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NUC Conducts LASUSTECH Mass Communication, Computer Science Unbundling Verification

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Jare Olukotun ‎‎‎Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) on Monday receieved the members of National Universities Commision (NUC) for the Resource Verification Assessment for the proposed unbundling of its Mass Communication and Computer Science Programmes‎‎‎According to the institution’s management, the visit, is part of the NUC’s mandate to ensure that Nigerian universities meet the required standards before expanding their academic offerings.‎‎‎The exercise is aimed at verifying the institution’s readiness to split Mass Communication into three distinct programmes. Broadcasting, Journalism & Media Studies, and Public Relations while Computer Science…

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Post APC Primary: Bolowotan Apologises, Seeks Hon. Ogunleye, Others Support

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Kunle Adelabu ‎The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat, Lagos State House of Assembly, in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, has publicly apologised to the incumbent, Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA), for any perceived wrong from the just concluded primary elections. ‎ ‎Hon. Ogunleye who is concluding his first term as the state lawmaker and others lost the primary election to Bolowotan who emerged as the preferred choice of the party. ‎ ‎Bolowotan who said that he was wrongly…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Mourns Passing Of Aremo Kamorudeen Adeniyi Ogunsanya

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has joined other well -meaning Ikorodu residents, associates and family members of Late Aremo Kamordeen Adeniyi Ogunsanya, the Aremo of Ikorodu Kingdom to mourn his passing. The federal lawmaker in his tributes described the late Aremo Ogunsanya as an exceptional and distinct personality. Late Aremo Ogunsanya passed away on Thursday and was buried on Friday in line with Islamic rites. ‎ ‎”I received with profound shock the news of the passing of a beloved father, mentor,…

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2027: Ikorodu Political Leaders Assures APC, President Tinubu Of 250, 000 Votes

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Kunle Adelabu -As state reconciliation urges candidates to work with aspirants, others Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division has assured the state chapter of the ruling party that it has resolved its post -primary elections challenges and now focuses on garnering a minimum of 250, 000 votes come 2027 General Elections. The assurance was not just given by the political chieftains, but also screamed on a large backdrop banner hosted behind the seat where Hon. Babatunde Ogala, the Chairman State APC Reconciliation Committee with firm conviction…

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IBLCDA Chair Inspects Meri Road Construction As HiTech Resume Back To Site

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), on Saturday, inspected the construction of Meri Road linking Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Igbogbo and Oba Molaja Ogunlewe Roads. The construction which started some months back stopped when the ceaseless rainfall started, but construction resumed about three days ago when HiTech Construction moved back to site with their equipment, after the rains stopped. Incidentally, Chairman Aroyewun was inspecting the project when our reporter was visiting to access the HiTech resumption on site. Aroyewun speaking with our…

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Over 350 Residents Benefit From IBLCDA Free Optimal Wellness Outreach

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Jare Olukotun More residents in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), under the GLORY Agenda of Executive Chairman Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, have benefited from its Free Optimal Wellness Outreach into Elepe Kingdom. The health outreach has provided free healthcare services to more than 350 residents. The outreach was held on Saturday, 15th August 2026, at Methodist Primary School, Elepe. It formed part of the administration’s sustained commitment to bringing accessible healthcare closer to residents across the LCDA. Beneficiaries received free medical consultations and treatment by qualified doctors and health…

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Ikorodu Mourns As Aremo Adeniyi Ogunsanya Laid To Rest In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu His Eminence, Fadhilat Sheikh Seifudeen Àyìnlá Ademoritan Olowooribi, the Grand Chief Imam, Ikorodu Division and His Eminence Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala Ajagbemokeferi As-Samadaani, led the Muslim prayers as the remains of Aremo Adeniyi Kamorudeen Ogunsanya, was laid to rest at his residence along Ipakodo road, Ikorodu, on Friday. He was interred after the laying -in – state at Oriwu Club House along the Ikorodu -Shagamu Road, where chieftains and members of the club paid glowing tributes as a mark of last respect. HRM Oba (Dr.) Engr. Kabir Adewale…

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More Commendations As Oba Shotobi Pays Royal Visits To Emeritus Prof. Sanni, Pa Fashanu

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye-Royal father wants to attain 100 years on the throne The royal visit of HRM Oba (Dr.) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, continued during the week as the traditional ruler and his entourage visited the emeritus Prof. Sikiru Adebayo Sanni and Alhaji (Chief) Rafiu Fashanu, in commemoration of his 11th coronation anniversary. While Emeritus Prof. Sikiru Sanni, 90 years, who was the first Professor of Chemical Engineering in Africa, was paid the royal visit at his Ipakodo country home, Pa. Fashanu,…

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Why I Refused To Change My Muslim Name Despite Being A Christian – Emeritus Prof. Sikiru Sanni

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Kunle Adelabu Emeritus Prof Sikiru Adebayo Sanni, the first black man to be admitted into MIT School of Chemical Engineering Practice and first Professor of Chemical Engineering in Africa, has explained why he did not change his Muslim name despite being a Christian. The international personality, who served as the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), between 1990 and 1991, stated during the royal visit by His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and his entourage to his Ipakodo country home, that his respect for his…

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‎Imota Council Chair Joins Muslim Leaders In Special Prayers For Nigeria‎

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‎Jare Olukotun ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Thursday, August the 13th, joined the Ikorodu Divisional Muslim Community (IDIMCO) in a special prayer session for the peace, progress and prosperity of Nigeria.‎‎‎The gathering, which held at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Praying Ground, Oke Ota- Ona, Ikorodu, was organised in partnership with the Lagos State Council of Chief Imams, and brought together Muslim leaders, government representatives, community stakeholders and the Muslim faithful from across the state to seek divine guidance and blessings…

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