Education Secretary Rallies Community For September Take – Off Of Ilado Primary School

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Wale Jagun -Commends Rep. Benson over facilitations of blocks of classrooms The Education Secretary (ES), Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, continued his inspection tours to various primary schools under his jurisdiction last week with visits to the Salvation Army Primary School, Agunfoye and Ilado Community Primary School, Baiyeku, both in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The visitations were part of the ES’ efforts to enhance educational infrastructure and ensure readiness for the upcoming academic session. During the visits, the Education Secretary assessed the…

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Oga Boys Begin 2025/26 NPFL Season With Away Draw

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu City FC started its maiden feature in the topflight of the Nigerian Premiership Football League (NPFL) with an away draw with Kwara United. The Oga Boys got a point with Michael Atata, manning the goal post, with Junior Christian, Odinaka Alfred, Gift Udoh, Ayomide Abatan, Kelechi Onwe, Rasheed Owolabi, Tosin Oyedokun, Joseph Arumala Uche Oyemaechi and Tawio Alao on the field as starting 11. Musa Maliq comes on for Taiwo Alao, while Tomisin Adebayo and David Kagbat replaced Rasheed Owolabi and Uchechukwu Onyemaechi in the second…

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American University Honours Lagos Lawmaker, Hon. Aro Moshood With Doctoral Award

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II and Chairman, House Committee on Public-Private Partnership, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshod Abiodun (AMA), has been conferred with an honourary doctorate. The honour award which was presented to Hon. Aro during the 11th Leadership Summit and Induction Ceremony, was conferred by the Prowess University, Delaware, USA, in partnership with the Institute of Arts Management and Professional Studies (IAMPS) and the Ecolerite Institute of Peace Advancement. According to the lawmaker’s Media Director/ Personal Assistant, Razaq Kabiru Babatunde, in a statement,…

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Wale Raji’s Touch: Lagos Deputy Gov, Royal Fathers Hail Commissioning Of Three New Schools In Epe

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Wale Jagun It was a historic moment in Epe Federal Constituency last Thursday, as three newly built schools in Oko-Abe (Epe LGA), Ilege (Lekki LCDA), and Owu-Ikosi (Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA) were declared open in a grand ceremony that drew top government officials, traditional rulers, political leaders, and community stakeholders. The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, traditional rulers and other stakeholders commended the facilitator of the educational structures, Hon. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing the Epe Federal Constituency, for his impact on Epe. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary…

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APO ANU: iCare Foundation Continues To Support Ikorodu Constituents With Foods

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Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Kudirat (Trainee) Since 2016, Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency through his operational team, iCare has continued to touched lives of thousands of constituents by providing them with monthly food items, a gesture which also extended to festive seasons. The distribution of the food items tagged ‘Apo Anu’, every month and during festive seasons is usually distributed to at least 500 beneficiaries who are senior citizens, persons with disability, unemployed youth and those in need among others. Beneficiaries gathered at the Rep. Babajimi…

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Rep. Benson Begins Construction Of Block Of Classrooms At Isawo Junior High School

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Jare Olukotun The construction of a block of six classrooms has commenced at the Isawo Junior High School, in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. Hon. Taiwo Abimbola (OWOMILOWOMI), Majority Leader, Ikorodu West LCDA, who facilitated the project for the ward he is representing as a Councillor announced its commencement. It is expected to be completed in three months. Hon. Owomilowomi announced the commencement of the project that will contribute to…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Authority Partners Transport Union To Ease Traffic In Igbogbo

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), extended collaboration which his administration has been embarking upon since assumption of office a few weeks ago to the road unions in the council for the purpose of addressing the challenges of traffic gridlock. The strategic engagement between the Chairman and key transport stakeholders – National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), as well as leaders of the Tricycle (Keke Napep) and Motorcycle Riders’ unions, started last…

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Council Chairman Assures Of Further Support For MOPOL 63, Other Security Agencies In Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun As part of efforts to ensure the security of lives and properties in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’oba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has paid a courtesy visit to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron Base 63 located directly opposite the council secretariat. During the visit, the council helmsman assured of continuous support from the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA authority for the MOPOL 63 and other security agencies within the council. Aroyewun, also expressed his appreciation to the dedication and efforts of the Police Mobile Force in maintaining peace…

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Ikorodu City FC Strengthens Team Further For New Season

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Wale Jagun Ikorodu City FC has announced further re- enforcement of its team few hours to the commencement of the 2025/26 Nigeria Professional Football League. The team which will be playing its first match away against Kwara United at the Kwara State Sports Complex on Sunday, added a new technical staff and other players in addition to new players that it has injected in the last few days. Oga Boys announce its delight to have NPFL legend and league title winner, Olufemi Thomas added to its technical team. The club…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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THE ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF LASTMA IN THE SOCIO-URBAN FABRIC OF LAGOS Lagos as Nigeria’s economic epicenter, is home to over 20 million people and more than one million automobiles, making traffic congestion a chronic urban challenge. The establishment of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in 2000 was a strategic move to combat the economic and social costs of traffic gridlock. Beyond improving traffic flow, LASTMA’s work has had measurable impacts on economic productivity, logistics efficiency, and urban investment. One of the most significant economic outcomes of traffic management…

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