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Ikorodu Students Showcase Culinary Skills In Indigenous Foods

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Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -As HOMAT School emerges 2024 Winner Students from both public and private schools in Ikorodu Local Government Area were engaged in cooking competition to showcase their skills in local cuisines that are indigenous to Ikorodu. The initiative is part of efforts by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), aimed at preserving the heritage and values of the Kingdom. Homat Unique School represented by Ifedolapo Awi,  Moyinjah Bakare, Boluwatife Busari and Moyosore Akinyemi, emerged as the winner of the competition which took place…

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33rd Ikorodu – Oga Carnival: Oba Ojora, District II TGPS, Others Honoured At 2024 Royal Banquet

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Wale Jagun & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -As ‘Owambe’, winner of IKODASS play writing competition unveils It was royal honour for the Ojora of Ijora Land and Iganmu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulFatai Aromire, Oyegbemi II, as he was honoured with Royal Support Award at the royal banquet of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) annually organized as one of the activities commemorating the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival. At this year’s edition held on Sunday at Golden Kharis Event Centre, along Sabo – Itamaga Road, Ikorodu on…

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Imota Council Boss Commissions Renovated Block Of Classrooms

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman Imota LCDA, Hon. Wasiu Agoro has commissioned a block of six classrooms for the use of staff and pupils of UNA Igbalu Primary School, Igbalu in Imota Local Council Community Development Area (LCDA)), bringing relief to the school which has been in a deplorable condition. The facility was commissioned last week with other political office holders, management team members and others from the council. The renovation, the Chairman said is in tandem with his administration’s mission to strengthen educational infrastructure across the council. According to…

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Senator Abiru Condoles Families of Epe Fatal Accident Victims

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Our Reporter The  Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives in the fatal accident in Epe on Monday. In a statement issued by his Media Aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Senator Abiru described the incident as deeply unfortunate and devastating. He offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased and shared in the deep grief that has enveloped the Epe community, the Lagos East Senatorial District and Lagos State at…

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33rd Ikorodu – Oga Carnival Kicks – Off In Grand Cultural Procession, Display

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Mariam Akinloye with Olaleye Taiwo Deborah & Bole Oresajo (SIWES Students) It’s another period for the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival and the people of the ancient and strategic city are not leaving anything un-turned to record yet another historic celebration this year. As usual, the annual event kicked – off on Saturday, November 9, 2024, with Woro Procession and cultural displays. The Woro Procession along the traditional route – Owolowo Street, Oriwu Road, Ita – Elewa, Aga, Odulate, Obun Oke, Obale Market, Ajina Market, Itunmoja, Alhaji Street, Ojubode, Ikorodu Garage…

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38th Imota Ayayo Celebration: OAU Pro – Chancellor Exhorts Imota On Documentation, Development Plan

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Kunle Adelabu The Pro – Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife and erudite historian, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, FHSN, FNAL, has exhorted the people of Imota to prioritize the documentation of the kingdom’s history and important figures for easy access and development. He also called on the people to, as a matter of importance, have a development strategy plan to guide the community’s development and posterity. Prof. Oyeweso spoke at the lecture delivered in commemoration of 38th Imota Ayayo Day Celebration held at the N.S. Event Hall, Imota on Friday.…

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House Committee Chair On PPP Celebrates Lagos Speaker On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, House Committee on Private Public Partnership (PPP), Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has celebrated the Speaker of the House, Rt. Honourable Mudashiru Obasa on his birthday. Hon. Obasa added another year today. In a statement by Hon. Aro on Monday, he described the Speaker as an extraordinary leader with vision and character: “A Glorious Happy Birthday to the Rt. Honourable Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly! “Today, we celebrate an extraordinary leader whose clear vision, wisdom, and strength have…

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Rep. Benson Lays Foundation For 250 Capacity ICT Centre For Constituency II In Imota

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges dialysis centre, ambulance for Imota GH The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, is not relenting on his efforts to facilitate infrastructural development for his constituency, especially in the area of roads, hospital and innovation centre. The three – term lawmaker has, again, laid foundation of another 250 – capacity ICT/CBT centre for the Ikorodu Constituency II, at Ori – Okuta in Imota Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu, which will be a prototype of the one being built for the Constituency I at…

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Sen. Abiru Felicitates Lagos Speaker, Hon. Obasa On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbp Abiru, on behalf of the Lagos East District of the state congratulates the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Mudashoru Obasa, who adds another year today. In a statement by Sen. Abiru and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, s the attainment and achievements of the celebrant is a source of pride to many. The colourful birthday wishes are expressed below: On behalf of my family and the good people of the Lagos East Senatorial District,  we extend…

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180 Pupils Across Ikorodu Division Benefit From Women Of Substance Educational Support Gesture

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Wale Jagun & Bolu Oresajo (SIWES Student) For two days, chieftains of the Women of Substance, a leading social, political and community development women organisation in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, went round the six Local Government and Local Council Development Areas to continue its youth development agenda. The group led by its President, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola, former Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Lagos State, in its quest to promote pupils education, especially as regards those in need, donated a pair of sandals, 5 notebooks and school…

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