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Independence Day: Ibonwon Youth Leader Demands Peace, Unity as Path to Community Development

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Olukoya urges residents to protect Ibonwon’s reputation, youths to shun idleness and negative behaviour By Sultan Teslim IBONWON — The Ibonwon Community Youth Leader, Comrade Kazeem Owolodun Olukoya, has called on youths and residents to make peace, unity, love and responsible conduct the foundation of a safer and more prosperous Ibonwon , as Nigeria celebrates its Independence Day. Olukoya made the call in his Independence Day message to residents of the community, stressing that sustained development would remain difficult without peace, harmony and collective responsibility among the people. He urged residents across the various clans of Ibonwon to put aside differences, promote mutual respect and work together to preserve the community as a peaceful and safe place for everyone. The youth leader particularly charged young people to reject behaviours that could undermine their future or threaten the peace of the community. He encouraged them to remain productive by pursuing ed...
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Ibonwon Youth Leader to Provide Free NIN Registration for 50 Students

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By Sultan Teslim  IBONWON — The Ibonwon Community Youth Leader, Comrade Kazeem Owolodun Olukoya, has announced a free National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise for 50 indigenous JSS 1 students in the community. Olukoya, together with members of his executive team, said the initiative is part of their contribution to the development and welfare of Ibonwon, particularly through programmes designed to support young people. The exercise will hold on Saturday, October 3, 2026, by 9:00 a.m. at the Ibonwon Community Youth Base, Idiroko, Ibonwon . The organisers said the programme is intended to assist beneficiaries in obtaining their NIN and meeting identification and documentation requirements that may be relevant to their education and other official purposes. Only 50 students will be accommodated under the initiative, with registration strictly on a first-come, first-served basis . Parents and guardians of eligible students have therefore been encouraged to en...
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Nigerians Deserve Good Governance, Not Food Palliatives — Concerned Nation Builders Initiative

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By Sultan Oluwaseunayofunmi LAGOS, Nigeria   The Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), a non-governmental organisation committed to promoting responsible leadership and active citizenship, has called on political parties and candidates to prioritise good governance, quality representation and issue-based campaigns over the distribution of food palliatives during electioneering. The Project Manager of CNI, Mr. Sultan Teslim, made the call during an interview with journalists in Lagos, stressing that Nigerians deserve sustainable development policies rather than temporary material inducements designed to influence voters. According to him, election campaigns should focus on the critical challenges confronting citizens, including economic growth, job creation, quality education, accessible healthcare, improved infrastructure and enhanced security. “Nigerians deserve good governance and quality representation, not food items that are shared during campaigns and forgotten immediat...
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A Lifetime of Grace and Service: Prince Oladipupo Kassim Marks 70th Birthday in Grand Celebration

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By Sultan Oluwaseunayofunmi Epe Lagos Prince Oladipupo Kassim celebrated his 70th birthday in a memorable gathering filled with love, gratitude, and heartfelt tributes as family members, friends, colleagues, associates, and numerous community organizations came together to honour his remarkable life and enduring legacy. The colourful celebration attracted prominent personalities from Epe and beyond, reflecting the respect and admiration Prince Kassim has earned through decades of service, humility, and peaceful coexistence. A solemn beginning in loving remembrance The event commenced with an opening prayer, followed by a minute of silence in honour of Olori Funmilola Kassim, the beloved late wife of Prince Oladipupo Kassim, who passed away one year ago. Guests joined the family in remembering her unwavering love, support, and invaluable role in Prince Kassim's life. Dignitaries and organizations in attendance Among the distinguished guests were Hon. Princess Bola Kassim; Hon. Tunde...
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APC Strengthens Grassroots Campaign as Hon. Ismail Waliyullah Abiodun Emerges Eredo Co-Coordinator

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By Sultan Oluwaseunayofunmi Epe LAGOS, NIGERIA The All Progressives Congress (APC) has further reinforced its grassroots campaign structure with the appointment of Hon. Ismail Waliyullah Abiodun as the Co-Coordinator of the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA)/Local Government Area (LGA) Campaign Committee under the APC Lagos State Campaign Council. The appointment has been welcomed by party stakeholders as a recognition of Hon. Waliyullah's unwavering commitment, leadership capacity, and years of dedicated service to the progressive ideals of the APC. His emergence is expected to enhance strategic coordination and mobilization efforts across Eredo LCDA ahead of the party's campaign activities. Reacting to the development, Comrade Olukoya Owolodun Kazeem, the Ibonwon Youth Leader, Eredo LCDA, congratulated the newly appointed Co-Coordinator, describing the appointment as both timely and well deserved. According to him, Hon. Waliyullah has consistently demonstrated except...
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2027 Presidency: ADC Leaders Meet in Epe, Review Grassroots Strategies

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By Sultan Teslim  Hon.  Babatunde Olanrewaju urges party members to unite under ADC umbrella, unveils grassroots mobilisation plans The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Epe, Lagos State, has commenced a fresh round of strategic engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as key stakeholders of the party gathered to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure and prepare for the forthcoming presidential election. The critical stakeholders’ meeting brought together ADC candidates, local government executives, ward chairmen, party leaders and representatives from various wards within the Epe political structure. The meeting, which was centred on strategy, mobilisation and internal coordination, provided an opportunity for stakeholders to review political activities across the wards and discuss measures to position the party for a stronger showing in the 2027 elections. Ward representatives give situation reports A major feature of the meeting was the presentation of repo...
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AGIP VISITS ADC LEADERS, SEEKS WIDER GRASSROOTS MOBILISATION FOR ATIKU

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By Sultan Teslim  Group canvasses support, vote monitoring, media campaign as Lagos leaders demand inclusion of youths, women, non-indigenes LAGOS — The Atiku Grassroots Information Project, a support group promoting the presidential aspiration of former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has commenced engagements with leaders of the African Democratic Congress in Lagos State as part of efforts to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, when its leadership paid a courtesy visit to prominent ADC leaders at the residence of Dr Bimbola Ogunkelu in Lagos. The meeting attracted several political stakeholders, including the Lagos State ADC Chairman, Engr George Ashiru; Dr Bimbola Ogunkelu; former Lagos State PDP Chairman, Rtd Capt Tunji Shelle; Chief Muritala Ashorobi; Mr Felix Tai Benedict; Yeye Adenike Agnes Shobajo; Pastor Coker Oluyomi and other leaders and representatives from various...
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