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Alternative Medicine Takes Center Stage At the 22nd Professor Adegbola Memorial Lecture

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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…

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Isiu Day 2025: Royal Fathers, Council Chairmen, Dignitaries Join Eweye, Isiu Residents In Celebration

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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…

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Rep. Benson Commends Ex Council Boss, Dr Adeola Banjo’s Maturity, Understanding

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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…

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Ikorodu Schools Excel At Eko Arts, Craft Competition

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Wale Jagun Education District II continued with its tradition of excellence, as its students, once again shone brilliantly at the Eko Schools Arts and Craft Competition organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. At this competition, students from three schools in Ikorodu that represented the Education District II, exhibited excellence in creativity at the competition. This outstanding performance once again underscores District II’s tradition of excellence and its commitment to producing well-rounded students who excel not only academically but also in creativity, innovation, and skill development.…

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Ikorodu Resource Group Honours Founding Fathers, Eminent Personalities With Excellence Awards

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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…

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Igbogbo Stadium To Host 2nd Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup Final

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Kunle Adelabu -As AMA’s Ijede All Stars, Oke – Eletu crash out of tournament The completed pitch of the Igbogbo Stadium, which its construction is nearing completion, will on Saturday, 9th November 2025, host the closing ceremony and final match of the second edition of the Ikorodu Constituency II Cup, a tournament initiated and sponsored by Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The tournament will go down in history as the first to be played in…

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Kith & Kin Schools Engage Students In Vocational, Entrepreneurship Skills

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye with Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Students share their skill acquisition experiences Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), one of the leading schools in Lagos State, have, once again, proved their capacity in inculcating complete education in their students, with the successful hosting of another Vocational Technical and Entrepreneurship (VTE) programme. The initiative, which the schools have been running since 2016, is aimed at allowing learners to acquire practical skills relevant to their chosen trades, thereby, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship potentials. The special event, tagged, ‘Vocational…

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Digital Education: Ijede Development Foundation Charges Schools On Taking Advantage Of Facility Provided

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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…

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Scholar Urges New Path To Transformational Future For Ijede LCDA

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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…

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Isiu Day: Celebration Marks Enduring Traditions, Resilience, Unity – Odumbo, Education Secretary

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Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has congratulated the Eweye of Isiu, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Raji, and the entire people of Isiu, on the occasion of the 2025 Isiu Day Celebration. The grand finale of the annual celebration which started a few days back, is holding today. In a statement by Alhaji Taiwo who is equally a Prince of Isiu kingdom, he said that the celebration signifies how the traditions of the people of Isiu had survived, and also the unity…

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