Hon. Benson Sunday Reaffirms Administration’s Commitment To Youth Development

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‎‎ Wale Jagun As the International Youth Day is being observed today, the administration of Hon, Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA) and Princess Bisoye Oredoyin Jimoh (BOJ), has assured youths in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of its commitment to the development of youths in the council ‎ ‎ ‎The Council Chairman, Hon Benson Ayodele reaffirmed the commitment in a statement commemorating the International Youth Day, ‎ ‎ ‎This year’s celebration is themed,  “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” ‎ ‎”The theme highlights the shared aspirations of young people and the important…

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‎Int’l Youth Day: JB Celebrates Young People’s Dreams, Creativity, Limitless Potentials

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‎Jae Olukotun ‎‎The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke, Benson, has commemorated the International Youth Day by celebrating the aspirations, creativity and potentials of youths in Ikorodu Division.‎‎‎Rep. Benson acknowledged the capacity of young people as builders and innovators of ideas that are helping in changing the world.‎‎”Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow; they are the innovators, builders and changemakers shaping our world today.” ‎‎”On this International Youth Day, I celebrate the dreams, courage, creativity and limitless potential of the young people of Ikorodu Federal…

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Ijede Begins 2026 Free Summer Coaching for Basic Pupil

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‎‎ ‎‎The 2026 edition of the Free Summer Coaching Programme by Ijede LCDA for pupils in Basic 4 to 6 across the council commenced on Monday, as planned‎‎‎The holiday coaching will run through Thursday, 3rd September 2026.‎‎‎The initiative is designed to bridge learning gaps and prepare pupils for a stronger return to the classroom in the new session.‎‎‎Classes for the tuition free lessons are being held simultaneously at four centres: Egbin Kingdom Primary School, Egbin; Anwar-Ul-Islam Primary School, Ijede; Community Primary School, Abule-Eko; and Igbe Ogunro Community Nursery and Primary…

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AMA Announces Staging Of Table Tennis, Draught, Other Indoor Game Tournaments

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Kunle Adelabu The sports -loving representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has announced that his team, AMA Smile Foundation, will be organising tournaments for some indoor games like Table Tennis, Draught, Ludo, and Ayo -Olopon, this year. AMA said that the proposed indoor games are to give residents who are not playing or have passion for football or snooker, the opportunity to also take part in indoor games of their choice. The first -term lawmaker made the announcement at…

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Rep. Benson, Lagos Deputy Speaker, Others To Mentor Youths At Igbogbo/Baiyeku Leadership Conversation

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‎ Mariam Akinloye ‎After a successful session some months ago, the administration of Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, is set to host another edition of its Mentorship Session aimed at grooming future leaders. ‎ ‎This year’s edition scheduled to hold at IBLCDA Secretariat on September 5th , 2026, is themed, “Leading with Purpose: Mentoring the Next Generation Transformational Leaders”. ‎ ‎Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency, is billed to attend the event scheduled for the…

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KKES Celebrates Top Nine 2026 WAEC Performances

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Wale Jagun Kith & Kin Educational Schools (KKES) has again celebrated excellence that has been associated with the schools as nine of the students that just concluded Senior Secondary School (SSS) performed excellently in their West Africa Examinations Council Nigeria (WAEC) results. The school has consistently recorded excellent academic results in WAEC. Ademola Odusanya, tops the excellent list of the top nine students of the Kith & Kin International College (KKIC) that made the school proud with 8As, 1B; while Khadija Balogun Khadija, followed closely with 7As, 2Bs; Others are…

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Ikorodu Pupil, Adeshina Iyanuoluwa Emerges National Champion In Aroko Competition

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Wale Jagun Master Adeshina Iyanuoluwa, a Primary Six pupil of Ayangbure Primary School in the Local Government Education Authority (LGEA(, Ikorodu Local Government, emerged as the winner of the national Aroko Writing Competition. ‎ ‎ ‎According to the Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, the result was announced on Sunday ‎ ‎Iyanuoluwa turned overall best in the Aroko (a symbolic message or coded message or silent letter) Competition at the 50th Annual National Conference of the Ẹgbẹ Akomolede Ati Asa Yorùbá Naijiria (Association of…

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AMA Snooker Championship: Imota LCDA Rep, Festus Beat Opponent From Ijede In Two Straight Sets To Lift Maiden Trophy

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Kunle Adelabu It was a straight win for Festus Ayayo representing the Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the just concluded maiden edition of the AMA Snooker Championship as he defeated his opponent from Ijede LCDA, Ilaje Luwasa to lift the tournament trophy. Festus also won the star prize of N500, 000, after beating his opponent in two straight sets at the grand final of the competition initiated and sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), played at Super Mario Snooker Board, Igbe…

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More Residents Benefit As Rep. Babajimi Benson Sustains Free Medical Outreach

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye More than 500 residents of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, on Saturday, benefitted from the free medical outreach initiated by Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, and designed to promote healthy living and provide access to quality healthcare services. Residents at the health programme held at the Rep. Babajimi Benson Constituency Office, Plot 48, Ebute-Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu, benefitted from General Health Screening & Intervention, Diabetes Screening & Intervention, Vision Screening (with FREE frames), Dental Check, Free Medication, and Health Education. It would be recalled that hundreds of residents benefited…

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Four In Final Battle For AMA Snooker Championship’s Star Prize

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Jare Olukotun A winner will, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, emerged in the maiden AMA Snooker Championship initiated and sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), after about four weeks of intense competition among the 32 participanting players. The last 4 players – Ege, Ilaje, Festus and Abass Okiki, will be playing the semi -final matches at Super Mario Snooker Board, Igbe.While Ege will confront Ilaje, Festus will square up with Abass Okiki. Winners in the two…

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