Day: October 4, 2019

Hon. Banjo Presents Translation Of Ikorodu’s ‘Oriki’

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Kunle ADELABU – Gets Commendations from Royal fathers, others -Proceeds to be used in building Police Stations It was another historic moment in Ikorodu on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, as Hon. Adeola Adebisi Banjo, Chairman of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), presented published English compilation of translated ‘Oriki’ (song of praise) of Ikorodu. The compilation work, titled, ‘Ikorodu: The beauty of a people reflected in its ORIKI”, was presented at a well-attended ceremony held at the Banquet hall of the Ultra-modern Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu. About 20 Wall…

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World Teachers’ Day Celebration: McAnthony Wins First Oba Kabir Shotobi Table Tennis Championship

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Kunle ADELABU -As Ayangbure steals the show His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu , emerged the cynosure of all eyes at the grand finale of the maiden edition of the Oba Kabir Shotobi Table Tennis Championship which was part of the activities marking the 2019 edition of the World Teachers’ Day in Ikorodu. Mr McAnthony Adebayo, a teacher from Maya Junior Secondary School, emerged the winner of the table tennis competition, beating his opponent, Adeoye Toba, a young teacher from Anwar-ul-Islam Primary School, Ijede ,…

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Ikorodu Youths Brainstorm On Roles In Community, Self-Development

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Kunle ADELABU -Get N1million grant for business idea -Charge Lagos Govt on Agro-economics empowerment -To train 100 youths on skill acquisition. It was yet another storming session at the annual Ikorodu Division Youths Summit as youths in the division converged for the second year running at the main hall of the prestigious Ikorodu Town hall to brainstorm on self-development and their roles in the community. This year’s edition was themed, “Youth: Catalyst of positive influence in community development”.  Mr. Kuye Lanre Kamorudeen, the Deputy Registrar (Information) and Public Relations Officer,…

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Photo News: Against All Odds: An Autobiography of Pa Olatunji Odusanya Launched In Ikorodu

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Kunle ADELABU It was yet another day of honour for Pa Olatunji Odusanya, mni, a former Permanent Secretary in Lagos  State, a man  many have described as a perfect gentleman, seasoned administrator, community builder and a royal exemplar, as he publicly presented his autobiography, “Against All Odds”, at the Ikorodu Town Hall Ikorodu , on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The presentation was witnessed by many traditional rulers, elder statemen, captains of industry, retired pubic officers and other notable personalities who had come to identify with the man of the people.

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Organisers Set For 2019 GLOWFUX Charity Concert

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Kunle ADELABU – Labi Oasis, Headway Event to give support, add colours Plans are in motion to hold another edition of the annual exciting charity concert, Giving Love With Fun 4 Xmas (GLOWFUX). The project GLOWFUX Charity Concert brings together folks from several less privilege homes, correctional centres and motherless homes and give them unique feelings of the Christmas celebration with varieties of fun ranging from games, gifts, performances by known and upcoming artistes and many more.  Blessing T. Erivona, Coordinator, GLOWFUX 2019, in a release, stated that GLOWFUX provides…

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5 LASPOTECH Staff Members Dismissed For Falsification Of Exams Results, Plagiarism, Other Offences

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Jare Babatunde The Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, has dismissed five of its staff members for various offences ranging from plagiarism, falsification of students examination results, fraudulently gaining employment without pre-requisite qualification, breach of confidentiality, assault and battery among many others. The Polytechnic Governing Council, at its meeting on Friday 20th September 2019, sactioned the decision to dismiss the staff members who, according  to report, were found wanting after carrying out neccesary investigations . A release by the Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations of the institution, Mr Olanrewaju K. Kuye,…

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Ipakodo Grammar School Ex-Students Donate Benches, Chairs To Alma Mata

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Kunle ADELABU Members of the 1992 Class set of the Ipakodo Grammar School, Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu division, on Monday, September 30, 2019, donated 50 benches and desks to their alma mata. The presentation was made in the present of the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye, principal of the school, Mrs Alebiosu, staff members and students who all appreciated the gesture. While welcoming the old students, the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary (TP/PS) and others, the school principal thanked members of the 1992…

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