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Obasa Leadership Has Continued To Inspire Hope, Excellence In Governance

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Kunle Adelabu A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr ) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has lauded the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa for providing inspirational leadership that has been inspiring hope and excellence in governance in the state. Aro added that Obasa as the leader of the Lagos Assembly has elevated the status of the house which is reknowned for its legislative excellence. The state lawmaker gave the commendations in a statement congratulating Obasa on his birthday today.…

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AMA U17 Championship: Why I Am Sponsoring, Promoting Age Group Football – Lawmaker

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-Paparazzi FA lifts cup The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has stated his desire to assist in the development of youths and plans to start his own football academy as major reasons for involvement in the age – group football competitions. Hon. Aro spoke with THE IMPACT at the finals of the Ikorodu Constituency II All Stars Unity Cup and that of the U 17 Championship on Sunday at the Igbogbo stadium. The match between the two talented young…

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Aroyewun Extends Birthday Felicitations To Speaker Obasa

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has congratulated the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr ) Mudashiru Obasa, on his birthday. Hon. Obasa celebrates his birthday today. In a statement by the council boss, he said Mudashiru Obasa has used his wealth of experiences and position as the speaker of the LSHA to elevate the standard of legislation, good governance and democracy. ” On behalf of the good people of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, I extend my warm and…

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Community Development: Ikorodu Honours Gov’s Special Adviser, Dr Nurudeen Agbaje With Excellence Award

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Wale Jagun The Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has conferred an Award of Excellence on Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Rural Development at the ongoing celebration of the 34th Ikorodu -Oga Carnival. The award was presented to him by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, in recognition of his dedication, commitment, passion and outstanding contributions to community development. He was honoured during the Community & Transporters Day which held at the Ayangbure Palace on Monday…

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Ijede: Council Chair Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Blocks Of Classrooms At Egbin, Abule Eko Pry Schools

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has extended her onsite inspection of multiple blocks of classroom across primary schools in her council. Recall that her administration embarked upon the expansion of educational facilities to improve the standard of education. In addition to her previous visitations to inspect the ongoing projects, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, along with council officials have also visited Egbin Kingdom Nursery and Primary School and Abule -Eko Community Primary School, Ijede. The intervention which started September 23,…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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There’s No Deadlines in Life By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) “Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” — Brian Dyson The Tyranny of the Clock We live in a world obsessed with deadlines. Graduate by 22. Marry by 30. Buy a house by 35. Have children before 40. Retire at 65. As if life were a timed examination where late submissions receive failing grades, we rush frantically from milestone to milestone, measuring our worth by how closely we adhere to an…

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Makbet FC Lifts 2025 Ikorodu Constituency II Unity All Stars Cup

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Kunle Adelabu & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Royal fathers, guests laud AMA’s initiative, representation After a long season of construction, the yet to be completed Igbogbo Stadium came alive on Sunday as Makbet FC and Triple O Elites All Stars teams trade tackles in the finals of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity All Stars Cup. The two teams out of the 32 that entered for the tournament in the last 10 weeks, delivered thrilling and entertaining football actions to excitement of the royal fathers, government functionaries, sports administrators and thousands…

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Aga, Ijomu, Isele Ignite Ikorodu With Spectacular Fanti Display

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As Rep. Benson leads iCare Fanti It was awesome experience on Saturday when Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) staged the first Ikorodu -Oga Fanti Carnival, with the aim of uniting the entire kingdom towards cooperation and development and that was exactly what was achieved with thousands of residents trooping out from different corners and quarters storming streets and major roads from different directions. The results were a total shutdown of vehicle and human movements and sea of heads filled every road in and out…

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Lagos Urges More Residents To Get Involved In Farming, Support With Modern Tools

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government through the Office of Rural Development has charged Lagosians especially those in rural communities to get involved in mini – farming to produce for their immediate needs and also derive economic power thereof. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekini Agbaje, gave the charge during the distribution of farm implements at the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD). He emphasised the distribution of the equipment is part of the government’s means of promoting farming among residents and improving food productions…

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Adeboruwa Cup 2025: Baba Ode FC Joins Ifeoluwa For Final Showdown

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Jare Olukotun & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) After weeks of intense football actions with 62 matches played at the U.A.M.C (Eleja) Primary School, Igbogbo, two teams that will play in the 2025 Adeboruwa Cup final, slated for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, have emerged. Baba Ode FC the team which defeated Back of Model FC 8 – 7 in a penalty shootout after playing goalless draw at the regulation time has now joined Ifeoluwa FC, which qualified on Friday in the finals. 32 teams entered for this year’s tournament which aimed…

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