Category: Community

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Adewunmi Ogunsanya, Longe get IKODASS honours The Lagos State Government has commended the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) for awarding educational scholarships to 79 students in various public higher institutions. Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, gave the commendation at the grand finale of the 2024 Ikorodu Oga Day Celebration held at the Ayangburen Palace Ground, Ikorodu at the weekend. At the grand finale ceremony of this year’s celebration themed, “Ikorodu: Path to Progress”, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom was honoured…

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Kunle Adelabu -Launches N500, 000 endowment for ICT hub completion The week – long celebrations of the 38th edition of the Imota Ayayo Day festival, memorably ended on Saturday, November 9, 2924, with the induction of eminent personalities that have contributed in no small measures to the development of Imota, Lagos State, Nigeria and the humanity in general, into the Imota Hall of Fame. The honorees are: Dr. Oladega Adebogun, the founder/visitor, CALEB University, Imota; Alhaji Olalekan Saka – Jinadu, FCA, ACTI, ACIS, retired Deputy Director, Bank Examination Department, Nigeria…

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Mariam Akinloye with Olaleye Taiwo Deborah & Bole Oresajo (SIWES Students) It’s another period for the Ikorodu – Oga Carnival and the people of the ancient and strategic city are not leaving anything un-turned to record yet another historic celebration this year. As usual, the annual event kicked – off on Saturday, November 9, 2024, with Woro Procession and cultural displays. The Woro Procession along the traditional route – Owolowo Street, Oriwu Road, Ita – Elewa, Aga, Odulate, Obun Oke, Obale Market, Ajina Market, Itunmoja, Alhaji Street, Ojubode, Ikorodu Garage…

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Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Oresajo (SIWES Student) -Families, individuals honoured with awards as Regberegbe, market associations added glamour Residents and well wishers of Imota Kingdom trooped out in their large numbers to celebrate Artisan and Royal Parade by clubs and associations, which is one of the activities commemorating the 34th edition of the Imota Ayayo Celebration. At the event which featured the presentation of awards to families and individuals, the popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Oga Nla, thrilled his fans and large audience at the stadium with many…

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Kunle Adelabu-Charges govt, elected reps, political appointees for town’s development The 2024 Eyibi festival kicked – off on Tuesday at Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, with prayers and performances by Agemo masquerade. The annual event started with sons and daughters of Oke – Eletu, as well as guests and friends of the town arriving the town from other parts of Ikorodu and the state, to celebrate the beginning of the festival which was previously made…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) -Coronation activities commence soon It was celebration galore on Friday, at Elepe Kingdom, as jubilant residents, family members, friends and well-wishers, welcomed their new king, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, back to his palace l, after spending over 50 days in seclusion. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo –Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert, had, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, presented the…

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Mariam Akinloye & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -Plans ICT/CBT center completion The planning committee of the Imota Ayayo Day Celebration, has unveiled the ankara fabric for the 39th edition of the annually day celebration. The committee also used the unveiling ceremony, which was done by the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, at his palace on Saturday, September 6, 2024, to appeal to sons and daughters of the kingdom, to be part of the celebration. The annual event has, over the years, been used in mobilising…

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Kunle Adelabu It was another convergence at the Ajina market square by the chieftains and members of the traditional institution in Ikorodu Kingdom, and residents as the 2024 Eyibi Festival, also known as Agemo/Eluku festival, kicked – off on Wednesday. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, led the traditional chiefs, Baales and chieftains of the Agemo/Eluku traditional group led by the Alashe of Itunmoja, High Chief Wasiu Akinsanya, to the Ajina market square for the formal opening of the annual celebration. The festival will…

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Joy Fasunn-As Igbogbo, Ipakodo, Isiwu other parts of Ikorodu observe Isese Day The First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayngbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegurusen V, has charged traditional practitioners on the need to adhere strictly to laws on the land in all that they do and not flout it. Oba Shotobi assured that the Lagos State Government, which recognized the importance of culture and tradition and granted a day for…

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Jare Olukotun The 2024 edition of the Oro festival in Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, comes up Saturday, August 17, 2024. The palace of the Eweye of Isiwu, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Olukayode Raji Balogun, confirmed the date. Women residing in Isiwu, are expected to restrict themselves indoor from Friday night till early morning Sunday, August 18. Also, female visitors are not expected in the community during this period. Meanwhile, there will be social night on Friday eve…

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