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Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family Commissions Ultra – Modern Hostels At Civil Service Model College November 2nd

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Kunle Adelabu Four months after laying the foundation of 200 hostel bed infrastructure at the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, the Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Family is set to commission the facilities. The two ultra – modern hostels for male and female students were commissioned and will be donated in honour of two patriarchs of the family – Oba Festus Molaja Ogunlewe, late Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and his brother, Prince Amos Olugbosi Ogunlewe, to honour their contributions to education in Igbogbo. The facilities which are equipped with modern amenities…

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Senator Abiru Table Tennis Championship Kicks -Off Thursday

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Kunle Adelabu -N4 million prize money for grab  The Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships, sponsored by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, is kicking – off tomorrow, Thursday 31, October, 2024, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos. SAIL Empowerment Foundation is an endowment of Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru. The tournament is Africa’s first Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships. It is organised under the auspices of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF).  Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos, the co-founder of…

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Rep. Benson Sponsors Bill To Create Ranches, Farms For Nigerian Army

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Wale Jagun In his quest to assist the Nigerian government in addressing food challenges, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Chairman House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has sponsored a bill to establish Armed Forces Ranches and Farms. The three – term lawmaker, calling on his colleagues to support the bill that would strengthen the country’s defense and economic stability. Rep. Benson stated this on his social media handles on Tuesday. “Today, I am proud to sponsor the Armed Forces Ranches and Farms Scheme Bill on the floor…

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Ikorodu LG Chairmanship: Awesu Plans To Explore Ikorodu Waterbody To Promote Tourism

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Kunle Adelabu A Chairmanship aspirant, Qs. Adekunle Abdulazeez Awesu, has assured residents of Ikorodu Local Government that the waterbody surrounding the council would be maximally explored for its tourism promotion and development. Awesu, who also said that his administration, if voted in the coming local government elections, would also focus on the promotion of culture and tradition of Ikorodu, commended the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) for the sustenance of tourism promotion and development in the lkorodu. He spoke during the walk for fitness exercise last weekend organized by…

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Senate Majority Leader Emphasises Importance Of Autonomy To LG Administration

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Kunle Adelabu -Dignitaries laud Japheth at 50 The Majority Leader of the Senate, Sen. (Dr.) Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, CON, has emphasised the importance of granting of total administrative and financial autonomy to the local government administration in the country. He stated that achieving this requires collective advocacy and constitutional review to good governance and improved service delivery at the grassroots level. Sen. Bamidele who was the guest speaker spoke at the birthday lecture in commemoration of Comrade Japheth Odesanya’s 50th birthday held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, at the…

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Maiden Scholars Emerge For AMA Giant Brain Initiative, Get Laptop

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Kunle Adelabu -All shortlisted candidates get cash support The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has continued to put smiles on the faces of his constituents as 10 maiden scholars of his initiative, AMA Giant Brain, emerged on Friday, after thorough screening of shortlisted participants. The best brains were presented with a Dell laptop each and cash prize to support their pursuits in online business and education, in partnership with ADEX Solar Nigeria Limited. About 50 shortlisted candidates that attended the…

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Why I Launched Foundation For Seizure And Epilepsy – Imam Bolaji Atunrase

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets BOT members The founder of the Al – Monan Hijama Cupping Therapy Limited, Imam Bolaji Alliu Atunrase, has stated that he came about the idea of Seizure and Epilepsy Foundation to assist less privileged patients who cannot afford cost of treatment in his clinic. Atunrase, who is also the Imam, NASFAT Mosque, Oke Ota -Ona, Ikorodu, added that the foundation is necessary to provide support for many patients suffering from the seizure and epilepsy which cupping therapy has proven to be a good means of treating. He…

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Stakeholders In Ikorodu Canvass For IBILE Entrepreneur University

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Kunle Adelabu Critical stakeholders that represented the Ikorodu Division at the public hearing of the House of Representatives on Monday, made strong position in canvassing for the establishment of an IBILE Entrepreneur University to be located in Ikorodu. The stakeholders from Ikorodu, attended the hearing on the invitation of Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The bill to create the university was sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC, Ikorodu Federal Constituency) and Rep. Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul, PhD., (APC, Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency). The bill passed through the second reading…

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Photos: Friends, Associates Throw Birthday Bash For Gov’s Aide, Comrade Olalekan Oba

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Kunle Adelabu Friends and associates of the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, Mr Olalekan Biliamin – Oba, on Sunday, hosted him to a surprise party in commemoration of his birthday. The celebration, which lasted for several hours, was held at the Ai Royale Chinese Restaurant, Aga, Ikorodu. The occasion availed guests to give testimonials about the celebrant, touching on his efforts in community and hman developments. At the bash were Mrs Enitan Jessica Oba, the Councilor Leader, Ikorodu West LCDA and the celebrant’s wife, and children; Mayor…

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Large Turnout As 33rd Ikorodu – Oga Festival Kicks – Off With Walk For Fitness

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Kudirat Taiwo, Simire Godsgift, Faizat Oyediran, Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) 2024 edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Festival kicked – off at the weekend with one of the pre – festival events – Walk for Fitness which witnessed large turnout of residents. The exercise, which is one of the activities that usually herald the celebration, is designed to sensitise residents on the importance of fitness, and create awareness for the celebration. The crowd moved from Ikorodu town hall through Olubi Street to link Ayangbure Road, Ojogbe,…

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