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OPINION: The Man Who Hated the Rain: A Parable for Our Times

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By Sobona Wasiu There’s a story they tell in the old quarters of Ìkòròdú, about a man named Ọlọ́pààá. He was not always called that. In his youth, his name was Ọlámidé, “my wealth has come.” But life, as it often does, reshapes a man’s name to fit his character. When the new king, Ọba Ọlọ́jọ́, was crowned after a long and contentious process, Ọlámidé refused to acknowledge him. Not because the king was weak—in fact, the king had built roads where there were only footpaths and restored the stream…

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Imota LCDA Begins Reconstruction Of Oke – Agbo/Igbalu Wooden Bridge

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sunday Benson, has said that the footbridge which its administration is reconstructing to connect Oke – Agbo and Igbalu, will connect various communities and boost agricultural and socio – economic activities in the areas. The reconstruction work started today, with residents of the Oke-Agbo and Igbalu communities in Ward D of the council, expressing happiness over the intervention of Hon. Benson. A statement by the chairman’s media unit said that the communities on the axis, have been lamenting…

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Education Secretary Lauds Ikorodu Pupils’ Qualification For 2025 Gov’s Quiz Competition

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Kunle Adelabu The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, yesterday, paid a visit to the Community Primary School, Mowo -Nla, Ikorodu, to congratulate two pupils – Adedayo Farouq and Ugwumade Ifechikwu, for their exceptional feat in qualifying for the 2025 Governor’s Quiz Competition. Both emerged victorious at the District II level, beating strong contenders from Kosofe, Epe and Shomolu LGEAs. The two ambassadors will be representing Ikorodu LG and the entire Education District II at the state level of the competition. “In a…

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Senator Abiru Endorses President Tinubu for 2027, Hails Impressive Scorecard

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Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, Stakeholders Forum 2025 held on Tuesday in Lagos, describing President Tinubu’s leadership as courageous, visionary, and transformative. Abiru lauded President Tinubu’s bold reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, unification of the Foreign Exchange market, and redirection of resources to key sectors, which according to him have restored economic stability and fiscal discipline. “Two years ago, Nigerians…

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RHODA Centre Unveils Resource Persons For Etiquette Workshop

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Jare Olukotun The RHODA Youth Centre, has unveiled resource persons that are scheduled to coordinate its much – anticipated workshop to drive campaign for etiquette improvement among the children, especially primary school pupils. The Centre, which has shown concern about the standard of etiquette among the children is embarking on the campaign to address the situation as a non – curricular activity for pupils in Ikorodu Division. The workshop for school administrators and teachers, which is scheduled for 9am at Homat Event Centre – Megalite Hall, Igbe, Igbogbo, holds on…

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Eletu Adeniyi To Residents: Get Your PVC, Expect More Developments In Oke – Eletu

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Wale Jagun The traditional head of Oke Eletu, Eletu Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi has assured the residents of Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, to expect developmental projects in their community, while also urging them to be ready to sacrifice for that to happen. Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi emphasised that residents must be ready to make sacrifice if the flooding problems confronting the community is to be addressed. The traditional leader also urged his people to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC)…

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Rep. Benson Celebrates Former Commissioner Rotimi Ogunleye On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated a former commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State, Prince (Barr.) Rotimi Ogunleye on his birthday anniversary. Prince Ogunleye, who was also a former commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives and former Business Editor of the defunct, Daily Times, celebrates his birthday every October 21st. In a statement by Rep. Benson, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, the distinguished public service and other endeavours of the celebrant and his contributions to Ikorodu Division…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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WHAT IS LIFE? By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) There are moments when we stop—truly stop—in the middle of our racing days and ask ourselves the question that has echoed through human consciousness since the dawn of thought itself: What is life? It’s a question that has no single answer, yet demands to be asked. It whispers to us in moments of joy and screams at us in moments of pain. It arrives uninvited when we watch a sunset, hold a newborn, or stand at a graveside. The Beautiful Paradox Life…

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Appeal For Support: Master Abdullahi, Boy With Chronic Heart Disease Still In Need Of Assistance

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Our Reporter Once again, members of the public have been called upon to assist in saving Master Abdullah Abdulkareem, 13 – years – old Junior Secondary School 3 student of Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, who was diagnosed with chronic heart disease and in need of N10millon, to settle his medical bill at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. He is also to undergo an operation at the hospital, to correct his heart problem. According Alhaja Monsurat Odumbo, a teacher and one of the advocates for the treatment of…

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Oba Kasali’s Ascension Is Transformative For Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division – Alhaji Odumbo

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Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) in Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo has described the ascension of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, to the throne as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo nine years ago as a transformative one for Igbogbo Kingdom and Ikorodu Kingdom. Alhaji Odumbo said in a statement congratulating the royal father on his birthday on Monday, October 20th. “On behalf of the entire Local Government Education Authority, Ikorodu, I extend our warmest congratulations and profound birthday wishes to His…

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