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Staff, Former LASPOTECH Students Celebrate Ex Rector, Ayodeji Iginla At 70

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Kunle Adelabu There has been massive celebration of the former Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) now Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH), Mr Ayodeji Babatunde Iginla, who clocked 70 years today, as staff, former students of the institution and other well – wishers, congratulate the man who is generally called ‘The People’s Rector’ till date. Iginla, who holds the chieftaincy title of ‘Akomolede’ of Ikorodu Kingdom, a title bestowed on him by the immediate past Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Salaudeen Afolabi Oyefusi, is an…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chair, Hammed Aroyewun Urges Residents On PVCs

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’oba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has urged residents in his council to participate fully in the ongoing Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Aroyewun, speaking in a video, charged those that are yet to register for their PVC and others whose cards are needing upgrading to take advantage of the exercise. PVC online pre – registration starts August 18, and interested residents can do that on http://www.cvr.inecnigeria.org, while the in person registration starts August…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Life and the Power of Tolerance By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Life is a mosaic of different people, cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. No two individuals are exactly the same, and therein lies both the beauty and the challenge of human existence. The bridge that helps us coexist, thrive, and grow together is tolerance—the quiet power that softens conflicts, builds peace, and teaches us the art of patience. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit.” Tolerance…

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Lagos Mourns Passing Of Journalist Evelyn Osagie

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the management and staff of Vintage Press Ltd. , publishers of “The Nation” on the passage of a member of its staff, Evelyn Osagie. Honourable Commissioner, Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, in statement said that Osagie, a reporter , poet and cultural advocate, died in Lagos on Sunday after a brief illness. She was an Associate Editor. Beyond reportage, the Lagos born journalist nurtured a lifelong passion for poetry so much that she was recognised by the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole…

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REMEMBRANCE: HOW TIME FLIES: REMEMBERING MY GREAT DAD AND LEADER – ALHAJI MUHAMMAD MUFTAU ADEKOYA AYINDE ADEJUWON AJISEBUTU

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By Alhaji Murisik Adesegun Ajisebutu (Field Marshal) Today, 18th August 2025, marks the seventeenth anniversary of the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather – Alhaji Muhammad Muftau Adekoya Ayinde Adejuwon Ajisebutu of blessed memory. Your departure to the great beyond in 2008 left an irreplaceable void, yet your legacies continue to inspire pride, admiration, and gratitude among your children, family, friends, political associates, and all who truly knew you. Your life, though relatively brief, was defined by extraordinary contributions to the social, economic, and political development of Ikorodu…

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2025 ISESE Day: Lagos Declares Wednesday Public Holiday, Pledges Support

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government in commemoration of the 2025 Isese Day declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday and pledged support for the traditional institutions in the state. This was communicated in a statement signed today by the Head of Service in the state, Mr Bode Agoro. “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will hold on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025. “In reaffirming the commitment of the State Government towards promoting our indigenous culture, tradition and preserving our heritage, while…

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Summer Coaching: Prince Ladega Charges Ikorodu Students To Excel, Fulfil Talents

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Jare Olukotun The free summer coaching programme organised by the Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, kicked – off Monday with a charge to students to take advantage of the opportunities to excel in their academics and use the coaching as a platform to fulfil their talents and achieve their set goals. The summer coaching is opened to students in Ikorodu, while the 150 students who have been provided with free GCE forms are engaged in the ongoing classes. Prince Ladega gave the charge when he visited D –…

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OPINION: RE- The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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Setting the records straight By Alhaji Bashiru Saminu I wouldn’t have wanted to give a reaction to the above piece, but for posterity. The most pertinent questions here are: Where was this writer and other selfish agitators when the chiefs and king makers requested the Ajanaku Royal Family (ARF) to present/nominate candidates for the stool? Where were they when the chiefs and king makers picked one of the candidates presented by ARF. Or was this same historian not alive then? I also would have contested his fictitious/distorted history, but that…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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A New Dawn in Igbogbo-Baiyeku Beyond Politics, Omooba Aroyewun’s campaign resonated deeply because it addressed not just the symptoms of underdevelopment, but its roots, namely; lack of infrastructure, youth unemployment, weak economic systems, and disjointed governance. The people are not waiting passively. They are hopeful, and are ready to collaborate, but their expectations are unmistakably clear, including Safer and more navigable roads, Youth empowerment and skills development, Transparent governance, Reliable traffic control, Sustainable revenue systems, and an Inclusive economic policies. Among these priorities, two foundational areas stand out as the…

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US Consul General Visits King Kosoko Museum

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Kunle Adelabu The new Consul General of the United States Mission in Nigeria, Mr Rick Swart, on Sunday, paid a visit to the King Kosoko palace and museum at Ereko, Lagos. Swart, who took over as the Consul General from JoEllen Gorg in July, and representing the US government across 17 states in southern Nigeria, visited the museum along with his wife. Kosoko museum is one of the places of interests that the new diplomats have decided to visit They were welcomed to the museum by Prince Sikiru Kosoko, the…

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