NIJ Provost Calls For Sustenance Of Credible, Thorough Journalism Practice

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye The Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbenga Adefaye, has made a clarion call on trained journalists to sustain the principles of the practice despite the challenges of influx of many others occasioned by the digital age when everyone has turned into reporters. He emphasised that trained journalists must continue to earn credibility daily through transparency, humility, and thorough practice. Adefaye gave the charge in his keynote address at the Lateef Kayode Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable organized by the Department of Mass…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: Ayangbure Of Ikorodu Plans Week – Long Activities For Celebration

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Kunle Adelabu -To confer Yeye Oba on Sen. Remi Tinubu The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, has unveiled activities marking his 10th anniversary as a monarch with the announcement of scholarships for 50 indigent students, launching of a book chronicling his journey to the throne and achievements so far. There will also be conferment of a chieftaincy title of Yeye Oba of Ikorodu Kingdom on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and launch of Oba Shotobi Foundation, as part of…

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Incoming Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Boss Celebrates Monarch Of Exceptional Wisdom, Oba Oniru

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Wale Jagun The Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has been celebrated as a monarch with exceptional wisdom, grace and vision by the incoming Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), on his birthday. Oba Oniru celebrates his 55th birthday anniversary today. Aroyewun, in a statement, acknowledged the worthy record of the monarch as a former public officer and the indelible marks that he left on the state. “On this very special occasion, I join family, friends and well-wishers across the…

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Legacy Project: Outgoing Imota LCDA Boss, Hon. Agoro Sets To Deliver Monumental Council Secretariat

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Kunle Adelabu About eight years after the ground breaking ceremony was performed for the construction of a monumental secretariat for the Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the outgoing Chairman of the council, Hon. Wasiu Adekunle Agoro, is set to commission the project and hands it over to the incoming administration. The project, which commenced in 2019 and was initially supposed to be completed in four years, according to Hon. Agoro, will now be commissioned on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, which…

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SPECIAL FOCUS: Stewardship Account: Four Years After, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba Gives Her Scorecard As Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA

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The outgoing Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has given the account of her stewardship in the last four years during which she administered the council in an executive capacity. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, assumed office on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 and will be rounding off her tenure on Friday, July 25th, 2025. She encapsuled her conviction in the last four years in the words of the late American author, Warren Bennis: “Leadership is the capacity to translate a vision into reality”. But, as…

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Next Tournament Will Be Tough But I Want To Win It For Nigeria – Matthew Kuti

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Kunle Adelabu The West African table tennis champion, Master Matthew Kuti, has pledged to win his tournament which is a World Table Tennis (WTT) championship for the country. The tournament will be played at the Sir Molade Okoya- Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, between July 22 and 26, 2025. Kuti who is number one in Nigeria, at the weekend won the regional championship in Lagos and set a record of being the first time a champion tennis player won the West African championship back -to -back. He…

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OPINION: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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The Gift of People Who Walk Away By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) It’s one of life’s hardest lessons—People you loved, helped, trusted, or built with… walk away.Some leave quietly.Some leave suddenly.Some leave after you gave them your very best. At first, it feels like a wound.A betrayal.An unexpected void But in time—and with healing—you begin to see the truth:Some people walk away, not to break you, but to bless you. Not Everyone Is Meant to Stay We like to believe that the people we start with will be the people…

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New Aafin Adeboruwa: Embodiment Of Igbogbo’s Rich Cultural Heritage, Enduring Unity – Achievers’ Crew

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Mariam Akinloye The Achievers’ Crew, a socio – cultural and development group in Ikorodu Division, has described the newly commissioned ‘Aafin’ (Palace) Adeboruwa, as an embodiment of the rich cultural values of Igbogbo people, reflecting the ancient town’s enduring unity and shared commitment to progress. The crew stated this in a statement on Monday, and also commended the initiator, Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on the monumental feat, while congratulating the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, HRM Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on the commissioning…

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New Adeboruwa Palace, A Centre Of Cultural Renaissance, Architectural Elegance – Hon. Aro, Ikorodu II Rep

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has described the newly commissioned ‘Aafin’ (palace) Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, as a centre for cultural renaissance and an architectural masterpiece. AMA, commending Builder Sesan Daini, the Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), for the construction of the palace, described it as a bold statement of his leadership and deep – rooted love for his community. The lawmaker said in a statement after the commissioning of the palace…

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Igbogbo Residents Proud Of Iconic Aafin Adeboruwa – Chairman- elect, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu Prince Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Chairman-elect, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has stated that residents of Igbogbo are proud of the iconic Aafin (palace) built by the outgoing administration of Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini. The palace was commissioned by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert. The foundation laying ceremony for the magnificent Aafin Adeboruwa was laid first week in March, 2025, and was commissioned Sunday, July 20, 2025.…

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