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Rep. Benson Begins Construction Of Block Of Classrooms At Isawo Junior High School

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Jare Olukotun The construction of a block of six classrooms has commenced at the Isawo Junior High School, in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. Hon. Taiwo Abimbola (OWOMILOWOMI), Majority Leader, Ikorodu West LCDA, who facilitated the project for the ward he is representing as a Councillor announced its commencement. It is expected to be completed in three months. Hon. Owomilowomi announced the commencement of the project that will contribute to…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Authority Partners Transport Union To Ease Traffic In Igbogbo

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), extended collaboration which his administration has been embarking upon since assumption of office a few weeks ago to the road unions in the council for the purpose of addressing the challenges of traffic gridlock. The strategic engagement between the Chairman and key transport stakeholders – National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), as well as leaders of the Tricycle (Keke Napep) and Motorcycle Riders’ unions, started last…

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Council Chairman Assures Of Further Support For MOPOL 63, Other Security Agencies In Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun As part of efforts to ensure the security of lives and properties in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’oba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has paid a courtesy visit to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron Base 63 located directly opposite the council secretariat. During the visit, the council helmsman assured of continuous support from the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA authority for the MOPOL 63 and other security agencies within the council. Aroyewun, also expressed his appreciation to the dedication and efforts of the Police Mobile Force in maintaining peace…

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Ikorodu City FC Strengthens Team Further For New Season

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Wale Jagun Ikorodu City FC has announced further re- enforcement of its team few hours to the commencement of the 2025/26 Nigeria Professional Football League. The team which will be playing its first match away against Kwara United at the Kwara State Sports Complex on Sunday, added a new technical staff and other players in addition to new players that it has injected in the last few days. Oga Boys announce its delight to have NPFL legend and league title winner, Olufemi Thomas added to its technical team. The club…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF LASTMA IN THE SOCIO-URBAN FABRIC OF LAGOS Lagos as Nigeria’s economic epicenter, is home to over 20 million people and more than one million automobiles, making traffic congestion a chronic urban challenge. The establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in 2000 was a strategic move to combat the economic and social costs of traffic gridlock. Beyond improving traffic flow, LASTMA’s work has had measurable impacts on economic productivity, logistics efficiency, and urban investment. One of the most significant economic outcomes of traffic management…

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Ijede Holds Ajede Oro Festival 2025 On Saturday

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Wale Jagun -Council urges women to stay indoors during festival The Office of the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has informed residents of Ijede and the general public that the Ijede community will be hosting its annual Ajede Oro Festival tomorrow. The festival is slated to commence on the night of Friday, August 23 and ends in the morning of Sunday, August 24, 2025, while women have been charged to stay indoor while the festival lasted. In a statement by the Chairman on…

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Isese Day: Traditional Institution Is A Sacred Body Which Must Be Protected – Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has said that the traditional institution is a sacred institution that is very much deserving of protection and sustenance. Aroyewun, who joined the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, his chiefs, traditionalists and residents at the celebration of the 2025 Isese Day held at the Adeboruwa palace on Wednesday, said that the annual Isese Day offered the people the opportunity to celebrate, offer prayers, unite and means…

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Aregbesola Is Bringing Unnecessary Insult Upon Himself With His Opposition To Tinubu – Kaoli, APC Chieftain

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Kunle Adelabu A former Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya, has described the recent political developments around his former cabinet colleague and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as unnecessary. Koali, who was also the former Vice Chairman, Lagos East Senatorial District APC, also faulted Aregbesola, who was also a former Interior Minister on the ground that he is challenging his benefactor who deployed every resource to make him who he is politically today. The political leader…

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Ikorodu City FC Signs Liberian National Goalkeeper, Other Players

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Kunle Adelabu -Promotes 5 academy players to first team In preparation for actions in the Nigerian elite football league, Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 Season, Ikorodu City FC has been strengthening its team with the injection of new players. The team which is also known as the Oga Boys, which will be playing in the topflight league after gaining promotion from the NNL after a playoff last season, has also promoted five of its academy players to the first team. Top on its catch is the Liberian national team…

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PVC: Rep. Benson Charges Ikorodu Federal Constituency On Voting Strength Consolidation

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson urged residents in Ikorodu to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) registration to improve on the constituency’s electoral strength in Lagos and the country at large. Rep. Benson charged residents that are just turning 18 this year and those of age but are yet to register for PVC to ensure that they participate in the process to get registered and be eligible…

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