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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government through the Office of Rural Development has charged Lagosians especially those in rural communities to get involved in mini – farming to produce for their immediate needs and also derive economic power thereof. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekini Agbaje, gave the charge during the distribution of farm implements at the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD). He emphasised the distribution of the equipment is part of the government’s means of promoting farming among residents and improving food productions…

Kunle Adelabu Dr. Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB, Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (1977 Set), has extended his congratulations to Sir (Dr.) ‘Soji Onafowokan, KCW, on his emergence as the Olisa-elect of Mushin Kingdom, Remoland, a community situated within the boundaries of Ogun State and Lagos State. Sir Onafowokan, a grand concert choir master and Knight of Charles Wesley (KCW),Methodist Church of Nigeria, was accepted by the royal father of Mushin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Taiwo Adebunmi Bamgbose, Wolagunshen I, Oni Mushin of Mushin, during…

Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye with Kehinde Faleti, Austin Onah & Mariam Oyekan (SIWES) -Foreign visitors laud Ikorodu’s cultural heritage The much – anticipated 34th edition of Ikorodu – Oga Celebration lived up to the expectations as residents trooped out in their large numbers to herald its commencement on Saturday. Hundreds of residents and traditional groups gathered as the annual celebration commenced with Interdenominational prayers, Woro procession and Fanti carnival, which is a new introduction. On the opening day, there was also another new addition – All White Party. The week-long…

Kunle Adelabu A leading social and developmental body in Igbogbo Kingdom of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Achievers’ Crew, has congratulated its chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), Mr Olugbenga Oduniyi, on his golden jubilee anniversary. In a statement celebrating its leader who turned 50 today, the crew described him as dedicated, selfless, and a kind leader: “Happy 50th birthday to an extraordinary, exceptional and exemplary Leader, Mr. Olugbenga Oduniyi. Your selfless dedication, kindness and leadership skills have really inspired and impacted many. “Your leadership role as BOT Chairman…

Kunle Adelabu The Ayangbure of Ikorodu and Permanent First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabiru Shotobi, has debunked claims that there is insecurity all over the country, clarifying that his own kingdom is secured and welcoming to everybody. Oba Shotobi, emphasised that Ikorodu is home to people of various religious and traditional beliefs. The monarch said this while welcoming some teams from Europe that were part of the 34th edition of the Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebration, which commenced on Saturday.…

Kunle Adelabu The management of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has announced the unfortunate death of two of its students in auto crash on Saturday. The unfortunate accident occurred at Powerline junction, inward Ikorodu roundabout. The management, in a statement today, released the identity of the two students – Oluwaseyitan Afolabi Emmanuel (male), newly admitted 200 level direct entry student in the Department of Banking and Finance, College of Applied Social Sciences, and Ayomide Jagun, (female), 300 level student in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, College of…