Day: April 19, 2025

IDPIL Flags – Off Construction Of Ultra – Modern Eweye Palace

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Wale Jagun -We are promoting development in Ikorodu Division – Otunba Abiru The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), on Thursday, flagged – off the second palace construction in Ikorodu Division, for traditional rulers with the laying of foundation for the ultra – modern palace for the Eweye of Isiu in lkorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The foundation laying ceremony was performed by the Eweye of Isiu, Oba David Olukayode Raji, Jpil, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, Chairman, IDPIL and Baba Oba of Isiu, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, Executive Secretary,…

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Elesinmegun: Family Inaugurates Day In Honour Of Legendary Igbogbo Princess, Merchant

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Holds grand finale today The chieftains, sons and daughters of the legendary Princess Elesinmegun, a daughter of Prince Adesusu one of Oba Oshinbokunren’s children in Igbogbo Kingdom in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have inaugurated an annual celebration to preserve her. Princess Elesinmegun derived her name from her ownership of horses which she used in conveying her article of trades which mainly farm produce to markets in Ipakodo, from where they were conveyed to Lagos Island in those days. Thus, the legendary…

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PHOTOS: Christians Mark Good Friday, Re-enact Passion Of Christ

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Jare Olukotun Christians in Ikorodu, on Friday, joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate the beginning of the Easter celebration with Good Friday in remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the special service commemorating the day, preachers charged Christians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness as displayed by Jesus Christ. Our reporter covered the commemorative displays at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, and St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lagos, at Dele Kuti, Ipakodo.

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Ikorodu Concludes Oba’s Festival On High Note, Set Agenda For More Cultural, Tourism Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye It was a grand ceremony when the ban was lifted on social activities and entertainment in Ikorodu Kingdom, known as ‘Odu Osu’ (Osu festival), or ‘Odun Oba’ (King’s Festival), when His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu hosted other royal fathers and guests in celebration of the first traditional festival in Ikorodu. At the grand finale which was held at the Ayangbure Pavilion were traditional chiefs, eminent personalities and residents. Odu Osu, which used to be three…

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COLUMN: HalaMadrid: The Comeback Kings That Didn’t Show Up

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One more year wait for the 16th Champions League glory By Bashir Banjoko In the storied history of European football, few clubs embody the spirit of resilience and dramatic comebacks quite like Real Madrid. The Santiago Bernabéu has been the stage for legendary “remontadas” that have etched themselves into Champions League folklore. Yet, in the recent clash with Arsenal, we witnessed something rare – a Real Madrid comeback that never materialized. The 15-time European champions, whose very DNA seems encoded with an uncanny ability to rise from the ashes in…

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