emphases our achievements but our action in schools has signified that this dispensation is ready to enhance education development. "However, our interest in education sector leads us to the right perception for us to develop the mindset for indigenous language. Hence, Yoruba languag...

An Igbogbo indigene, season Journalist, goal getter and founder of MegaXpression Community Magazine, Mr Shakiru Seidu, who turned 45 on Sunday, January 20, had an exclusive birthday party held in his villa at Agunfoye, Igbogbo,  Lagos State. Friends, families, and well-wishers were present to celebrate the new age with him. The day started with people of high profile trooping to social media to post good wishes to the famous Community Journalist, and some of the heart-melting messages came from Publisher's close associates, Journalists, Doctors, Engineers, Lecturers, Directors, Council Chiefs, Royal Heads, and many others. The party proper like a typical fun-filled party, was crammed with excited friends from 'Development Platform', OCOSAN, Politicians, families and well-wishers who came to celebrate with Shakiru Seidu. The celebrant also received an array of tasteful and creatively designed cakes and gifts. "Igbogbo Info", as he is popularly called by friends ...

Ikorodu went agog on Saturday, as thousands of people trooped out to show support for the aspiration of the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly and 'Opomulero' of Ikorodu, Hon SOB Agunbiade, to return to the Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency 1. The event which had in attendance, Hon Babajimi Benson, MHR, Hon Nurudeen Sholaja, Ikorodu II, Hon Tobun Abiodun, Epe I, Hon Segun Olulade, Epe II, Hon Rotimi Olowo, Somolu II, Mr Wasiu Adesina, Chairman Ikorodu LG, Hon Banjo Adeola, Chairman Ikorodu North, Princess Jumoke Jumbo, Chairman Ikorodu West, Comrade Olusesan Daini, Chairman Igbogbo/Bayeku, Comrade Fatiu Salisu, Chairman Ijede LCDA, Hon Saheed Ibikunle, Hon Nurudeen Agbaje Nero, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, Barr Lekan Ijelu, Hon Kafilat Ogbara, Mrs Bolanle Basorun, Prince Adegboyega Ologijo, Mr Abdulateef Bello, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan and the representative of Hon Bayo Osinowo, Peperito, Omoba Adeyinka Oyeniran. Others were the Party leaders, P...

In furtherance of his passion to ensure Schools within Ikorodu North LCDA are learning friendly, the Chairman of the LCDA, Hon Banjo Adeola Adebisi, on Friday donated hundreds of Desks and Chairs to Estate Primary school, Low Cost, Ikorodu and African Bethel Primary School Erikorodo, saying it is a major milestone in his administration's efforts to provide a conducive learning environment to pupils of Ikorodu North. "A situation where four to five pupils sits on a Chair to learn and write is unacceptable," he added. Banjo, who has been doing a lot to ensure Pupils of his LCDA have a conducive learning environment since he assumed office, noted that his administration recognises education as the hope for the development of the society. “We know that a Nation’s hope relies on its children and children’s hope rely on education. Our administration has facilitated the provision of several material resources to boost the quality of education in Ikorodu North. We have ...

Determined to actualise his plans to provide adequate security for lives and properties of the people of Igbogbo and the residents of Ikorodu Division at large, the newly Area Commander at Area N, Ijede, AC Ayodele Sonubi, has paid visits to HRM Oba Abdulsemiu Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, Chiefs and Baales, CDAs, Neighborhood watch, VGN, Onyabo, Agbekoya, and other local security operatives, on Wednesday. AC Sonubi who was accompanied by the DPO, Igbogbo Police Station thanked the Monarch for the warmth reception and shared view on how to cub the security challenges facing the domain. The Kabiesi, Oba Kasali, while receiving the new Area Commander in his Palace, appreciated Sonubi for his doggedness and commitment in fighting crimes and social vices which brought him this far. He however assured him of his total support in all ramifications. Oba Kasali also lamented on the activities of Cultists and land grabbers, and urged the Commander to flush them out of Igbogbo a...

It was no doubt a historic moment on Tuesday, as all roads were led to the Council Secretariat of Imota LCDA, where the Council Chairman, Hon (Prince) Wasiu Agoro, and the entire management Staff, had its Fisca Planning for the year 2019, which engaged the Stakeholders in Imota LCDA, to share views together on how to move the LCDA forward. In his eloquent speech, the Chairman revealed to the gathering on his excellent performance on the Y2018 Budget and what they have in stock for the Y2019 Budget. He gave Allah the Glory and more so, the good people of Imota LCDA, for their unflinching supports and understanding in the last one and half years in office. He assured that his administration in 2019 is poised to sustaining and improving development in the areas of healthy environment, Security, construction & rehabilitation of roads, education, skill acquisition & empowerment, Youth engagement and effective service delivery as his priority. He therefore said 2019 Budget is manda...

