Photos: Ikorodu Crystal Club Royal Visits To Ayangbure, Adeboruwa, Olubeshe

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Wale Jagun As part of the activities lined up in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, chieftains and members of the Ikorodu Crystal Club, on Tuesday, January 31,2023, paid courtesy visits to royal palaces in Ikorodu Division. The club, led by its President, Alhaji Olawale Tairu Mohammed Amusa, visited the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi and the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali. During the visitations, members of the club informed the royal fathers of the achievements and impacts of…

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OPINION: A Formula for an Economy 2: Managing the Mannas

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By S.O.K. Shillings We have our own share of the biblical manna for the Israelites. But manna is only a respite for the Israelites in the wilderness. It was not permanent. In fact, it seized when they became contumacious and failed to obey God their ultimate Benefactor. Our mannas come in the forms of petroleum, natural ornamental stones (gold, sapphire, iron ore bauxite et al), water resources especially the sea and rivers, fertile landmasses and favourable climate including sunlight. Our economic growth must start with the realisation that those natural…

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Naira Redesign: Lagos Assembly Commends NASS

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Our Editor – Says Nigerians are suffering, economy in danger The Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has brought mass suffering on the citizens of the country while the economy is in danger, the Lagos State House of Assembly has lamented. The lawmakers further noted that even though the policy was a good one, its timing was wrong as it had further thrown the country into economic chaos which could become difficult to resolve if urgent steps are not taken. The CBN had announced a 10-day…

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50th Anniversary: Ikorodu Crystal Club To Adopt School, Extend Club House

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Sanwo – Olu, Abiru, Benson, others to get special awards The Ikorodu Crystal Club has announced that a school will be adopted and provided with necessary learning infrastructures that will make learning effective. This, according to the club, is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the society. The revelation was made by the club’s President, Alhaji Olawale Tairu Mohammed Amusa, who also said that the club house at Adaraloye, Ikorodu, will also be expanded and equipped. Alhaji Amusa disclosed these during the press conference…

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Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards Recognises Lateef Adedimeji For His Role In Ayinla

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Our Editor The prestigious Dallas International Yoruba Movies Awards (DIYMA) has bestowed the special “award of excellence” on the multi-talented and cross-over actor Lateef Adedimeji for his outstanding performance in the movie “Ayinla”. Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe, the CEOs of DIYMA, presented the award on Wednesday, 25th January 2023, during a “Meet & Greet” event organised in honour of the celebrity couple- Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. According to the organisers of the awards, “DIYMA recognises outstanding crafts and celebrates same as the opportunity…

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Prof. Omobitan Emerges LASU Deputy VC

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State University (LASU) has elected Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics. Prof. Omobitan, a professor of Economics, before his current appointment served as the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, LASU. His appointment as the DVC was announced on Monday, January 30 via LASU’s official Twitter handle. Prof. Omobiatn specializes is development Economics with interested in Public Sector Economics. He served several times as Head of Department 1992 – 1994, 1994 – 1998, 2011 – 2012, 2012 – 2014, and 2016 – 2018. He was the…

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LASUSTECH, Lagos Majority Leader, Former Commissioner, Others Celebrate Dr Timothy Okeowo At Retirement

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Wale Jagun The town and gown gathered at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) to celebrate a scholar of note, community leader, religious man and builder of men, Dr Timothy Abiodun Okeowo, JP, Senior Lecturer, Agriculture Economics and Farm Manager, as he retired. Dr Okeowo retired after attaining 60 years of age and 30 years of meritorious service to the Lagos State Polytechnic (now LASUSTECH). At the ceremony held at the College of Agriculture 500 – Seater Auditorium in the institution’s campus in Ikorodu, were senior management…

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Huge Crowd Storms Ijede For APC, AMA Campaign Flag – Off

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Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede The Alajede palace venue of the campaign flag – off of the Ikorodu Divisional All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday, came alive as a massive crowd stormed Ijede Local Council Development Area LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to demonstrate their support for the party and its candidates. The rally, which was also the official flag – off of campaign for the APC Ikorodu Constituency II Assembly candidate, Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun, had the presence of various political groups which members wore colourful…

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2023: State, National Assembly Candidates Present Agenda To Electorates At 2nd Legislative Debate In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye Electorates in Ikorodu had yet another opportunity to listen to candidates from various political parties vying for the two seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly and the sole Ikorodu Federal Constituency seat in the National Assembly, as they presented their agenda at the 2nd Ikorodu Division Legislative Debate on Sunday, January 21, 2023. While eight Assembly candidates out of about 18 for both Ikorodu Constituency I and Il attended the debate, only one candidate for the House of Representatives turned – up out…

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Ikorodu Crystal Club Kicks – Off 50th Anniversary With Jumat Prayer

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu Crystal Club, on Friday, commenced the commemoration of its 50th anniversary with jumat prayer at the Ikorodu Central Mosque, Obun – Ale Market, Ikorodu. At the prayer led by Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and Chief Imam Ikorodu Central Mosque, Fadheelat Sheikh Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowo – Oribi, were President of the club, Alhaji Mohammed Olawale Amusa, executives and members of the club. Members of the club later in the evening converged on the club’s house located down Adaraloye Street, Ikorodu, for the elders’ night.…

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