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Rep. Benson Celebrates Former Commissioner Rotimi Ogunleye On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated a former commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State, Prince (Barr.) Rotimi Ogunleye on his birthday anniversary. Prince Ogunleye, who was also a former commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives and former Business Editor of the defunct, Daily Times, celebrates his birthday every October 21st. In a statement by Rep. Benson, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, the distinguished public service and other endeavours of the celebrant and his contributions to Ikorodu Division…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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WHAT IS LIFE? By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) There are moments when we stop—truly stop—in the middle of our racing days and ask ourselves the question that has echoed through human consciousness since the dawn of thought itself: What is life? It’s a question that has no single answer, yet demands to be asked. It whispers to us in moments of joy and screams at us in moments of pain. It arrives uninvited when we watch a sunset, hold a newborn, or stand at a graveside. The Beautiful Paradox Life…

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Appeal For Support: Master Abdullahi, Boy With Chronic Heart Disease Still In Need Of Assistance

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Our Reporter Once again, members of the public have been called upon to assist in saving Master Abdullah Abdulkareem, 13 – years – old Junior Secondary School 3 student of Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, who was diagnosed with chronic heart disease and in need of N10millon, to settle his medical bill at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. He is also to undergo an operation at the hospital, to correct his heart problem. According Alhaja Monsurat Odumbo, a teacher and one of the advocates for the treatment of…

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Oba Kasali’s Ascension Is Transformative For Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division – Alhaji Odumbo

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Wale Jagun The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) in Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo has described the ascension of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, to the throne as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo nine years ago as a transformative one for Igbogbo Kingdom and Ikorodu Kingdom. Alhaji Odumbo said in a statement congratulating the royal father on his birthday on Monday, October 20th. “On behalf of the entire Local Government Education Authority, Ikorodu, I extend our warmest congratulations and profound birthday wishes to His…

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Sen. Abiru Tours Ikorodu – Itoikin, Imota Stadium Projects, Assures Of Commitment To Lagos East Development

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, today restated his commitment to ensuring developments across the district in his representation at the National Assembly. Abiru gave the reassurance when he toured the ongoing rehabilitation of Ikorodu – Itoikin Road and Imota Mini – Stadium. The senator who was accompanied by his Special Adviser on Constituency Matters, Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle on the tour, said that contractors handling both projects assured him quality projects and timely delivery. “Earlier today, I visited the Ikorodu Itoikin Road…

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Chef Agboye Wins 2025 Eko Flavours Food Competition, Gets N5m

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Jare Olukotun Agabus Agboye has emerged as the winner of this year’s EKO Flavours Competition, a cooking competition aimed at improving and encouraging youth in culinary skills. He received the sum of N5milion as the overall winner, while Chef Oluwadamilola Rotimi and Chef Peace Alexander were first and second runners up respectively. They got N3million and N1million respectively along with gifts from partnering companies. This year’s edition of the competition which is the second edition was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems in partnership with…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Mobilises HiTech To Collapsed Section Of Awolowo/Baiyeku Road

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Kunle Adelabu In fulfillment of the promise made by the Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, to make the collapsed Ojubode Junction, a section of Awolowo/Baiyeku Road, motorable, the construction giant, HiTech Construction Company has been moved to the site on Monday. When our reporter visited the site this afternoon, the construction company already laid iron pipe along the damaged portion for passage of waste water into the drainage system that passed through Yewa area of Igbogbo. The intervention by the council marks a significant step forward in…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Chair, Omo’ba Aroyewun Congratulates Own Royal Father On Birthday Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has celebrated his own royal father and highly revered First-Class monarch with an ancient crown, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on his birthday today. Aroyewun, who himself is a Prince of multiple kingdoms, felicitating Adeboruwa Kasali, lauded the monarch for his visionary leadership and inspirational leadership, and wished him a long reign with prosperity. The council boss congratulated Adeboruwa in a birthday felicitation statement. “On behalf of…

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Birthday: Lagos Lawmaker, Aro Moshood Sends Royal Felicitation To Adeboruwa

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr) Aro Moshood Abiodun, has sent royal congratulations to His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Oba Kasali celebrates his birthdays every October 20. He said that Kabiyesi’s reign has brough peace, unity and progress to the ancient kingdom of Igbogbo. “Your Royal Majesty, on this glorious occasion of your birthday, I join the heavens and the entire Igbogbo Kingdom to celebrate a man of wisdom, honour, and divine…

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Birthday Anniversary: Rep. Benson Celebrates Symbol Of Royal Wisdom, Progress In Oba Kasali

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has described His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, as the symbol of royal wisdom and progress. The federal lawmaker in a statement today commemorating the birthday anniversary of the monarch gave the description: “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, I heartily rejoice with His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on the occasion of your birthday today, October 20th.…

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