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2023 IKODASS Elections: No Victor, No Loser, Re – Elected Chairman, Erogbogbo Declares

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Kunle Adelabu -Elemuren, Oyefusi will form integral part of my cabinet, he says The Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Akeem Erogbogbo, who was re –elected on Sunday, for another two years, has declared that all contestants in the 2023 election, are winners and there are no losers. He emphasized that both Prince Rasheed Elemuren and Prince Segun Oyefusi, who both vied for the position of the General Secretary of the socio – cultural, economic and developmental body, are going to form integral part of his second…

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Owode Residents Rejoice As 1.5km Road Facilitated By Rep. Benson Nearing Completion

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Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ajose, Oke-Ota and other communities in Owode – Ibeshe, off the Ibeshe Road in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have expressed their profound joy as the 1.5kilometre road facilitated by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, nears completion. The road, which was facilitated under the Defense Headquarters Civil – Military Cooperation Project, by Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, was flagged-off on Saturday, September 17, 2022. THE IMPACT team, which…

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Christians Mark Palm Sunday With Processions In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Churches in Ikorodu on Sunday, embarked on processions to celebrate Palm Sunday, which usually occurs a week before Easter celebrations. Members of the congregation were seen waving palm fronds and singing along the streets. The celebration was in commemoration of Jesus Christ entering into Jerusalem on a donkey, but, unfortunately, many of the Churches were unable to make use of donkeys due to high cost of rent and scarcity. At The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, children who led the procession were seen in blue and green…

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Senator Abiru Innovation Lab Graduates Over 100 Teachers

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Wale Jagun  -Unveils Ikorodu Teachers’ lounge   Over 100 teachers in public and private schools across Lagos East Senatorial District, who enrolled for the 2022 Class of the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship (Cohort 2) at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), graduated on Friday after successfully completing their training that lasted for over three months. Teachers, numbering over 1,500, applied for the training. 950 got enrolled for the online class for 30 days. out of which120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class. In a release on Sunday, the media aide…

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Pioneer LASUSTECH Registrar, Shakiru Bello Marks 60th Birthday With Thanksgiving

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Kunle Adelabu The pioneer Registrar of the prestigious Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Mr Shakirudeen Adetona Bello, today, appreciated God in his life with thanksgiving service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Province 62, Area 1, Ijede. He clocked 60 years of age on Wednesday, March 29. Incidentally, the day also witnessed the official admission of the first set of students into the new University. Bello, who also had the rare privilege of being the last Registrar of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) before its transmutation…

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Ikorodu Muslim Cemetery: Every Faithful Owes It A Duty To Contribute To Its Development – Imam Oshoala

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Kunle Adelabu His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, has stated that it is the duty of every Muslim faithful in Ikorodu and elsewhere to contribute to the ongoing construction of the …. (Muslim Cemetery). The respected Islamic scholar said that the 6.5 hectares of land acquired for the purpose at Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will serve as the final resting home for everyone, hence, the need to be part of its development. Imam…

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Ikorodu Ambassadors Group Felicitates Prince Shopitan On Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Ambassadors Group has congratulated the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Maritime Affairs, Prince Yommy Shopitan, on his birthday. Prince Shopitan, who is an indigene of Ikorodu and Igbogbo Kingdoms, added another year today. In a statement signed on behalf of the Coordinator of the Ikorodu Ambassadors Group, Comrade Sholanke Lateef (Arizona), the group appreciated the contributions of the celebrant to the development of waterways in the state. He prayed for more abundant years for the Governor’s aide. “Join me in celebrating my…

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IKODASS 2023: Ikorodu Decides Who Occupies Secretaryship Position, Oyefusi Or Elemuren?

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Kunle Adelabu Barring any last minute change, it is certain that only the position of the General Secretary of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), will be contested for at the General Council Meeting/2023 Election of the socio – cultural and economic association, slated for Sunday, April 2, 2023. The two contenders are: Prince Adesegun Oyefusi of the Zenith Peers Club and Mr Rasheed Elemuren who is representing The Achievers Enlightenment Association. Like other twenty aspirants for other positions in the election slated to hold at the Ikorodu Town…

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Princess Aderoju Ladega, Founder, Never Say Never Loses Mother A Day To Her Birthday.

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Kunle Adelabu It was shocking and disbelief on Friday, when Princess Aderoju Ladega, a granddaughter of the late Oba Ladega, popularly called ‘Kiniun Ikorodu’ and founder of ‘Never Say Never Foundation’, announced on her Facebook page that she has lost her mother, Aramide Oluwakamikun Ladega (Nee Odunuga). “Agbeekeee!! I’ve lost my mum!”, she screamed. The sad announcement has been generating so much comments from residents of Ikorodu, especially youths who worked with Princess Aderoju as a community advocate and developer as well as a humanitarian, while she was in the…

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We Know Ikorodu’s Place As The Beacon, Light In Lagos – Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu -Thanks residents for support at poll The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has publicly acknowledged the impacts of Ikorodu in the last General Elections in the state, describing the division as the beacon and light for others in the state. Sanwo – Olu, who got second highest votes from Ikorodu for his re – election, also thanked the people for recording the highest number of votes for the President – elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the Presidential election. The Governor gave the commendations…

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