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Our Reporter  The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.  The exercise began in Ogudu GRA, where officials of the Agency moved in to enforce compliance with the state’s urban planning regulations following the expiration of the amnesty period, which was extended to 31st of December, 2024, to allow property owners to regularize their documents  According to the Permanent Secretary, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki,…

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Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA, has felicitated with the retired FIFA badged Beach Soccer referee, Jelili Ogunmuyiwa, on his birthday today. In a statement congratulating Ogunmuyiwa, AMA said that the celebrant is an incredible person who always brightens the people around him with his infectious energy. “Happy Birthday, Mr. Jelo! “My brother, on this special day, I celebrate the incredible person that you are – full of infectious, positive spirit that brightens the lives of those around you. May this new year…

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Kunle Adelabu Disturbed by the alarming rate of insecurity especially kidnapping cases in the last two years, as being experienced in and around Igbe communities of Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Ikorodu Heroes Association (I-heroes), has called for collaboration among the stakeholders and security agencies. I-heroes, which is a registered and non-profit organization that is committed to the socio-economic development of Ikorodu Division as a whole and indeed Lagos State, said that it has observed and concluded that there would…

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Kunle Adelabu For the second time this year, the Mary Nwauju Foundation, a humanitarian group with focus on assisting the less privileged and vulnerable especially, elderly people has provided support for 500 residents. The beneficiaries were provided with packs of food items which include rice, beans, spaghetti, noodles, sachet vegetable oil, salt, maggi, beverages, and seasonings among others, at the Kingsmead School Hall, 6 – 8, Kingsmead School off Erunwen Road, which is off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Erunwen, Ikorodu. The initiative tagged, ‘Elderly Nourishment Drive’, started in 2023, and according…

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Wale Jagun The popular chairmanship aspirant in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Bashiru Ismaheel also known and called ‘Dangotey’, has felicitated President Bola Tinubu and Rep Babajimi Benson on their birthday anniversaries. While Tinubu celebrated his 73rd birthday on Saturday, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Jimi Benson is celebrating 53rd today. In his tribute to President Tinubu, Dangotey said that he is honouring the elder statesman’s commitment to building a prosperous country. “Today (Saturday, March 29), I…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Secretary of the Ikorodu Division’s security and developmental architecture – Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), has said that Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency has redefined what a true representation is all about. Otunba Abiru, who was a former Clerk/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State House of Assembly and also former Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), emphasising his assertion, added that the three – term federal lawmaker has in an unprecedented way connect with his constituents, empowered numerous youths and adults and…

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Kunle Adelabu Prince Yommy Shopitan, a former Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Maritime, has sent special birthday wishes to Rep. Babajimi Benson, describing him as a great – hearted leader In a statement commemorating Rep. Benson’s birthday, the former Governor’s aide, also said that the lawmaker’s birthday celebration is a good reminder of his impacts. “To my great-hearted brother and leader, Hon. Babajimi Benson, MHR, I say special birthday wishes to you! “Your birthday celebration is a unique reminder of the incredible impacts you have made…

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Kunle Adelabu Dr Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB), Chairman Caretaker Committee Oricol 1977 set & Chief Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Offa, has paid tributes to Rep. Babajimi Benson on his birthday. Rep. Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency clocked 53rd on March 30. The illustrative tributes by the scholar who is a columnist with THE IMPACT newspaper, is reproduced below: Dear Hon. Babajimi Benson, A Birthday Tribute to an Exceptional Leader… “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” (Psalm 92:12) On this…

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Kunle Adelabu The Board of Trustees (BOT), executives and entire members of all the registered clubs and association under the umbrella of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) have joined voices with thousands of others that echoed across the Ikorodu Federal Constituency acknowledging the exceptional leadership of Rep. Babajimi Benson. In its congratulatory message to the three – term lawmaker signed by Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the socio – cultural and developmental body also described the lawmaker as a builder of men, and commended…

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogabba, is rejoicing with the Muslim faithful on the completion of the 2025 Ramadan and the Eid – El – Fitr celebration. The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, had last night declared today as Eid day following the sighting of the moon. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba prayed that the blessings of the Holy Ramadan continue to abide with everyone beyond the Ramadan period. “I heartily rejoice with fellow Muslims in Ijede LCDA…

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