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Igbogbo Youth Coalition Salutes Halima Sulaimon’s Remarkable Academic Feat

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Mariam Akinloye The umbrella body of all youths in Igbogbo Kingdom, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has again lauded one of its own, Halima Sulaimon, for a remarkable academic feat attained as one of the First Class students at the 26th Convocation ceremony of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos. The ceremony, which was well – attended by the Visitor to the institution and the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, and other dignitaries, also marked the 40th anniversary of the prestigious institution. Halimat, who is…

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Oriwu College Wins 2023 Cancer Competition

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Kunle Adelabu Master Bada Abdusalam, a student of the Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Cancer Awareness. The competition, which is being organized by Atinuke Cancer Foundation, accommodates secondary schools in both Lagos and Ogun states. In a statement today, the foremost model school thanked the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, for the support that his administration has been rendering to the school. Also acknowledged were the Tutor – General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mrs Anike Adekanye and former…

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Senator Abiru Lauds Oriwu Club President, Otunba Oduborisha On Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, has lauded Otunba (Engr.) Amid Adekunle Oduborisha, President, Oriwu Club, on the occasion of his birthday. Abiru described Oduborisha as an accomplished professional and leader. “I join eminent personalities in Ikorodu and by extension Lagos East Senatorial District to celebrate our amiable President of Oriwu Club, Engr. Amid Adekunle Oduborisa on his birthday”, Sen. Abiru said. “I celebrate your accomplishments as a seasoned professional in the energy sector and also your resourcefulness as an astute grassroots politician.…

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Sanwo – Olu Rewards LASU’s Best Graduating Student With N10 Million Cash Prize

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Wale Jagun -Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Fayemi, Lagos First Lady among recipients of honorary PhDs Lagos State Governor,  Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday personally gave the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU), Miss Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf a cash prize of N5 million for her brilliance. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced an additional prize of N5 million from the Lagos State Government to reward the 23-year-old fresh Law graduate’s unprecedented feat. Miss Yusuf graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU) as the institution’s best student of all time, with a Cumulative Grade…

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Oriwu, Civil Service Model Colleges Listed Among Top 15 Public Schools In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu The premier college in Ikorodu Division, Oriwu Model College, Ikorodu, and the Lagos State Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, have been listed among the top 15 best public schools in Lagos State. An online information platform, InfoGuide Nigeria, stated that the schools listed are known for their commitment to academic excellence, character development, and the holistic growth of students. It also stated that the 15 schools consistently produced exceptional students who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields. Other 13 schools are King’s College, Lagos;…

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Lagos Launches First Series Of 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, on Wednesday, launched the Five Billion Series 1 of the 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange. Sanwo – Olu visited the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange, UAC building, Marina, Lagos, with his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi and others, to perform the ceremony. He announced the development on his official twitter handle. “I’m happy to announce the launch of the Five Billion…

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First Class: Igbogbo Youth Coalition Lauds Romoke Ogunlana

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Mariam Akinloye The Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), has lauded the acadenic achievement of one of its own, Miss Romoke Ogunlana, who graduated with distinction. Romoke graduated with 4.52 CGPA from the Department of Education Management, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU). IYC, in a press statement today, said that the achievement of Romoke, who is the General Secretary of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU), attests to the abundant excellence in the ancient kingdom. “The Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC) celebrates an academic high flier and shining star, Miss Ogunlana Romoke…

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Lagos Command African Lads, Lasses Brigade Flags – Off 40 Years Anniversary In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Rank and file of The African Church Lads and Lasses Brigade, Lagos State Command, will, on Sunday, gather at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, to kick – off the 40 year anniversary celebration of the organisation. The special anniversary logo will be unveiled during the service at the Cathedral Church. In a statement by the Information Unit of the Command, notable individuals will join grand patrons, grand patroness, patrons and officers of the Lads and Lasses for the special service. Expected to grace the occasion is…

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Ijede Celebrates Rufai Dolamu, Best Graduating Student In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu Miss Rufai Azeezat Dolamu, an Ijede indigene who emerged as the best graduating student from Ikorodu Division, in the Lagos State University, Ojo, has been commended for the feat and celebrated by the residents. Dolamu, who is the President of Ijede Students’ Union (ISU), and student of the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, graduated with 4.72 CGPA to emerge as the best in Ikorodu Division. Alhaji Bashiru Akinwale Saminu, retired Assistant General Manager, National Control Center (NCC) and Transmission Service Provider (TSP) and a chieftain of the…

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Community Leaders Assure Igbogbo Residents Over Abandoned Projects

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Kunle Adelabu -Say efforts are in place to reconstitute IDEA The leadership of the Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA), has assured the residents of the community, especially the youths, that the community leaders are not resting but working towards ensuring that their demands on government, are attained. Engr. Jelili Oduntan, General Secretary, IDEA, who spoke at the weekend, said that the leadership has been working with the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, and the Adeboruwa in – Council, on state of roads and other facilities…

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