COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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The Fragile Truth About Life By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Life is often celebrated as a gift, beautiful, vibrant, and full of promise. Yet beneath its beauty lies a truth many people prefer to ignore: life is fragile. It can change in a moment, shift without warning, and alter the course of our dreams in ways we never imagined. Understanding this fragile truth does not weaken us; rather, it deepens our appreciation of every breath we take and every moment we share with others. From the beginning of human history,…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Begins Resurfacing Of Olayinka Street

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Kunle Adelabu After executing and delivering a fully stabilised Oliwo Amoju section of the strategic Oliwo Amoju/Olayinka road reconstruction, the link road that reduces traffic on the Obafemi Awolowo/Igbogbo/Baiyeku Road, the administration of Omoba Hammed Aroyewun, Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Monday began the resurfacing of the Olayinka axis which connects the Solawon Street. ‎ ‎ ‎The resurfacing of the road was commenced on Monday night till early this morning by the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC), a government parastatal that is partnering with the…

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Igbogbo Loses Prominent Public Servant, Former Council Chair Aspirant, Kunle Bakare

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎The death of the Head of Administration/Council Manager, Amuwo – Odofin Local Government and the former chairmanship aspirant, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the last council elections, Mr Kunle Bakare, has been announced. ‎ ‎ ‎THE IMPACT gathered that he breathed his last breath in far away Indian last night, where he had gone for medical treatment. ‎ ‎He was 58 years. ‎ ‎Mr Bakare who was a leading aspirant in the chairmanship primary election of the All Progressives Congress last which Omoba Hammed Aroyewun…

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Photo News: Aroyewun Administration Completes Full Reconstruction Of Oliwo Amoju/Olayinka Road

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Kunle Adelabu The full rehabilitation/reconstruction of Oliwo Amoju/Olayinka Road in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has been completed. ‎ ‎ ‎The administration of Omoba Hammed Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, had about six months ago embarked on bringing back the strategic road which has been abandoned for about four years. ‎ ‎ ‎Our reporter visited the road project on Sunday to ascertain the state of the work. ‎ ‎The road which has collapsed for about four years and was abandoned during the administration of Builder Sesan Daini as…

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Environmental Sanitation: Imota LCDA Assures Of Strict Compliance, Urges Residents To Support Cleaner Initiative

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Wale Jagun ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state,  assuring of strict compliance by the residents. ‎ ‎The re – introduction of the monthly  environmental sanitation exercise is set to commence on Saturday, April 25, 2026, and will take place on the last Saturday of every month between 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. ‎ ‎ ‎The initiative which was relaunched…

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Senator Abiru Joins Ibeju-Lekki Clerics for Special Tafsir Prayer, Rallies Support For President Tinubu

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‎Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has urged Muslims to continue praying for the success of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stressing that bold decisions and reforms of the president have started yielding results. ‎ ‎Abiru made the remarks on Sunday during the 22nd Tafsir and special prayer session for the President held at Solu Alade Central Mosque, organised by the Ibeju-Lekki League of Imams and Alfas, with the support of the honourable member representing Ibeju-Lekki Federal Constituency, Hon. Bayo Balogun.…

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Mother’s Day: AMA Thanks Mothers For Their Love, Inspiring Hope

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‎‎Wale Jagun The Ikorodu Constituency II representative, Hon Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has joined millions across the world in commemorating the Mother’s Day today. ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement signed by the lawmaker, Hon. Aro thanked mothers for their love and inspiring hope in their children and the society at large. ‎ ‎ ‎”Dear Constituents, Happy Mother’s day to our highly esteemed mothers. ‎ ‎”Today, I celebrate you with a heart full of gratitude and deep admiration. You are the quiet strength behind our homes, the steady hands that build…

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Photo News: Obateru Pays Royal Visit To New Alajede, Oba Adefarasin

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‎Wale Jagun ‎‎His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, has paid an unexpected royal visit to the new Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, the Ajanaku II.‎‎‎The royal father paid the visit to Oba Adefarasin today at his home in Ijede while other notable Ijede personalities like Otunba Lanre Kuye were with the Alajede.‎‎The visit has been described by many as a highly significant one that would improve the relationship between Ijede and Egbin Kingdoms.‎

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Imota Chairman Celebrates Invaluable Mothers

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‎‎Jare Olukotun The Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon.  Benson Sunday Ayodele, has felicitated mothers in Imota and around the world on the occasion of the 2026 Mother’s Day. ‎ ‎ ‎Hon.  Benson Sunday Ayodele commended mothers’ sacrifices and strength describing them as the backbone of communities. ‎ ‎ ‎”Today, I celebrate all mothers within Imota Local Council Development Area and across the world on the occasion of Mother’s Day. ‎ ‎”Your love, sacrifices, strength, and unwavering commitment to nurturing families and shaping our society remain invaluable. Mothers…

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Commendations As iCare Foundation Distributes Ramadan, Lent “Apo -Anu” Food To Residents

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye iCare Foundation of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, continued with its monthly “Apo Anu” food support programme for constituents with another 500 benefitting. The food support programme which is aimed at providing relief for households in Ikorodu started over 10 years ago and it has continued non – stop with thousands of families supported so far with it. It usually targets widows, senior citizens, the physically challenged, unemployed youths and other vulnerable residents. In his usual manner, Rep. Benson was seen…

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