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Why I Am Grateful, Thankful To God, People – Odofin Onasanya Reveals Life Journey From Load Carrier To Prominence

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Kunle Adelabu It was indeed good reasons for High Chief Tajudeen Alade Duduyemi Onasanya, the Odofin of Igbogbo and the Head of the Lantan Onanusi Family, to be grateful for not just attaining 70 years of age but for also rising from nothing in life to be among major stakeholders that are in charge of the affairs of an ancient community. The 70th birthday anniversary celebration of Odofin Onasanya, which was held at his Relaxation Centre & Hotel in Agunfoye in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division,…

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Oba Shotobi, Chiefs To Do More In Reversing Educational Infrastructure Deficit

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Monarch commissions Blocks of 3 classrooms, administrative block, 4 toilets The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, and his Chiefs have pledged their commitments towards the provision of more facilities to compliment the efforts of the government in raising educational standard in lkorodu and Lagos State in general. Also, Chief Yemi Lawal, the Bobamuero of Ikorodu Kingdom, and High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom, announced their readiness to ensure that there are good public…

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Abandoned Paul Palmer Road Project: Igbogbo Residents Say Lives, Properties At Risk

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Kunle Adelabu -Urge Federal Ministry of Works to bring contractor back on site -We’ll be back on site soon, Mr Fashola, Chairman, Fountain Douglande Ltd Residents of Ife Oluwa Community Development Association (CDA) in Igbogbo area  of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, have called on the Federal Ministry on Works to come to their rescue over the abandoned road project in the community. They alleged that construction  works on the main road which leads into the community, has been abandoned by the contractor.…

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Council Chairman Engages Stakeholders On Administration’s Performance, Pledges To Improve On Communication

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Kunle Adelabu & Jare Babatunde The Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Builder Sesan Mayokun Daini, on Monday, April 12, 2021,  gave his administration’s account of stewardship in the last 1,358 days since he assumed office. At the parley/interactive session held at the Conference room of the newly commissioned Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Secretariat, were journalists, bloggers, representatives of various youth groups, social media influencers and community developers among others. While admitting that his administration has not done much in communicating its activities to the public, Builder Daini said that the…

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Council Performance: Ikorodu Youth Initiative Survey Scores Chairmen On Education, Security, Health, Others

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Kunle Adelabu Performances of the six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, came under scrutiny recently when the Ikorodu Division Youths Initiative made public the report of its field survey conducted last year. The survey covered performances of the councils’ administrations under Hon. Wasiu Adeshina (Ikorodu Local Government), Hon. Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin (Ikorodu West LCDA), Hon. Adeola Banjo (North LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini (Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA), Hon. Wasiu Agoro  (Imota LCDA) and Hon. Fathiu Salisu (Ijede LCDA). According to the youth group, qualitative approach was adopted…

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King Kosoko: Family Sets To Celebrate Late Lagos Monarch’s 149th, Palace’ 160th Anniversaries

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Kunle Adelabu The King Kosoko family of Lagos, will today, Thursday, April 1, 2021, unveil the rehabilitated historic palace of the late Lagos monarch who reigned between 1845 and 1851 and later became the Oloja of Ereko after returning from exile from Epe. The Kosoko family, which had for decades grappled with crisis, recently elected Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko as Oloja – elect as part of the royal family’s attempt to protect its traditional importance and preserve the  legendary progenitor’s legacies and achievements, especially his historical values. To mark…

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Ijebu Obas In Lagos Urge Tinubu To Contest For Presidency in 2023

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Kunle Adelabu -Lagos Speaker, lawmakers, political leaders commend move It was an emphatical statement by the traditional rulers under the aegis of Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers, when they converged in Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to urge the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to declare for the Presidency in 2023. The traditional rulers, who made their decision public at their gathering at the Adeboruwa palace in Igbogbo, also pledged their support for Tinubu if he accept their call to…

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Minimum Standard Of Performance We Are Expecting From You Is What We Are Seeing In Igbogbo, Gov. Sanwo – Olu Tells Council Chairmen

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Kunle Adelabu Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, has laudded the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, and his team for the building of a new ultra – modern council secretariat with state – of – art facility. At the commissioning held at the council secretariat on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, the governor also charged other council chairmen in Lagos State to emulate the achievement of the council and see it as a standard for their own achievements. “I am a…

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Obas, Council Chairmen, Others Make Historic Appearance On IKD 106.1FM

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Kunle Adelabu -Recall TOS, Ogunsanya, others developmental efforts. Traditional rulers and council chairmen in Ikorodu Division on Saturday, March 20, 2021, made historic and special appearances on the new IKD 106.1FM. The eminent personalities, during their appearances on the radio station, relived the efforts of leaders that contributed immensely to the development of the division and set it on the path of greatness. Otunba Ayodele Elesho, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Commissioner for Information, Lagos State, also appeared on the radio station on the same day. The General…

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Family Recounts Ordeal On How Ikorodu Businessman, Alhaji Onabanjo Was Kidnapped, Regained Freedom

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Kunle Adelabu -Lagos, Ogun Police Commands working together to checkmate kidnapping, other crimes on borders – Lagos PPRO The kidnapping and subsequent release of the Ikorodu – born businessman and socialite, Alhaji Lookman Onabanjo, has once again brought to the front burner the level of insecurity in every part of the country as criminal elements operate unhindered with little or no check on their activities. Alhaji Onabanjo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bugon Petroleum and popular developer, was kidnapped by armed men between 10.00 and 11.00am on Monday,…

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