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Imota throws Weight Behind Rep. Benson’s Continuation As Representative Of Ikorodu Federal Constituency

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Wale Jagun ‎ More support has been declared for the fourth term re – election of the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. This time around, the support was coming from the Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele. ‎While calling for the support on behalf of residents of Imota, the council boss urged unity, continuity, and sustained grassroots development by sustaining the representation of the three -term lawmaker. ‎ ‎ ‎The council boss made this position known while reacting to a recent…

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Igbogbo-Baiyeku Council Chair, Aroyewun Takes Stand On Rep. Benson’s 4th Term Re – Election

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‎Kunle Adelabu -Calls for continuity, consolidation, sustained progress The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has made his stance known regarding the 4th term bid of Rep. Babajimi Benson as the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency. ‎ ‎ ‎The young councii boss said that the issue about Rep. Jimi Benson popularly called “JB” by constituents is beyond the tenure, rather, he said it should be about the continuity and consolidation of quality representation and sustenance of progress. ‎ ‎ ‎Aroyewun who is a member…

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Late Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Chairmanship Aspirant, Kunle Bakare, For Burial Friday

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Jare Olukotun The remains of late chairmanship aspirant in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Olakunle Olanrewaju Bakare, who died on the 15th day of March, 2026 in far away India will be buried tomorrow, Friday), April 17, in Igbogbo. THE IMPACT gathered that his remains were brought back a few days after his demise in India. Late Bakare, who was 59 years old, was serving as the Council Manager, Amuwo Odofin Local Government. According to the family, the lying -in – state, Church Service and reception will hold…

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Rep. Babajimi Benson: Ikorodu Constituents React To News Of Opposition To 4th Term Bid

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu ‎-246 respondents in 3hrs affirm lawmaker’s quality representation, want continuity Residents of Ikorodu have in a very loud and clear manner reacted to the news by a popular national daily that published a news report that the representative of Ikorodu federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson is facing challenges in his bid for his fourth term. ‎ ‎They unequivocally affirmed the lawmaker’s quality representation which they said is unprecedented in the history of representation in Ikorodu and clamoured for his continued representation. ‎ ‎ ‎The Punch Newspaper has in…

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Imota Chair Felicitates Ranodu, Agemo Chieftains on 2026 Eribi Festival

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Kunle Adelabu -Festival commences today The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has extended his congratulations to the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare-Agoro, the Ranodu of Imota, Olufoworesete II, and chieftains of Agemo Eseuwele in Imota Kingdom on the occasion of 2026 celebration of Eribi Festival. The annual festival which commences today, Wednesday, April 15th will last for the next one week. Eribi festival which combines the celebrations of the popular Agemo and Eluku deities, is the most important…

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NMA Elections: Concerned Doctor Warns Prof. Audu Led National Excos Against Constitutional Contraventions

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Kunle Adelabu -Urges leaders to act in interest of members A concerned member of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Adeleke Dankuwo, has warned the national leadership of the association against impending crisis if they continue to contravene the provisions of the constitution in the build up to the NMA elections. Dr Dankuwo, called on the leadership of the NMA led by Prof. Bala Audu to act in the interest of the members of the association to prevent internal crisis. The Lagos -based medical practitioner in a petition received by…

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Ayoyinka Adebola Ogbe: A former Lagos State House of Assembly’s Principal Legislative Officer Who Wants To Represent Ikorodu Constituency I

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Kunle Adelabu A trained historian, administrator and financial expert, Mr Ayoyinka Adebola Ogbe, has again declared his intention to run for the Lagos State House of Assembly to represent Ikorodu Constituency I. Mr Ogbe aspired for the Ikorodu Constituency I three years ago. The aspirant had distinguished eight years of service with the Lagos State House of Assembly, as a Principal Legislative Officer, contributing significantly to legislative drafting, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and oversight functions. He served across major committees including Budget and Economic Planning, Judiciary and Human Rights, Information…

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Fadugba Ogunlewe Royal Lineage Gives 42 Family Students Educational Grants

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Plans to rebuild family house The royal family of Fadugba Ogunlewe in Igbogbo Kingdom has continued with its forward-looking tradition of providing support for members of the family especially the students by providing financial support to 42 students that are family members studying various disciplines in higher institutions. It is designed and implemented as part of its way to encourage them to excel. The financial assistance was presented to family students at the 5th edition of the Annual General Meeting of the family held at…

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Sanwo- Olu Appoints Prince Kehinde Oladega As SSA

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‎Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎ ‎The Executive Governor of Lagos Stare, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, has appointed a broadcaster and grassroots mobiliser, Prince Kehinde Ibrahim Oladega as a Senior Special Assistant on Political Mobilisation and Strategy. ‎ ‎The appointment of the Ikorodu -based Agboyi Prince and the defunct Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) trained journalist, was announced today. ‎ ‎Ladega, a strong APC member was a former aide to the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajamiala and a former aspirant for chairmanship in Agboyi – Ketu LCDA. ‎ ‎…

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Concerned Resident Calls Out Ikorodu Political Leaders Over Lagos Governorship

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Wale Jagun As rumours of Ikorodu Division missing out again in the quest to clinch the Governorship position in Lagos State, continue to fly around, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu, and a former council supervisor, Hon. Adedeji Osho has called out the division’s political leaders, accusing them of failing to a deserving Governorship potential candidate in Ikorodu. He called them out at the weekend for failing to push at the apex level of the ruling party for the “Ikorodu for Governor” agenda which the entire…

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