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Back – To – School: NYCN Imota Supports Pupils’ Education With Learning Materials

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Jare Olukotun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) -Enrolled 53 out – of – school children The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Council Development Area (NYCN) branch, on Wednesday, flagged -off the second edition of its Back -to -School Programme, an initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and promoting quality education in the council area. The initiative which is targeted at the primary schools in Imota, and scheduled to hold between Wednesday, October 22nd to Friday, October 24th, 2025, started off at…

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HiTech Begins Clearing Of Igbe Laara Axis For Construction Work

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Kunle Adelabu -May start work on the abandoned Afa bridge soon Years after the commencement of the construction of Igbogbo-Bola Tinubu – Igbe Laara Road project, the construction company handling the project, HiTech Construction Company, has extended the construction of the road to the Igbe Laara axis of the project. THE IMPACT gathered that the company, which has been working non – stop for a few months after the contract sum was reviewed and substantial sum paid by the Lagos State Government, started clearing the Afa to Igbe Laara axis…

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34th Ikorodu -Oga Day: Winners Emerge in Track, Indoor Game Events

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Kudirat Taiwo, Faleti Kehinde & Maryam Oyekan (SIWES Students) -Sports summit, awards presentations hold Thursday Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), on Wednesday, staged another edition of its sports fiesta with schools across the council participating in the field & track and indoor events. The sports fiesta, which is part of the larger sporting events – Ikorodu – Oga Sports Fiesta & Summit/Awards scheduled for this year’s celebration, took place today at the Ikorodu Town Hall and Oriwu College Sports Arena. The initiative is…

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Imota LCDA Begins Reconstruction Of Oke – Agbo/Igbalu Wooden Bridge

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sunday Benson, has said that the footbridge which its administration is reconstructing to connect Oke – Agbo and Igbalu, will connect various communities and boost agricultural and socio – economic activities in the areas. The reconstruction work started today, with residents of the Oke-Agbo and Igbalu communities in Ward D of the council, expressing happiness over the intervention of Hon. Benson. A statement by the chairman’s media unit said that the communities on the axis, have been lamenting…

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Education Secretary Lauds Ikorodu Pupils’ Qualification For 2025 Gov’s Quiz Competition

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Kunle Adelabu The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, yesterday, paid a visit to the Community Primary School, Mowo -Nla, Ikorodu, to congratulate two pupils – Adedayo Farouq and Ugwumade Ifechikwu, for their exceptional feat in qualifying for the 2025 Governor’s Quiz Competition. Both emerged victorious at the District II level, beating strong contenders from Kosofe, Epe and Shomolu LGEAs. The two ambassadors will be representing Ikorodu LG and the entire Education District II at the state level of the competition. “In a…

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Senator Abiru Endorses President Tinubu for 2027, Hails Impressive Scorecard

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Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the Lagos State All Progressives Congress, APC, Stakeholders Forum 2025 held on Tuesday in Lagos, describing President Tinubu’s leadership as courageous, visionary, and transformative. Abiru lauded President Tinubu’s bold reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy, unification of the Foreign Exchange market, and redirection of resources to key sectors, which according to him have restored economic stability and fiscal discipline. “Two years ago, Nigerians…

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RHODA Centre Unveils Resource Persons For Etiquette Workshop

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Jare Olukotun The RHODA Youth Centre, has unveiled resource persons that are scheduled to coordinate its much – anticipated workshop to drive campaign for etiquette improvement among the children, especially primary school pupils. The Centre, which has shown concern about the standard of etiquette among the children is embarking on the campaign to address the situation as a non – curricular activity for pupils in Ikorodu Division. The workshop for school administrators and teachers, which is scheduled for 9am at Homat Event Centre – Megalite Hall, Igbe, Igbogbo, holds on…

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Eletu Adeniyi To Residents: Get Your PVC, Expect More Developments In Oke – Eletu

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Wale Jagun The traditional head of Oke Eletu, Eletu Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi has assured the residents of Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, to expect developmental projects in their community, while also urging them to be ready to sacrifice for that to happen. Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi emphasised that residents must be ready to make sacrifice if the flooding problems confronting the community is to be addressed. The traditional leader also urged his people to ensure that they collect their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC)…

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Rep. Benson Celebrates Former Commissioner Rotimi Ogunleye On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated a former commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State, Prince (Barr.) Rotimi Ogunleye on his birthday anniversary. Prince Ogunleye, who was also a former commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives and former Business Editor of the defunct, Daily Times, celebrates his birthday every October 21st. In a statement by Rep. Benson, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, the distinguished public service and other endeavours of the celebrant and his contributions to Ikorodu Division…

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Appeal For Support: Master Abdullahi, Boy With Chronic Heart Disease Still In Need Of Assistance

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Our Reporter Once again, members of the public have been called upon to assist in saving Master Abdullah Abdulkareem, 13 – years – old Junior Secondary School 3 student of Oriwu Junior Model College, Ikorodu, who was diagnosed with chronic heart disease and in need of N10millon, to settle his medical bill at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. He is also to undergo an operation at the hospital, to correct his heart problem. According Alhaja Monsurat Odumbo, a teacher and one of the advocates for the treatment of…

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