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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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Leadership Beyond Praise: Sycophants taking the stage! In the early days of leadership, applause often comes easy. Supporters gather, voices rise in praise, and images flood the media. For many, it’s a moment of triumph. But for a serious leader, especially in Nigeria, it should be a time for quiet reflection and deep discernment. The greatest danger facing a new leader is not opposition or criticism, but the embrace of sycophants. That is, those who offer praise but avoid truth. These individuals don’t challenge, they flatter. They don’t inform, they…

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PHOTOS: Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Of Samiat Adekoya, Daughter Of Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun’s Aide

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Mr Lookman Adekoya, the Personal Assistant to the chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision – making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, recently gave out his daughter, Samiat Dolapo Adekoya out in marriage to Ezekiel Damilola Ogunfile. The simple but lovely marriage ceremony was held at the Caritas Events Centre, along Ibeshe Road, Ikorodu. At the wedding ceremony were Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, APC GAC chieftain, Alhaji Muba, Olootu Oshinbokunren Royal Family of Igbogbo, andHammed Olalekan Aroyewun , Chairman…

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Aroyewun Felicitates Adeboruwa For Remarkable Nine Years On Throne

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Mariam Akinloye The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, has been congratulated by the incoming Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), on the anniversary of his presentation of staff of office and certificate of recognition by the Lagos State Government. On this day, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo who was a state counsel was also crowned by the Kingmakers In a statement today by Aroyewun, he described the nine years reign of Oba Kasali as remarkable and a milestone. He…

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Education District II Shines At 2025 World Robot Olympiad Robotic Games

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Our Reporter Education District II has once again demonstrated its leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, as students from the district emerged as top performers at the highly competitive Lagos State 2025 World Robot Olympiad (WRO). At the event, which featured schools across the state, students from Education District II showcased exceptional creativity, teamwork, and technical skills, earning prestigious positions in various categories. For the Future Innovators Category, Ojota Junior Grammar School clinched the first position. Also, in the World Robotic Olympiad, Junior category, Ojota Junior Grammar…

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Oba Semiudeen Kasali Marks Nine Years Of Official Ascension As Adeboruwa Of Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu Today marks the 9th year the then Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, presented the staff of office and the certificate of recognition to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, thus, the beginning of an eventful and progressing reign. The former governor was represented by the then Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Muslim Folami at the presentation that took place at the Adeboruwa palace in Igbogbo. During the presentation on Monday, July 25, 2016, the Kingmakers also…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Apex Leaders Honour Outgoing Chairman, Builder Sesan Daini

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -How I achieve my goals, build council secretariat – Daini It was a day of tributes for the outgoing Chairman of the council, Builder Sesan Daini, for his laudable achievements and contributions to the council in the last eight years, as the apex body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Thursday hosted a valedictory service in his honour. He was presented with the award at a valedictory service in…

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Lagos Unveils Ambitious Eko Digital Training To Empower Youth In Iba, Ikorodu

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, has proudly announced the commencement of the Eko Digital Training programme, targeting the youth populations in Badagry and Ikorodu divisions. This comprehensive initiative is a cornerstone of the Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu government’s unwavering commitment to fostering robust educational advancement, cultivating vital entrepreneurial skills and information technology knowledge among the state’s vibrant young demographic. ‎The intensive training is slated to run from July 28 to August 1, 2025, and will be hosted at Iba ICT Centre, Iba Town,…

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President Tinubu, Sanwo – Olu, Former Governors Honour Distinguished Sen. Gbenga Ashafa At 70

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President Bola Tinubu led an array of distinguished personalities including the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and others in celebrating former two – term Senator who represented Lagos State, Sen. Olugbenga Bareehu Ashafa, on his 70th birthday. The massive event which also witnessed the unveiling of a book: “Truly Distinguished”, held at the Harbour Point Lagos on Wednesday, with great music icons in attendance to entertain guests – Commander Ebenezer Obey, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), Queen Ayo Balogun and others.…

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NIJ Provost Calls For Sustenance Of Credible, Thorough Journalism Practice

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbenga Adefaye, has made a clarion call on trained journalists to sustain the principles of the practice despite the challenges of influx of many others occasioned by the digital age when everyone has turned into reporters. He emphasised that trained journalists must continue to earn credibility daily through transparency, humility, and thorough practice. Adefaye gave the charge in his keynote address at the Lateef Kayode Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable organized by the Department of Mass…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: Ayangbure Of Ikorodu Plans Week – Long Activities For Celebration

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Kunle Adelabu -To confer Yeye Oba on Sen. Remi Tinubu The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, has unveiled activities marking his 10th anniversary as a monarch with the announcement of scholarships for 50 indigent students, launching of a book chronicling his journey to the throne and achievements so far. There will also be conferment of a chieftaincy title of Yeye Oba of Ikorodu Kingdom on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and launch of Oba Shotobi Foundation, as part of…

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