Alhaja Monsurat Odumbo Pays Tribute To Education Secretary, Twin Brother On Birthday

Mariam Akinloye Mrs Monsurat Odumbo, a teacher and wife of the Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority, (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, has paid tribute to his husband, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo and his twin brother, Kehinde Odumbo on their birthday today. In a tribute to the twin brothers who clocked 51 today, she celebrates both as remarkable and extraordinary men. “Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but two extraordinary lives —my dear husband and his twin brother—two men who have walked side by side from the very beginning, sharing laughter,…

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AFCOM Bill Design To Address Longstanding Gap In Military Healthcare System – Rep. Benson

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has explained that the Armed Forces College of Medicine (AFCOM) Establishment Bill, 2025, a bill seeking to establish a specialised medical college for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, is aimed at addressing the longstanding gap in our military healthcare system. Rep Benson noted that a situation where there are only 189 medical doctors within the Nigerian Army which makes up over 60% of the armed forces of the country, is  unfortunate. This situation, which he…

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Ijede LCDA Chair Presents N5.12b Appropriation Bill With Focus On Infrastructure, Human – Capital Development

Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has presented a budget proposal for 2026 to the worth of N5,122,254,038.08 for the consideration of the honourable councillors. According to the chairman, the budget proposal tagged, “Budget of Infrastructural and Human Capital Development”, is aimed at infrastructural development in all wards of Ijede and also towards the socio – economic advancement of its people. The appropriation bill was presented to the 6th Legislative Arm of the Council at the newly commissioned Yeye Fausat Gbadebo…

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Imota LCDA Commences Road Grading Exercise Across Wards At Oke – Agbo

Jare Olukotun The planned road grading exercise across the four political wards in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) by the administration of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, kicked off on Thursday with the grading of Oke – Agbo Road in Ward D area of the council. In a statement by the council’s Media and Publicity Engagement Office, the project which is part of the administration’s key infrastructural development initiative aims at easing and smoothening journeys for residents, boosting economic activities, and fulfilling some of the administration’s campaign promises to the…

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Odusanya, Abiru, MAN President Urge University, Industry Partnership As LASUSTECH Launches Research Fair

Wale Jagun The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, the Senator representing Lagos East, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, and the President of the Manufacturing Association of Nigeria (MAN), Otunba Francis Meshioye, have advised that robust university-led research is critical to national development. They emphasised the need to fund researches and a sustained university – industry partnership if Nigeria is to attain greatness and contribute to global development by proffering solutions to problems of the country and the world at large. The eminent Nigerians…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

The Power of Consistency: Small Steps, Big Miracles By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) In a world obsessed with speed, overnight success, and quick results, many people overlook one of life’s greatest secrets: the quiet, unstoppable power of consistency. It is not the giant leaps that transform our lives, but the small daily steps, taken with commitment, that eventually create big miracles. Consistency is the invisible force behind every success story. It turns dreams into reality, ideas into achievements, and ordinary people into extraordinary champions. Small Steps: The Gentle Path to…

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NAIDS Summit: Scholars, Stakeholders Urge Digital Skill, Cultural Awareness For Sustainable Future

Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Faleti (SIWES Student) The Ikorodu Division Students’ Fair & Summit, a transformative gathering lived up to its billing to empower, and inspire as scholars and critical stakeholders mentored students across the Ikorodu Division for future relevance. The session was organised by the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS National) held at the 500 -Seater Hall, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), on Thursday, December 27, 2027. ‎‎The fair themed, “Harnessing Knowledge for a Sustainable Future: Exploring Education, Technology & Culture” brought together young…

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Chairman Aroyewun Hosts Lagos First Lady, COWLSO Delegates In Igbogbo

Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, on Tuesday, hosted the First Lady of Lagos, Her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo -Olu, during a working visit to the Community Women’s Rights Foundation (CWRF) located at Selewu in Igbogbo. Aroyewun, alongside his wife, Mrs Silifa Aroyewun, welcomed the First Lady who was accompanied by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO). The visit, according to the Chief Press Secretary to Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairman, Oiuwaseun Ajayi, forms part of the First…

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Comrade Oba Felicitates Community Mobiliser, Lekan Rado On Birthday

Mariam Akinloye The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba has extended his birthday congratulations to Mr Olalekan Pelumi popularly called “Rado” by the teeming residents of Ikorodu. Rado, a well – known grassroots mobiliser, youth leader and the initiator of the first Ikorodu Fanti Carnival, celebrates his birthday every December 9. In a statement by the Governor’s aide, Oba commended Rado for his commitment to community development and progressive ideals. “I join other well wishers to celebrate the birthday anniversary…

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Council Boss Felicitates Iyalode Igbogbo Kingdom, Chief Karimot Ojikutu At 60

Jare Olukotun Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has felicitated the Iyalode of Igbogbo Kingdom, Chief (Mrs) Karimot Ojikutu, on his 60th birthday. Aroyewun described Chief Ojikutu popularly called “Oba Obinrin” in Igbogbo, as an iconic and inspirational matriarch and lauded her for the class and honour that she has brought to bear on the title and within the Igbogbo/Baiyeku traditional institution. Chief (Mrs) Karimot Ojikutu, Iyalode of Igbogbo Kingdom, celebrates her birthday every December 9. “On this glorious milestone of your 60th…

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