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Council Begins Demolition Of Distressed Adeboruwa Palace

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Jare Olukotun The demolition of the Adeboruwa Palace of the ancient Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, begun on Sunday. His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, had last week called for the support of the Lagos State Government in the rebuilding of the distressed palace when the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly committee on Works and Infrastructures visited the palace during the committee’s tour of the ongoing construction of roads in Igbogbo. THE…

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Academic Excellence: Adekanye Bags 2025 Elitist Woman Of Year Award

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The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Education District II, Mrs. Anike Adekanye has been awarded the Year 2025 ‘Elitist Woman of The Year’ for academic excellence at the 14th edition of the Professional Banquet and Leadership Award Ceremony, held recently at the Lagos Country Club, GRA, Ikeja. The award presentation, which was organised by the Elitist Media, Publisher of Elitist Magazine, was aimed at recognising excellence in leadership and administration in society. The Chief Executive Officer of the Publication, Rotarian (Prince) Afolabi Phillips noted that this year’s award-themed “Celebrating Leaders Extraordinaire”…

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KKES 2025 Games: Blossom House Emerges College, British Academy Champion

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Kunle Adelabu The Blossom House also known as the Orange House has emerged as champion of the Kith & Kin Educational Schools’ colleges – KKES International School and KKES British Academy. Blossom won 14 golds, 14 silver and 15 bronzes to be crowned as the overall best house at a well – attended games event held at the KKES Sports Complex, Kaoli Olusanya Street, Owode – Ibeshe, Ikorodu. It was held on Thursday, last week. Lilly House (Blue) came second with 12 golds, 7 silver and 9 bronzes; Emerald (Green)…

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President Tinubu Arrives Lagos For  Xmas, New Year Holiday

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Wale Jagun President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President Information & Strategy, announced in a statement. According to him, “Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat, and cabinet members received the President at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport. “Before his departure to Lagos, President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget, totalling N47.9trn,  before a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja”, he said.

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Two Years After, Rep. Benson Fulfils Promise Over Selewu Road Reconstruction

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Stakeholders pledge to prevent arbitrary rent increase Two years after promising the residents of Selewu community in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, that the main road linking the community to the main road and other communities, will be reconstructed, Rep. Babajimi Benson has moved in contractor to fulfill that pledge. The 2.5km road, which has been in a terrible state, was officially flag – off for reconstruction by the three – term representative of Ikorodu Federal…

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Awesu Enters Race For Ikorodu LG Chairmanship

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Kunle Adelabu The race for the Ikorodu Local Government Chairmanship seat has become more interesting as a formidable opposition figure, QS AbdulAzeez Adekunle Awesu, is set to contest for the much coveted position. Awesu, who put up a strong show when he aspired for the House of Representatives about two years ago, THE IMPACT gathered, will be contesting on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The aspirant’s banners were seen to have resurfaced in strategic locations in the past few days, though without the logo of any party.…

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Rep. Benson To Ikorodu Constituency: Expect More Road, Other Projects, Mega Empowerment

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Kunle Adelabu -Commends residents for not involving in nationwide protest The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has, again, assured residents of Ikorodu Division of more quality representation in terms of more roads, hospitals, sporting centres and solar lights among other projects that he has been facilitating from the federal level. Benson also commended residents of Ikorodu, for not joining the nationwide protests tagged, ‘#EndBadGovernance’, that led to many deaths and properties destroyed, while he hinted about another mega empowerment for the residents. He gave the assurance…

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Miracle House Of Mercy Foundation Puts Smiles On Faces Of Oke – Eletu Families

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Kunle Adelabu It was a day of joy not only for 300 children in Oke – Eletu, who had a great time at the 2024 Miracle House of Mercy Foundation, but also mothers who were equally treated to great and unforgettable outings. Mrs Yetunde Lawal Osi, founder of the Foundation, presented backpack containing educational material – exercise books, biro/pen and other items like water flask, cup, sweets, biscuits among others, to all the participating children, and another package containing food. Also, mothers were presented with buckets filled with detergents liquid…

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Aroyewun Celebrates Birthday Of An Icon, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has celebrated one of the state leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Agriculture, Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, on his birthday. Asipa Kaoli turned 72 years old on July 17. In a statement on Wednesday, personally signed by the aspirant, he said that Asipa Kaoli achieved excellence in all that he does, especially within the political, educational, agricultural, community and social circles that he is known with. “I specially…

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House Defense Chair Felicitates Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff At 62

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has extended birthday greeting to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. In a statement today by Rep. Benson who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, commended Gbajabiamila ‘s leadership and congratulated him on his 62nd birthday. “It gives me great pleasure to wish our immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, a happy…

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