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IDPIL Opens 2026 Scholarship, Bursary Registration Portal For Ikorodu Indigenes, Residents

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Wale Jagun The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), the body that has been organising the largest scholarship and bursary awards in Ikorodu Division and arguably, Lagos State, has announced the commencement of 2026 scholarship. The body is calling on students both indigenes and residents of Ikorodu who are in public higher institutions across the country to apply for the educational support that has been running for five years. Applications which opened on May 1st closes June 30th, 2026. According to the IDPIL, 100 beneficiaries are targeted for the three…

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Alajede Commends Lagos NYCN “Back To Streets” Initiatives, Urges Youth To Embrace Vocational Training

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Mariam Akinloye His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede, who has at various times expressed worries at the rate at which youths engage in drug abuse and cultism, commended the Lagos State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for the “Back To Streets” initiative. Oba Adefarasin who was a former council chairman and former lawmaker, gave the commendation when the leadership of the youth body led by its state chairman, Engr. Ibrahim Olalekan Adigun (MNSE), paid a courtesy visit…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONSPRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Leadership and the Consequences of Arrogance By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Leadership is not merely about authority, position, or control, it is about influence, responsibility, and the ability to inspire others toward a shared vision. True leadership is rooted in humility, wisdom, and service. However, when arrogance creeps in, leadership begins to decay, often with far-reaching consequences. Arrogance in leadership is subtle at first. It often disguises itself as confidence, decisiveness, or strength. But over time, it reveals its true nature, an inflated sense of self-importance that blinds a leader…

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Alhaji Olawale Amusa Takes Over As IDRDG, Ikorodu Town Board Chairman

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Kunle Adelabu Pledges reforms The leadership baton of the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) changed on Sunday evening after the two years administration of Arch. Taiwo Kara, who was elected two years ago as the Chairman of the Group, came to an end. The responsibility of leadership was passed onto an educationist and the proprietor of HOMAT Group of Schools, Alhaji Olawale Amusa, after he earned more votes to defeat former Vice Chairman, Dr. Mobolaji Olukoya in an election. With his emergence, Alhaji Amusa doubled as the Chairman of…

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2027 Elections: Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye Seeks Ayangburen’s Support For Re-election Bid

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Kenneth Efezino Odede -Oba Shotobi urges lawmaker to get closer, represent Ikorodu well Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I, has intensified his re-election pursuit by paying the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, a courtesy visit to seek royal blessings and support for his re -election. The lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), visited the palace in accompany of former Commissioner for Rural Development, Hon. Lanre Balogun, Secretary, APC Ikorodu LGA, Hon. Kehinde…

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Imota Council Boss Welcomes Students Back To New Term

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has welcomed pupils and students in various schools in Imota back to their classrooms for the third term. Students across the state resumed school today after the second term break. In a statement released by the Chairman, the new term offers the students a fresh start to greater learning and they are assured of purposeful academic engagements. “It is with great joy and optimism that I welcome warmly our esteemed school administrators, teachers, pupils, and…

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Ijede Chair Felicitates Eti – Osa LCDA Counterpart, Omo’ba Adeola Adetoro On Birthday

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‎Mariam Akinloye ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has joined numerous others in congratulating her Eti – Osa LCDA counterpart, Omo’ba (Dr.) Adeola Alimot Adetoro, on her birthday. ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement commemorating Omo’ba Adetoro’s birthday today, Hon.  Gbadebo – Alogba described her as a progressive grassroots politician  and dependable colleague. ‎ ‎ ‎”I extend my warmest congratulations to my dear sister, the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Omo’ba (Dr.) Adeola Alimot Adetoro, as she marks a new year.…

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Bolowotan Declares For Assembly Seat, Anchor Aspiration On A Greater Ikorodu

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‎Kunle Adelabu & Oladapo Ayoola (Trainee) ‎ ‎ ‎Prince Shakirudeen Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, an aspirant for Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Saturday, officially declared his intention to contest the forthcoming primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC). ‎ ‎ Prince ‎Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan announced that his aspiration is anchored on “A Greater Ikorodu” plan of action, at the well-attended declaration rally held at the Ikorodu LG Open Ground opposite the Post Office, Ita -Elewa, Ikorodu, where he also pledged never to disappoint…

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Omo Ologo Team Appoints Comrade Folarin As New General-Coordinator

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Our Reporter -Empowers members, traders with free POS Machines The leadership of the Omo Ologo Team, a political support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imota Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, at the weekend, announced the appointment of Comrade Folarin Adegboyega Awal as the new General-Coordinator of the political group, in a move aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilization, youth engagement, and economic empowerment within the council area. The announcement was made during a well-attended general meeting held at the Omo Ologo Secretariat located in front of…

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