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By Ojo Mary Damilolai EPE, LAGOS STATE — The General Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Epe Local Government, Hon. Teslim Azeez, popularly known as Sultan, has urged eligible residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and prepare for active participation in the 2027 general elections. Hon. Teslim, a member and ambassador of the Atiku Grassroots Information Project (AGIP), made the appeal following personal visits to PVC collection centres in Ilara and Ibonwon, Epe, over the weekend. He emphasised the importance of voter participation and encouraged ADC members and supporters to remain committed to the party's democratic activities, engage with residents peacefully and familiarise themselves with its candidates across the various elective positions. PVC Collection: A Step Towards Electoral Participation The ADC chieftain urged eligible residents who are yet to collect their PVCs to verify their registration status and follow the official procedures p...

By Sultan Teslim  The African Democratic Congress has intensified efforts to strengthen its grassroots structure in Epe Division of Lagos State, with the party holding a general meeting attended by members, leaders and stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, focused on issues bordering on party unity, membership participation, grassroots mobilisation, internal coordination and preparations for the forthcoming elections. Speaking at the gathering, the ADC Chairman in Epe, Comrade Amuni Fuad Adebayo, charged members to put the interest of the party above individual considerations and remain committed to building a strong and united political structure across the division. Adebayo emphasised the importance of discipline, unity and active participation, urging members to take ownership of the party's activities at the grassroots. He said sustained commitment from members would be crucial to strengthening the party's presence...

By Sultan Oluwaseunayofunmi   The African Democratic Congress in Epe Division of Lagos State has commenced its grassroots mobilisation for the 2027 general elections with the launch of the Atiku–Amaechi Campaign Organisation , signalling an intensification of the party’s efforts to build support for its presidential ticket across the division. The campaign organisation was launched as part of the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections, with the ADC Epe Division leadership calling on members, supporters and grassroots organisers to take the mobilisation campaign to communities, wards and polling units across the division. The ADC’s 2027 presidential ticket comprises former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate and former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi , as his running mate. The party has submitted their nomination particulars to the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the electi...

Youth leader, Comrade Kazeem Olukoya, brings registration closer to residents as parents commend intervention By Sultan Teslim IBONWON, LAGOS — More than 120 residents, including students from neighbouring communities, have benefited from a free National Identification Number (NIN) registration exercise organised by the Ibonwon Community Youth Leader, Comrade Kazeem Owolodun Olukoya,  and his executive team, following concerns over students' difficulties obtaining essential identification documents required for school registration. The initiative, initially designed to accommodate 50 beneficiaries, was conceived after Olukoya reportedly noticed some students roaming around the community. Upon making inquiries, he discovered that some of them were experiencing difficulties linked to the absence of necessary documentation for their school registration. Concerned about the situation, the youth leader and his executive members facilitated the free registration exercise within the comm...

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...

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...

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...

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...