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300 Pupils Across Three Councils In Ikorodu Get I – Heroes Education Support

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Set for second phase of distribution in November As pledged, 300 hundred pupils at three primary schools for the first phase of the distribution of 1000 school bags, branded exercise books, pencil and biro as part of I – Heroes Back – to – School initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of leaders by ensuring that every child in underserved communities of Ikorodu Division has access to quality education. The educational support with focus on reducing the barriers that prevent children from staying in…

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Adeboruwa Cup: Pineapple, Awobo Move On As Selewu, Ijaolu United Crashed Out

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Faleti Kehinde (SIWES Student) Pineapple and Awobo football teams have proceeded into the next stage of the 2025 Adeboruwa Cup, a tournament which is usually part of the annual Igbogbo Day Celebration. The two teams edged out Selewu and Ijaolu on Friday. While Pineapple beat Selewu 1 – 0, Awobo defeated Ijaolu 5 – 4 on penalties after playing goalless at the regulation time. Both games were keenly fought because of what was at stake, unfortunately for the losing teams, it was the end of their campaign for this year’s…

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Ijede Resource Forum Rolls Out Eight Years Achievements, Honours Eminent Personalities

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Wale Jagun & oladipupo Ayoola -As Dr. Agbaje, others inaugurated as new excos The Ijede Resource Forum (IRF), a development focused, non – political and non – governmental body, has celebrated its eight years of existence with presentations of what the organisation has been able to achieve especially in the areas of collaborating with the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), corporate bodies, and the civil society in bringing development to the community. In eight years, the body which formation was spearheaded by the former Council Chairman, Fatiu Jimoh Salisu,…

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AMA Lays Foundation For 18 -Classroom Building To Commemorate Luwasa Secondary School’s 45th Anniversary

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Olaleye Taiwo -Council chairman, leaders, others laud lawmaker’s representation In commemoration of the 45th anniversary of Luwasa Secondary School, Ijede, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, has flagged off the construction of a block of 18-classrooms at the school. He performed the foundation laying ceremony at the school premises on Friday, with the Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, former two terms Chairman, Ijede LCDA and two terms representative, Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Saheed Adefarasi…

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IKODASS Announces 2025 Scholarship Schemes For Ikorodu Residents

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has announced its annual scholarship schemes for indigenes and residents of Ikorodu. The socio – cultural and developmental body responsible for organizing the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, announced the commencement of the scheme on Thursday, and called for entry from interested candidates. Applicants, who must be students in any public higher institutions, are enjoined to apply by logging on to: https://forms.gle/C9XAB2TUKeYmiVT59 Entry closes on October 31st, 2025. According to IKODASS, interested applicants can apply to any scheme of the…

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NAIDS Initiates Students Food Support Scheme, Lauds Rep. Benson’s Gesture

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Wale Jagun The National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS), has launched an initiative for food security, welfare and compassion for the students’ community, to address the increasing economic pressures facing students, which has made access to nutritious meals daily, challenge for many. The initiative – Students’ Food Support Initiative 1.0, which is in commemoration of the World Food Day, according to NAIDS, is a welfare-driven project aimed at providing food assistance to students of Ikorodu Division, who are members of the union and are in need of food support,…

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Cancer: Ijede Council Boss Urges Women To Prioritise Routine Screening

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Mariam Akinloye Women have been charged to take regular screening seriously to detect if they are dealing with breast or cervical cancer, so as to afford early detection and treatment. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) gave the charge on Thursday at a free medical outreach for female residents. The free outreach which was held at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, and themed, “Detect to Save Ijede from Cancer”, featured free clinical breast examinations, cervical cancer screenings and health talks aimed at encouraging early detection and…

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Imota Farmers Showcase Produce At Lagos Fair In Commemoration of World Food Day

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Wale Jagun Farmers in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the aegis of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Imota chapter, joined others across the 57 council areas in Lagos State, to exhibit their farm produce and other products at the Lagos Fair which is part of the annual Eko World Food Day. The fair, which was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, in partnership with the Agriculture and Social Services Departments, across the 57 Local Council Areas and Local Council Development Areas in the…

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LASUSTECH Vice Chancellor Receive National Productivity Awards

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Our Reporter The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) and its Vice Chancellor, Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya, have been jointly honoured by the National Productivity Centre (NPC) for exceptional performance in workplace productivity, innovation, and institutional development. The prestigious recognition was presented during the Workplace Productivity Performance Recognition Retreat, held on Thursday, 9th and Friday, 10th October, 2025, in Abuja. At the ceremony, Professor Odusanya and LASUSTECH received Certificates and Awards of Recognition, presented by Chief (Dr.) O. Charles, President and Project Consultant, and Dr. Babba Dan’Agundi, Director-General of…

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Princess Medeyomi Akran Advocates Sustainable Food Sovereignty For Nigeria’s Agricultural Future

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Jare Olukotun As the world commemorates World Food Day 2025, the CEO and Team Lead of MedRoyal Food Hub, Princess Akran Medeyonmi Dada, has urged Nigeria to go beyond the conventional quest for food security and begin to build a sustainable and integrated food sovereignty system. Speaking in Lagos, Princess Akran stressed that the nation’s agricultural potential can only be truly harnessed when Nigerians collectively decide how they want their food to be produced, processed, and consumed. According to her, “Food sovereignty is not merely about having enough to eat;…

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