Day: October 27, 2025

Birthday: Rep. Benson Celebrates Gov’s Aide, Comrade Oba

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Wale Jagun Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, has been lauded for his vibrancy, focus, and purposefulness, qualities which distinguished him from his peers. The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, in a statement, lauded Oba while congratulating him on his birthday today. The Governor’s aide celebrates his birthday every October 27th. “Today, I heartily celebrate Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistant on Social Development to the Governor of Lagos State and former Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of the…

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Aroyewun Felicitates Exceptional, Visionary Youth Leader, Comrade Oba On Birthday Anniversary

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has joined numerous others in celebrating the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, on his birthday. Comrade Oba, the former Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State chapter, added another year today. In a statement commemorating his birthday, Omo’ba Aroyewun said that the celebrant is an exceptional and visionary leader and a pride of the Ikorodu Division. “I join friends and well-wishers to celebrate…

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Ikorodu LGEA Partners Akin Ogunlewe Centre For STEM Advancement In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has announced strategic and transformational partnership with Dr. Akin Ogunlewe STEM Education (AOSTEM) Centre, for the advancement of STEM education in Igbogbo. AOSTEM Centre has been in the forefront of inculcation of STEM education in students in Ikorodu Division, especially within the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, as well as supporting students with scholarship, free training and other educational supports . Alhaji Odumbo announced the partnership in a statement, stating that the collaboration will deliver high –…

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Stakeholders, Sports Professionals Proffer Way Forward For Sports In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Austine Onah (SIWES Student) -As IKODASS Honours Onafowokan, Alagago, Alogba, other sports heroes Professionals have proffered ways forward for sports to fully move forward and contribute to overall development of Ikorodu Division. This was a major outcome of the maiden Ikorodu- Oga Development Association (IKODASS) Sports Summit and Sports Hall of Fame held last week. The summit was part of the 2 – day IKODASS Sports Fiesta which also featured track events and indoor games – chess, scrabble tennis, held at the Oriwu College…

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COLUMN: TAXING POVERTY IN THE NAME OF REFORM

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By A. R. Aderibigbe Summary: The government’s current tax reform drive, led by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, appears more focused on boosting revenue than protecting struggling Nigerians. Taxing the poor in a bid to fix the economy is both unjust and counterproductive. When the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, recently mentioned that “Runs Girls” and “Agberos” could fall under Nigeria’s expanded tax net, many Nigerians were taken aback. What seemed like a harmless illustration of inclusiveness in taxation revealed something deeper, which…

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Standstill As Residents Trooped Out For Walk In Commemoration Of 34th Ikorodu Oga Carnival

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Kunle Adelabu It was another huge pre – commencement event on Saturday as residents of Ikorodu trooped out in their thousands to take part in the walk -for- fitness in commemorating the 34th edition of the annual Ikorodu Oga Carnival. The walk led by the Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaji Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola, DCIO, took off at the Ikorodu Town Hall, with the Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Hon. Ameen Apanisile, and Vice Chairman, Ikorodu LG, Hon. Babawale Alogba. Also in attendance…

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Odogunyan, Agbede Erupt in Joy as Senator Tokunbo Abiru Flags Off Construction of Two Major Roads

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Our Reporter The people of Odogunyan and Agbede communities in Ikorodu North and West Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos East Senatorial District, erupted in joyous jubilation at the weekend as the distinguished senator representing the district, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, officially flagged off the construction of two major community roads. The roads, Oju-Emuren Road in Odogunyan, and Ebuwawa Road in Agbede, are critical infrastructure projects expected to enhance the quality of life of residents, boost local commerce in the rapidly growing axis of Ikorodu. Speaking during the…

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