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King Kosoko Family Unveils 2024 Cultural, Tourism Calendar

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Kunle Adelabu-Gets approval for African traditional institute King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja Palace of Lagos, have unveiled the family’s cultural and tourism calendar for the year 2024. The activities ,which are annual events that the family has been staging to preserve the history of late Oba Kosoko who reigned as Oba of Lagos between 1845 and 1851, and later as Oloja of Lagos after his return from Epe where he was exiled, and that of the entire family and by extension, Lagos and Nigeria. The calendar was unveiled to…

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OPINION: Ensuring Credible Representation: The Imperative of the 2025 Local Government Elections in Ikorodu Division

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By ‘Dayo Hassan Ikorodu Division has grappled with a sense of neglect from the state government, LG and LCDAs, marked by sluggish project execution and an apparent lack of attention to critical infrastructure. This neglect has left the division facing numerous challenges, from inadequate road networks to insufficient social amenities.The slow pace of project execution has been a recurring issue, with many projects either delayed indefinitely or completed far behind schedule. This delay has not only hindered the division’s development but has also eroded public trust in the party (APC)…

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EID – EL – FITRI: LAWMA Urges Residents To Embrace Clean Environment

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Our Reporter The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin has urged Lagos residents to embrace and make a clean environment a permanent habit that goes beyond occasions and festivities. In a release issued on Monday by the Agency, Gbadegesin congratulated the Muslim faithful on completing the Ramadan Fast, culminating in the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri. The LAWMA Boss noted that personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness formed integral teachings of Islam that should become permanent features of daily living beyond the Ramadan period. He…

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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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