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Ikorodu Needs Not Just Hardworking, But Smart Council Chairman – Dr Ibikunle, Board Member, LSUBEB

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Kunle Adelabu The Special Adviser to Senator Abiru on Constituency Matters, Dr Saheed Ibikunle has stated that whoever must be the next chairman, Ikorodu Local Government must not just be hardworking but also smart. Ibikunle who was recently reappointed as a Permanent Board Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB), made the remark recently at the I – Heroes Association’s 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), at the Ikorodu Town Hall, where he was the chairman. He also charged that aspiring young aspirants must also have good knowledge of the…

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Area Commander, Police Officers Clean Up Ikorodu To Commemorate Week

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Kunle Adelabu -Area N Commander lauded IGP, Tinubu over innovation As part of the activities marking the Police Week, the Area N Commander ACP Agene James Olah, led the Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) and officers under his command on Thursday on sanitation of different locations in Ikorodu. About 50 officers wearing white t- shirt on camouflage with jungle hat were seen carrying brooms, rake, cutlasses and a wheel barrow for the sanitation that lasted for about two hours. The exercise which commenced at 8am at the Shagamu Road Police Division,…

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Ikorodu NUT Chairman Gets Promotion As Director Of Education

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Jare Olukotun The outgoing chairman, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Ikorodu Local Government, Comrade Oluwafemi Fakolade has been promoted to Level 17 as a Director of Education by the Lagos State Government. He earned the promotion on Wednesday as the outgoing Tutor – General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Adenike Adekanye, presented him his promotional letter. Fakolade who announced his promotion on his Facebook handle today, said that he joined the teaching commission as Level 7 (Master Grade 111): “Wednesday, the 2nd of April 2025,I received my promotion letter with…

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Nine Injured As Fire Guts LAGFERRY Boat In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Nine persons comprising passengers, LASWA personnel, and the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) staff currently receiving medical attention following the fire incident that occurred at the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal earlier in the day. The fire started at on the boat named ‘Igbega Eko’ at about 6.45 a.m., with 19 passengers on board and the boat ready to depart the terminal. An updated statement disclosed that the injured victims were receiving treatment at the General Hospital Ikorodu and A private hospital in the state. “LASWA is pleased to provide…

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Water Aid Nigeria Hands -Over Rehabilitated Odo -Nla PHC

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Our Reporter -Installs 12,000 Litre water plant, wash maintenance kits The Odo-Nla Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Ikorodu North LCDA has undergone a major transformation, thanks to WaterAid Nigeria, which spearheaded its renovation and the installation of a 12,000-litre water plant to enhance healthcare service delivery. The official commissioning and handover ceremony, which held recently, also included the presentation of two sets of WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) maintenance kits, aimed at promoting hygiene and infection control within the facility. The event, which brought together key stakeholders, highlighted the importance…

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You Are A True Gem, Pillar Of Grassroots Development NAIDS President Tells Princess Oredoyin -Jimoh On Birthday

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Jare Olukotun President, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students’ (NAIDS NATIONAL), Ogunbowale, Olatayo Bodunrin, has lauded Hon. (Princess) Abisoye Omowunmi Oredoyin-Jimoh, a Chairmanship aspirant in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on her birthday for her passion for development of the community. Bodunrin stated this while joining family, friends and associates of the celebrant in congratulating her on her birthday. “Happy birthday to a true gem, unique personality, mother and pillar of grassroots community development; Hon. (Princess) Abisoye Omowunmi Oredoyin-Jimoh. “Today, I joined family, friends and the host of well…

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Imota Ayayo Felicitates Passionate Community Leader, Princess Abisoye Oredoyin – Jimoh On Birthday

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Jare Olukotun The Imota Ayayo Development Association (IADA), a socio – cultural body has congratulated one of its executive members and a Chairmanship aspirant in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Princess Abisoye Omowunmi Oredoyin -Jimoh, on her birthday. In a statement today signed by the IADA chairman, ESV. (Dr.) Kunle Awolaja, the group is celebrating the exceptional Oredoyin – Jimoh who is also a chieftain of the iCare Foundation of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. IADA lauded the contributions of the celebrant to development of…

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Hon. Aro Releases Guidelines, Forms For AMA POS Empowerment

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Jare Olukotun Two weeks after announcing the empowerment scheme, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has released guidelines for the members of his constituency that are interested. In a statement today by Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, Media Director/Personal Assistant to Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, interested constituents are expected to pick up forms for free at designated centres across the three Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) – Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota, that made up of the Ikorodu Constituency II. They are to visit their LCDA to pick…

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Accolades On Rep. Benson, A Reminder Of His Leadership’s Profound Impacts-Princess Olabanji – Oba

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Jare Olukotun Aarebirin (Hon.) Folashade Olabanji-Oba, National Chairman of the Association of Local Government Vice Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGOVC) and the Vice Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government has attributed the accolades received by Hon. Babajimi Benson on his 53rd birthday to a reminder of his impacts as a compassionate leader in the most important sense. Hon. Olabanji – Oba, who is a chairman aspirant for Ikorodu LG in the forthcoming council election, said this in a post – birthday tribute to the lawmaker. Rep. Benson 53rd birthday anniversary was well –…

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LASG Clarifies Legality Of Speed Limits, Calls For Compliance

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Ou Reporter In response to public concerns regarding the enforcement of speed limits on selected roads, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the legality of these regulations and urged motorists to comply with the safety of all road users. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi referenced Section 28(2)(a) of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law (2018), which provides the legal basis for imposing penalties on motorists who exceed prescribed speed limits. Further clarifying the legal framework for traffic signs, Osiyemi emphasised that the Ministry of Transportation is solely…

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