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Kunle Adelabu The I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes), a social and developmental organization made up of young Ikorodu professionals, has commended the Chess Master, Tunde Onakoya, on his new world chess marathon record. The Ikorodu – born Onakoya’s initial target was 58 hours but went ahead to break that record by playing beyond the 60-hours mark to beat his own record and set a new Guinness World Record. Onakoya teamed up with US chess master, Shawn Martinez in Times Square, New York, to set a new world record and raise…

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, for setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon chess. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Onakoya’s remarkable story showed that with determination, dreams can indeed soar to monumental heights. Governor Sanwo-Olu, while commending Tunde Onakoya for beating World Guinness records, said the journey of the Chess master from Lagos, Nigeria, to global recognition embodies the spirit of Lagos as a…

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Jare Olukotun President Bola Tinubu, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has been commended for signing the Student Loan Bill into law and other achievements recorded by his administration within one year in office.The commendation was given by the Proprietor/Chief Executive Officer, Caleb Group of Schools, who is also the Founder and Visitor to Caleb University, Lagos, Dr. Oladega Adebogun. Dr Adebogun, a Harvard scholar, an astute educationist and erudite entrepreneur of international reputation, in a statement signed by Dr. Elvis Otobo,…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, and other eminent persons have celebrated the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, on his birthday which came up on Friday. Benson, in a statement that he personally signed, commended Erogbogbo for his developmental achievements in Ikorodu. “I extend my warm congratulations to my brother and Chairman of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr. Rotimi Erogbogbo, on the joyous occasion of his birthday”, he said. “Your dedication and commitment to achieving results through practical, methodical and…

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Kunle Adelabu The Kolujo Team of Comrade Japheth Akeem Abolade Odesanya has described the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and Chief Executive Officer, EROZ Place, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, as an indispensable community personality and a developer per excellence, on his birthday on Friday. Odesanya’s political campaign team was among the numerous individuals and groups that felicitated Erogbogbo, on his birthday. In a statement signed by Kayode Alabi, Esq., Head, Kólùjó Press, the team said that Erogbogbo was celebrated for his developmental strides. “To an INDISPENSABLE component of our…

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Wale Jagun -Extends to 60 hours Ikorodu – born and Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya, who commenced his mission to surpass the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, has reached  the 58th-hour mark. Tunde made this known on his X account in the early hours of today. Sharing a photo with record broken inscribed on it, Onakoya wrote, “We have done it.” “We’re pushing to 60 hours, guys. We’re not stopping yet. Let’s keep going. “We have a fundraising goal to meet for the education of African children…

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has expressed his support for the attempt being made by the Nigerian-born chess player, Tunde Onakoya, to break the Guinness World Record. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, joined many other notable Nigerians and large number of citizenry, to throw their support behind the 29 – year old chess player. The three term lawmaker expressed his support in a statement. Onakoya, who is in New York City, aims not only to break the world record…

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