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STORY BY: AJAGBE TESLIM EDITED BY: LEKE ONANUGA (PHD IN VIEW) PUBLISHED BY: august24online.com SPONSORED BY: LAREDO SMALL CHOPS As part of the efforts to commend and appreciate the good works and well managed tenure in office of the indefatigable and resourceful Executive Secretary of Iru Victoria Island LCDA led by Hon. Abayomi Daramola, the  management of Archbishop Primary School in Victoria Island has taken the bull by the horn to name one of its houses after the council boss, during its 2015 inter house sports competition held penultimate week at the prestigious Protea Hotel Victoria Island Lagos. Other houses were named after Hon. Agboyin Ezekiel, secretary to the Council, Hon. Sodiq Hassan a councillor aspirant from ward C.  They also have the popular Eko Hotel house. august24online.com Sports Reporter who witnessed the competition gathered that Honorable Abayomi Daramola House emerged third position in the overall result in  activities like Novelty match,...

OMOTOSHO FEED 400 AGED IN LAGOS ISLAND ....We Pray for him Daily ____ IYA LEMO STORY BY: AJAGBE TESLIM EDITED BY: LEKE ONANUGA (PHD IN VIEW) PUBLISHED BY: august24online.com SPONSORED BY: LAREDO SMALL CHOPS For those who are pointing accusing fingers and raining abusive languages on the articulated and ever busy Executive Secretary of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon Lukmon Omotosho, for his wrongful allegation of non- performance. am sure by the time they read through this piece of information,they will keep their mouth shut and have a change of mind. Simply because the council boss has kicked off a superlative and humanitarian program tagged 'Social Security For The Aged' which is the second edition. Just 48hours ago, the council boss Hon. Lukmon Omotosho invited over four hundred aged across Lagos Island as he presented them with food items such as Rice, Beans, Semovita, Vegetable Oil and Cash gift worth five thousand naira each after undergoing free medical treatme...

Story by: POLITICAL SENIOR CORRESPONDENT BOLA DAVIES Edited by: LEKE ONANUGA Published by: august24online.com Powered by: LAREDO SMALL CHOPS Among the dozen candidates jostling for the council chairmanship ticket in Lagos Island East LCDA, under the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon Monsuru Oteshade, son of a former councillor from WARD E3 during the era of Chief Obafemi Awolowo has joined the train, has he kicked off an empowerment program for youth in the community tagged 'OTESHADE CARES'' as part of his manifesto if elected into office in the fourth coming local government election. august24online.com gathered that the empowerment program took place yesterday at the prestigious Lafiaji Community Centre Obalende, Lagos Island, Lagos with the population of five beneficiaries from each of the ten wards that constitute Lagos Island East LCDA. Items distributed to empower the youth were two packet of Indomie Noddles, Vegetable Oil, Cooking Stove...

