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We Are Delivering On Our Mandate, Trust Reposed On Us With Projects – Aroyewun

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Mariam Akinloye with Austin Onah (SIWES Student) Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has stated that the realisation of the trust that the leadership of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) put in him and the need to protect the trust that people reposed on his administration with their mandate encourage his administration to deliver. Aroyweun said this while explaining to stakeholders at the commissioning of the fully rehabilitated Ibeshe Primary Health Centre (PHC) on Thursday. On his assumption of office, the…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Chair Reveals Plans To Build Modern Pry Schools

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun has assured residents of Ibeshe, Baiyeku and igbogbo areas of the council of establishing and building befitting primary school structures within the three localities to serve the increasing number of children yearning for primary education. Aroyewun made the pledge during the commissioning of Ibeshe and Baiyeku Primary Health Centres (PHCs) which were fully rehabilitated and upgraded with a block of offices added in Baiyeku, on Thursday. The council boss who said that his agenda is…

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Osho Family Donates Iron Chairs To PHCs In Honour Of Late Council Manager, Alhaja Adebimpe Osho – Akintola

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Jare Olukotun The children of late High Chief Solomon Adeniyi Osho, the former Alapinni of Ikorodu and Baale of Isele popularly called “Authentic”, has donated sets of iron chairs to the Ita – Elewa Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Ikorodu Local Government and the Oke -Eletu Primary Health Centre (PHC), Ijede Local Council Development Area in honour of late Alhaja (Princess) Adebimpe Adepeju Osho – Akintola, who died recently. Late Alhaja Osho – Akintola was until her death the Council Manager, Coker Aguda LCDA. She served in the same capacity…

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Abandoned Igbogbo FMC: Sen Ogunlewe Threatens To Make Former Council Administrator Account For Missing Equipment

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), and former Minister of Works, Sen. Kingsley Adeseye Ogunlewe has opened another can of worms when he threatened to make a former council administrator of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), accountable for the missing medical equipment meant for the abandoned Federal Medical Centre in Igbogbo The elder statesman said that he has reported a suspected former council administrator to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the alleged theft. The facility located down Yewa Road in Igbogbo, which…

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Commendations As Aroyewun Commissions Fully Rehabilitated Baiyeku PHC, New Office Block

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye It was all praises and commendations for the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) on Thursday, at the commissioning of the fully rehabilitated Baiyeku Primary Health Centre (PHC) and an additional block of offices. The project which was among the capital projects embarked upon by the new chairman was achieved within the 100 days in office of the chairman. In rehabilitating the facility, the council removed the roofs which had been dilapidated and were not providing the much-needed…

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IDRDG Centre Join Others In Hosting Computer – Based WASSCE For Private Candidates

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) has joined the league of recognised institutions across the country that are hosting the computer -based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates in the ongoing 2025 examinations which is the second on the series. According to WAEC, the shift to CBT aims to reduce malpractices, enhance security, and provide faster results for candidates. The examination body also plans to fully implement computer-based WASSCE for school candidates beginning in 2026. Registration for the 2025 second series was online…

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Miss Ikorodu 2025: Aramide Da – Silva Takes Charge As Oga Beauty Queen

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Kunle Adelabu Miss Aramide Da -Silva representing Ireshe, an area in Aga Ward, Ikorodu, has taken over from Miss Blessing Olawunmi Otayomi, as Miss Ikorodu. Aramide was crowned as Miss Ikorodu 2025/26 at the beauty pageant held at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Wednesday, as part of the youth activities of the ongoing 34th Ikorodu -Oga Celebration that is organised by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS). Victoria Adigun representing Ayangbure Road axis, emerged as first runner – up and also crowned as Miss Ikorodu Tourism, while Miss Victoria…

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Lekan Oba, Fatuga, Soyiga, Other Youths Honoured With Leadership, Community Development Awards

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Kunle Adelabu It was a day of recognition for seven young Ikorodu sons and daughters that have made their marks in leadership, community development and entrepreneurship as Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) acknowledged their contributions. They were honoured during the Youth Activities Day of the ongoing Ikorodu – Oga Carnival being organised by the IKODASS, which held at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Wednesday. The event was attended by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, his wife, Olori Kudirat Shotobi and other prominent…

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Ikorodu Students Exhibit Ijebu Dialect Ability At Oga Carnival Competition

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Kunle Adelabu Students from five schools across Ikorodu exhibited their Ijebu dialect prowess on stage on Wednesday during the Inter – School Debate in Ijebu Dialect, which is part of the educational programmes of the annual Ikorodu -Oga Celebration. The debate fielded students from United Senior High School, Ikorodu, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, Isawo Senior Grammar School, Government College, Ikorodu and Ikorodu Senior High School, Ikorodu, as contestants took place at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. Contestants first debated for and against the topic: “Upa Esi olaju nko ninu…

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34th Ikorodu -Oga: Students Showcase Culinary Skills At Food Competition

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Jare Olukotun & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -2025 winners emerge in hairdressing, shoe making competitions It was another opportunity to test the students’ proficiencies in cooking when the Ikorodu – Oga Association (IKODASS) on Tuesday, held another food competition as part of the ongoing celebration of the 34th edition of the annual Ikorodu Oga Festival. Eight schools participated in the food competition of the annual competition that celebrates creativity, tradition, and the rich culinary heritage of Ikorodu. At the end of the event, Shams-El-Deen Grammar School emerged as the overall…

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