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WOMEN’S U-17 WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS: AROYЕWUN CELEBRATES IGBOGBO/BAYEKU-BORN TOSIN RAFIU, ENTIRE FLAMINGOS SQUAD

The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun , has congratulated Igbogbo/Baiyeku-born Tosin Rafiu and the entire Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos defeated Japan 2–1 in Saturday’s final, November 7, to become the first African team to win the competition, marking a historic milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football. Aroyewun described the victory as a source of immense national and community pride, particularly celebrating Tosin, whose football journey began at age 10 with Perfect Touch Football Club, Igbogbo , under Coach Sunday Adetula , popularly known as Coach Pappy, before progressing to Robo Queens FC. At just 16, Tosin has distinguished herself with remarkable achievements, including the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership Player of the Season award with FC Robo Queens, WAFU-B Player of the Tournament wi...
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IGBOGBO TURNS OUT THOUSANDS FOR 38TH IGBOGBO DAY WALK FOR LIFE. ...As Organisers unveil commemorative Ankara fabric ahead of Celebration.

Thousands of residents, indigenes and well-wishers of Igbogbo Kingdom turned out in impressive numbers for the Walk for Life Programme organised as part of activities commemorating the 38th Igbogbo Day Celebration 2026 . Organised by the 38th Igbogbo Day Planning Committee under the auspices of the Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA), the exercise promoted healthy living, physical fitness, community unity and collective commitment to the development of Igbogbo Kingdom. The walk commenced from the Aafin Adeboruwa, proceeded through Ipakodo/Igbogbo Road, Odofin Street, Awolowo Way, Akin Ogunlewe Street, Oreyo, Igbe Road and Oba Molaja Ogunlewe Road before returning to the Palace. The mammoth crowd was warmly received at the Adeboruwa Palace by the Palace Chiefs, led by the Odofin of Igbogbo Kingdom, Chief Tajudeen Alade Onasanya. A major highlight of the occasion was the unveiling of the specially designed Ankara fabric for the 38th Igbogbo Day Celebr...
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70 YEARS OF GRACE, LEGACY AND IMPACT: YEYE TITILAYO ALOGBA UNVEILS FOUNDATION TO EMPOWER WOMEN, SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS. ...As Jimi Benson; other dignitaries celebrate her life of resilience, compassion and service.

The 70th birthday celebration of Yeye (Mrs.) Titilayo Alogba , Founder of the Yeye Alogba Foundation, was not merely an occasion to celebrate seven decades of life, but a profound gathering of gratitude, philanthropy and renewed commitment to uplifting vulnerable women and strengthening families through economic empowerment. The landmark celebration, which attracted an impressive gathering of eminent personalities, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, family members, friends and well-wishers, also provided a fitting platform for the formal unveiling of the Yeye Alogba Foundation, an initiative conceived to support women in small-scale businesses and equip them with the resources needed to achieve sustainable economic independence. At the heart of the celebration was an emotional and inspiring address by the celebrant, who attributed her journey through seven decades to the immeasurable mercy and faithfulness of Almighty God. ...
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