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Sanwo – Olu Commiserates With Chief Of Staff, Tayo Ayinde Over Wife’s Death

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, on the death of his wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde. Princess Ayinde nee Ojora died on Sunday at 36 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and children. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who expressed his sadness over the death of Princess Adedoyin Ayinde in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the death as shocking and a great loss not only to the…

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Erogbogbo Solicits Support For IKODASS Projects As Royal Fathers, Dignitaries Wine With Ayangbure

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Kunle Adelabu -Asipa Kaoli, Alhaja Sanni bag Achievers award The Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, has used the occasion of the second edition of the Royal Banquet in honour of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, to call on eminent citizens and dignitaries of lkorodu to support the organization’s projects. He specifically solicited support for the IKODASS Play Writing Competition which winner will be announced at the Grand Finale of the 31st Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival. During…

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Egbin Monarch Pledges Support For LASUSTECH

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin, His Royal Majesty Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Dr. AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, has stated that the Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH) is a pride of the entire Ikorodu Division which must be supported. Oba Oyebo, who has been contributing immensely to the educational development in the division, especially in his Kingdom, pledged to support and contribute to the development of the institution. The royal father gave the pledge when the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya…

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Ikorodu Will Witness Massive Transportation, Other Developments In The Next 30 Years – Dr Oladeinde

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Kunle Adelabu -Commissioner, others honoured with IKODASS Fellows award The Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, Dr Frederick Oladeinde has revealed that Ikorodu will witness massive developments in the next 30 years, that will make the city the envy of other divisions in the state. Dr Oladeinde listed areas such as construction of flyovers, roads, railway and improvement on water transport as some of the areas where Ikorodu will experience developments. He made the disclosure at the award ceremony of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) which was part of…

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Prostate Cancer Screening Will Help Find Solutions To High Incidents In Ikorodu – Prof. Rotimi, Professor of Clinical Biochemistry

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Kunle Adelabu A professor of Clinical Biochemistry from the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Prof. Solomon Rotimi has said that the Prostate Cancer screening exercise embarked upon by the Igbogbo community is a very good step towards reducing the incidents of cancers in Ikorodu Division. The Professor, who is one of the Principal Investigators of Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity (iCCaRE) for Black Men Consortium, funded by the US Department of Defence, revealed that according to the Journal of Clinical Oncology Global Oncology, Ikorodu has the highest number of cancer…

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Time For State Govt To Elevate General Hospital Ikorodu To Teaching Facility – Sir Elesho

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Kunle Adelabu The call for the elevation of the General Hospital (GH), Ikorodu, which has been ranked one of the best, if not the best in the state, to a teaching hospital status, has continued to increase. The latest call was coming from no mean person but the Agbaakin of Ikorodu, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW. Sir Elesho, who is a former Commissioner for Information and former number one Labour leader in the state, said that the upgrading is imperative because of the unparalleled and consistent achievements of the hospital…

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Ikorodu Showcases Cultural Heritage As Annual Oga Day Carnival Kicks – Off

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Kunle Adelabu It was a long but exciting and engaging procession as the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, led traditional groups, clubs, political groups, residents of Ikorodu and tourists in procession round major streets of Ikorodu. The procession called, ‘Woro’, in the local parlance is usually held to usher in the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival which is a week – long. The crowd followed by different masquerades, danced and created awareness for the commencement of the Lagos State Government’s recognised festival. At the…

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Adeboruwa Commissions Luxury Bar, Car Wash, Commends Balogun’s Initiative

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Kunle Adelabu The Balogun of Igbogbo Kingdom, High Chief Jelili Oduntan, has received commendations from the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Barr. Semisudeen Orimadegun Kasali, for adding to the economic and social status of Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria. Oba Kasali gave the commendations and royal blessings while commissioning the Luxury Bar and Car Wash newly established by the Balogun of Igbogbo, along Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way (formerly Agbele Road), Igbogbo. Adeboruwa, while commissioning the business enterprise on Saturday,…

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LASUSTECH Shuts Staff School Over Student’s Death

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Mariam Akinloye The Management of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has closed the University’s Staff School. The school located within the Ikorodu campus of the new University was shut due to the unfortunate death of one of its students, Master AbdulRahman Dauda. Three teachers have been remanded in prison and are still standing trial over their alleged complicity in the death of the boy. In a statement on Friday, titled, ‘Notice of Closure of Lagos State University of Science and Technology International Secondary School (LISS)’, LASUSTECH…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Celebrates Speaker Mudashiru Obasa At 50

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Senate committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, on his 50th landmark birthday.   Senator Abiru, in his congratulatory letter described the Lagos State Assembly Speaker as an outstanding politician and legislator par excellence who has contributed immensely to the development of Lagos State. The #DoingGood Senator commended Rt Hon. Obasa for being steadfast as a progressive since 1999.  “On behalf of my…

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