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Adeboruwa Cup 2024 Kicks Off With Exciting Matches

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Kunle Adelabu with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) Football loving residents of Igbogbo, were not disappointed on Friday, when the 2024 Adeboruwa Cup kicked off as planned, with the opening game living up to expectations. The two exciting and highly technical games satisfied the appetites of the residents that trooped out to the U.A.M.C (Eleja) pitch hosting the tournament. Alhaji Ganiu Olubodun, the Bobasega of Igbogbo Kingdom and the special guest of honour at the opening game, performed the ceremonial kick off after he led the Chairman, Ikorodu…

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Senator Abiru Lights – Up TOS Benson Avenue With Solar Street Lights

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A section of the TOS Benson Avenue in Ikorodu, has been powered with solar lights by the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru. The road, which used to be in dark at night now wears a new look with solar power lights illuminating it from the Malok Filling Station down to Ebute – Iga junction close the Ikorodu. The #DoingGood Senator, Tokunbo Abiru, has also provided solar-powered street lights at Aga Sholebo Estate Road, Gbasemo Street, Olayinka Jimbo Street, Muba Abiru Street, Ajelogo Mile 12, Gbagada, and…

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Celebration As Elepe Residents Welcome Oba Ganiyu Omotayo Back From Traditional Seclusion

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) -Coronation activities commence soon It was celebration galore on Friday, at Elepe Kingdom, as jubilant residents, family members, friends and well-wishers, welcomed their new king, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, back to his palace l, after spending over 50 days in seclusion. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo –Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert, had, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, presented the…

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Apex GAC Leader, Prince Tajudeen Olusi Visits SAIL Innovation Lab, Commends Senator Abiru’s Visionary Leadership

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Wale Jagun The apex leader of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, on Wednesday, paid a visit to the iconic SAIL Innovation Lab in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, where over 8,400 constituents, majorly youths, have learnt different life-transforming sought-after skills in digital, tech and innovation,  such as Tech Talent Development, Data Science and Teachers’ Fellowship, among others. The respected elder statesman and national political figure, who was elated by the magnificence of the Innovation Lab that has trained and provided decent jobs for hundreds of youths…

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One Year After, No Justice Yet For Late Singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba ‘Mohbad’

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo -Fans protest as coroner continues siting in Ikorodu -Darocha gives evidence before coroner. A year after the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called, ‘Mohbad’, died mysteriously and people around the world staged protests in cities, communities and towns calling for justice for his death, it is still a long road to justice as nothing concrete seems to have been established regarding the cause of his death. At the Ikorodu High Court on Wednesday, September 11, where the matter regarding…

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Birthday: Lagos East Senator, Ikorodu Constituency II Rep Greet Oba Agoro

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Tokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District and Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), have joined other wellwishers in congratulating the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, FCA, on his birthday celebration. Oba Agoro added another year today. Senator Abiru, in a statement he jointly signed with his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, congratulated the royal father, while appreciating his royal guidance. “Happy Birthday, HRM, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, the Ranodu of Imota Kingdom. “On behalf of my family and the people of…

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Resumption: Councillorship Aspirant, Abbey Balogun Goes Back To Former Primary School

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Kunle Adelabu & Joy Fasunnon (SIWES Student) -Donate educational materials to pupils -Pledges prizes for outstanding pupils In his capacity of supporting the government efforts in the development of education and given back to his former primary school, Mr Balogun Abbey Oluwagbenga, a Councillorship aspirant for Ward .., Ikorodu Local Government has returned to Aga Primary School to donate educational materials to the pupils. Balogun who wore the school uniform fully identified with the pupils who he distributed exercise books, biro and pencil to on the Assembly Ground, a gesture…

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Rep. Benson Felicitates Inspiring Monarch On Birthday

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Wale Jagun Rep Babajimi Benson, the Chairman, House Committee on Defense and the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has extended birthday wishes to the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, the Olufoworesetie, on his birthday today. The three – term lawmaker, in a statement he personally signed, said that the traditional ruler is an inspiration to others, and committed to the development of his community. “I extend my warmest congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba Mudasiru Ajibade Bakare-Agoro, Ranodu of Imota, on his birthday. “Kabiyesi, you…

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Igbe Laara Residents Commend LASG For Lightening Up Community

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Jare Olukotun Residents of Elenuwa Community Development Association (CDA) in Igbe Laara in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, have commended the Lagos State Government for providing solar light to light up their community. The solar powered street lights were facilitated through the Lagos State Center for Rural Development (CERUD). The elated residents, who have been dealing with darkness at night, said that the intervention will improve social and economic lives in the area. Chairman, Elenuwa CDA, Mr Abimbola Odediran, speaking with our reporter on Wednesday, extended his…

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IKODASS To Support Law Students From Ikorodu With Scholarship

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Kunle Adelabu & Joy Fasunnon-Presents free GCE forms to 30 students Financial support is coming the way of Law students from Ikorodu, especially those that were unable to enroll in law school after their graduation as Law students in various universities, due to financial constraints. The foremost socio – cultural, economic and developmental association in Ikorodu – Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has announced plans are underway to grant support in form of scholarship to law school graduates that are Ikorodu origin who are unable to get into the…

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