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I join millions of proteges, admirers, well wishers from Nigeria and the World over, to felicitate with our highly respected Mentor, Leader and Father, President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on this auspicious occasion of his 71st birthday”. Over the years, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated his total commitment to Nation building, peaceful coexistence of Nigeria and  the welfare of the common man. He is indeed a political enigma, a patriotic, energetic, vibrant and committed leader who was the champion of New Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari and the man to consolidate and complete the transformation from the moment he assumes office on May 29.  It is not News that Nigeria is tackling myriads of challenges which threatens our corporate and classical existence, Asiwaju’s experience as a successful and reputable manager of human and material resources will no doubt stem the tide once he assumes office as he was born for this...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has concluded plans to release the N1,000, N500 and N200 notes in its custody to Deposit Money Banks, based on a report from the PUNCH Newspaper. This decision is expected to end months of hardships and pains Nigerians have been going through following the controversial CBN naira redesign policy that has caused a severe shortage of old and new naira notes across the country. The CBN’s latest decision came several weeks after the Supreme Court ordered that old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes should remain legal tender until December 31, 2023. On Wednesday night, top officials of the CBN and commercial banks confirmed to the PUNCH that the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, had directed DMBs to begin the disbursement of old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes to members of the public effective Thursday (today).  Sources at the meeting said the CBN would also be cancelling all the controversial cash withdrawal limits it put in place in recent months. Also, it was learnt th...

The Ramadan moon has been sighted in Nigeria on Wednesday evening which means the holy month will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The National Moon Sighting Committee made this known in a short statement released and signed on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.  The statement partly reads; "The National Moon Sighting Committee is pleased to report that so far there have been numerous reports of positive sighting of the crescent of Ramadan 1444H from different parts of the country. Alhamdulillah. Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum. May Allah make it a blessed month to all of us and also enable us to reep the benefits associated with the month. Amin. Consequently, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA,Alh. Mohammed Saad Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting. Abubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted. In a broadcast on NTA on Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the countr...

Today, 22nd March, 2023 is indeed a thanksgiving day for all Residents and Stakeholders in Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area especially for Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress as the Executive Chairman, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo hosted Community Leaders, Party Stalwarts, religious Leaders and Party members to a feast to celebrate and appreciate Stakeholders for the victory of the APC in the just concluded general elections tagged Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Appreciation/Victory Party held at the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Secretariat, Agbowa. The program had in attendance Royal fathers which include HRM Ganiyu Asunmo Aderibigbe, the Alayandelu of Odo-Onosa-Ayandelu Kingdom; The Olowu of Owu-Ikosi, HRM Oba, Nelson Obayomi Ogunlari; the Olota of Otta-Ikosi, HRM, Oba Elias Omoloro; Also in attendance were High-Chief Shakiru Odufowora and High-Chief Badru Adewale, the regents of Agbowa and Ketu-Ereyun respectively. Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Executive Chairman Akogun Wale Raji Anomo on beh...

The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo has congratulated the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu, and his Deputy Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on their re-election as Governor and Deputy Governor for a second term in office. In a statement released and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Areh AbdulHamid, in Agbowa on Monday, Akogun Anomo described the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwoolu as “the confirmation of the will of the people and attestation to the general acceptability of the progressive works of the APC in Lagos State”, and called on Nigerians to always stand for good leaders as Lagosians just did for Governor Sanwoolu. “It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I congratulate my bosses, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat on their  re-election as Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State.  “Mr. Governor Sir, It is heart-warming to see you re-emerge as Governor o...

Sunday, 19th March, 2023 The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu, Barr. Tokunbo Wahab and other APC Stalwarts in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, some of which include; Rt. Hon Jokotola Pelumi; APC Lagos East Vice Chairman, Barrister Oladunjoye; Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye; Permanent Board member of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu; Hon. Segun Olulade; the LCDA Chairma, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo; Chief Olufemi Dehinsilu;  Alh. Ganiyu Akintola,Hon. Segun Adetola; Otunba Nurudeen Yusuf; Hon. Onanuga, Chief Mrs. Adekoya and other Leaders delivered flawlessly victory for Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu as APC won with Ward margin across all the 63 Polling Units in the LCDA.  The breakdown of the votes based on Ward performance is given below: WARD E1 GOVERNORSHIP  APC 1215 PDP 286 ASSEMBLY APC 1210 PDP 152 ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ WARD E2 GOVERNORSHIP APC 1309 LP 20 PDP 377 ASSEMBLY APC 1278 LP 19 PDP 406 ➖...

Sunday 19th March, 2023. The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo has successfully delivered his Polling Unit to the All Progressives Congress in the ongoing Gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.  The Chairman, Akogun Wale Anomo voted alongside his wife Yeye Sijuade at their Polling Unit, R.CM Primary School, Itoikin. At the close of poll, the results announced are as follows: For the Gubernatorial election,  APC 383 PDP 54  LP   8 House of Assembly  APC 384,   PDP 57 LP 4 Speaking with Newsmen earlier in the day, Akogun Anomo expressed his satisfaction on voter turnout and was highly optimistic of Victory for Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu, Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu, Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun and all the APC House of Assembly Candidates across Lagos State.

   The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo has said that  Lagosians must prioritize the progress and stability of Lagos State by making sure that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is reelected on March 18th 2023. Akogun Wale Anomo who spoke in Lagos noted that everyone has the constitutional right to contest a political office, but performance, experience and track record in office should be the major index by which Electorates should make their choices at the polls. He pointed out that the governor has delivered dividends of democracy to Lagosians even in the face of two major unforeseen events i.e the Corona Virus and the End Sars protest, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu has indeed performed beyond expectation. Anomo stated that the issue of governance and administration in Lagos state is beyond emotions but rather it is about competence, credibility and track record.  "Anywhere in the world, you assess a government an...

  ....efforts in line to triple votes recorded from last election  By-Areh AbdulHamid The honorable member representing Epe Constituency II who is alsoseeking reelection into the Lagos State House of Assembly,Hon. Sylvester Oluwadahunsi Ogunkelu (Sketel) and the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo are leaving no stone unturned to gear up the votes recorded for the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA ahead of the March 18th Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections. In crossing the T's and dotting the I's, the duo of Hon. Ogunkelu and Akogun Anomo met with critical stakeholders from different groups in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, the Stakeholders were appreciated for their commitment, consistency and dedication to development and growth of Ikosi-Ejinrin and Epe constituency II. Thus their collaboration was sought to deliver massive votes for the All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming Guberna...

The Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo led a delegation of APC Stalwart to conduct a door-to-door campaign for the re-election of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu and Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu in Odo-Temu Community where he extensively engaged the residents. In the company of the Chairman was the former Leader of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA Legislative Council, Hon. Badmus Muyideen; Ward Chairman, APC Ward R1, Mr. Jayesimi Ibrahim; CDA Chairman Mr. Edwin amongst others. During the visit, the Council boss used the opportunity to roll out some of the projects the APC led government has done for Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA and specifically what TEMU Community has benefitted which all those he met acknowledged. He also addressed major concerns of the residents which he promised to give prompt attention immediately the elections are over. Akogun Wale Anomo also used the opportunity of the visit to inspect the road graded by the Council in Ojota Area of ...