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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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LIFE and the Benefits of Self-Care By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) In a world that glorifies busyness and celebrates the hustle, we’ve somehow forgotten one of life’s most fundamental truths: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. It’s the foundation upon which we build meaningful lives, nurture relationships, and contribute our best selves to the world. Redefining Self-Care Self-care has been misunderstood and commercialized, often reduced to bubble baths and spa days. While these can be wonderful, true self-care runs much deeper. It’s about making conscious…

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Oliwo Amoju Road: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Commences Full Rehabilitation Years After Collapse

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Kunle Adelabu Years after the collapse of Oliwo Amoju Road, a strategic road within Igbogbo community, the administration of Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, has officially commenced its comprehensive rehabilitation. The road which is an important access road that connects several communities within the council area was initially constructed by the immediate past administration of Builder Sesan Daini during the Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, but collapsed about four years ago and became impassable with the blocked drainage system causing flooding in the area. The…

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Asoro Cleared To Contest For NYCN Deputy National President

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Kunle Adelabu The sole aspirant for the Deputy National President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Abubakri Olatunji Asoro, ACArb, has been cleared to contest for the election of the umbrella body of Nigerian youths. The result of the screening for the election, which is scheduled slated for 5th to 7th, October 2025 in Abuja, was released on Monday. Speaking on the clearance, Asoro, who is currently Vice Chairman, NYCN Lagos East, thanked the Nigerian youths, and other stakeholders for the support that he has received so…

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Awadawa Crew Supports Education In Igbogbo With Back-to-School Initiative

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Masonwo Olawepp & Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Students) In a bid to promote education and ease the financial burden on parents, a social group, Awadawa Crew, has provided 50 pupils across three primary schools in Igbogbo, with school bags. The Back-to-School initiative, which was the group’s maiden edition, enabled the visitors to visit UAMC Eleja Primary School, Methodist Primary School, and Ansar – Ud- deen Primary School, Igbogbo, and presented the school bags. Chairman of the group, Ogunsola Seyefunmi , speaking with THE IMPACT after the presentations, said that the gesture…

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Tinubu’s Aide Supports Ikorodu Schools With Borehole Water Systems, Furniture

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Wale Jagun The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Mr Dada Olusegun, at the weekend, gave back to his hometown by commissioning borehole water projects, chairs and desks in four primary schools in Ikorodu. While the Presidential aide commissioned fully rehabilitated borehole water projects at the Anglican Primary School and Ijomu Muslim Primary School, Ikorodu, he doated 50 chairs and desks to Holy Trinity Primary School, Ikorodu, and 50 kindergarten chairs and 10 tables to Temidire Primary School, in Ikorodu Local Government. Mr Dada extended the…

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All Stars Unity Championship: Hon. AMA Inspires Ijede Team To Victory, Next Stage Qualification

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Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorod Constituency II and sponsor of the All Stars Unity Championship, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun, at the weekend inspired his Ijede All Stars team which he captained to another victory at the Ijede centre of the tournament. It was the third week of the second edition of the football competition as actions were recorded across the four centres in Ijede, Igbogbo, Imota and Elepe. In a statement by Media Director / Personal Assistant to Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun, Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, the three…

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Achievers’ Crew Felicitates Igbogbo/Bayeku First Lady, Olori Omofolake Aroyewun On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu Chieftains and members of The Achievers’ Crew have joined family members, friends and well – wishers in congratulating Olori Silifat Omofolake Aroyewun, wife of its Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun. Olori celebrates birthdays on September 29. Ach. Rtr. Prince Adesegun Fatola, Convener Itesiwaju Igbogbo Movement and a member of the Achievers’ Crew in his tribute in celebrating with Olori Aroyewun praised her as an amazing woman and a shining example of everything good. “On…

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Aroyewun Honours Amazing Wife, Olori Omofolake On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has extended felicitations his wife, Olori Silifat Omofolake Aroyewun on her birthday today. Aroyewun described his better half as a woman of strong character and inestimable value. In a statement congratulating her, the council executive also thanked her for her support and impacts. “On this beautiful day, I pour out my heart in celebratation of my adorable and darling wife, Mrs Silifat Omofolake Aroyewun, a true Amazon, a woman of inestimable value, whose…

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Muslim Community Set For Coronation Of Sheikh AbdulGaniu Abolore Ghazali As Chief Imam Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu The ancient kingdom of Igbogbo, the headquarters of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is set to witness another epoch event as the community is prepared to host dignitaries all over the country especially from the Islamic circle as it is set to formally coronate Sheikh AbdulGaniu Abolore Ghazali, as the Grand Chief Imam, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA and that of the Igbogbo Central Mosque, Igbogbo. The coronation planning committee in a statement signed on Sunday by its chairman, Alhaji Chief Abdul Ganiu Olubodun, Aare Adeen, Igbogbo Central Mosque,…

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Ikorodu City Welcomes Guinness Nigeria On Board

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Wale Jagun The Ikorodu City FC has announced another partnership with a globally recognised brand, Guinness Nigeria and with this, the club will feature the brand on its jerseys and also home stadium especially on match days. The management of the team announced in a statement on Friday. “We are delighted to announce our new partnership with one of the globally recognised brands, Guinness Nigeria. “Guinness is Nigeria’s prominent beverage brand and one of the largest brewers in the world which has now joined the Oga Boys as a major…

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