STORY BY: AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM EDITED BY: LEKE ONANUGA (PHD IN VIEW) PUBLISHED BY: august24online.com BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LAREDO.SMALL CHOPS (08033024379) Thursday 12, November, this year will remain memorable for the grandaunts of the Lagos Island Vocational Education institute, as over one hundred and seventy one students from different choice of course such as carpentering, bakery, fashion design, make up, bead making and photography were graduated. The graduation ceremony which was held last Thursday at the institution’s centre situated at Ojogiwa street Lagos Island, Lagos state was graced with notable dignitaries such as Senator Oluremi Tinubu, RT Hon Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, Executive Secretary of Lagos Island local Government Hon. Toye Olusi amongst others. Speaking at the ceremony, Distinguished Senator Oluremi Tinubu congratulates the graduates, as she wishes them the best while displaying their talent, she also urged them to become good ambassador of the institution and to ...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI) ''This current administration is highly committed to the welfare of our pupils because education is our major priority and we must give adequate support and equipment to facilitate and encourage the sector. We wont let education to collapse because that is the future of our coming generations and that is the more reason why we are here''.  These  are the inspirational words of the Executive secretary of Lagos Island East LCDA, Mr. Lukmon Omotosho during the distribution of writing materials to twenty one public primary schools pupils in the local government. Our reporter gathered that the laudable event which had in attendance cream de la cream in lagos Island polity,government officials, traditional white cap chiefs, parents, teachers, religion and community leaders and pupils of the twenty one public primary schools took place last Wednesday at the prestigious cathedral primary...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) Following the campaign promises of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state to construct two major roads in each of the twenty local government and thirty seven LCDA making One hundred and fourteen roads through out the state in his first six months in office, the Governor has mandated the executive secretary of the councils to conduct an opening bid ground for construction companies to bid for the contract and award the contract to the highest bidder as part of its continual efforts in bringing dividends of democracy to the grass root. For Iru Victoria Island LCDA under the leadership of the Most articulated and experienced  executive secretary in the state, Hon Abayomi Daramola.The biding exercise took place last week Friday at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Hall, inside Iru Victoria Island LCDA.Four different bidders showed interest to bid for their interested roads as they all submi...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today approved the appointment of Mrs. Olabowale Toluwalope Ademola as the 19th Head of Service (HOS) in the Lagos State Public Service.   In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, Mrs. Ademola’s appointment which takes effect immediately follows the statutory retirement of Mrs. Folashade Jaji on 26th October, 2015.   our correspondent gathered that the new HOS was born on November 10, 1957. She had her Primary Education at Corona School, Yaba and Lagos University Staff School (1962 – 1968), after which she proceeded to Queen’s College, Yaba, Lagos where she obtained her West African School Certificate and Higher School Certificate in 1973 and 1975 respectively.   Thereafter, she was admitted to the University of Ibadan where she graduated with a Bachelor ...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) As part of his continual effort to curb the deadly Boko Haram sect from attacking Eti Osa Local Government and its environs, following the arrest of some suspects believed to be members of the sect. Hon. Abayomi Daramola, the most rated security conscious Executive Secretary of Iru Victoria Island Local Council Development Area of Lagos state, held a fruitful and positive  stakeholders security meeting in the council last thursday. The peaceful meeting, which was held for several hours behind closed doors with top security operatives and later metarmophosed to stakeholders meeting in the community took place at the Senator Oluremi Tinubu's Hall inside Iru Victoria Island Local Development Area. According to the executive secretary of the council, Hon Abayomi Daramola, told the mammoth crowd that it is better to prevent bad occurrences in the community rather than spending millions of ...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday released the policy direction of his administration for the next three and half years, just as he appealed for the support and cooperation of all Lagosians in moving the state forward. The Governor who spoke at the inaugural retreat organised by the State Government for Commissioners, Special Advisers and body of Permanent Secretaries in the state, expressed deep concern over the persistent traffic gridlock in the metropolis, and the increase in spate of robberies. He said in the interim, he has directed the fixing of all potholes to ease vehicular movement, just as security agencies have been mandated to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada riders on highways noting that aside the risks of accidents, such can also be a security threat to the people. Governor Ambode, who said the government is also worki...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI ) All hands are on decks come Sunday 22nd of November this year as Islanders International Magazine, a soft sell journal for individuals, celebrities, entertainers, corporate bodies and government officials will holds its 3rd edition of achievers award. Islander magazine is a fast rising magazine on the news stands known for its juicy stories with affordable prize will be honouring great political offices holders, personalities, corporate bodies with achievers award for their immensely contribution towards the development of the country. august24online.com gathered that the event which is supported by Rhoda Michael School of Fashion will be holding at the prestigious bespoke Event Centre, Lekki- Epe Expressway Lagos by 2pm with colourful attractions like comedy, fashion parade and music show. Among the politician and personality that are bill to receive the achievers award are Senator of the fed...

By august24online.com SENIOR POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI ) The most articulated and soft spoken Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode today extended a congratulatory message to Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi on his appointment as the new Ooni of Ife. following his announcement by the Governorment of State of Osun at the early hours of today. Governor Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna admonished the new monarch to see his appointment as a call to service and to the upliftment of humanity. While charging Ogunwusi to be courageous in his decisions, Governor Ambode urged him to see the unity of the Yoruba race as a priority. While congratulating the family members of the new Ooni, the Governor said they would have to bear with the demands of the job and support him morally, physically and spiritually. august24online.com gathered that, the new Ooni is into real estate and was involved in developing many h...

Video by august24online.com Story by AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM ( OMOATITEBI) In a bid to ascertain the rightful ownership of the power tussle going on in the Lagos state chapter of the National Union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) between the rivalry group of the embattled Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Agbede and Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Sego,Chairman of the heavy trucks loading and off loading Lagos Island branch B, Comrade Lateef Ariyo popularly known world wide as Jerry has confirmed that their is no going back to remove the Chairman since he has been sworn in according to the constitution of the union by the National President Alhaji Najeemdeen Yasin on the 19 of this month Jerry, a former loyalist of Alhaji Mustapha Sego spoke with august24online.com yesterday claiming that 'AGBEDE LOGA'' meaning AGBEDE is the confirm and authentic chairman of the union as he also felicitate with him to have as smooth and reliably tenure in office.

By august24online.com SENIOR CORRESPONDENT AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM (OMOATITEBI) As part of its continual effort to propagate Islam,Lagos Island chapter of the National Council for Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO) has organise a one week superlative and educative programme to mark its 1437 hijrah calendar tagged ''Bridging the gap''. The well attended event which witness Muslim faithfuls from all works of life started a week ago with various commended activities and ended yesterday with public hijrah lecture,quiz competition,Quranic competition and award presentations. in his opening speech, Lagos Island coordinator for NACOMYO, BRO ADEYINKA RAJI decry while Parents and guidance have imbibe the culture of sending their children to Christian schools while Islamic schools are doing far better and avoidable. Speaking emotionally to the youth at the event on the prescribe topic of the day tagged ''BRIDGING THE GAP"' Guest lecturer of the day who is als...