OPINION: The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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By S. O. K. Shillings There have been misconceptions and misunderstanding by members of the public on the issue of the stool of Ajede of Ijede which facts must be laid clear at this point. Ajede the founder of Ijede had 3 children, namely: Oreshemowo(m), Akinniwa(m) and Talabi(f). The 2 male offsprings had children but Talabi died without an issue. The offsprings have been ruling Ijede. In 1775, there was a crisis in the matter of the Obaship of Lagos. The Oba died and his remains had to be taken…

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Rep. Benson Sets To Reconstruct 1.7KM Kokoro – Abu Road

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Kunle Adelabu -Ladega, Apanisile, Imam Oshoala commend lawmaker Following the request of the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Adedayo Ladega, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep Babajimi Benson is set to embark on the reconstruction of dilapidated Kokoro – Abu Road in Ikorodu. The proposed reconstruction of the 1.7KM Kokoro Abu (with Ogunwomoju Street to link the Shamsideen Road facilitated by the same lawmaker some years back), starts from the junction of Kokoro Abu/Adeniran Ogunsanya Road (formerly Onisigida Road) to Grammar School junction. Rep. Benson, who toured the…

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New Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Protect Tenants, Landlords

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Wale Jagun The new Lagos State Tenancy Bill, currently under consideration of the State House of Assembly will ensure full protection of both tenants and landlords, as well as reduce inhibitions to mass housing development for private investors, when passed into law. The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, stated this while speaking with newsmen at the Public Hearing on Bill on Wednesday at the Lagos State House of Assembly. “As of today, there are issues surrounding the landlord and tenant relationship, this bill is intended to…

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Lagos Charges Council Administrators On Innovative, People – Centered Strategies

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Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Government has urged council heads to focus on measurable performance indicators and adopt innovative, people-centered strategies to meet community needs. The call was made through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and the Office of Rural Development at a three-day onboarding programme for newly elected Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairmen and Vice Chairmen from August 7 to 9, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, revealed…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chair Hosts Transformation Mentorship Session With Youth

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Mariam Akinloye As part of his agenda to empower youth in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Executive Chairman of the council, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has put in place a mentorship platform to assist them be actionable. The initiative tagged, “Mentorship Session with HOA”, is in commemoration of the 2025 International Youth Day. The keynote address will be delivered by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Hon. Mobolaji Ogunlende with inspiring speech from the Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA,…

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IDPIL Screens Over 300 Candidate For 2025 Scholarship, Bursary Awards

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Kunle Adelabu The screening panel of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) concluded it’s screening of candidates that applied for the 2025 scholarship and bursary schemes on Thursday, with over 300 applicants screened for the three days exercise. The screening which comprises aptitude tests and interviews, started on Tuesday with student applicants across various higher institutions that are indigenes and residents of Ikorodu. The screening exercise which ended today took place at the IDPIL headquarters at Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. According to the IDPIL Scholarship and Bursary Committee, Mr…

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Birthday: Ikorodu Constituency II Rep, AMA Pens Lovely Tribute To Mother

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has paid a glowing tribute to his mother on her birthday today. In the congratulatory message, AMA described his lovely mother as the heartbeat and pillar of the family, who raised him and his siblings to live lives of purpose, integrity, with fear and love of God. The state lawmaker also exalted the celebrant for impacting good virtues and quality lifestyle on him and others, in addition, he emphasised her…

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Imota LCDA Boss Commends Lagos, FG Over Unified Approach To Building Safety

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, who on Wednesday joined key stakeholders, industrial professionals and government officials at the third edition of the Building Sector Stakeholders Engagement (BSSE 3.0), has commended the Lagos State and the Federal Governments for the unified approach to building safety in the state. Benson, who said that as council administrator, he and others have witnessed horrifying effects of building collapse, called the unified approach as timely and life – saving interventions. The stakeholders’ engagement organized by…

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Aroyewun Moves To Fix Collapsed Awolowo/Odofin Junction In Igbogbo

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Jare Olukotun Disturbed by the state of Obafemi Awolowo Way/Odofin Road/Yewa/Baiyeku Road Junction near the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat, the Council Chairman, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), today, toured the road to assess how to address the situation. The road that has been damaged for several years, unrepaired with part of its culvert collapsed already thereby restricting the movement of vehicles to a side. In effect, this has been causing serious and persistent traffic jam and at times, leading to breakdown of vehicles especially heavy duty ones…

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House Defence Chair Hosts New U.S Embassy’s Military – Political Advisor

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House of Representatives Defence Committee, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has explained his hosting of Mark Handloff, the new Military-Political Advisor at the United States of America (USA) Embassy, as part of the ongoing efforts at deepening legislative diplomacy between Nigeria and the U.S. Rep. Benson, representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, hosted the U.S Embassy team in Nigeria at his office on Tuesday. In a statement released on his social media handles, the ranking federal lawmaker, said that his discussions with the US diplomat centered around critical areas…

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