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OPINION: The Hypocrisy in Criticizing Aregbesola’s Political Shift: A Call for Fairness and Justice

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By Adeyinka Aroyewun In the complex landscape of Nigerian politics, alliances and allegiances often shift, reflecting the dynamic nature of democracy and the diverse interests of its stakeholders. Recently, there has been a wave of criticism directed at former Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, for his decision to join a coalition party ( ADC) opposing President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid for Aso Rock in 2027. While political disagreements are natural, the manner in which Aregbesola’s move is being condemned reveals a troubling hypocrisy rooted in selective justice and…

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Oxford University’s ‘Masterclass’ Programme Sharpens My Perspective, Empowers My Innovativeness – Rep. Benson.

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, Rep Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described the two weeks Executive Public Leaders Programme (EPLP) he attended at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, as a masterclass in modern leadership. He said that the exposure, which was designed to equipped senior leaders in dealing with the complexities of government, especially in today’s world, has broaden his perspective and that he’s returning to his legislative duties with a renewed energy. Rep. Benson, who is a third term lawmaker…

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Adeboruwa Offers Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA’s APC Candidates Royal Blessings, Calls For Unity

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the forthcoming Local Government Elections, have received royal blessings from the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr. ) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali. The royal father and his chiefs offered the party’s Chairmanship flagbearer, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) and his running mate, Barr. Ade Ayeni, blessings when they paid the revered monarch courtesy visit alongside the leadership of APC and members of the party’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC), on Thursday. Also…

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Council Polls: Labour Party Campaign Train Mobilises Electorate Across Wards in Ikorodu North LCDA

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Jare Olukotun & mariam Akinloye -Chairmanship Candidate gets party flag, pledges responsible govt Ahead of the July 12 elections across the 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across Lagos State, the Labour Party (LP) campaign team in Ikorodu North LCDA, on Wednesday, moved round the council to mobilise residents for its Chairmanship candidate, Hon. (Dr.) Oladeji Oluniyi Akinola, and his running mate, Hon. Isiwat Olaide Adeoye. Dr. Akinola and the Vice Chairmanship candidate had earlier been presented the party’s flag by the party’s Chairman, Engr. Oloja…

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Lagos Planning Authority Issues Warning On Power Lines, Safety Violations

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The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has issued a strong warning to property owners, developers, and residents, urging them to desist from constructing buildings or any other structures under high-tension power lines, describing such acts as illegal and dangerous. Speaking on the persistent encroachment on power lines’ right-of-way, the General Manager of LASPPPA, TPL Kehinde Osinaike, decried the rising disregard for safety guidelines and physical planning laws. He noted that despite ongoing enforcement actions by relevant authorities, some individuals still ignore the grave dangers associated with building too…

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LG Elections: APC Flags Off Ward -To -Ward Campaign In Ikorodu North LCDA

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Jare Olukotun -As candidates get overwhelming support at party’s flag bearer’s ward The campaign organization of Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanisile the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Hon. Matthew Alliu Adesanya, his running mate, popularly called APA-MATH, officially commenced its Ward-to-Ward Campaign across the council area, as part of intensified grassroots mobilization ahead of the July 12th Local Government Elections. The strategic grassroots mobilization kicked off on Wednesday at Ward E3 (Agbala), the political ward of the APC…

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IKODASS Collaborates With Kith & Kin Schools To Stage Live “Owanbe” Play July 16

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Talent’s discovery is part of our core values – KKES The historic and magnificent Ikorodu Town Hall will play host to the live performance of a play, “Owanbe”, the winning play at Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) maiden Play Writing Competition under the Ikorodu Literary Initiative (ILI) initiated during the immediate past IKODASS administration. The play will be staged live by IKODASS in conjunction with the Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES), on Wednesday, 16th July, 2025, with His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir…

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3rd Hijrah Festival: Ikorodu Muslim Community Emphasises Unity, Commitment Among Faithful

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Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye The organisers of the Hijrah festival which came into existence three years ago have emphasised the primary aim of the annual Muslim event which is the attainment of unity among Muslims in Ikorodu Division. The Amir, Ikorodu Hijrah Celebration Planning Committee, Shaykh Musa Alwajud Mustapha Osoala As- Shaykhani Al –arifubillahi Grand Khalifah Tijjaniyah, reinstated that the Islamic New Year Celebration was designed to bring every Islamic group and Muslim faithful together as one family celebrating together. The Hijrah (Islamic New Year) celebration which held at…

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Ijede LCDA, HACEY Health Initiative Host Free Medical Outreach For Pregnant Women

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The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, in partnership with HACEY Health Initiative, organized a free medical outreach for pregnant women The outreach programme held at the Oke-Eletu Primary Health Care Center on Wednesday. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Ijede LCDA Chairman,  Gbolahan Rafiu Omotosho, the medical outreach is aimed at improving maternal health and supporting expectant mothers, provided free health screenings, including: Anaemia checks, Blood pressure checks, Blood sugar checks, Malaria, and Distribution of free birthing materials. Representing the…

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Stakeholders Call For Candidates’ Accountability Through Public Debate

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Kunle Adelabu Stakeholders have called for debate to be made mandatory for anyone aspiring for public offices, as a measure to articulate their plans when they get into the office, and to enable the public hold them accountable. They made the call at the 3rd Ikorodu Division Public Debate, tagged, ‘Ikorodu Local Government Debate 2025’, held on Sunday at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, for candidates vying for the Chairmanship position of Ikorodu Local Government in the forthcoming July 12 elections across Lagos State. Three parties at the moment have…

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