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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Lateef Jakande Media Roundtable: Seasoned Industry Experts Listed For Discussion

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Wale Jagun Seasoned industry experts are set to discuss the impacts and legacy of the late media icon and the former Executive Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande’s monumental contributions to journalism, governance, and societal development. They will also be looking into the future of the media sector in Nigeria, at The Lateef Kayode Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable which is an initiative of the Mass Communication Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) in conjunction with DSE Foundation, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 23,…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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An Assessment of Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA on Traffic Management Abiodun AWOSANYA (Rex!) Traffic management is far more than a routine task in Lagos. It is a fundamental pillar that supports economic productivity and social harmony. With a population exceeding 20 million and one of the highest vehicle densities in sub-Saharan Africa, any disruption to the flow of traffic in Lagos can have immediate and far-reaching consequences. This is why the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) remains a vital institution. Yet, the nonchalant attitude of many organizations and event organizers toward…

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Oro Abosan Festival Holds In Igbogbo Kingdom Tuesday

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Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria, will on Tuesday, hold its annual traditional Oro Abosan Festival. The Oro festival which is usually the first of the two annual Oro festivals is peculiar to the Itun Abosan Ward of the ancient Igbogbo Kingdom. Celebration of the Oro Abosan actually commenced some days back and it would reach its peak on Tuesday, when female folks will be restricted indoors for necessary rites to be performed. In this regard, the…

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Matthew Kuti Sets New Record At ITTF Regional Championships

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Wale Jagun Nigeria’s table tennis prodigy and Ikorodu born star, Matthew Kuti, on Saturday, set new record as the first West African player to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships. The defending champion, Kuti reaffirmed his dominance by overcoming Abdulbasit Abdulfatai 4-1 (7-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7, 11-7) in the final of a tournament which has been highly competitive for years with no one ever – defending the title successfully. Seven countries took part in the tournament which took place at the Molade…

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