President Tinubu’s Full Speech On Independence Day

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023     It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian.     On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no modern Nigeria. From the fading embers…

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Ijede Development Foundation Engages Students In Debate, Quiz

Kunle Adelabu It was a display of good knowledge of issues and academic prowess as pupils and students from both public and private schools in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Southwest, Nigeria, were engaged in debate and quiz competitions. Over 150 pupils and students from 33 Primary, Junior & Senior Secondary Schools participated in the academic exercise which is part of the annual educational engagement of one of the foremost community development platforms in Ikorodu Division – Ijede Development Foundation (IDF). The preliminary stage of the…

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Ikorodu – Itoikin Road Rehabilitation Will Start Any Moment From Now – Sen. Abiru

Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, has, once again, pleaded with residents of Ikorodu and other users of the Ikorodu – Itoikin road to bear with the new administration, while also assuring that rehabilitation of the road will commence any moment from now. Abiru said that he has been in talk with the new Minister of Works over the execution of the approval given by the last administration for the rehabilitation of the road. The Senator, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee…

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OPINION: A Formula for an Economy 9: Waste

By S.O.K. Shillings Waste here refers to all actions and omissions that are negative and opposite to productivity; a big burden and negative reading in the GDP which must be eradicated. For a developing nation (since aeon), a political system that involves budgeting #300 billion annually on elections and another #50 billion on presidential election in which formidable political parties spend half trillion is a waste. Still on the political system, I reiterate that the country is *over-governed* particularly with the proliferation of states and local governments. The US budget…

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Sad! Mohbad Didn’t Live To Witness His Planned October Wedding – Father

Kunle Adelabu Father of late popular singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly called ‘Mohbad’, has described the inability of his son to witness his planned wedding in October, as sad and unfortunate. Mr Aloba Joseph Oluwabamire, who revealed the planned wedding ceremony when he spoke with our reporter in his home at Powerline, Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, during the week, said that he gave his consent for the wedding in May. The late rap act died in mysterious circumstances on…

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Rotary Club Ikorodu Metropolitan Promotes Basic Education, Literacy With Donation Of Learning Materials

Kunle Adelabu The Rotary Club Ikorodu Metropolitan began its new calendar year under its new President, Rotarian Ashamu Oluwaseyi Idris, with execution of one of the club’s cardinal programme by supporting educational development of kids with learning materials. Different educational and other learning materials were presented to the children at the Nursery section of its adopted school, Methodist Primary School, Oke Eletu, Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The items were presented to the kids whom the President and other members of the Rotary…

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Mohbad: Coroner Begins Sitting In Ikorodu

Wale Jagun The Coroner’s inquest into the death of the late rap act, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad, began on Friday at the Magistrate court, situated within Candide-Johnson High Court Complex, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu. A major outcome of today’s sitting which was done behind a close – door, was fixing of October 13, 2023, as date witnesses will appear before the panel. Following the request by Falana & Falana Chambers, the Lagos State Judiciary, had revealed that it will begin a coroner’s inquest into Mohbad’s death. Funmi Falana, the lawyer…

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Mohbad’s Death: Father Recalls Memory Of Late Music Act While Growing Up

Kunle Adelabu -He was a good, supportive son until he signed up for Marlian Records, marriage -I was outside General Hospital with his corpse till morning next day As efforts to unravel the death of the music act, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, ‘Mohbad’, whose demise has been generating reactions globally with wide protests calling for probe into the circumstances surrounding it, are in full swing, his father has recalled the memory of his son, while growing up and what he knows about his last moment. An inquest into his death will…

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Traditional Head Of Mohbad’s Community Charges Panel On Proper Investigation, Justice

Kunle Adelabu -Says he never knew Mohbad grew up in his community The traditional head of Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, has charged the panel constituted to unravel the mysterious death of the ace songwriter and musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad), on conducting proper investigation into his death, in ensuring that justice is served. Chief Adeniyi, who said that he never knew that Mohbad grew up in his community,…

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St. Finbarr’s College Akoka Class of ’98 Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Grand Gala, Landmark Project Unveiling

Wale Jagun -Alumni reflect journey from boys to Conquerors in a memorable evening 25 years after their exit from the prestigious St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, as boys, the Class of 1998, also known as SFCOBA98SET, returned to their old school as men to celebrate anniversary of their exploits in the world. In a grand celebration of camaraderie and achievement, SFCOBA98SET marked their 25th Anniversary Reunion with a novelty match and dazzling gala event at their beloved alma mater. The occasion was graced by distinguished alumni, prominent figures, and revered educators,…

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