Day: January 22, 2026

Rep.  Benson, Council Chairmen Visit New Alajede, Oba Adefarasin

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Kunle Adelabu ‎-Monarch appeals to lawmaker for developmental projects The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep.  Babajimi Benson, on Thursday visited the new Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, Ajanaku II, at his home in Ijede. ‎ ‎He was accompanied by Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and Hon.  Ameen Apanisile, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA. ‎ ‎Oba Adefarasin was presented with the staff of office and certificate of recognition by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajimi Sanwo…

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Hon. Benson Holds Strategic Meeting With Stakeholders To Address Educational Challenges In Imota

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Our Reporter ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, convened a strategic meeting with education administrators from all public primary schools within the LCDA, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving educational standards and achieving sustainable educational development across Imota. ‎ ‎The meeting, held at the council secretariat, formed part of the administration’s proactive approach to accelerating educational growth and ensuring accessible, inclusive, and quality education for children in Imota LCDA. ‎ ‎During the interactive session, school administrators highlighted…

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African Church Choir Commiserates Family Of Former Cathedral Warden

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‎Jare Olukotun The choir members of the African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, have extended their condolences to the family of the former Cathedral Warden, Prince Lanre Ighodalo, on his death. ‎ ‎The Cathedral Church had on Sunday announced the death of Prince Ighodalo,  who died after a brief illness last Sunday. ‎ ‎In a statement by the Cathedral Choir today, signed by its Organist/Choirmaster, Olumide Adelabu,  the Choir acknowledged the contributions of late Ighodalo to the Choir and the Church at large. ‎ “The African Church Bethel Cathedral Choir, Ikorodu…

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Dr Akinola, Former Chairmanship Candidate Offers Free JAMB, NECO Registration, Scholarship For Students In Ikorodu North

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Jare Olukotun -Application opens Thursday Hon. (Dr.) Oladeji Oluniyi Akinola, former chairmanship candidate for Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the Labour Party, has offered free 2026 JAMB and SSCE NECO forms/ registration for applicants from Ikorodu North LCDA. Successful applicants who secure admission into higher institutions, according to the sponsor, will also benefit from a scholarship from his foundation. Dr Akinola who is an educationist said that the initiative is part of his plans to support indigent and brilliant students achieve their academic aims and engender educational…

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Imota Chair Boosts APC E-Registration With NIN, Take Exercise To Council Staff

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Jare Oluktun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has further boosted the ongoing registration and revalidation for the All Progressives Congress (APC) with the creation of a registration centre with free National Identification Number (NIN) registration within the council secretariat. The initiative which aimed at ensuring that council staff also have the opportunity to partake in the exercise started on Tuesday at the Imota LCDA Council Secretariat. Hon. BSA explained that establishing a registration centre within the council premises allows staff members to participate…

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OPINION: A Message on Campaigns, Performance, and Responsible Democracy

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By Oluwake Hassan (General Bashexy” We are now fully in the campaign period, and it is evident everywhere on social media, in graphics, write-ups, videos, and political conversations. This is normal. Election seasons always come with heightened activity and engagement. However, my advice to young people and all citizens is simple: stay focused and be development driven.Campaigns should not be about insults, unnecessary anonymity, or funny distractions. They should be about ideas, performance, and value to the people. Very early in this conversation, we must be clear about something important,…

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