WESLEY SCHOOL I EMERGES WINNER OF LASODA 2026 INTERACTIVE QUIZ. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 WESLEY SCHOOL I EMERGES WINNER OF LASODA 2026 INTERACTIVE QUIZ Wesley School I for the Hearing Impaired, Surulere, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 Interactive Quiz Competition organised by the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) to promote inclusive education, encourage healthy competition and showcase the intellectual abilities of pupils with disabilities in Lagos State. The competition, held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Lagos State Special School Igbobi, brought together pupils from special and inclusive schools to demonstrate their knowledge, build confidence and learn from one another. In her welcome address, the General Manager of LASODA, Mrs Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, represented by the Director of the Medical, Rehabilitation, Mobility Aids and Appliances, Mr Folorunsho Viavonu, said, “Education is a fundamental right of every child, regardless of disability. However, providing access to education is not enough; we must also ensure that every child is a...

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DECLARES EMERGENCY OVER IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT RAIDS. (PHOTO).


 Los Angeles County declares emergency over immigration enforcement raids

Los Angeles County officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency in response to ongoing federal immigration raids.

The declaration allows the county to provide financial and legal assistance to residents affected by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. Introduced by Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Janice Hahn, the measure passed 4-1, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger opposing.

Los Angeles County, home to more than 3 million immigrants, has seen widespread fear from the raids, according to supervisors. Officials said the operations have disrupted workplaces, local economies, and essential services, including schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Provisions in the emergency declaration include rent relief for tenants impacted by the raids and funding for legal aid and other supportive services.

The vote allows county leaders to mobilize resources, request state and federal aid, and expedite contracts to address the crisis. “What’s happening in our communities is an emergency — and Los Angeles County is treating it like one,” Horvath said. “Declaring a Local Emergency ensures that the full weight of County government is aligned to support our immigrant communities who are being targeted by federal actions.”

ICE raids began in Los Angeles in early June, prompting demonstrations, some of which turned violent. While officials initially said the deportations would focus on undocumented immigrants with criminal records, recent data show an increasing number of migrants without criminal convictions have also been arrested.

“For months, families have lived under threat and workers have been taken from job sites,” Horvath added. “This proclamation is about action and speed — it allows us to move faster, coordinate better, and use every tool available to protect and stabilize our communities. We will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbors — today, and for as long as it takes.”

The emergency declaration will remain in effect until the county board decides to end it.

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