Day: December 23, 2025

Yuletide: Rep. Benson Distributes Renewed Hope Rice To Ikorodu Constituents

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Our Reporter In a significant demonstration of grassroots support and alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the Member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, on Tuesday, distributed the Renewed Hope rice to over 2,500 constituents. The large-scale distribution, which took place at Rep. Benson’s constituency office in Ikorodu, catered to a broad spectrum of beneficiaries, including elderly men and women, youths, and middle-aged residents drawn from various communities within the federal constituency. According to the lawmaker’s media aide, the selection…

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Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba Improves Connectivity With Grading Of Major Roads

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As part of sustained efforts to ensure smoother commuting for residents, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba has commenced the grading of major roads across the council. The intervention, aimed at rehabilitating the local road network, began on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The exercise kicked off with the Igbe Ogunro–Igbe Oloja Road in Ward C, alongside several other strategic internal roads within the community. During an inspection of the project, the Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir, described the initiative as a proactive move that will have a…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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The Gift of Time: Making Each Day Count By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Time is life’s most precious gift. Unlike money, it cannot be saved. Unlike opportunities, it does not wait. And unlike possessions, it cannot be replaced. Every new day we wake up to is a silent miracle, an unopened gift wrapped in moments, choices, and possibilities. How we spend our time is how we spend our lives. Time: The One Gift Given Equally Rich or poor, young or old, powerful or humble—time gives everyone the same 24 hours.…

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Pepc Commissions 70,000 Litres Clean Water Project, Feeds 10, 000 Families

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Wale Jagun The Pepc Foundation last Wednesday, commissioned 70, 000 capacity clean water project for the people of Orimedun in Ibeju -Lekki, Lagos State. Also, in its tradition of supporting families during yuletide and other seasons, the foundation will also be distributing the “Love Beyond Christmas” food packs to 10, 000 residents in Ibeju Lekki and Ikorodu. This year’s edition of the food distribution of food packs which is the fifth is tagged, “The Renewed Hope Edition” with 5000 families expected to benefit each from Ikorodu and Ibeju Lekki. Speaking…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Strengthens Community Policing With Commissioning Of Elepe Smart Police Station

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Wale Jagun & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) The security situation along with protection of property and lives in Ikorodu Division has been strengthened with the commissioning of the Smart Police Station which was facilitated by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The security facility located at Elepe community in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the division, will go a long way in stemming the increasing kidnapping cases that have been rampant in Igbe communities close to Elepe in the last three years. At the commissioning of…

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Ijede Kicks -Off 2nd Edition Of ‘Tunrayo Community Empowerment Cash Grant’

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has again extended support to residents of her council by empowering small scale business owners with cash grants and also supporting the welfare of others. The cash grants were presented to 300 beneficiaries at the second edition of the Ijede LCDA’s cash grant to the residents at a programme held at the council secretariat on Monday. According to her, the initiative is aimed at supporting business owners and to ease financial pressures, by providing cash support to residents, and…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Hosts Food Palliatives, Cash Transfer Tuesday

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Kunle Adelabu In the spirit of the season, the Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun led Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will today hold its much – expected food palliative and cash transfer programme. The food distribution is tagged “Ounje HOA” and the transfer is scheduled for UAMC Eleja Primary School, Igbogbo for hundreds of residents. According to the council, the food and cash gestures are to support residents during the festive season. “The season of love and giving is only meaningful when no household is left behind. “In the spirit of…

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