TRIBUTE: Ode to Olasunkanmi

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By Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya “Oh Olasunkanmi, star that shone so bright,Your light, a brief, bold spark in the night.With a heart full of fire and a mind that knew,You danced with fate’s dark flow, your brilliance shining through. Your potential, a promise unfulfilled, yet to be told,A legacy that time cannot chill or grow old.In memories, your glow remains, a bittersweet refrain,A nostalgic echo that time cannot erase or stain. Though your light was brief, it shone so bold,Leaving an indelible mark on hearts that hold.Your brilliance, though fleeting, still…

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My Chairmanship Aspiration Not A Failure But Valuable Learning Opportunity – Dr Akinola, Fmr LP Candidate

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Kunle Adelabu Former Labour Party (LP) Chairmanship candidate in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in the last Local Government Elections, Dr. Oladeji Akinola, has said that his inability to win the election was never a failure, rather, the educationist said that he gained something far more valuable than his aspiration. Dr. Akinola, who is the Chairman, Topdeal College and 3G Educational Service, located at Powerline, First Gate, Ikorodu, an educational institutes that has been producing lots of outstanding students, moulding and preparing young minds for the future, emphasized…

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OPINION: The Trade Fair demolition and the politics of selective outrage: Who is paying for Lagos’s tardy enforcement?

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By Temidayo Hassan  Last week’s demolition at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex in Ojo has reopened raw wounds, markets cleared, shops destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and a public debate that has again turned from substance to spectacle. The Lagos State Government insists the action was technical, targeting illegal and unsafe structures. Many traders and rights groups see it as heavy-handed and, worryingly, ethnically tinged because a large number of affected business owners are from the southeast. Both positions contain elements of truth, and both expose a deeper failure; a government…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Life and The State of Our Nation @ 65 By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) As Nigeria marks its 65th year of independence, we stand at a crossroads of reflection and resolve. Our journey as a nation has been one of resilience, woven with moments of triumph, struggle, and unyielding hope. At 65, Nigeria is not just a land of diverse cultures and vibrant dreams but a testament to the enduring spirit of its people. In the face of challenges—economic uncertainties, social divides, and systemic hurdles—there is a clarion call for…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Lawmakers Celebrate Former State Cabinet Member, Hon. Adebimpe Akinsola

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun, Member, Lagos State, House of Assembly, Ikorodu Constituency II, have joined other well – wishers in congratulating the former commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Hon. (Chief) Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola on her birthday. Hon. Akinsola who was also a former member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing the Ikorodu Constituency II, marks her birthday every October 6. Rep. Benson commended the celebrant as a remarkable personality and seasoned legislator. “Today, on…

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2025 Isiu Eweye Day: Oba Raji Gives Royal Declaration, Unveils Celebration Fabric

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Mariam Akinloye & Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Student) The Eweye of Isiu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, JP, has given royal blessings for the commencement of the annual Isiu Eweye Day, which is an annual celebration and a period when sons and daughters of the community, residents and friends come together to embark on developmental projects. At the declarative event held at the Eweye Palace, the royal father also unveiled the official celebration fabric known in the local parlance as ‘Ankara’, urging residents to patronise the organisers to get…

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Hon Aro Moshood Hosts Teachers In Celebration Of 2025 World Teachers Day

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, on Sunday, fully identified with the teachers in his constituency on the occasion of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, treating them specially. The lawmaker hosted teachers across the three Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Constituency II – Igbogbo/Baiyeku, Ijede and Imota, at the AMA Hotel & Suites, Abule Eko, Ijede on Sunday. According to the Media Director/Personal Assistant to the lawmaker, Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, the atmosphere at the hosting was…

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Igbogbo Indigenes In Public Service Celebrate 65th Independence Anniversary With Experience Sharing

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Jare Olukotun Members of Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (CONFIIPS) celebrated the 65th anniversary of Nigeria with sharing experiences and initiatives with retired seasoned public administrators. At the Sharing Experience held at the Adeboruwa Palace, which is the third edition, were executives and members of CONFIIPS, listening to retired seasoned public servants – Prince Shakiru Odusanya (Former General Manager, Lagos State Printing Corporation) and Engr. Abiodun Dankuwo (Former Director, Engineering Services, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs). The duo came to share their experiences on the theme:…

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100 Togedejoye Pry School Pupils Benefit From I – Heroes Distribution Of School Bags, Writing Materials

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Mariam Akinloye & Olaleye Taiwo (SIWES Student) Chieftains and members of I – Heroes continued their educational support for pupils across Ikorodu Division by extending their gestures to 100 beneficiaries at Togedejoye Primary School, Agric Owutu, in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The educational support which includes school bags, four 40 leaves exercise books, biro and pencil for each pupil, took place at the school last Friday and was witnessed by the representative of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu LG, i Mrs. Sarah Adebisi, Head of…

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World Teachers Day: Ikorodu Education Secretary Felicitates ‘Silent Architects’

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Wale Jagun The Education Secretary of the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has felicitated teachers on the occasion of the World Teachers’ Day 2025. In a statement commemorating the day, the Education Secretary, who himself is a professional teacher and an outstanding school administrator, described the teachers as silent architects who are the torchbearers and heroes shaping destinies. “On this World Teachers’ Day, I rise with pride and gratitude to celebrate the torchbearers of knowledge, the unsung heroes who shape destinies and build nations;…

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