Tag: #Ikorodu
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FIRE DESTROYS 17 SHOPS AT IKORODU MARKET, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
A fire suspected to have been triggered by an electrical surge has destroyed 17 shops at Sabo Market in Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Tuesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the blaze broke out around 1:10 a.m. and was brought under control through a joint operation with the Lagos State…
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LAGOS POLICE ARREST DOCTOR, THREE OTHERS OVER ALLEGED SALE OF NEWBORN
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant, and the parents of a newborn baby over the alleged sale of the child for ₦2.5 million. According to police sources, the 28-year-old mother and her boyfriend allegedly decided not to keep the baby and began searching for persons who could…
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IKORODU RESIDENTS CALL FOR SPEEDY COMPLETION OF ASOLO BRIDGE PROJECT
Residents of Agbede community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, are calling for the urgent completion of the ongoing Asolo Bridge project following recent damage worsened by heavy rainfall. During a visit to the area, residents and road users expressed concern over the condition of the construction site, saying it now poses safety risks to motorists, traders,…
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IKORODU RESIDENTS GROAN AS ROAD PROJECT DRAGS ON
Residents and business owners along the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Road in Ikorodu are calling for urgent action as ongoing construction worsens with heavy rains. Mud, flooding, and near-impassable sections have made movement a nightmare—forcing commercial drivers to avoid the route and leaving commuters stranded. Traders say sales are dropping, drivers complain of reduced income, and residents say…
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BENSON FACILITATES FEDERAL JOBS FOR 22 IKORODU YOUTHS, PROMISES MORE OPPORTUNITIES
In a move aimed at tackling youth unemployment at the grassroots, a member of the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson, has facilitated federal employment for 22 young people from his constituency in Lagos State. The beneficiaries, drawn from Ikorodu Federal Constituency, were formally presented with their appointment letters on Thursday after what was described as…
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IKORODU LG CHAIRMAN’S WIFE URGES WOMEN TO PRIORITISE RESPONSIBLE PARENTING
As Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians mark Lent, women in Ikorodu gathered for prayers, fellowship and a call to raise responsible children who will shape Nigeria’s future. The wife of the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Kadijat Ladega, has urged mothers to take parenting seriously and provide proper guidance to raise children who will positively…
