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Ikorodu Federal Rep Commemorates Historic Re – Elections Two Years After

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described his re – election for the third term, two years ago and also the election of other 359 members of the House of Representatives as pivotal in the history of the country. Today makes it two years that the 360 members of the House were elected and re – elected as legislators of the 10th National Assembly. In a statement in commemoration of the anniversary, Rep. Benson said that he is still overwhelmed by the massive…

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Omo Ologo Team Unveils Shofowora, Owoyele As Councillorship Aspirants For Imota LCDA Elections

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Jare Olukotun In preparation for the 2025 Local Government elections, the Omo Ologo Team – a political platform under All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu, Lagos State, at the weekend unveiled Honourable Shofowora, Olumide Adeleke (Onward) as the Ward B councillorship aspirant and Honourable Owoyele, Luqman Oladapo as the Ward A Councillorship aspirant respectively. The monthly general meeting which attracted the presence of different political leaders and stakeholders in APC of Imota LCDA held at the group’s secretariat. The Deputy General Coordinator, Comrade Folarin…

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Rep. Babajimi Benson Flags Off Major Drainage, Channelisation Project In Ijede

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Mariam Akinloye Monday the 23rd of February marked a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and address flooding challenges in Ijede LCDA, as Rep. Babajimi Benson, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, flagged off the construction of a major drainage and channelisation project along Nurudeen Adeshola Street, Abule Eko Road in Ijede. The project is aimed at enhancing flood management, improve road durability, and provide lasting relief to residents of Ile-Omi and Abule-Eko communities. The 317-meter-long drainage system is expected to address the persistent flooding that has…

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LASUSTECH Triumphs At CAVISTA Technologies Hackathon 2025

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Wale Jagun In an impressive display of innovation and teamwork, students from the Lagos State University of Science and Technology have emerged victorious at the Cavista Hackathon 2025. The event which was held for two days starting from Saturday, 22nd February, 2025 till Sunday, 23rd February, 2025 took place at the Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos. The Cavista Technologies’ Hackathon supports students’ experiential learning, focusing on fostering innovation and unlocking collaborative opportunities for every student. The students involved all developed cutting-edge technology skills through hacking challenges. The hackathon is…

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Perspectives on Local Government Autonomy: Constitutional Provisions and Case Law

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By Rotimi Ogunleye  The ongoing face-off between the Edo State Government and the State’s 18 Local Government Councils has brought to the fore again the issue of autonomy and the relationship between the three tiers of government comprising the Federal, State and Local Governments. That was the issue before the Supreme Court in Attorney General of the Federation v. Attorney General of Abia State and 35 ors. (2024) 7 S.C. (Part 1) page 1 of which judgement was delivered on the 11th day of July 2024 issue.  The Attorney General…

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Igbogbo Day Planning Committee: IDEA Calls For Result – Driven Residents To Apply For Membership

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Wale Jagun The Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA), the body overseeing the social and economic developments of Igbogbo Kingdom, has called for expression of interest from members of the community in the recomposition of the Igbogbo Day Planning Committee. The committee led by Mr Tope Andu Balogun, which has been in the saddle for the past four years completed its two – terms tenure recently. In a statement today signed by Engineer Lateef Oduntan, General Secretary, IDEA, the body is requesting for application from willing residents to be members of the…

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Alogba Library Begins Free Pre – JAMB Training For Students In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun The much – expected kick- off of the annual pre – JAMB training being organized by Musediq Alogba E – Library & Research Centre, took place at the weekend with about 30 students in attendance. Alogba library which is located within the Ikorodu Town Hall, is an arm of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Committee (IDRDG), just like the Ikorodu Town Hall CBT, which is an accredited centre for JAMB and WAEC examinations. According to one of the coordinators of the training, Treasures Olawunmi Bayode, a test run…

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Igbogbo Youth Forum Gets CAC Registration, Board Of Trustees

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Kunle Adelabu -New Status will add more value to our operation – President The umbrella body of youths in Igbogbo Kingdom in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) will now be known and called Igbogbo Youth Forum (IYF) following its registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The certificate of incorporation was officially received by the body on February 17th, 2025, after about 13 years when the process to get the old name, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) registered started. In a statement by its…

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Awesu Counsels JAMB Students, Offer Scholarship To 10 Candidates With Highest Scores

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Kunle Adelabu This is why on Friday, he had interactive session with beneficiaries of his free JAMB forms where he counselled them and charged them to give it all their best to get maximum score to secure them admission. Awesu is aspiring on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), distributed 400 free JAMB forms under the Awesu Dynasty Foundation (ADF). To further encourage the beneficiaries, Awesu pledged to give scholarship to ten best students that score 320 and above in the examination among the 400 candidates that benefitted…

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LASG Supports Farmers With Farm Tools

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government, through the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), has distributed various small-scale farm tools to farmers in the rural communities of the state. The Special Adviser on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Lanre-Agbaje, while presenting the tools to the beneficiaries, reiterated the determination of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to keep supporting farmers in the state towards delivering good governance by ensuring food sufficiency, promoting self-reliance and an accelerated socio-economic transformation of Lagos State. Charging the beneficiaries to productively engage the tools for improved farm yield, Dr.…

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