Chief Bode George Leads PDP Delegation On Condolence Visit To Odofin Family In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Chief Olabode George, the Atona Odua of the Source and the National Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday led the main opposition party delegation in Lagos State on a condolence and solidarity visit to the home of late Hon. (Mrs) Saidat Fafowora Odofin. Late Fafowora Odofin who died a few weeks ago was a former chairmanship candidate of the PDP in the last chairmanship election in Ikorodu. He was accompanied by the Lagos State PDP executive elect, under the leadership of Barr. (Dr.) Amos Fawole.…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Rising Above Fear: Unlocking Your Full Potential By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Fear is one of life’s greatest silencers. It steals dreams before they are spoken, weakens courage before it is tested, and convinces capable people to live far below their true potential. Yet fear itself is not the enemy, allowing fear to rule is. Life begins to change the moment we decide to rise above fear and step boldly into who we were created to be. Understanding Fear’s True Nature Fear often disguises itself as wisdom, caution, or comfort.…

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OPINION: The Lagos State Government Must End the Delay in Grassroots Appointments {SLG/Supervisory Councilors & co }: The Consequences Go Beyond Governance to Political Apathy

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“Lagos can and must lead by example.” – General Bashexy Seven months after the inauguration of Local Government and LCDA chairmen across Lagos State, supervisory councillors and Secretaries to the Local Government (SLG) have yet to be appointed. This delay is not a minor administrative matter, it is a structural deficiency that weakens institutional governance, undermines merit, and sends the wrong signal about our commitment to grassroots development. Local governments are the closest tier of government to the people. They are responsible for primary healthcare, sanitation, local infrastructure, markets, and…

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Ikorodu LGEA Guides Newly Appointed Primary School Tutors On Career Path

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Kunle Adelabu The Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, scored another first when it successfully organized an orientation/onboarding for the newly employed teachers in Ikorodu. The ceremony, which was held at Methodist Primary School Hall, Allison Street, Ikorodu Garage, Ikorodu on Monday, witnessed the engagement of the 188 teachers that were recently absorbed into the primary schools in Ikorodu, on the civil service rules, principles of teaching and learning, and career progression. Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, Education Secretary, LGEA Ikorodu Local Government,…

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2027: Independent Group Mobilises For AMA’s Re -Election For Ikorodu Constituency II

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Kunle Adelabu In an effort to sustain good governance and quality representation being experienced in Ikorodu Constituency II in the last three years, a group of football promoters and stakeholders across the three councils that made up the constituency have come up with a platform to ensure that Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) is re – elected for the second term. The group tagged, “AMA Unity Front Movement” which was inaugurated at the weekend with a formidable structure at the Constituency, Domains (LCDAs) and Units (Wards), to make it…

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Apo Anu: Beneficiaries Commend Rep. Benson’s Food Support, Infrastructural Development

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Jare Olukotun Beneficiaries of monthly Apo -Anu Foodbank of iCare Foundation of Rep. Babajimi Benson have not only commended the three – term lawmaker for sustaining the monthly food distribution but also for other interventions and facilitations of developmental projects in Ikorodu Federal Constituency. They also pledged to support him come 2027 in whatever political decision that he desires while receiving the February 2027 edition of the Apo -Anu at his constituency office in Ikorodu on Saturday. iCare, the operational body of Rep. Benson has sustained its foodbank program for…

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Ikorodu LGEA Holds Orientation For New Primary School Teachers

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Jare Olukotun The newly employed primary school teachers in Ikorodu Local Government will be formally be inducted by the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government on Monday. The event themed, “Orientation/Onboarding of Newly Employed Teachers”, will hold at the Methodist Primary Scholl, Hall, Allison Street, Ikorodu Garage, Ikorodu, with Mr Babatunde Shoneye, immediate past Education Secretary, Kosofe LGEA, Mrs Otubamowo Adenine, Head of Section, Basic Education Quality Assurance (BEQA), LGEA, Ikorodu and Mr Bamgbelu Adeoye, Head of Section, Administration & Human Resources, LGEA Ikorodu, as facilitators. Alhaji Taiwo…

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200 DAYS IN OFFICE: CONSOLIDATING THE FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER IMOTA LCDA

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200 days ago, I assumed office as the 6th Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area. Today, as we mark this important milestone, I present another account of our stewardship and the progress recorded under our “Hi-SEE” transformation agenda for a greater Imota LCDA. From day one, we committed ourselves to purposeful leadership, community-focused policies, and practical solutions to the challenges facing our people. Two hundred days later, we are proud to say that the journey of transformation is well underway. Our administration continues to translate vision into action,…

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VALENTINE: Ikorodu Renewed Hope Coordinator Extends President Tinubu’s Love To Nigerians

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Jare Olukotun The Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Comrade Japheth Odesanya, has felicitated people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency in particular and Nigerians by extension on the occasion of the 2026 Valentine Day Celebration, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Comrade Odesanya assured Nigerians that Mr President has genuine love while also emphasising that his administration’s reform agenda is designed to achieve an end result which is a prosperous and stable country. The Coordinator for Ikorodu Federal Constituency said this in a statement commemorating the…

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Kolujo Movement Celebrates Japheth Odesanya’s Appointment As Renewed Hope Agenda Coordinator

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‎Kunle Adelabu The leadership and members of the Kolujo Movement, has congratulated its symbol, Comrade Japheth Odesanya on his appointment as the Coordinator, Renewed Hope Agenda for Ikorodu Local Government. ‎ ‎Odesanya was administered with the oath of allegiance on Wednesday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, along with 19 other coordinators across the 20 Local Governments in the state. ‎ ‎In a statement today, signed by Hon. Hameed Owolabi, Director – General, Kolujo Movement, the appointment was described the as well -deserved and a recognition…

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