Hamzat Continues 2027 Consultation With Ikorodu GAC Chieftains

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Jare Babatunde Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos Deputy Governor, on Tuesday intensified his consultations ahead of 2027 Governorship by visiting chieftains of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Ikorodu Division, despite challenges confronting the consensus arrangements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. During his visit, he consulted with Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government and former Commissioner for Education, and Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, former Minister of Works and former Senator representing Lagos East in their Igbogbo residences in Ikorodu Division area of…

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INTERVIEW: I Will Be Coming To Ijede More Often Because I Want My Children To Stay Connected To Their Roots – Princess Oluwabukola Adefarasin

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Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin, who has just returned to her roots in Ijede Kingdom in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, after several years abroad is in a celebratory mood But her homecoming this time around was in tandem with the traditional rites of the royal kingdom and a part of the conclusion of the coronation rites for her father who was crowned the Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II. In this interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter -in -Chief, THE…

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2027: Hon Oluniyi Akinola Declares Support For Incumbent Ikorodu Constituency I Rep

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Jare Olukotun Hon. (Dr.) Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola, a former Ikorodu North LCDA chairmanship aspirant and members of his foundation, Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, have declared their support for the second term re -election bid of Hon. Gbolahan Ogunleye, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I. The grassroots politician in a statement said that he and his political family are rooting for the second term membership of the Assembly for Hon. Ogunleye for continuity of his representation. “I, and my working team – Oluniyi Oladeji Akinola Dynasty, are declaring our support for…

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200 Benefit As Hon. Benson Ayodele, Imota Council Chair Launches Free Monthly Medicare Initiative For Staff, Residents

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Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 staff and members of the general public benefited from a comprehensive health screening programme as the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, April 20, 2026, officially launched a free medical outreach programme tagged “Benson Medicare Initiative.” The initiative is a groundbreaking healthcare scheme designed to provide free monthly medical services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff, as well as residents of the community. It reflects the administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare and enhancing…

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Remains Of Former Council Manager, Olakunle Bakare Interred In Igbogbo Amidst Tears, Tributes

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Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -As Aroyewun, Sanusi, council chieftains honour late CM The remains of former Head of Administration/Council Manager, Amuwo -Odofin Local Government, Mr Olakunle Bakare, was laid to rest at his home in Igbogbo after a month of his passing in India on March 15. Late Bakare, who was 59 years, was a leading Chairmanship aspirant in the last Local Government Elections in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. He was buried amidst tears as many that were unable to control their emotions cried when they saw his remains in…

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Ikorodu NBA Kicks -Off 2026 Law Week With Focus On Citizenry Sensitisation For Pubic Good, National Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye This year’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Law Week commenced with focus on issues affecting the citizenry as part of the association’s commitment to public good and national development. The annual event which kicked -off last with a press conference, Jumat service and legal aid clinic held at the Ansar -Ud-Deen Mosque at Ikorodu Grammar School, Ikorodu last Friday, will run for seven days and ends with Human Rights, Anti – Human Trafficking Outreach and Awareness Programme and the Closing Party/Variety Night on Thursday, April 23rd.…

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Oba Adefarasin Welcomes First Daughter Home In Continuation Of His Coronation As Alajede

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinpelu -It was a warm, wonderful reception, Princess Oluwabukola The coronation activities of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom continued at the weekend with the arrival of his first daughter, Her Royal Highness, Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin to Ijede. Prince Oluwabukola who arrived in a black Prado jeep and dressed in unisex wine Aso -Oke with “Abeti Aja” cap to match was accompanied by her mother, Olori Amope Adefarasin, family members and traditional chiefs led by the…

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CEO Events Hub, Tayo Odesanya Aligns With Rep. Benson’s Acceptance, Re – Election

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Wale Jagun The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Events Hub and a public commentator, Mr Tayo Odesanya, popularly called “Prof”, has also thrown his weight fully behind the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, who has been enjoying an unprecedented support from the electorate and residents following a newspaper report alleging opposition to his 4th term return to the House of Representatives. Many politicians including the entire six council chairmen in Ikorodu Division, political and social groups and other individuals have since the publication declared their support for…

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Imota Council Chair, Hon. Benson Ayodele Initiates Free Monthly Medicare For Staff

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Mariam Akinloye To show his administration’s commitment to the healthcare of the Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), the council chairman, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has initiated a free monthly medical outreach programme for all members of staff. The initiative, tagged: “Benson Medicare Initiative,” is designed to provide accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to both pensionable and non-pensionable staff of the council. The programme is scheduled for 9:00am on Monday, 20th April 2026 and will be held at Hon. Babajimi Benson Multi-purpose Hall, Imota Council Secretariat. All staff are enjoined…

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Tributes Galore As Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo Celebrates 66th Birthday Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu It has been tributes galore for Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, founder of the RHODA Youth Centre, a community -based, philanthropic and human development focused organization through which he has been impacting in the area of education, health and food provisions among others. Family members, friends, associates and well -wishers that have sent him best wishes, acknowledged his leadership impacts, as well as his humanitarian and community development efforts. Asiwaju Erogbogbo, the immediate past Chairman, Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) and a retired Director with the Lagos State Government, celebrate…

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