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Group Dismisses Corruption Allegations Against LASUSTECH VC, Odusanya

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Our Reporter The Campaign for Democracy and Justice (CDJ) has dismissed the allegations of corruption against the Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology LASUSTECH, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, Chairman of CDJ, Ishola Adeshina, said the Vice Chancellor is not only a man of honour and of high repute but also a pro working class Vice Chancellor. Adeshina said Prof Odusanya only believes and works towards improvement of welfare of workers and students. He noted that the records are in the…

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AMA To Constituents: Your Votes Give Me Capacity To Speak, Bargain For Projects

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Kunle Adelabu -Charges them on coming out en mass to vote in LG elections The representative of Ikorodu Constituents II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has revealed that he has been able to facilitate many projects to his constituency in less than two years in the Lagos State House of Assembly because of massive votes recorded for his party in the last General Elections. He charged them not to relent but to come out in their large numbers to vote and record more than the last election for him to…

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Imota Council Elections: Stakeholders Call For Knowledgeable, Listening Candidate To Be Next Chairman

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Kunle Adelabu Key stakeholders in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria have stated they want a candidate that is knowledgeable, ready to listen to the people and given to positive action to be the next council chairman. Hon. Nurudeen Solaja, former representative of Ikorodu Constituency II and Dr Abdulazeez Anjorin, a senior lecturer with the Lagos State University (LASU) who are prominent Imota indigenes stated this at the first edition of Imota LCDA Community Development Dialogue. The dialogue which took place at the…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) The Guiding Light of Our Elders: Honoring Their Roles and Responsibilities In every community, across every culture, elders hold a sacred place as the keepers of wisdom, the storytellers of history, and the architects of values that shape generations. They are the roots that ground us, the compass that guides us, and the light that inspires us to move forward with purpose. The proverb “Better to light a candle than curse the darkness” beautifully captures the essence of their role—elders don’t just point out the…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Rep Solicits Support For Ijede LCDA Council Boss

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has solicited support and cooperation of Ijede people for the returning Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba. While affirming that there is no rival for her in the coming council elections, Hon. Aro said that her administration deserves to be supported in maintaining peace and development in Ijede LCDA. He made the appeal on Saturday during the flag – off of two roads in Ijede which are his 2025 constituency projects.…

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My Target Is To Beat Outgoing IKODASS Chairman’s Records In Terms Of Performance – Alhaji Kolawole Ogunfodunrin

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Mariam Akinloye The incoming Chairman of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaji Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola Ogunfodunrin, has set his target when he takes over the mantle of leadership of the umbrella body of all clubs, associations and societies in lkorodu. Alhaji Ogunfodunrin, who was a former Deputy Chairman of the association recognized by the Lagos State Government and which is saddled with the responsibilities of organizing the annual Ikorodu -Oga Day Carnival, said that his target is to beat the record of performance of his to be predecessor,…

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Lagos Electricity Commission Will Address Residents’ Energy Challenges, Lawmaker Assures

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Kunle Adelau A Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, AMA, has assured residents that the newly constituted Lagos Electricity Regulatory Commission would adequately address challenges being faced when the body fully starts operations in July. The Lagos State House of Assembly had on Friday confirmed the proposed members sent to them by the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. The first – term lawmaker gave the assurance at the flag – off of his constituency projects which are two roads in Ijede LCDA, when he was responding to the issue…

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OPINION: Before The Government Fall Into The Tacitus Trap

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In the 69AD, there was a roman emperor named Servius Sulpicious Galba, who ruled the empire for a period of seven months. Galba was the first emperor among the four emperors that ruled in succession during a chaotic period of civil war of the Roman Empire. Born into a wealthy aristocratic family, Galba rose through the ranks in Roman politics. He rose from a magistrate to become the governor of provinces that included Africa. Galba was a traditional roman emperor known for his strict discipline and rigidity, he was also…

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Constituency Projects: AMA Flags Off Construction Of Two Roads ln ljede

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Kunle Adelabu -Says he’s fulfilled with performance in less than 2 years The lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), continued with his infrastructural development efforts in Ijede LCDA wth the flagging off of AMA Avenue and Jimoh Idowu Streets. The construction of the two roads, which connect each other in Igbopa community, in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is the 2025 constituency project by the first term lawmaker. The construction works kicked off on Saturday. The road, which is about .7km covering two streets…

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Lagos APC Clears 432 Aspirants For Primary Elections  

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Wale Jagun -40 confirmed in Ikorodu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified Chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total 470 aspirants were screened by the party’s Election Committee headed by Barr. Babatunde Ogala SAN. Out of the 470 aspirants, 432 were cleared to contest in the party’s primary elections, while 38 were disqualified or voluntarily withdrew from the race. According to the committee, the disqualifications were primarily due to lack of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), missing APC…

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