Birthday: Ikorodu Federal Rep Congratulates Remarkable Ijede LCDA Boss

Wale Jagun The Ikorodu Federal representative, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has commended the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo- Alogba for her remarkable drive towards infrastructural and general development of her council. Rep. Benson, gave the commendation in his birthday greetings to the council chairman. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba, whose mother, late Yeye Fausat Gbadebo, was the first Executive Chairman of Ijede celebrates her birthday every April 1st. “I express my warmest congratulations to the Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba on the occasion of her birthday.…

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Hon. AMA Celebrates Woman Of Strength, Commitment To Service, Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba On Birthday

Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has been extolled as a woman of strength and vision who is committed to service by Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro (AMA). The state lawmaker said that the council boss’ leadership at the council level has brought growth and development to Ijede LCDA. AMA stated this in a statement commemorating Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba’s birthday today. “Happy Birthday my dear sister, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba! Today is a special day as we celebrate you — a woman of…

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Presidential Aide Felicitates Mentor, ‘Pride Of Ikorodu’, Rep Benson

Kunle Adelabu The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, yesterday joined many others that have continued to celebrate the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson on his birthday. Rep. Benson celebrated his 53rd birthday on Sunday, which is the Eid – El – Mubarak day, with massive tributes acknowledging his exceptional leadership and quality representation. The media aide to the President who posted congratulatory message to the lawmaker on his social media handles on Monday, described the three – term lawmaker as…

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OPINION: The Juggernaut of Brilliance: How One Nigerian Lawmaker Is Redefining Political Representation

By Bashir Banjoko When Nigerians discuss their politicians, the conversation often descends into cynicism, with tales of grand promises leading to meager results. Against this backdrop, the story of Babajimi “Jimi” Benson — fondly called JB by constituents — offers a compelling counternarrative that demands our commendation. Since his election to the Federal House of Representatives in 2015, Benson has methodically dismantled the conventional excuses that have long stunted development in Nigeria’s growing communities. His work in Ikorodu Federal Constituency presents a pointed rebuke to the politics of limitation that…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

April 1st: The Wisdom in a Fool’s Day By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) Every year, April 1st rolls around, and the world indulges in pranks, jokes, and lighthearted deception—all in the spirit of what we call “April Fools’ Day.” While it’s a day of laughter, trickery, and sometimes embarrassment, it also holds a deeper reflection about life, wisdom, and the fine line between foolishness and intelligence. Who Is Truly the Fool? The word fool often carries a negative connotation—someone lacking wisdom, being naïve, or making unwise decisions. But history and…

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Senator Ogunlewe Educational Foundation Congratulates Keme Balogun School On Outstanding Feats

Mariam Akinloye The Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe Educational Foundation has congratulated the Keme Balogun Senior College, Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on the commissioning of a 16 blocks of classrooms with modern sports facilities by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. The foundation also felicitated the school on its emergence as Best Senior Secondary School in Education District II, during the recently held annual Education District II 2024 Awards, stating that the achievements are testament to the dedication…

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Community Leader Declares Support For Aroyewun’s Chairmanship Aspiration

Kunle Adelabu -Says his connections with grassroots, clear agenda set him apart A community leader in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oloye Salami Oluwaseun, has thrown his support behind the aspiration of Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) to become the next chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. But Oloye Salami who is a known vocal voice on issues affecting Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA on the social media, did not just declare his support for the young aspirant, but also stated HOA’s strong ties with the grassroots people and dedication to community services set him…

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LASBCA Begins Removal Of Illegal Structures As Amnesty Ends

Our Reporter  The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the removal of illegal structures across the state following the expiration of the amnesty period granted by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.  The exercise began in Ogudu GRA, where officials of the Agency moved in to enforce compliance with the state’s urban planning regulations following the expiration of the amnesty period, which was extended to 31st of December, 2024, to allow property owners to regularize their documents  According to the Permanent Secretary, LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki,…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Rep Celebrates Retired FIFA Badge Referee, Jelili Ogunmuyiwa On Birthday

Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA, has felicitated with the retired FIFA badged Beach Soccer referee, Jelili Ogunmuyiwa, on his birthday today. In a statement congratulating Ogunmuyiwa, AMA said that the celebrant is an incredible person who always brightens the people around him with his infectious energy. “Happy Birthday, Mr. Jelo! “My brother, on this special day, I celebrate the incredible person that you are – full of infectious, positive spirit that brightens the lives of those around you. May this new year…

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Kidnappings: I – Heroes Call For Synergy Among Police, Other Security Outfits To Stem Incessant Cases In Ikorodu

Kunle Adelabu Disturbed by the alarming rate of insecurity especially kidnapping cases in the last two years, as being experienced in and around Igbe communities of Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Ikorodu Heroes Association (I-heroes), has called for collaboration among the stakeholders and security agencies. I-heroes, which is a registered and non-profit organization that is committed to the socio-economic development of Ikorodu Division as a whole and indeed Lagos State, said that it has observed and concluded that there would…

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