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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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Deathtrap Manholes: Ikorodu LG Chair Orders Council Engineer To Inspect Ojogbe Manhole

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, has directed the Council Engineer to inspect the manholes on Oriwu Road close to Ojogbe Junction which has turned to a death trap for necessary action towards its repairs. The directive was issued following the news publication by THE IMPACT in respect of a concern raise by a resident over manholes at Ojogbe and another one close to the Ikorodu Division Police Headquarters along Igbogbo Road in Ikorodu. Unfortunately, in the statement issued by the media team of the Council Chairman…

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LASU Launches Talkspace For E – Conference, Meetings, Conferences

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Wale Jagun The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM has approved for use, by members of the university community and the general public, a newly developed e-conference, e-meeting and e-seminar application codenamed the LASU Talkspace. The LASU Talkspace App was developed by the LASU Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) as a perfect substitute for ZOOM, Team or Google meet and the likes, to conduct online meetings, seminars and conference by subscribers. Usage of LASU Talkspace by members of staff is free of charge but…

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IDPIL Supports Table Tennis Prodigy, Matthew Kuti, Pledges More Towards His Exploits

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Charges Ikorodu LG, LCDAs on appreciating residents Following the emergence of the Ikorodu – born table tennis national champion as the winner of the 2025 men’s category of the Molade Okoya Table Tennis Championship, the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) has appreciated his exploit with a golden handshake and materials. He was presented with a cheque of N100, 000, for his continuous efforts in advancing the table tennis game, positively promoting Ikorodu and to support him to further in his career development. Presenting the…

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Constituent Writes Urgent Message To Mr. Wasiu Adesina, The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government Over State Of Manholes At Ojogbe, Barracks

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Kunle Adelabu A resident has called out the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina over the dilapidated state of manholes on Oriwu Road close to Ojogbe Junction and along Igbogbo Road near the Police Barracks, Ikorodu. He charged the Chairman to as a matter of urgency ensure the repairs of these manholes which are now deathtraps. The manhole which is close to Ojogbe Junction that links TOS Benson Avenue, the road leading to the Ikorodu LG Secretariat has been in a dangerous state for years begging for the…

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IKODASS Celebrates True King Of Ikorodu Kingdom, Oba Shotobi On His Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), entire Executive Council and members, have celebrated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, whom the socio – cultural, economic and developmental group described as the ‘true King’. Oba Shotobi who is the Grand Commander of IKODASS, Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu Division, Chairman, Council of Ijebu Kings in Lagos State and First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, celebrates his royal birthday every February 5. In a statement by…

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Ikorodu Personalities, Groups Pay Birthday Greetings To Ayangbure

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye More eminent individuals and groups in Ikorodu have joined numerous others in celebrating its royal father, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, on his birthday today. Sir & Lady Ayodele Elesho, KJW, the Agbaakin and Yeye Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, in their birthday tribute said: “Alaiyeluwa Oba Engr. Dr Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, we sincerely rejoice and congratulate your Majesty as you clock a new age today. Almighty GOD will continually bless you mightily in all ramifications and…

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Royal Birthday: Abiru Celebrates Oba Kabir Shotobi

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Mariam Akinloye The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, has been celebrated on his birthday by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru. In a statement jointly signed by the Senator and his wife, Mrs Surat Feyisola Abiru, the couple commended the royal father’s exemplary leadership which has brought tremendous development to Ikorodu. “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ikorodu and Lagos East Senatorial District, we extend heartfelt felicitations to our highly esteemed royal father,…

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