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Kunle Adelabu & Godsgift Simire (SIWES Student) The perception and uses of the alternative medicine took the centre stage at this year’s annual memorial lecture being organized by the Ikorodu Division Human Resources Development Board (IDHRDB) under the umbrella of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), in honor of its first chairman, late Prof. Anthony Adegbola. The lecture, which was the 22nd edition since its inception, was held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, and brought together distinguished academics, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders, students and others, to explore…

Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Ayoola Oladipupo Royal fathers, Council Chairmen and many other eminent personalities at the weekend, turned out in their large numbers to celebrate with His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, JP, the Eweye of Isiu Kingdom, and entire residents as the community celebrated another day at the Eweye Palace Ground. The colourful celebration which also witnessed massive turnout of residents, families, associations, groups, and ethnicities that are resident in Isiu. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, music, and displays of cultural heritage, which served…

Wale Jagun As Banjo, team launches Edge Rate Campaign and Celebrations Representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has commended the maturity displayed by the former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dr Adeola Banjo, in honouring him and his wife, after his exit from office despite their political differences. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, said that he expected the former council boss to harbour grudge against him because his preference for Banjo’s former Vice Chairman, Hon. Ameen Apanisile, who…

Kunle Adelabu It was another occasion to celebrate the founding fathers of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and other eminent personalities at the 22nd Memorial Lecture in honour of Prof. Anthony Adegbola, hosted by the group. The lecture at the annual event, which was held at the Ikorodu Town hall on Saturday, November 1st, was delivered by Prof. Adebukunola Adebule – Ositelu, former Chairman, Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board, with the theme, ‘Alternative Medicine: Perspective, Uses and Benefits’. Among the honourees were Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a chieftain of…

Wale Jagun The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), a developmental platform that has been at the forefront of human capacity and educational development in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has emphasised the importance of digital learning and urged schools to take advantage of digital facility provided by the Foundation. Alhaji Fola Salu, Chairman, IDF, gave the charge at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture organized by the IDF.He added that the group has intensified its computer advocacy in primary schools since last year, to build…

Wale Jagun with Ayoola Oladipupo & Taiwo Olaleye (SIWES Students) -As 40 students get IDF bursary awards Residents of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have been charged to jettison unproductive patterns of the past and adopt a new path to transformational future by adopting courage that confronts excuses and challenges of the past. Prof. Simeon Dosunmu of the Faculty of Education , Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, who was the guest lecturer at the 9th Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) Quiz/Debate Competition & Annual Public Lecture, gave the charge at…