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Foundation trains journalists on cleft awareness

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Researched & Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe In a bid to enhance the understanding of Nigerians against stigmatisation and discrimination related to cleft lip and palate,a non-governmental and cleft charity organisation, Smile Train has trained Journalist on the role of the media to curb the stigma, informing the public on free treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). - The training focuses on media practitioners in identifying their roles toward positive and responsible presentation of cleft lip and palate related issues in Nigeria - Consultant, Oral, Maxillofacial and Cleft Surgeon, LUTH, Prof. Olugbenga Ogunlewe said cleft is not a curse or life-threatening disease. - She also called on caregivers or patients with cleft to visit LUTH for the free surgery funded by the foundation with a follow up on the treatment - She further said the treatment of cleft is a multi-disciplinary approach with teams like the speech therapist, audiologist, and Nutrit

The Executive Chairman, Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina Encourage Empowered Girls On Adolescences Females Training.

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​By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   - Today, The 30th  Of August, 2022: - A non-governmental Organisation named ”Hacey Health Care” synergies with “The Executive Chairman Of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina“  On “A Five Day Fellowship Program“ tagged as ”Pave Project” under their Organisation to capacitate the adolescent female gender for Life skills training, where there will be, Knowledge exchange section, Monitoring, Community Volunteering, and Vocational Skills training within the female genders alone. Pave Empowered Girls, Empower Girls. - The platform is for amplifying the voice and empowerment of girls. - Date: The 29th Of August, through September, 2022. - Time: 9 am - 2 pm - Venue: Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat hall, TOS Benson road, Opposite Ikorodu General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos state, Nigeria. - #Pave #HaceyHealthCare #WadeshIsWorking

​AAREBIRIN HON. PRINCESS FOLASHADE OLABANJI-OBA INSTALLED AS AARE BOBASHELU OF ORILE AGEGE

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Edited & Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   - August 27, 2022 - The National Chairman, Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria and Executive Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Aarebinrin Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, has been installed as the Aare Bobashelu Of Orile Agege. - The installation took place as part of the activities slated to mark the 10th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ambaliu Hakeem Agbedeyi, the Alayige of Orile Agege, under the Distinguished Chairmanship of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.  - According to the respected monarch, Aarebinrin Hon. Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba, was carefully selected to be installed as the Aare Bobashelu of Orile Agege based on her contribution to the welfare of the people over the years. And it was meant to encourage her to continue to give her all for the betterment of the society at large.

​CONF. 57 CPS ANNUAL MEDIA RETREAT HOLDS IN OCTOBER

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Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe : The Conference 57 Chief Press Secretaries, Lagos State has commenced preparation for the Year 2022 Media Retreat. - In the words of the Chairman Conf. 57 CPS, Mr. Ayodele Ayeyemi, confirmed that this year will be the 5th Edition and will hold in Bariga LCDA. - This year is remarkable as it marks the 5th year. The first retreat was held at Badagry, next was Ibeju, Yaba, Mushin LG, and now Bariga LCDA. Said Ayeyemi - Bariga LCDA is significant to our history as Conf. 57 CPS, that was the point we had our first meeting during the formative period of the association.  - We are also using this year to honor the ALGON President, Hon. Kolade Alabi who also doubles as the Chairman Conf. 57 Chairmen in Lagos State. - Let me also especially appreciate all the Conf. 57  Chairmen, our bosses, who have shown serious commitment to our development and given adequate support over the years, they are the best. Said Ayeyemi. - According to Ayeyemi, the event is sc

Donor and Builder Of The Ikorodu Primary Healthcare Center plus 12m worth Of Ambulance

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​ By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - Today, August 26th, 2022: - The  Grand Opening of the Ultra Modern HealthCare Center at Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu was built and donated by “Alhaja Shukurat Modupe Sanni“, famously known as ”Alhaja Shine-Shine” with the support of “The His  Excellency Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Olushola Sanwoolu”, duly represented by Hon. Kayode; and The Executive Chairman of ”Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina to commemorate Her 60th Birthday ceremony. - A Series of dignitaries were present in the ceremonial event; The Father Of the Day, His Royal Highness Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi; Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, duly Represented by Pharmacist Shakirat Adeosun; The Ikorodu Constituency 1 Federal House Of Representative, and The Chairman Security Committee, Hon. Babajimi Benson; The Aremo Adeniyi Ogunsanya, The High Chief, The Otunba Fuwagboye Of Ikorodu, Hon. Chief Ganiu Abiru; The Baales, The Otunba Kuyinu Of Ikoro