The representative of Ikorodu federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ikorodu Division, on Saturday set out on another political journey at the open field of Ita-Elewa, in Ikorodu, Lagos State. They all came out in their thousands to make a strong statement about their commitment, determination and zeal to return Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson to the House of Reps and to continue to provide enviable political leadership to the people of Ikorodu Division. The event, which was the flag-off of the campaign of Hon Babajimi Benson and the presentation of flag to him as the candidate for the House of Reps, ahead of the forthcoming general elections in the country, had an unprecedented crowd of party supporters that trooped out to witness the rally that has been described as the mother of all rallies in the political history of the Ikorodu Division. MegaXpression reports that the development, acco...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has spelled out the voting procedures for the 2019 General Elections. The election umpire wrote via its verified Twitter handle, @inecnigeria. The following are the seven steps, as stated by INEC: Step 1 Upon arrival at the polling unit, joins the queue and present yourself to the INEC official (APO111) at the polling unit who will determine whether you are at the correct polling unit and check if the photograph on the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) matches your face. If satisfied, he/she will direct you to the next INEC official (APO1). Step 2: The official (APO1) will request for your PVC to confirm that your card is genuine and your details, using the smart card reader. He/she will ask you to place your finger on the card reader to confirm that the PVC belongs to you by ascertaining, the card reader will contains the name, photograph and finger prints of all those registered in their polling unit. Step 3: You will then meet the...

The National Union of Road Transport Worker (NURTW) leader, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo, who was attacked during the rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently, the news of his alleged death surfaced on social media which has been generating alot of tension in the state. This has no doubt thrown residents of Lagos into deep panic that might lead to uneasiness across some communities. Recall that MC Oluomo after his attack was rushed to a private hospital where he is currently receiving treatment. Reacting to the development, the daughter of the NURTW kingpin, Aduke Akinsanya took to her Instagram page to dispel the death rumours trailing her father. In a post shared via her page, Aduke who is obviously worried about her father’s health noted that; “Y’ all should stop coming to my DM to with stupid text message. Oluomo is not dead biko.” She added that; “And for you idiot saying how can knife penetrate in his body that he doesn...

The Skypower Ground in G.R.A, Ikeja, Lagos, was on Tuesday full to capacity, as the Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), officially flagged off its campaign towards the 2019 general elections, with the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, urging voters in the State to massively support all the candidates of the party to ensure continuity of good governance. Addressing scores of party members and leaders at the rally held at Skypower Ground in G.R.A, Ikeja, Governor Ambode said it was on record that only President Muhammadu Buhari showed concern about abandoned infrastructure in Lagos and was working on their renewal in conjunction with the State Government, saying it was time for residents to support the candidates of the party across all levels to consolidate on the gains so far recorded. The Governor, who was at the rally with his wife, Bolanle, said the forthcoming elections would not be about religion or ethnicity, but basically about the need to return a gover...

There were gunshots and pandemonium on Tuesday, as the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagged of campaign in Lagos for its governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other party flag-bearers in the state. The campaign was held at the Sky Power Ground, Oba Akinjobi Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Transport leader, MC Oluomo was said to have been stabbed in the skirmish that occurred at the campaign ground. Everything was going on well when a gunshot was heard at the podium where Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as ‘K1 De Ultimate’ was performing and thrilling the audience. MegaXpression gathered that there was a skirmish between supporters of MC Oluomo and other transport unions, as series of gunshots rent the air, causing pandemonium at the Sky Power Ground. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was addressing the crowd when the first gunshot was heard, sending panic among the crowd. Ambode told the crowd that the police were in control of the situation, but things go...

The Federal Government has reached an agreement with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Addressing journalists on Monday evening after the meeting with the striking lecturers in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said the majority of their demands have been met including the release of N15.4 billion for payment of salary shortfalls. According to him, the Federal Government is also in the process of releasing another N20 billion for payment of earned allowances for university lecturers. Meanwhile, the ASUU President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, said the National Executive Committee of the union will review their decisions based on the new commitment by the government. According to him, it is only after that meeting of the ASUU leadership that the union will announce its position on the ongoing strike action. Its been over two months since the union went on strike following the alleged inability of the government to respond to...

The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, inaugurated APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. The 40 members of the Council was headed by his humble self, while the national leader of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was named the Co-Chairman, MegaXpression Community Magazine reports. According to President Buhari, "I would like to welcome you all, the leaders of our party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, to the formal inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the purpose of managing our campaigns for the 2019 general elections. "This is a historical moment and I consider it a great privilege to have been unanimously nominated by our party to run as its candidate, unopposed, for a second term of office as the president of our country Nigeria. "I thank God Almighty, and our hard working, long suffering, yet resolutely committed fellow...

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday attributed the global recognition of the State as a major capital to God's grace, guidance and divine favour, saying the State should be thankful for the numerous achievements and growth so far recorded. Speaking at the annual special thanksgiving service of the State Government for the new year held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, the Governor said it was evidently clear that God had been faithful to the State in making the modest successes recorded possible. "God has been very faithful to us in Lagos and that is why we dedicate every first Sunday of the year to give Him thanks and praise. The modest achievements and progress our State has recorded would not have been possible without His grace, guidance and divine favour. "The occasion of this Annual Thanksgiving Service is very symbolic to us in Lagos as it not only serves as a yearly tradition but it provides us a platform to come together as a people and as a St...