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Free Surgery Commences For 114 Cataract Patients In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun 114 patients who were discovered during the two -day free cataract screening and surgery programme organized by the RHODA Youth Centre in conjunction with Eye Foundation Hospital, are being operated freely for cataract surgery in Ikorodu. A total of 349 people were screened during the two – day exercise with 122 patients receiving glasses,15 glaucoma detected and about 30 other residents received free drugs. 82 patients referred for further screenings. Only 8 patients were pronounced not with any eye defect. The exercise took place at the RHODA Youth…

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I – Heroes Get Royal Blessings, Commendation Over ‘Water – A – School’ Project

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Kunle Adelabu The I – Heroes Association, a social, economic and development association of professionals of Ikorodu Division extraction received royal blessings and commendation from His Royal Majesty (Oba) Dr. Mudashiru Ajibade Agoro, FCA, the Ranodu of Imota, for full rehabilitation of a water project. The royal father who commissioned the water project by the association at Methodist Primary School, Imota, commended its members for their efforts in supporting the government’s efforts and contributing to youth development across Ikorodu Division. Water – A – School project is an initiative of…

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Ikorodu North 2025: Rousing Welcome As Hon. Bashiru Olaniyi Visits Agbala Ward As Campaign Gains Momentum

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Jare Olukotun The campaign train of Hon. Bashiru Ismaheel Olaniyi (BIO-DANGOTEY), a chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, last weekend stormed Ward E3, Agbala, in grand style. In a statement by BIO-DANGOTEY Campaign Organization, it was stated that the visit was part of the aspirant’s strategic engagements ahead of the APC primary elections for the upcoming local government elections. The visitation witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, community leaders, youth groups, and supporters who trooped out in large…

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My Role In Construction Of Erikorodo – Odogunyan Road By Rep. Benson – Dr Samson Bisiriyu, Chairmanship Aspirant

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Kunle Adelabu One of the Chairmanship aspirants for the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Dr. Samson Bisiriyu, has stated his role in the construction of the Erikorodo – Odogunyan Road. The construction of the deplorable road into a modern paved and motorable way which will be commissioned today was facilitated by Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense. Dr Bisiriyu in a chat with THE IMPACT online on Friday, said that he…

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Rep. Benson Commissions Erikorodo – Odogunyan Road Saturday

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-Felicitates constituents on Valentine’s Day Mariam Akinloye The Erikodoro – Odogunyan Road was once a link that nobody wanted to pass through, including the residents of the community; but today it is now an access road which has reduced movement from Imota, Isiu, Parafa and other communities to Odogunyan and vice versa. The construction of the road which passed through Lucky Fibres along Itamaga – Imota – Itoikin – Ijebu Ode Road to link Odogunyan was facilitated by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson as part of…

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Renewed Learning: Kaoli Olusanya Reveals Plan To Pursue PhD At 75, Says Learning Is A Life – Long Process He Enjoys

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Kunle Adelabu Asiwaju Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya is a fulfilled man in term of wealth, accomplishments and status and much more, but his drive to continue to learn is yet unfulfilled which explains why he surprised everybody last year when he went back to the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos, to study for his Master’s programme in Educational Management and Planning. Interestingly, he embarked on this renewed love for learning on full – time basis as he secured an accommodation in one of the LASU hostels when going from Ikorodu…

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Oriwu College Old Students Mourn Royal Alumnus, Alaperu Of Iperu

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Jare Olukotun The Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has mourned the passage of the Alaperu of Iperu – Remo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu Basibo. The late Oba Basibo, who attended Oriwu , the premier college in Ikorodu Division, and was a member of the 1975 set, joined his ancestors last Thursday. OCOSAN national body, in a statement signed by the National President, Alhaji M.B.S. Arole and the National Publicity Secretary, Sholanke Lateef, expressed her condolence to the members of his class set, Basibo…

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Lagos State University Muslim Alumni Holds Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture

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Jare Babatunde The Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) has finalized arrangements for her highly anticipated pre-Ramadan 2025 Lecture. The event will take place on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, at the Makanjuola Auditorium, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, starting off at 10:00 a.m. The lecture themed, “Ramadan: The Tasks Ahead,” will be delivered by the renowned Islamic scholar, Shaykh Dr. Idris Lukman Sekoni, Director of Darus Sunnah, Akure, Ondo State. The session will provide invaluable insights into preparing for the spiritual demands of the holy month Ramadan and embracing its…

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Lagos Assembly Charges Sanwo – Olu On Completion Of Abandoned Igbogbo Road, Others

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Wale Jagun -Invites works commissioner, contractors The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on the Governor of the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Oluto address the pain of residents in relation to some roads in the state urgently. The lawmakers at a sitting presided over by Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda mentioned in particular the abandoned Bola Ahmed Tinubu Road in Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, which has been under construction for eight years. The House urged Sanwo-Olu to direct the…

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Former Commissioner, Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya Airs Views On Upcoming LG Elections, Impacts Of Autonomy

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Kunle Adelabu -Counsels council aspirants A former Commissioner and stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos Sate, Asiwaju Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, has aired his views on the forthcoming Local Government elections and the uncertainties surrounding the process. The party leader said he has himself contested elections five times and lost all the five times, also spoke about the council autonomy and how it has encouraged more aspirants into the council race despite the fact that the coast is unclear as things stand. He counsels the aspirants on the…

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