OGA’s Biography & Intention For Good Governance

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​ Researched & Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   - Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo was born on the 6th of December 1974 to the family of Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, an Ikorodu Prince, and Princess Christiana Olatoun Ogunleye(Nee Thomas).  He attended Loral Nursery and Primary School and the UPE School 1 Fesrac Town between 1980 and 1986.  - His Secondary Education was also spent in 2 Schools. He attended Awori College Ojo from 1987 to 1989 where he sat for and passed his JSS Examinations.  He then proceeded to the Lagos State Model College Kankon Badagry where he sat for his Senior Secondary Examinations in 1992. From there he was admitted to study Economics at the Lagos State University, Ojo, where he graduated with a BSc in Economics in the year 2000.  - Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA) is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the Chartered Institute of Taxation Nigeria. He is a Businessman and Farmer.  - OGA is also a Director at Chrisolath Nigeria Limi

Hon. Babajimi Benson: The People’s Representative.

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Researched By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - Honourable Babajimi Benson is the House of Representatives Member for Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos and also doubles as the Chairman of, the House Committee on Defence. Over the years, his expertise has cut across the legal, private, public, and security sector including administration. But with his foray into politics, he has endeared himself to his constituents as the ‘People’s Representative’ with his grassroots drive, Chiemelie Ezeobi reports. - House of Representatives Member for Ikorodu Constituency (on the platform of the All Progressives Congress) and Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Honourable Babajimi Benson is not just your ordinary politician but also an astute administrator whose career progression has taken him through both the private and public sector of the nation’s economy. - According to his profile, he is an experienced senior boardroom executive and legal practitioner. In addition, he has a proven track record

CISLAC Sensitises Journalists On Defence, Security Reporting

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​ Researched & Edited by Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - LAGOS  – The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has at a one-day media workshop sensitized Journalists drawn from various media platforms to do everything within the law and ethics of their profession to ensure that the protection of lives and properties remain a priority for the government.  - Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), the Executive Director, CISLAC, while delivering the welcome address at the event that centered on defense anti-corruption reportage, civic space, and oversight, called on journalists to always ensure that their reportages align with provisions that are inherent in the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended  - He emphasized that journalists must not sit and watch a corrupt few Nigerians that embezzle monies meant for the welfare of security personnel, and procurement of arms and ammunition while the challenges of insecurity continue to threaten our very exist

FG, States, LGs Share N954bn July Allocation

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Research &​Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe -  The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N954.085 billion to the three tiers of government, as federation allocation for July. This is according to a statement signed by Mr Phil Abiamuwe-Mowete, the Director (Information/Press) on Wednesday in Abuja. From the amount, the Federal Government received N406.610 billion, the states received N281.342 billion, the Local Government Councils got N210.617 billion. This was inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue and Value Added Tax (VAT), It said that the oil producing states received N55.515 billion as derivation (13 per cent of Mineral Revenue). The statement indicated that the Gross Revenue available from the VAT for July was N177.167 billion which was a decrease distributed in the preceding month. “The distribution is as follows; Federal Government got N26.575 billion, the States received N88.584 billion, Local Government Councils got N62.008 billion.  “Accordingly, 

​The New US Strategy For Africa

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Edited by Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - Earlier, this month, the government of the United States of America rolled out a new strategy for Africa in pursuit of its foreign policy objectives in the continent. The strategy contained several easily identifiable objectives namely: to foster open societies; deliver democratic and security dividends; advance pandemic recovery and economic opportunities; and support conservation, climate adaption, and a just energy transition.  - The Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, spoke of some of these objectives in a speech he delivered in South Africa recently. For countries in sub-Saharan Africa, there is much to be excited about in the new approach. The continent is probably the most devastated by the effects of a changing climate, which is fueling conflicts across regions. - It goes without saying that many African governments barely know how else to govern except to clamp down on free speech and universal rights. And nothing could be more be

