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Civil Service Background Assisted Me In Dealing With Challenges In Office As Council Chair -Aroyewun

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Wale Jagun Omoba Hammed Aroyewun, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, has said that his civil service background prepared him for the council administration. He emphasised that the experience and training acquired during his service with the Lagos State Government, enabled him to deal with challenges that confronted him when he resumed office as the Executive Chairman of the council. Aroyewun spoke at the 2025 Public Service Day of the annual Igbogbo Day Celebration, held at De Shokis Hotel, Igbogbo. “I will say with all sense of responsibility that the civil service prepared…

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Luwasa Old Students Commemorate School’s 45th Anniversary With Landmark Projects, Plan Future Development

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Kunle Adelabu & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) -Outstanding teachers honoured True to the theme of the celebration, the Luwasa Old Students’ Association (LOSA), commemorated the 45th anniversary of Luwasa High School, Ijede, with landmark projects – a block of eight fully rehabilitated classrooms, and foundation laying for another block of 18 classrooms to improve the infrastructure in the school. The commissioned block of classrooms was rehabilitated by Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), representative of Ikorodu Constituency II who is the Chairman, 45th Anniversary Committee. He also facilitated the new block…

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Igbogbo Charts Development Plans For Sons, Daughters In Civil Service

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Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye -Honour outstanding public officers, students Key stakeholders in Igbogbo have charged sons and daughters of the Kingdom in the civil service to continue develop themselves if they are to have career progression in the service, and also urged them to rededicate themselves to public service and their Igbogbo. It was also agreed that the Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (CONFIIPS) platform should be expanded for proper impact on its members. These were some of the positions of stakeholders at the 2025 Public Service…

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Nigeria, US Promoting Strategic Interests, Stronger Together -Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Defence, Rep. Babajimi Benson has stated that recent diplomatic meetings between Nigeria and officials of the United States of America (USA) are strategic indications the two countries are stronger together in promoting each other’s strategic interests. Rep. Benson, who is a three -term lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, also said that the country is open to objective and constructive criticisms, partnership and cooperation to move its democracy forward. The lawmaker led a high -powered delegation on November the 19th that met…

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Olori Ruth Adelabu At 75: Eminent Personalities, Individuals, Achievers’ Crew Honour Mother – in -Israel, Retired Teacher

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Wale Jagun Eminent personalities, and notable individuals of goodwill in Ikorodu, on Saturday, extended their love and congratulations to a Mother – in – Israel and retired school administrator, Olori Ruth Adebola Adelabu, on her 75th birthday anniversary. Olori Adelabu, who was a teacher for many years and retired as the Assistant Head Teacher, Oga Primary School, celebrates her birthday every November 22. She is the matriarch of Olukotun Emmanuel Olawale Adelabu family, a Mother – in – Israel, The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu and mother of the Publisher/Reporter…

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Achievers’ Crew Partners Igbogbo Day Committee To Chart Career Path For Youth

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Jare Olukotun As part of its contributions to development in Igbogbo, the Achievers’ Crew, a developmental, social and community – oriented group, is set to assist youths in their career path to a better future. This, the group intends to achieve through a sponsored programme – Career Guidance and Counseling Session, which is part of the educational programmes of the 2025 Igbogbo Day Celebration. The educational programme that is slated for De Shokis Hotel, Igbogbo on Friday, November 30, 2025, is being organised in partnership with the Igbogbo Day Central…

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African Church Celebrates Women’s League Patroness, Olori Ruth Adelabu At 75

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Wale Jagun The cathedral council and the entire congregation of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, have extended congratulations to Olori Ruth Adebola Adelabu, on her 75th birthday celebration. Olori Adelabu who celebrates her birthday every November 22, had served in many capacities among which are former member, Side Men and Lady Helpers, former Financial Secretary, Women’s League, Ikorodu and former Assistant Secretary, Harvest Committee. She is also Patroness to many societies and associations. She retired as an Assistant Head Teacher, Oga Primary School, Ikorodu a few years ago. In…

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Senate Security Summit: Senator Abiru, South-West Stakeholders Push For Indigenousj Solutions, Modern Technology, State Police To Tackle Insecurity

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Our Reporter In a bid to combat the rising security challenges facing the nation, the Nigerian Senate held the South-West Zonal Security Summit, in Lagos, on Friday, where major stakeholders across security agencies, government, civil society, and traditional institutions renewed calls for the adoption of indigenous security solutions, advanced technology, and state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges. The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, who is the Chairman of the South-West geopolitical zone interactive hearings of the 10th Senate’s ad-hoc…

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I Still Have A Lot Of Work To Do, Give To My People – Asiwaju Bashorun

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Kunle Adelabu An elder statesman, and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Bashorun, has stated that he is far from finishing his mission on earth despite his age and emphasised that he was still capable of doing a lot for the people and the council as a whole. The octogenarian, who is very vast in many areas of community, state and national developments, urged residents to pray for him for more fruitful life. Asiwaju Bashorun stated this on Thursday while speaking at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s 2026 Budget…

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Ijede Chairman, Obateru Laud I – Heroes Gesture At Supporting Pupils

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Kunle Adelabu -Group plans distribution of school uniforms in next edition The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba and the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, have added their voices to the recognition of the impacts of I – Heroes across Ikorodu Division. I -Heroes concluded the second phase of the distribution of 1000 bags, exercise books (four per pupil), pencil and biro, across primary schools in Ikorodu Division with a visit to Egbin Kingdom Nursery &…

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