Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Distributes Food Packs To 10,000 Households Across Lagos East

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Our Reporter In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and commitment to people’s welfare, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has again reached out to constituents this festive period, distributing food packs to over 10,000 households across the district for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Thousands of beneficiaries gathered at designated distribution centres across Ikorodu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe, and Somolu divisions to receive the food packs, which comprised staple household items, including bags of rice and garri. The intervention comes at a crucial period when many…

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Lagos Police Command Establishes Special Squad In Ikorodu To Tackle Insecurity

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎A special squad, “Command Sweepers Squad”, has been established to tackle insecurity frontally in Lagos State by the state police command. ‎ ‎The initiative, under the directive of the state Police Commissioner, CP. Tijani Fatai, was in response to the recent concerns and outcry by residents of Ikorodu over rising criminal activities in some parts of Ikorodu Division. ‎ ‎ ‎According to the statement released by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent Abimbola Adebisi, the Squad is to restore confidence and improve security in the…

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Rep. JB Facilitated SMEDAN Financial Support For Over 600 Ikorodu Traders

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‎ Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye ‎ ‎Over 600 traders in Ikorodu Federal Constituency will between Tuesday, 25th and Wednesday, 26th , May 2026, receive financial support of N50, 000 each for their businesses.  ‎ ‎The grant was facilitated by Rep.  Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). ‎ ‎ ‎The grant is aimed at promoting and developing small businesses in Ikorodu Federal Constituency. ‎ ‎The grant was presented to beneficiaries with a dummy cheque at Rep. Babajimi Benson’s constituency…

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Eid-el-Kabir Celebration: FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays

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Jare Olukotun The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th and Thursday, 28th May, 2026 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement n Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the declaration affirms the Federal Government’s profound respect for the faith and spiritual heritage of millions of Nigerian Muslims who join the global Islamic community in observing this sacred occasion. “The Minister conveys the warm felicitations of the…

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SPECIAL FOCUS: 300 DAYS IN OFFICE: A JOURNEY OF IMPACT, PROGRESS, AND PEOPLE-CENTERED GOVERNANCE

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“Without proper self-evaluation, failure is inevitable.” — John Wooden Over the past 300 days in office, the administration led by Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele in Imota Local Council Development Area has remained steadfast in its commitment to purposeful leadership, responsive governance, and sustainable development under the vision of #ForAGreaterImotaLCDA. Guided by the principles of accountability, inclusiveness, and service, the administration has consistently implemented impactful initiatives through the “Hi-SEE” Transformation Agenda, aimed at improving lives and promoting development across critical sectors of the community. From infrastructural renewal to youth empowerment, educational…

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Alajede Coronation: Historic, Glorious Moment Marking New Era Of Peace, Cultural Advancement – Ijede Chairman

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo- Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has lauded the emergence of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) the Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede, as a new era that will usher in peace, unity and bring about cultural advancement with fairness in Ijede. ‎ ‎ ‎The council chairman said this in a statement congratulating the monarch on his final coronation ceremony on Sunday, May 24, 2026. ‎ ‎ ‎Oba Adefarasin was presented with staff of office and…

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AMA Smiles Foundation Felicitates Alajede, Says Oba Adefarasin’s Coronation Signifies Strength In Ijede’s Heritage, Bright Future

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‎Kunle Adelabu ‎Chieftains and members of the AMA Smiles Foundation, the operational arm of the Ikorodu Constituency II representative, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has described the emergence and coronation of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, as the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, as a development signifying strength in Ijede’s heritage and unity amongst its people. ‎ ‎The group also said the emergence of a former state lawmaker and former council chairman, Oba Adefarasin as the Ijede monarch, will usher in a brighter future for the kingdom. ‎…

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Ikorodu Council Chairmen Felicitate Oba Adefarasin Hassan On Final Coronation Rites

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‎Jare Olukotun ‎The six council chairmen in Ikorodu Division under the aegis of the Conference 57 Chairmen, Ikorodu Division, has congratulated the Alajede of Ijede, HRM, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, on his final coronation ceremony. ‎ ‎The colourful coronation rites which began in January ended on Sunday in Ijede with social gatherings in Ijede. ‎ ‎In a statement released by the chairmen commemorating the coronation, they said the emergence of Oba Adefarasin signifies peace, unity and progress for Ijede. ‎ ‎”We the entire members of Conference…

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ROYAL PROFILE: HRM Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom

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His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, officially ascended the throne of his ancestors on Saturday, January 9th, 2026, when the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert confirmed his royal installation. Oba Adefarasin Hassan was born to Alhaji Muraina Ade-Ife Hassan and Mrs. Christiana Oyebo Hassan on November, 30th 1962. He belonged to the Ajanaku and Orese Royal Families of Ijede. He is…

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2027: AAC Gets Governorship, Senatorial, Assembly Candidates In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu -As Ikorodu -based Sol-Nuyi Adesoca emerges guber candidate The African Action Congress (AAC) have successfully conducted its primary elections in Lagos State, with candidates emerging through consensus. The primary elections, held last Saturday in Lagos, was witnessed by representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the party’s state organizing secretary, Comrade Micheal Olasoji, AAC had its screening for the aspirants vying for the gubernatorial, senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly on May 16th and 24th, 2026. Mr Sol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca from Ikorodu Local…

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