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Grand Reception As Coronation Activities Conclude For First Fidimolu Of Elepe Kingdom, Oba AbdulGaniu Omotayo

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Kunle Adelabu -Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya calls for confirmation of more Obas in Ikorodu It was all grand celebration and festivities as the people of Elepe and Igbogbo Kingdoms rolled out drums to celebrate the conclusion of the installation and coronation activities for the first Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) AbdulGaniu Adekoyejo Omotayo, Olutemowo1. The coronation reception took place on Sunday at the Elepe Secondary, Elepe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Oba Omotayo was installed by the Lagos…

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FreshWaves Movement Empowers Future Leaders With Free JAMB Forms in Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Ikorodu came alive with hope and promises as FreshWaves, a dynamic community and social advocacy movement, took a bold step to shape the future of youths in Ikorodu. As a group committed to the ideals of social impact and community-driven advocacy, this group of change-makers at the weekend gathered in numbers to distribute free JAMB forms to students in Ikorodu, as part of its educational development agenda. About 100 forms were distributed to members of the Ikorodu Students’ Association (ISA), National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and others…

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African Cup 2025: Nigeria’s Table Tennis Prodigy, Matthew Kuti, Makes ITTF List For Tunis

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Jare Olukotun The table tennis prodigy and national champion, Master Matthew Kuti, has made the star-studded lineup for the 2025 African Cup, scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia from Feb. 25 to Feb. 27. He will play alongside table tennis stars like Quadri Aruna, Omar Assar, and Dina Meshref. The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) made the announcement on Sunday that Kuti was selected due to his rising profile in the sport. Kuti won the Molade Okoya-Thomas Cup Men’s Singles title about two weeks ago. Matthew Kuti has won…

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LASG Commissions Olympic -Size Swimming Pool At Rowe Park

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Our Reporter As part of the commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to make Lagos a sports hub, an Olympic-sized swimming pool with warm-up and 250-seat pavilion was commissioned on Thursday by the Lagos State Government. Governor Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, commissioned the state-of-the-art swimming pool along with other facilities such as the Handball Court, Volleyball Court and Basketball Court at Rowe Park. Sports Centre, Yaba. In his remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the facilities as a beacon of health, fitness, and community…

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Shams-El-Deen Grammar School Alumni Association Unveils Fourth Revised Constitution

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Kunle Adelabu -Introduces new Initiatives The Shams-El-Deen Grammar School Alumni Association has unveiled its revised constitution, marking a significant step towards enhancing the structure and operational efficiency of the Association. The SGS alumni association at present has 32 active class sets. The new document which is the fourth revised edition was adopted at its last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently at the school premises, introduced delineation of the administrative structure, allocating executive control to the Central Working Committee (CWC), led by the President. Another important feature also established to…

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Kith & Kin Educational Schools Celebrate Two First Class Alumni

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Wale Jagun The Kith & Kin Educational Schools group has continued to celebrate academic excellence of its students as two former alumni of the school graduated from universities bagging First Class Honours. While Onyinye Emordi graduated with a First Class jn Civil Engineering from the University of Benin, Edo State, Timilehin Odufale, graduated in Finance from Babcock University, Ogun State. In the tradition of the school, such exemplary feats do not go uncelebrated. The school usually inducts Alumni with such exceptional brilliance and academic excellence in its Hall of FAME…

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2025 Budget: Lagos Earmarks N1,052Trn For Infrastructural Development

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Our Reporter -Commissioners reiterate Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to completion of ongoing projects Lagos State Government said it has earmarked N1.052 trillion in its 2025 budget for infrastructural sustainability, in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration’s plan to complete ongoing projects in different parts of the State. This was disclosed by Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Ope George, while announcing the breakdown of the year 2025 budget in the different sectors during the ministry’s Budget Analysis press conference held at Alausa, Ikeja on Friday. George addressed the press…

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Rep. Benson Congratulates Bolowotan, Former DG Lagos Sports

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Mariam Akinloye Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency has felicitated the former Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan on his special day – his birthday. The sports administrator celebrates his birthday today. In a statement signed by the lawmaker, Benson said that the celebrant has been inspirational to many youths. “Happy birthday to the former Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan. “Your leadership and vision have inspired countless young people in Ikorodu Division, and your commitment to grassroots…

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Federal Reps Felicitate Sekumade Of Ipakodo, Oba Bashir Shotonwa On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Ikorodu Federal representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson and Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, have extended their warmest felicitations to the Sekumade of Ipakodo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Bashir Aremu Shotonwa. Oba Shotonwa is celebrating his birthday today. In a statement by Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, the revered royal father was described as a promoter of development. “I extend my warmest felicitations to the Sekumade of Ipakodo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Bashir Aremu Shotonwa, on the occasion…

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Nostalgia As Tunde Onakoya, Nigerian Chess Grandmaster Returns To Ikorodu 10 Years After

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Kunle Adelabu -Charges young men to dream, live where they want to 10 years after exiting the slum where he was born, grew up and started his challenging life, the second black man to turn a chess grandmaster, Tunde Onakoya returned to the slum in Ikorodu where it all started. Onakoya revealed his mission for his return on his X handle a few days back, charging young men who are unsure of their future not to be weighed down by challenges that they are surrounded with but must continue to…

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