Baba Oloja ‘s Death: Ijede Council Warns Against Criminal Acts

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Jare Olukotun The authorities of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have warned against any act capable of disturbing the peace of the council following the demise of the Baba Oloja of Ijede LCDA, Chief Moshood Oyebanjo on Tuesday. In a statement by the council media unit, the Ijede LCDA condemned the looting of residents’ shops following the passage of the market leader. The administration warned against any further disturbance and unlawful activities, adding that security agencies have been ordered to deal with anyone found breaching the peace in the…

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RHODA Youth Centre Strengthens Primary School Educators In Etiquette Lessons

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Wale Jagun & Godsgift Simire (SIWES Student) The Rhoda Youth Centre has empowered educators in Ikorodu Division with etiquette skills as part of its campaign of impacting necessary morals and discipline into pupils in various schools. The one – day workshop held at HOMAT Megalite Event Centre last Saturday, brought together headteachers and teachers from various primary schools across the division for interaction, and professional development, with resource persons emphasising the need to nurture values and skills in children to be better persons. It was themed “Etiquette, Education, and Scholarship…

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Our Administration Is Committed To Promotion Of Culture, Tradition – Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun has said that his administration is committed to the promotion and upliftment of culture and traditions of Igbogbo people. He said cultural festivals are unifying factors and also bring about development. Aroyewun who spoke with THE IMPACT at the Day 2 of the Eyibi festival in Igbogbo Kingdom on Monday, where Agemo performed, also urged residents to celebrate without any rancour and maintain peace. The council chairman, Omo’ba Aroyewun joined His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen…

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NYCN Imota Partners Stakeholders In Ensuring Enrolled Pupils Attendance In Schools

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Wale Jagun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo -Records 82 enrolments for 2nd edition Back – To -School Initiative The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Branch, brought its Back to School Empowerment (BSE) 2.0 programme to a close on Friday, October 24, 2025, with an engaging town hall meeting with parents of beneficiaries of the NYCN initiative. The stakeholders’ meeting held at the CDC Community Hall, Imota, was organised in partnership with the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), Imota Command and headmistresses of local primary schools. During the…

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UAMC Cathedral Igbogbo Youth, Ladies Xtian Guilds Celebrate 29th, 25th Anniversaries

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Kunle Adelabu -Honour Patrons, Matrons It was yet another period of celebrations as the Youth Christian and Ladies Christian Guilds of the United African Methodist Church (UAMC), Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, celebrated their 29th and 25th special anniversaries’ thanksgiving of their existence. At the special service held at the cathedral church on Sunday, October 19th, the society commemorated the anniversary with a substantial monetary donation to the Church. The Ladies Guild, to mark its 25th anniversary, elevated some of the patrons and matrons to Grand…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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10 Self-Discipline Rules That Quietly Build Lasting Wealth  By Oluwole Solanke (Phd, FCIB) When people think of wealth, they often picture lottery wins, billion-dollar startups, or golden inheritances. But for most of us, real wealth isn’t built in a moment—it’s built over time. Quietly. Steadily. With self-discipline. Take a closer look at the lives of Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and countless other self-made millionaires who aren’t splashed across headlines. What’s their secret? It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. It’s discipline—the kind that shapes daily decisions, long before success becomes…

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Unavailability Of Land Hinders My Efforts To Build A World – Class Stadium In Ikorodu – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges facilitation of Command School The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has said that lack of land has prevented him from building a standard stadium which would have assisted in the development of sports in Ikorodu. The three – terms lawmaker, who revealed that his dream has been to build a sporting facility with an athletic track, swimming pool and other facilities in lkorodu, disclosed this at the maiden IKODASS sports summit held at the Ayangbure palace last Thursday. Rep. Benson, who said that he…

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Four Teams Qualify For Adeboruwa Cup Semi Finals

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Jare Olukotun Igbogbo, again, came alive for football fans at the weekend as the quarter final matches of the Adeboruwa Cup 2025, were played among the last eight teams with four qualifying for the semi – final matches. While Ifeoluwa FC emerged victorious in their game against Pineapple FC by 3 – 0, Back of Model FC also beat Awobo FC 3 – 1. In the third quarter final encounter between Adegbose FC and Agunfoye FC, the match ended goalless at the end of the regulation time, and the winners…

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Birthday: Rep. Benson Celebrates Gov’s Aide, Comrade Oba

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Wale Jagun Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, has been lauded for his vibrancy, focus, and purposefulness, qualities which distinguished him from his peers. The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, in a statement, lauded Oba while congratulating him on his birthday today. The Governor’s aide celebrates his birthday every October 27th. “Today, I heartily celebrate Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistant on Social Development to the Governor of Lagos State and former Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of the…

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Aroyewun Felicitates Exceptional, Visionary Youth Leader, Comrade Oba On Birthday Anniversary

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has joined numerous others in celebrating the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, on his birthday. Comrade Oba, the former Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State chapter, added another year today. In a statement commemorating his birthday, Omo’ba Aroyewun said that the celebrant is an exceptional and visionary leader and a pride of the Ikorodu Division. “I join friends and well-wishers to celebrate…

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