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Commendations As Aroyewun Commissions Fully Rehabilitated Baiyeku PHC, New Office Block

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye It was all praises and commendations for the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) on Thursday, at the commissioning of the fully rehabilitated Baiyeku Primary Health Centre (PHC) and an additional block of offices. The project which was among the capital projects embarked upon by the new chairman was achieved within the 100 days in office of the chairman. In rehabilitating the facility, the council removed the roofs which had been dilapidated and were not providing the much-needed…

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IDRDG Centre Join Others In Hosting Computer – Based WASSCE For Private Candidates

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) has joined the league of recognised institutions across the country that are hosting the computer -based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates in the ongoing 2025 examinations which is the second on the series. According to WAEC, the shift to CBT aims to reduce malpractices, enhance security, and provide faster results for candidates. The examination body also plans to fully implement computer-based WASSCE for school candidates beginning in 2026. Registration for the 2025 second series was online…

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Miss Ikorodu 2025: Aramide Da – Silva Takes Charge As Oga Beauty Queen

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Kunle Adelabu Miss Aramide Da -Silva representing Ireshe, an area in Aga Ward, Ikorodu, has taken over from Miss Blessing Olawunmi Otayomi, as Miss Ikorodu. Aramide was crowned as Miss Ikorodu 2025/26 at the beauty pageant held at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Wednesday, as part of the youth activities of the ongoing 34th Ikorodu -Oga Celebration that is organised by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS). Victoria Adigun representing Ayangbure Road axis, emerged as first runner – up and also crowned as Miss Ikorodu Tourism, while Miss Victoria…

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Lekan Oba, Fatuga, Soyiga, Other Youths Honoured With Leadership, Community Development Awards

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Kunle Adelabu It was a day of recognition for seven young Ikorodu sons and daughters that have made their marks in leadership, community development and entrepreneurship as Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) acknowledged their contributions. They were honoured during the Youth Activities Day of the ongoing Ikorodu – Oga Carnival being organised by the IKODASS, which held at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Wednesday. The event was attended by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, his wife, Olori Kudirat Shotobi and other prominent…

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Ikorodu Students Exhibit Ijebu Dialect Ability At Oga Carnival Competition

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Kunle Adelabu Students from five schools across Ikorodu exhibited their Ijebu dialect prowess on stage on Wednesday during the Inter – School Debate in Ijebu Dialect, which is part of the educational programmes of the annual Ikorodu -Oga Celebration. The debate fielded students from United Senior High School, Ikorodu, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, Isawo Senior Grammar School, Government College, Ikorodu and Ikorodu Senior High School, Ikorodu, as contestants took place at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. Contestants first debated for and against the topic: “Upa Esi olaju nko ninu…

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34th Ikorodu -Oga: Students Showcase Culinary Skills At Food Competition

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Jare Olukotun & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -2025 winners emerge in hairdressing, shoe making competitions It was another opportunity to test the students’ proficiencies in cooking when the Ikorodu – Oga Association (IKODASS) on Tuesday, held another food competition as part of the ongoing celebration of the 34th edition of the annual Ikorodu Oga Festival. Eight schools participated in the food competition of the annual competition that celebrates creativity, tradition, and the rich culinary heritage of Ikorodu. At the end of the event, Shams-El-Deen Grammar School emerged as the overall…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku CDC Excos Storm Ikeja Electric Office Over Irregular Power, Estimated Billing

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Kunle Adelabu & Kehinde Faleti (SIWES Student) After months of complaints over grossly irregular power supply to many areas in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), exorbitant estimated billings to residents and load -shedding among other challenges without any positive responses or changes, the Executive Committee and Zonal Chairmen of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, on Tuesday marched to the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), Ikorodu, to register their frustration over the situation. The protest, led by the chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Alhaji Rasaq Ibiyeye,…

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Ijede LCDA Achieves 100% Y2025 Budget Performance Due To Proper Planning – Council

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Wale Jagun -Holds 2026 stakeholders’ consultative forum Authorities of the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has put the council’s budget performance for 2025 at 100% with a few weeks left for the year to be concluded. This, it said was due to proper budget planning. To attain the performance in the coming budget year, the council has embarked on a 2 – day Budget Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum in preparation for the 2026 budget in four strategic locations. In a statement by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ijede LCDA,…

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Sports Development: Sen. Ogunlewe Calls For Adequate Funding For Igbogbo Stadium, Maintenance

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Kunle Adelabu -Advocates for focus on school, community sports Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State and former Minister of Works, has charged the Lagos State House of Assembly through the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodiun (AMA) on the need to budget adequate funds for the completion of the Igbogbo Stadium project. The elder statesman who served as the senator representing Lagos East between 1999 and 2023, also urged the three council chairmen in Ikorodu Constituency II to take…

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Obasa Leadership Has Continued To Inspire Hope, Excellence In Governance

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Kunle Adelabu A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr ) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has lauded the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa for providing inspirational leadership that has been inspiring hope and excellence in governance in the state. Aro added that Obasa as the leader of the Lagos Assembly has elevated the status of the house which is reknowned for its legislative excellence. The state lawmaker gave the commendations in a statement congratulating Obasa on his birthday today.…

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