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By Abolaji Adebayo The former council leader of Isolo LCDA, Hon. Remy Shittu Remy, has debunked the rumour that he is leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a chat with ECHONEWS, Shittu said it was a rumour, saying he would never leave the party despite losing his bid for second term as councillor. He […]
By Saheed Afolabi All the participants of the US-Sponsored project, Girls Creativity Initiative, iStarter Hub will graduate on October 28, this year. The third batch of the participants graduated last Friday, having completed their training in creative designing which includes graphics designing and screen printing. One of the trainees who spoke to ECHONEWS, Miss Peace Oguntade […]
By Damilola Kushimo The lone challenger of the incumbent councillor (Hon. Remy Shittu) in Apena ward, Hon. Yusuf Agbabiaka (aka Seke), is seeking the mercy of the party members to win the party primary and general election. Agbabiaka, who is the chairman of persons living with disability (PLWD) in Isolo and the secretary of National […]
By Damilola Kushimo The Principal of Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive Senior High School, Okota, Mrs. Rafiat Bello-Okunowo has appealed to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to support the government in the education sector. Okunowo said this while commending the alumni association of the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) and the United States Consulate for organising a mentorship training for […]
By Damilola Kushimo The students of Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School, Okota and two other schools who participated in the US mentorship programme have graduated. The programme was organised through the alumni association of International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) for 150 students of the schools which include Surulere Senior Senior Secondary School and Oke-Afa Senior Comprehensive […]
By Damilola Kushimo The councillor representing Apena Ward, Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Remy Shittu Remy, has hit back at his critics, saying he won’t be distracted by their comments. Remy, who doubles as the council leader and the deputy chairman of Lagos State Councillors Forum, made this assertion in response to criticisms […]
By Damilola Kushimo The first set of participants in the US sponsored creative designing and entrepreneurship skills acquisition programme has completed training. After going through the 10-week training, the 14 beneficiaries of the programme who spoke to ECHONEWS said they have gained the required skills to start their own businesses. The programme, sponsored by the […]
By Abolaji Adebayo and Damilola Kushimo Deft schemes for more power in the unfolding struggle for who gets what in the next civilian administration of Isolo Local Council Development Area are triggering splits and switches among contending groups and threatening the unity of the Legislative Arm. At inception, the seven councillors who made up the […]
By Damilola Kushimo The United State Government has recognised the Leader of Isolo Local Council Development (LCDA), Hon. Remy Shittu Remy, for his ‘good works’ in the community, especially during the lockdown. The commendation, according to the US, was centered on his legislation in the council area, active involvement in sensitising residents about coronavirus […]
By Damilola Kushimo Although residents of Ago-Okota appreciate the efforts of the Lagos State Government in dredging the canals, the flash floods that came with the recent rains is making them jittery. They made this known in a letter to the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat where their councillors and other stakeholders pleaded with […]