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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Hon. Benson Charges Security Operatives, Pledges Stronger Partnership In Tackling Crime

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele(BSA), has assured security agencies operating within the council area of his administration’s readiness to complement their efforts in tackling security challenges and maintaining peace across the community. Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele gave the assurance during the Security Training For All Security Personnel in Imota LCDA held at the Community Hall, Agudungbun, Imota, on Thursday. The training, hosted by the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), brought together heads and representatives of various security formations under the…

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Aroyewun Inspects Key Road, Health Projects In Igbogbo, Igbe-Laara, Baiyeku,

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Jare Olukotun -Pushes for urgent intervention of drainage systems The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), on Wednesday, conducted an extensive inspection tour of critical infrastructure projects across Igbe-Laara and Baiyeku communities, to ascertain the state of ongoing road and primary healthcare projects. The council boss who was accompanied during his tour to Igbogbo, Baiyeku and Igbe -Laara communities by council staff and aides, also visited areas that are prone to flooding to see how their challenges can be addressed before the…

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Nigeria Customs Commissions Renovated Primary School, Adopts As CSR

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Wednesday, commissioned the renovated and upgraded Methodist Primary School, Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest. CGS Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, also assured that the interventions in the school are not going to be a one-off, by emphasising further support under the NCS’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and National Development Support Initiative. At the school, two blocks of classroom, an administrative block and Nursery & Kindergarten…

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VIEW: Rooted in Heritage, Rising in Innovation:Forging Lagos State University of Science and Technology for Global Impact

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By Dr. Metilelu Olumide Olusola On February 2, 2026, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology witnessed a celebration of uncommon elegance, dignity, and purpose. The glamour that characterized the Fourth Founders’ Day was not merely ornamental; it reflected the maturity, confidence, and steady progress of an institution firmly rooted in vision and guided by purposeful leadership. I celebrated on that day with the Governing Council, the Vice Chancellor, the Executive Management, staff, students, union leaders, and our esteemed alumni, with a deep sense of gratitude to God, and…

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Sanwo -Olu Inaugurates Japheth Odesanya, 19 Other Renewed Hope Coordinators In Lagos

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated the 20 Local Government Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement community sensitisation on the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu led administration. At the inauguration ceremony which took place at the 10 Degrees Events Centre, Oregun, Ikeja, Oath of Allegiance was administered to the Coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors. 20 new buses were distributed to the local government coordinators at the event to aid mobility and mobilisation of people towards…

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LASPOTECH Alumni Association Commissions LASUSTECH West Gate 1

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Wale Jagun ‎The Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) Alumni Association has officially commissioned West Gate 1 at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), a landmark project aimed at strengthening security, reinforcing institutional identity, and deepening alumni-community ties. ‎ ‎The event had in attendance members of the University Governing Council, members of management, alumni association members, staff of the university, and distinguished guests, all gathered to celebrate a milestone that reflects the collective vision of the institution and its graduates. ‎ ‎Speaking at the event, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, Vice-Chancellor…

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IKODASS Inaugurates New Scholarship Committee, Targets Record 250 Beneficiaries

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaji Fatai Kolawole Olayiwola, has disclosed that 250 students from Ikorodu, will benefit from the socio -cultural and developmental group’s scholarship scheme this year. Alhaji Fatai revealed at the inauguration of a new scholarship committee chaired by the Dean Students’ Affairs, Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Dr. Abiodun Fatai Abatan. Other members of the committee inaugurated last weekend, were Prince Rasheed Elemuren, IKODASS General Secretary, Mr Agbaje Quadri, IKODASS representative, Mrs Onafowokan IKODASS representative, Dr Taofeek Olawale,…

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Lagos East Senator Delivers New Blocks of Classrooms In 5 Schools Across Three Councils

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Wale Jagun Stakeholders within the educational sector in Ikorodu Division of Lagos East Senatorial District, have commended the delivery of new classroom blocks facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, to improve educational infrastructure and support better learning outcomes. The blocks of classrooms that were commissioned between Tuesday and Wednesday, cut across five communities and five schools in three Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division. The beneficiary schools include UNA Primary School, Igbalu in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA); Anglican Primary School, Isawo; Ipakodo Senior Grammar School; Local…

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OPINION: Elections Must Be Won With Numbers. The Margin matters. And The Candidates matter

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By General Bashexy As political conversations gradually shift toward 2027, one principle must guide every serious political party: elections are about numbers. Not the size of rallies. Not the noise on social media. Not assumptions about loyalty. Numbers. The last general election, particularly in Lagos State, revealed an important lesson. Campaign grounds were filled. Support groups were active. Visibility was high. Yet, when the final results were announced, the numbers told a more complex story. Crowd energy did not fully translate into votes. That reality demands reflection and strategic adjustment.…

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