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Ijede Council Boss Visits Free Summer Coaching Centres, Charges Students Towards Success

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Our Reporter The Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, on Tuesday, paid an unscheduled visit to the ongoing free summer coaching centres being organised by the council to assess the progress of the programme and interact with the pupils. During the visit, the council boss charged students on the need for them to be committed towards their education. The four-week coaching programme, which commenced on Monday, August 4, across five designated centres within the council area, aimed at providing intensive academic revision, bridging learning gaps, and keeping pupils…

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Ikorodu City FC Seals Partnership Deal With Chinese Automobile Company

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Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu City FC popularly called ‘Oga Boys’ has sealed a partnership deal with a Chinese automobile company, CFMOTO Automobile towards the 2025/26 season of the Nigeria Premiership League (NPFL). In a statement by the club on its Facebook page, it was said that the partnership will make the company appear in its jerseys and other promotional materials “Ikorodu City is proud to announce it has reached a partnership agreement with automobile company CFMoto ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/26 season. “CFMoto, originally a Chinese company…

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Concerned Resident Calls For Immortalization Of Late ‘Strong Man Of Ikorodu Politics’, Alhaji Mufutau Ajisebutu

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Kunle Adelabu It was the 17th year anniversary of the late political leader in Ikorodu Division and former Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Muhammad Muftau Adekoya Ayinde Adejuwon Ajisebutu on Monday, with a concerned resident calling for his immortalization. Olawale Owodeinde, commenting on a tribute by the late political leader’s family on Facebook, called on the present council boss, Prince Adedayo Ladega, and other leaders in Ikorodu, to honour the late politician for his dedication to development of his community, leadership and service to the people. He called for a…

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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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