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Sanwo – Olu To Commission New Classroom Blocks In Ikorodu, Other Areas

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to inaugurate 16 new classroom blocks in some public schools across the six education districts in Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu will commence the official commissioning of new classroom blocks at Keme Balogun School in Ibeshe, Ikorodu with a drive-through and commissioning of Ajegunle Junior in the Kosofe on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS), Mr Hakeem Smith, spoke on the inauguration during a press conference at the Kaltho Bagauda Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.…

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Dangote Foundation Donates 80, 000 Bags Of Rice To Lagos

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government, in conjunction with the Aliko Dangote Foundation on Tuesday flagged off the National Food Intervention programme aimed at alleviating hunger and promoting food security across Lagos and Nigeria at large.  The programme is meant to distribute 80,000 (10kg) bags of rice to the vulnerable residents of Lagos State, in every local government across the state. Speaking at the flag-off, held at the Conference Room of the Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat encouraged stakeholders,…

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Ikorodu LG 2025: Screening Panel Parleys Aspirants For Council Elections

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Kunle Adelabu The real contest for the forthcoming Local Government elections may have begun as Chairmanship aspirants for the Ikorodu Local Government today, appeared before the screening panel setup by the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ikorodu Local Government. The panel led by Alhaji Gafaar, former Vice Chairman, APC Lagos East Senatorial District and Hon. Olawunmi Abdulrasaq Ajetunmobi, the Divisional APC Secretary as its scribe, met with the aspirants at the divisional secretariat of the apex body at the country home of the former Deputy Governor, Lagos…

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We Are Worried, Living Under Fear Of Attack – Late Onamade’s Brother

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Kunle Adelabu Comrade Mirinda Onamade, brother to murdered Managing Director of Western Funeral Homes, Tosin Onamade, has said that the death of his brother has left his family stressed, worried and also put them under the fear of attack. Onamade, 47,  and former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat and Ijede LCDA Chairmanship position, was killed about two weeks ago by unknown gunmen who we gathered lured him out of his new mansion at Gbodu to the old house where he was attacked with objects and shot severally. He…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Habits with the Highest Rate of Return in Life By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) Success, fulfillment, and lasting happiness are often the result of small, consistent actions — the habits we cultivate every day. Just like financial investments, some habits compound over time, yielding exponential rewards. These are the practices that shape our character, strengthen our relationships, and unlock our true potential. Let’s explore the habits with the highest return on investment in life. 1. Daily Reflection and Gratitude Taking time each day to reflect and express gratitude shifts your…

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Fasting: Prince Ladega, Ikorodu LG Chairmanship Aspirant Support Residents With Food Packs

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Wale Jagun 2000 residents of Ikorodu have been supported by the Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government, Prince AbdulLateef Adedayo Abayomi Ladega, with food packs for breaking the ongoing Ramadan and Lent fasting. The food packs consisted of semovita, wheat, macaroni and noodles. The distribution took place at the Ikorodu Musical Village on Monday, with beneficiaries cutting across the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikorodu Muslim Community, political wards, special people and others.  The occasion which saw many former political office holders in Ikorodu Local Government in attendance to support…

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I Remain Committed To Delivering Good Governance Says Sanwo-Olu

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Our Reporter -Receives Silverbird Governor of Year Award Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to continue to deliver good governance and dividends of democracy to Lagos residents, saying the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award bestowed on him will motivate him to do more for the people. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Sunday night after receiving the Silverbird Governor of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. He received the Award in the company of members of the Lagos State Executive…

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Anwar – Ul – Islam Movement Hosts 25th Ramadan Lecture, Honoured Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu -Grant three students bursary awards The Ikorodu Division Men’s and Ladies Guilds of the Anwar – Ul – Islam Movement of Nigeria held the 25th edition of its annual Ramadan lecture with an award of excellence bestowed on the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson. Rep. Benson, who was honoured at the Ikorodu Town Hall venue of the lecture on Sunday, in recognition of his selfless service to humanity and immense contributions to  Islam and the Ikorodu Division, was the Chief Host of the event.…

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OPINION: NO GREE FOR ANYBODY” AND The POLITICAL ASPIRATIONS IN IGBOGBO-BAIYEKU LCDA – Volume 2

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By Abiodun AWOSANYA  In August, 2024, aspirants contesting at the grassroots were equipped on the importance of self-assessment prior to their power-seeking action to avoid toiling with the emotions of the electorates. In the article, a powerful message was also sent to the gladiators – the ruling minority, on why the possession of economic resources should be secondary to “competence” in the process of determining the party flag bearers. This is said to go a long way in shaping the perception, as well as actions of flag bearers when they…

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23 Years After, Rotinwa – Aka Family Of Ikorodu Sustains Ramadan Lecture

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Kunle Adelabu Another edition of the Rotinwa – Aka Family’s Ramadan Lecture which took place at the weekend witnessed a large turnout of family chieftains, Islamic clerics, friends and others. This year’s lecture which made it 23 years since it started in 2002 was held at the family house at Oke Ota – Ona, opposite L.I.F.E Bible College, Grammar School Area, Ikorodu, on Saturday. Fadeelat Sheikh Abdul Wasiu Adio Bawallah, the guest lecturer spoke on the topic – ‘Aquibah’, which he interpreted as the end when men will have to…

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