The Executive Chairman Security Screening Submit

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​By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - Today, Monday, August 15th, 2022; The Executive Chairman Of The Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adesina set-up a screening committee in the Local Government Secretariat Hall for proactive selection of the private security personnel for the safety of Ikorodu and its environs. - The issues of insecurity in the nation at large have prompted the Executive Chairman to fortify the security challenges in Ikorodu. - The organization planned to employ the total number of ”Fifty Local Security Gender-based” to operate within Ikorodu Local Government, while the operation commenced immediately after the screening process. - The DSP Ewumi Adelekan, Ikorodu Police Station, Crime Officer; Docas Idowu, DSS Officer; CS. Sanni Ibrahim O., LNSC, Ikorodu LG.; Mr. Sonibare Lukman: CDC Chairman, Ikorodu LG.; Alh. Imam Musbaudeen Mustapha, Rep. Chief Imam S.A.A. Olowo-oribi; and Comr. Raheem Waliu, Chairman Artisan, and Ikorodu central were present for the

​How gender-affirming care may be impacted when clinics that offer abortions close

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Edited & Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe - When someone set ablaze the only Planned Parenthood health clinic in Knoxville, Tenn., earlier this year, the center was immediately inundated with patients' questions about what will happen to their care – but it wasn't just about abortion services. - "We were flooded with calls more from our gender-affirming hormone patients than from any other type of patient because we are a continuing source of care for gender-affirming patients," Ashley Coffield, the chief executive officer of the Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, told NPR. - "It was very upsetting and scary to them when we were suddenly gone." - A fire that destroyed a Planned Parenthood building was intentionally set When reproductive health clinics close, it's not just access to abortions that is lost, but also an array of services — like birth control, sex education, and gender-affirming treatments — that can

Dr. Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwoolu Commensurate with The Global Lagosians Youth.

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​Edited & Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   As we commemorate this year's International Youth Day, I celebrate our resilient, creative, resourceful and vibrant youths in Lagos State and across the world. - In line with this year’s theme, we must continue to leverage the full potential of all generations, including the youths to engender inclusive growth and development.  - Happy International Youth Day! - Copy-write: Her Excellency IBIJOKE Sanwoola-Olu

THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, IKORODU NORTH LCDA, AGAINST ODOGUNYAN FLOODING

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Edited & Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe . - BUILDER DEOLA BANJO HOSTS A "COME LET'S REASON TOGETHER" SYMPOSIUM WITH THE GOOD PEOPLE OF IKORODU NORTH, AND GIVES CASH GIFTS TO RESIDENTS WHO LOST PROPERTIES TO FLOOD.  - As part of programs to commemorate the one year in office as Executive Chairman, Builder Deola Banjo yesterday invited residents of the Odogunyan area of Ikorodu North who lost properties to the last heavy rainfall and caused one to lose his life to a "Come, let's reason together Symposium" which held at the 500 seater hall of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).  - The Symposium with the theme- Biennaial environmental discourse on perennial flooding of first gate/Odogunyan and its environs: Government Intervention & recipe for everlasting succor was put together in partnership with the Lagos State University of Science and Technology.  - The symposium had in attendance major stakeholders in

2022 International Youth Day: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Charges Youth To Take Charge

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​ Broadcast & Edited By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA has joined youths in Lagos East and Nigeria at large in commemorating 2022 International Youth Day. - In a goodwill message to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day with the theme, "Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages"', Abiru advocated for more involvement of young people in the quest for a better Nigeria.   - He urged youth to be at the forefront of the creativity and digital innovation that is currently shaping the world adding that the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), a first of its kind Innovation Hub in Lagos East he established is geared to give expressions to dreams and aspirations of young people and to connect them with global opportunities that digital revolution provides.   - “As leaders, we understand the need t

​FG collaborates with World Bank to mitigate environmental degradation in Nigeria

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Edited & Broadcast By Araba, Olawale Enifenilanfe   The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with The World Bank, on Monday, reiterated its determination to address environmental degradation in 19 states of the country including the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT).     - This will be done through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project launched recently.  - The Honourable Minister for Environment, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this during  ACReSAL Project Technical Work Plan Workshop which took place in Victoria Island, Lagos State. - The Minister enjoined Nigerians to avoid degradation of the environment which has been causing climate change adding that the project will be handled by the Federal Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Water Resources. - He said the project would also provide food security through motivated agricultural activities in the areas of concentration.  "What we intend to do is to try as