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Igbogbo Stadium: Hon. Ogunlende, Lagos Youth Commissioner Pledges Timely Completion

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Jare Olukotun Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has assured of a timely completion of Igbogbo Stadium, when he visited the ongoing project at the weekend. Ogunlende visited the stadium with the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA, and Comrade Lekan Oba Biliamin, Senior Special Assistant to Governor among others. The construction of the project started in 2011, and the stand, track and field have been completed. The Commissioner said that significant progress has been made on the project and expressed…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Chair, Commissioner Charge Youth On Opportunities, Development

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Wale Jagun, Mariam Akinloye with Taiwo Oluwatoyin (Trainee) The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) and the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende have charged youth on the need to recognize opportunities around them and develop themselves. Both public officers gave the charge in Igbogbo on Saturday at the session tagged, “Mentorship Session with HOA”, organised by the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA in commemoration of the 2025 International Youth Day, held at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA secretariat. While…

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Aftermath Office As Council Chairman, Dr. Adeola Banjo Begins Thank You Visit To Leaders In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -His appreciative gesture is rare – leaders Like the Biblical Samaritan that returned to Jesus to thank him after he was cleansed of his leprosy among others, Dr. (Hon.) Adeola Banjo, the immediate past Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), despite his tight schedule, on Friday, began thank you visit to notable political leaders in Ikorodu Division, to appreciate them for their support in the last 10 years that he was at the helm of affairs as the council administrator of Ikorodu…

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

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Counter to the Misleading Statement on the Ajede Stool Impasse By M.A Aba-Ajanaku It is unfortunate that a so-called “failed lawyer” has chosen to peddle half-truths, distortions, and outright fabrications in an attempt to mislead the public on the longstanding dispute over the Alajede stool in Ijede. This impasse, rooted in historical facts, legal declarations, and community traditions, deserves clarity rather than the inflammatory rhetoric you’ve unleashed. Let’s set the record straight with verifiable facts, drawing from historical context, official inquiries, and court proceedings, while addressing your claims point by…

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OPINION: The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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By S. O. K. Shillings There have been misconceptions and misunderstanding by members of the public on the issue of the stool of Ajede of Ijede which facts must be laid clear at this point. Ajede the founder of Ijede had 3 children, namely: Oreshemowo(m), Akinniwa(m) and Talabi(f). The 2 male offsprings had children but Talabi died without an issue. The offsprings have been ruling Ijede. In 1775, there was a crisis in the matter of the Obaship of Lagos. The Oba died and his remains had to be taken…

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Rep. Benson Sets To Reconstruct 1.7KM Kokoro – Abu Road

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Kunle Adelabu -Ladega, Apanisile, Imam Oshoala commend lawmaker Following the request of the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Adedayo Ladega, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep Babajimi Benson is set to embark on the reconstruction of dilapidated Kokoro – Abu Road in Ikorodu. The proposed reconstruction of the 1.7KM Kokoro Abu (with Ogunwomoju Street to link the Shamsideen Road facilitated by the same lawmaker some years back), starts from the junction of Kokoro Abu/Adeniran Ogunsanya Road (formerly Onisigida Road) to Grammar School junction. Rep. Benson, who toured the…

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Lagos Charges Council Administrators On Innovative, People – Centered Strategies

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Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Government has urged council heads to focus on measurable performance indicators and adopt innovative, people-centered strategies to meet community needs. The call was made through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and the Office of Rural Development at a three-day onboarding programme for newly elected Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen and Vice Chairmen from August 7 to 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, revealed…

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IDPIL Screens Over 300 Candidate For 2025 Scholarship, Bursary Awards

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Kunle Adelabu The screening panel of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) concluded it’s screening of candidates that applied for the 2025 scholarship and bursary schemes on Thursday, with over 300 applicants screened for the three days exercise. The screening which comprises aptitude tests and interviews, started on Tuesday with student applicants across various higher institutions that are indigenes and residents of Ikorodu. The screening exercise which ended today took place at the IDPIL headquarters at Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. According to the IDPIL Scholarship and Bursary Committee, Mr…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Constituency II Rep, AMA Pens Lovely Tribute To Mother

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has paid a glowing tribute to his mother on her birthday today. In the congratulatory message, AMA described his lovely mother as the heartbeat and pillar of the family, who raised him and his siblings to live lives of purpose, integrity, with fear and love of God. The state lawmaker also exalted the celebrant for impacting good virtues and quality lifestyle on him and others, in addition, he emphasised her…

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Imota LCDA Boss Commends Lagos, FG Over Unified Approach To Building Safety

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, who on Wednesday joined key stakeholders, industrial professionals and government officials at the third edition of the Building Sector Stakeholders Engagement (BSSE 3.0), has commended the Lagos State and the Federal Governments for the unified approach to building safety in the state. Benson, who said that as council administrator, he and others have witnessed horrifying effects of building collapse, called the unified approach as timely and life – saving interventions. The stakeholders’ engagement organized by…

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