Day: April 21, 2026

INTERVIEW: I Will Be Coming To Ijede More Often Because I Want My Children To Stay Connected To Their Roots – Princess Oluwabukola Adefarasin

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Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin, who has just returned to her roots in Ijede Kingdom in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, after several years abroad is in a celebratory mood But her homecoming this time around was in tandem with the traditional rites of the royal kingdom and a part of the conclusion of the coronation rites for her father who was crowned the Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II. In this interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter -in -Chief, THE…

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2027: Hon Oluniyi Akinola Declares Support For Incumbent Ikorodu Constituency I Rep

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola, a former Ikorodu North LCDA chairmanship aspirant and members of his foundation, Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, have declared their support for the second term re -election bid of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I. The grassroots politician in a statement said that he and his political family are rooting for the second term membership of the Assembly for Hon. Ogunleye for continuity of his representation. “I, and my working team – Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, are declaring our support for…

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200 Benefit As Hon. Benson Ayodele, Imota Council Chair Launches Free Monthly Medicare Initiative For Staff, Residents

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Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 staff and members of the general public benefited from a comprehensive health screening programme as the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, April 20, 2026, officially launched a free medical outreach programme tagged “Benson Medicare Initiative.” The initiative is a groundbreaking healthcare scheme designed to provide free monthly medical services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff, as well as residents of the community. It reflects the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and enhancing…

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Remains Of Former Council Manager, Olakunle Bakare Interred In Igbogbo Amidst Tears, Tributes

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Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -As Aroyewun, Sanusi, council chieftains honour late CM The remains of former Head of Administration/Council Manager, Amuwo -Odofin Local Government, Mr Olakunle Bakare, was laid to rest at his home in Igbogbo after a month of his passing in India on March 15. Late Bakare, who was 59 years, was a leading Chairmanship aspirant in the last Local Government Elections in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. He was buried amidst tears as many that were unable to control their emotions cried when they saw his remains in…

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Ikorodu NBA Kicks -Off 2026 Law Week With Focus On Citizenry Sensitisation For Pubic Good, National Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye This year’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week commenced with focus on issues affecting the citizenry as part of the association’s commitment to public good and national development. The annual event which kicked -off last with a press conference, Jumat service and legal aid clinic held at the Ansar -Ud-Deen Mosque at Ikorodu Grammar School, Ikorodu last Friday, will run for seven days and ends with Human Rights, Anti – Human Trafficking Outreach and Awareness Programme and the Closing Party/Variety Night on Thursday, April 23rd.…

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