IDRDG Inducts Justice Abiru, Dr. Ogunjimi, Gen. Solebo, 11 Others Into Ikorodu Division Hall Of Fame

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎‎Another set of eminent and distinguished individuals who have made names for themselves in different fields of human endeavours and reached the peak of their careers with exemplary records of service to the nation, state and Ikorodu were on Saturday inducted into the Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame.‎‎‎Inducted by the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), were Honourable Justice Habeeb Adewale Abiru, , Justice of the Supreme Court; Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, the Accountant General of the Federation of Nigeria, and Chairman, African Association of Accountants- General;…

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Ikorodu Assembly Candidate Vows To Reverse LG Laws Empowering State’s Takeover Of Revenues Due To Councils

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu‎‎‎-Gives authority back to royal fathers ‎‎‎‎‎‎The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Prince Kehinde Gbadebowale Muhyideen Oyefusi,is determined to make the local government areas to be truly independent of the state government if elected by the electorate, come 2027 General Elections.‎‎‎‎Prince Kehinde, who is a Prince of Ikorodu and son of former Ayangbure of Ikorodu, emohasised that he would ensure that revenue sources like LASAA, waste management, among others which are supposed to be controlled,…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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LIFE And The Danger Of Emotional Destruction By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB There was a man who appeared to have everything under control. He smiled regularly, attended social gatherings, interacted confidently with people, and never complained about anything. To those around him, he was strong. But behind the smile was a story almost nobody knew. Years of rejection, harsh criticism, betrayal, disappointment and emotional neglect had gradually changed him. He had learned to hide his pain so well that even those closest to him did not realise that he was…

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‎World Teachers’ Day: Ikorodu Federal Rep Celebrates Future Moulders

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎‎‎The representative of Ikorodu Federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has celebrated teachers across the world on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, commending them for shaping the future of communities and nations.‎‎‎In a statement commemorating the annual celebration, the three term lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, also emphasised that when teachers are supported and elevated, the future of the society is advanced. ‎‎‎”On World Teachers’ Day, I celebrate the dedicated men and women whose classrooms have become laboratories for dreams, character…

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Aroyewun Commends Teachers’ Patience, Sacrifice, Dedication In Building Future Leaders

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu‎‎- Re-states administration’s commitment to tutors’ welfare ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has extended his felicitations to teachers in Nigeria especially in his council on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day, today.‎‎‎The council boss commended teachers for their patience, sacrifices and dedication in moulding future leaders.‎‎‎The World Teachers Day is celebrated globally every October 5. ‎‎‎”On this special day, I extend my warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to every teacher in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, across Lagos State,…

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Rep. Benson Gives Commonwealth Bronze Medalist, Kanyinsola Ajayi Memorable Home Coming

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‎Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye‎ ‎‎‎The representative of Ikorodu federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, on Saturday, hosted the Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Kanyinsola Ajayi to an befitting and rewarding welcome baby to his constituency where he started his journey to stardom.‎‎‎The visit tagged, “Kanyinsola Ajayi Home Coming Ikorodu”, saw the national record holder appearing on the IKD FM situated within Rep  Babajimi Benson Constituency Office in Ikorodu; visitation to Oba Semiudeen Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo at his palace and tour of the near completed Igbogbo stadium and the…

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Oriwu Club Urges Lagos Assembly To Investigate Encroachment, Reject Excision Of Oriwu College, LASUSTECH

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Kunle Adelabu The Oriwu Club has petitioned the Lagos State House of Assembly through its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, strongly objecting to the encroachment and excision of any part of lands belonging to the premier college in Ikorodu Division -Oriwu College and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) by some suspected land grabbers with backing of some personalities in Ikorodu. The club of eminent Nigerians who are sons of Ikorodu, in its petition titled, “ORIWŲ CLUB PETITIONS HONOURABLE SPEAKER OBASA ON ENCROACHMENT AND PROPOSED EXCISION OF…

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Ikorodu Unveils Programmes For 2026 Fanti Carnival, Calls For Support

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Qdot, Naira Marley, Bellashmuda, Cater Efe, others to perform The Fanti Carnival Committee has unveiled its agenda for the second edition of the Ikorodu -Oga Fanti Carnival, a cultural and entertainment initiative launched last year as part of the annual Ikorodu -Oga Celebration. This year’s edition is scheduled to hold at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, with traditional Woro procession, cultural displays, music, dance, costumes, entertainment, quarter presentations and other activities designed to make a memorable experience. QDot Alagbe, Ikorodu…

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‎OCOSAN ’96 Set Holds Grand 30th Anniversary Celebration, Honours IBLCDA Chairman, Others

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu & Oyewumi Adebisi‎‎-Remembers late members, support families, others ‎           ‎‎‎The  weeklong 30th anniversary of the 1996 Class Set of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), came to conclusion with a grand celebration and reunion, awards and welfare support for members and families of deceased colleagues.‎‎‎The anniversary celebration, held on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Olatoyin Lions Activities Centre (OLAC), along Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu, Lagos, brought together members of the set, their families, friends and distinguished guests to mark three decades since they left Oriwu College, Ikorodu.‎‎‎The…

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‎Oba Kabir Shotobi Independence Day Marathon Returns, Uncovers Rising Athletic Talents

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Kunle Adelabu with Mariam Akinloye and Oyewumi Adebisi‎‎-Ijede dominates renewed race ‎‎‎‎The 7th Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi Independence Day Mini Marathon has returned after a five-year hiatus, drawing over 250 young athletes from secondary schools across Ikorodu Division and highlighting the abundance of the division’s talents in the long race sporting event.‎‎The 10-kilometres race, organised by the Onward Movement of Nigeria in collaboration with Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS), kicked -off at the Ayangburen Palace, where the young athletes were flagged off for the race by High Chief Olufemi Emmanuel…

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