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UPDATED: Arch. Taiwo Kara Replaces Sen. Ogunlewe As Chairman, Ikorodu Resource Group, Town Hall

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Kunle Adelabu -Unveils agenda Arch. Taiwo Kara has emerged the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) and Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board (ITHMB). Kara emerged winner in a keenly contested election against Prof. Michael Ajetunmobi, to succeed Sir (Sen.) Adeseye Ogunlewe as the Chairman, at the 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IDRDG, held at the Gbadamosi Hall of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hal, Ikorodu, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Member, Lagos State Health Board and former Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), General Hospital Ikorodu, Dr…

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Birthday: Former Igbogbo Youth President , Odunniyi Celebrates Hameed Aroyewun

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Wale Jagun The immediate past President, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Mr Olugbenga Odunniyi, has congratulated Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Chairmanship aspirant for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Aroyewun added another year today, Tuesday, April 8, 2024. In his statement, Odunniyi, who is the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Achievers’ Crew, described Aroyewun as a young politician with good leadership traits and a high capacity individual who desires progress and developments for his community and everybody around him. Odunniyi’s statement in…

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Ona Ogo Team Celebrates Symbol, Hameed Aroyewun

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Mariam Akinloye The campaign team of the Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), known as ‘Ona Ogo’ 2025, has felicitated its symbol on his birthday aniversary today. In a statement by its media and publicity arm, signed by Barr. Adeleke Aroyewun, the team said that they are celebrating a phenomenon in Igbogbo community, who is contributing in no small measures to the development of his community. “On this special day, we celebrate a rising phenomenon in grassroots development, we celebrate a man who takes silent philanthropism to a great height”, the statement…

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IKODASS Chair Commends Rep. Benson’s Strategic Human Capital Development

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has commended the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, for his human capital development strides. Erogbogbo, who was part of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency contingent to China, on human development training facilitated by Rep. Benson, gave the commendations in a statement on Monday after his return from the about four weeks trip. The three term lawmaker, since last year, facilitated constituents in different groups, for the exchange and development training. “I write to underscore my appreciation for your…

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Eid-il-Fitr: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holidays

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Wale Jagun The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,  made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated the Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako who disclosed this in statement on Sunday in Abuja said the minister called on Muslims “to imbibe and practice thevirtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good…

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OPINION: A Formula for an Economy 12: Education

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By S.O.K. Shillings Education is the scientific collation, gathering, modification and transfer of valued information from generations for the social, economic and political development of the individual and society. It has been defined as all-round development of the ‘child’. And ‘it does not end in the four walls of the classroom’ Through formal education, the child is taught histories and social values, physical therapy, sciences, nature, philosophies et al. It goes beyond to include martials, sports, entertainment, trade and business, politics and leadership, fabrications and manufacturing, exploration and exploitation et…

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Just In: Arch. Kara, Dr Olukoya, Others Emerge New Ikorodu Resource Group Chairman, Excos

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Kunle Adelabu Arch. Taiwo Kara, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and community builder, as emerged the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Gbadamosi Conference Room, Ikorodu Town, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, With his emergence, Kara doubled as the Chairman, IDRDG and that of the Ikorodu Town Hall Management Board (ITHMB). Dr Olukoya, Member, Lagos State Health Board and former Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), General Hospital Ikorodu, also emerged as the Vice Chairman, IDRDG/ITHMB. Details soon…

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FG Will Partner King Kosoko Museum, Others In Changing Collective Narrative Of Nigeria – Minister for Tourism

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Kunle Adelabu -We are upgrading the museum next – Prince Kosoko, Oloja – elect The Honourable Minister for Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, has assured that the Federal Government will partner with King Kosoko Museum Museum and other institutions that promotes cultural values and tourism, to change the collective narrative of Nigeria. The Minister gave the assurance during the commissioning of the King Kosoko Memorial Museum and King Kosoko Palace, Ereko, Lagos on Thursday.The commissioning event was the first official visit by the minister to King Kosoko Memorial Museum and King…

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Over 300 Senior Residents, Others Benefit From Aramide Ladega Med Fit Outreach

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Wale Jagun -Organisers get medical expert, beneficiaries’ commendations Over 300 elderly residents of Ikorodu, have been provided with free medical tests and drugs, while they were also engaged on health exercises and education on how to stay healthy, at the maiden edition of the Aramide Med – Fit in Ikorodu. The 2-day medical outreach, tagged, ‘ Aramide Ladega Med-Fit’, which was held at the Ita – Elewa Youth Center, Ikorodu, on Thursday, 4th and Friday 5th April, 2024, was organized by the Seniors Wellbeing Foundation. At the event, which was…

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Builder Daini To Chairmanship Aspirants: Wait Till July 2025 To Take Over From Me

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Wale Jagun -As Asiwaju Basorun advises aspirants on programmes Aspirants jostling to take over from the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have been asked to wait till 15 months when there would be vacant in the office.The charge is coming from no other person than the present occupant of the office, Builder Sesan Daini. The Council boss, who said that he still has till July 2025, to implement his electoral promises and programmes for the people, made the submission at the commissioning of the interlocked Market Street road,…

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