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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  …Agbado/Oke-Odo LCDA Chairman seeks stakeholders’ input for inclusive development The Executive Chairman of Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Abiodun Jimoh Isola Ejigbadero, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, improved infrastructure, quality healthcare, education and economic empowerment as the council commenced preparations for its 2027 budget. Ejigbadero made this known on Thursday, October 15, 2026, while delivering his keynote address at the 2027 Budget Stakeholders’ Forum held at Magretta Event Centre, Ekoro Road, Abule-Egba, Lagos. The forum, which brought together political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community representatives, market associations, persons with disabilities, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders, provided an opportunity for participants to identify community needs and recommend priority projects for inclusion in the forthcoming bud...

  The Oyo State Head of Service, Dr. Adenike Fasina, mni has urged public servants across the state to embrace innovation, inclusiveness, participation and effective service delivery as strategies for transforming public institutions. She stated this at the 2026 Public Service Week Syndicate Lecture, with the Theme: “Transforming Public Institutions: Advocacy, Innovation, Participation and Inclusion,” held simultaneously at the Local Government Staff Training Hall, Local Government House, Western Hall and House of Chiefs, House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan. She pointed out that the need for public servants to embrace positive change, demonstrate professionalism and uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in the discharge of their duties is important in achieving excellence. The number one Civil Servant enjoined  Accounting Officers, Directors, Heads of Departments and Agencies, other public servants to cultivate a culture of continuous learning...

  The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other political contenders to participate in open presidential debates, declaring that candidates who avoid public scrutiny have little or nothing to offer Nigerians. Adebayo made the remarks on Tuesday night, October 13, during a live appearance on Talking It Real, a current affairs programme hosted by Adeola Fayehun. He argued that candidates seeking the highest political office in the country must be prepared to defend their policies, demonstrate their understanding of national challenges and present practical solutions to Nigerians. Describing those who avoid debates as “empty upstairs,” the SDP presidential candidate said he was ready to participate in any debate, at any time and under any condition, to explain his plans for the country. “If you are running for the presidency of a nation as complex as Nigeria, you must be ready to lay out yo...

  ..... The month of October is dedicated by WHO to raise awareness about breast cancer - Ekujumi  .... Breast Cancer is hereditary - Fasiku In commemoration of the 2026 world breast cancer month of October as declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Oyenike Oyekan Foundation today in the city of Ibadan, organized a breast cancer awareness lecture and free breast examination for girls and women at the Oranyan Primary Health Centre (PHC) Oranyan in Ibadan South East local government council area of Oyo State. The programme which was well attended had in attendance, staffs of Oyenike Oyekan Foundation, medical and health workers, nursing mother's, pregnant women and young girls among several others. The Oyenike Oyekan Foundation foundation managing consultant Nelson Ekujumi welcomed the participants to the event, where he highlighted that "The month of October every year is globally dedicated to raise awareness, advocacy and screening on the breast as it affects the ...

  …Hospital MD hails Odunmbaku’s commitment to children’s healthcare The Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has launched a free paediatric surgical outreach programme in collaboration with General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye, to provide specialised medical care for indigent children and ease the financial burden on their families. The initiative, flagged off on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye, will provide free medical screening, consultations and surgical procedures for children with various paediatric surgical conditions. The programme underscores the council’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, particularly for vulnerable children whose families may struggle to afford specialised medical treatment. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, the Medical Director of General Hospital, Ifako-Ijaiye, Dr Taiwo Oluyemi commended the Executive Chairman of Ojodu LCDA, Hon. David Olusegun Odunmbaku, for sponsoring the initiative. She described t...

  A member of the House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara, has attracted attention after declining to shake hands with Mayor Dele Oshinowo, who defeated her in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for Kosofe Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The incident occurred at the inaugural Seyi Tinubu Colloquium in Lagos, where Oshinowo, a former Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), approached Ogbara and extended his hand in greeting. However, in a video of the encounter, Ogbara remained seated and turned away as Oshinowo attempted to shake her hand. “Welldone, how are you? I cannot shake you,” she was heard telling him. Oshinowo appeared visibly animated in response to the snub before walking away. The encounter comes months after Oshinowo emerged victorious in the APC primary held in May 2026, securing the party’s ticket to contest for the Kosofe Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general ...