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Residents Suffering, Smilling As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder

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Kunle Adelabu The popular song of the late music legend, Fela Anikulapo – Kuti, ‘Suffering and Smiling’, best described the situation that residents are currently going through with fuel scarcity as many petrol stations in Ikorodu were under lock when our reporter went round at the weekend The situation has led to high cost of transportation within the Ikorodu metropolis as commercial drivers complain about hardship that they face in getting fuel, adding that they buy it at a high rate. Commuters are also lamenting what they spent on transport…

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34th Igbogbo Day Grand Finale: Adeboruwa Calls On Investors, Others To Look Towards Igbogbo For Business

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Rep. Benson, Eshinlokun, other dignitaries grace occasion The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Emugoriade I, has called on investors in all sectors of the economy to look towards the Igbogbo Kingdom for their businesses. Oba Kasali said that his kingdom’s door is wide open for social and economic activities that will bring about development and prosperity. The monarch, who is the General Secretary, Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, made the appeal at his 6th Coronation anniversary/grand finale…

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Special Persons’ Leader Charges lkorodu Councils, Others For Inclusion In Programmes, Appointments

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Kunle Adelabu -Urges support for Asiwaju Tinubu Chairman of Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Com. Kuku Tosin Abdullahi, has called on the six Councils, politicians and Non – Governmental bodies in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to always include special persons in their programmes and appointments. Kuku, who is also the Director, Physically Challenged All Progressives Congress (APC) Professional Council in Ikorodu West LCDA, gave the charge in commemoration of the 2022 International Day of Persons with Disabiliy. He also said…

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A Formula For Democracy 9: Elections

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By S.O.K Shillings The absolute monarchs of pristine times were above laws. They were the laws of their respective domains. They rule their territories in fiefdom with both community and personal interests rolled in one. They defended their territories and conquered weaker ones. They had no tenures and their success was the success of the kingdom. The greatness of their rulership caused the belief that since the genetic composure were passed to their generations, the prowess and acumen of great leaders continued in hereditary succession. Besides, it was difficult to…

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Daini Appoints Comfort, Adeyemi Special Assistants

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Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman, Builder Olusesan Daini has approved two appointments with immediate effect. A statement released on Thursday by his media aide, Razaq Kabiru B., on the Chairman’s social media handles noted the approval of the appointment of Ms. Comfort Aduni Olafare as Special Assistant to the Chairman on New Media and Mr. Adeyemi Benson as Special Assistant to the Chairman on Project Evaluation and Monitoring. “Yesterday, 30th November 2022, Bldr. Olusesan Daini, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA announced the appointment of Ms.…

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Friends, Associates Celebrate Hon. Saheed Hassan, Former Lawmaker, Council Chairman At 60

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Kunle Adelabu Accolades have been trooping in for the two – term Council Chairman of the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. (Prince) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin as he clocked 60 years of age today. The chieftain of the APC served as a state legislator for two term, representing the Ikorodu Constituency II between 1999 and 2007, after which he served as the Council Chairman of Ijede LCDA, also for two terms. It was during his tenure as the Ijede Council boss that…

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APC Assembly Candidate Greets Party Chieftains, Hon. Saheed Adefarasin Hassan @60

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Mariam Akinloye The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ikorodu Constituency II in the forthcoming General Elections, Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has felicitated two – term representatives of his constituency, Hon. (Prince) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, on his 60th birthday. AMA described the celebrant who served two term as Chairman, Ijede LCDA, as a leader per excellence. His greetings were contained in a statement he personally signed in Ijede, Ikorodu Division, on Wednesday. “I rejoice with Hon. Prince Hasan Saheed Adefarasin, former member of Lagos State House…

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2023: APC Unveils “Bless Mi” Mobile Crowdfunding Channel For Tinubu’s Campaign

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Wale Jagun All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), on Tuesday, unveiled a mobile channel for crowdfunding for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Kashim Shettima presidential project ahead of the 2023 general elections. The QR code-enabled platform was initiated to give Nigerians who believe and share the vision of Tinubu-Shettima presidential ticket to contribute towards realisation of the project.  The APC presidential campaign team targets to raise N5 billion from the crowdfunding platform known as “BlessMi”, launched at the Civic Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos. Donors can freely donate to the…

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African Church Bethel Cathedral Commemorates 118 Years Anniversary With Community Hymn Singing

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Jare Babatunde Many dignitaries are expected to grace the maiden edition of the Bethel Day Community Hymn Singing of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The special service is slated to hold on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Cathedral Church’s auditorium, located at the Aga junction, along the Ireshe Road, Ikorodu. The Community Hymn Singing, which is themed, “God of Our Father”, is being staged to commemorate 118th of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The Rt. Rev. Hezekiah A. Adetoro, Bishop, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, will delivered the…

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Awesu Congratulates Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke

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Kunle Adelabu A contender for the Ikorodu House of Representatives seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr AbdulAzeez Adekunle Awesu, has congratulated Senator Ademola Adeleke on his inauguration as the sixth Governor of Osun State. Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was sworn on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Osogbo City Stadium, Osogbo. Sen. Adeleke became the Governor of Osun, after the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office by the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo. In a statement released on Tuesday (today),…

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