Adeboruwa, Chiefs Commend Igbogbo/Bayeku CDC

Kunle Adelabu The Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali has commended the Chairman and members of the Community Development Committee (CDC) in the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for their active participation in the activities of the Developmental Associations in Ikorodu Division. Oba Kasali gave the commendations during the visit of the CDC Executive Council led by its Chairman, Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, to the royal father and his chiefs on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Oba Kasali, while thanking the community developers for the visit, also…

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I Spent 14 Years Preparing For Obaship Position – Oba Balogun, Eweye of Isiwu

Kunle Adelabu The new Eweye of Isiwu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji Balogun, Olugbade 1, has revealed that he spent 14 years preparing for his ascension to the much coveted position. Oba Balogun was presented with the Staff of Office and Certificate of Recognition by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, on behalf of the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, August 24, 2020. The new Oba was also crowned with the traditional beaded crown by the Isiwu traditional institution on the same…

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Isiwu Agog As Mammoth Crowd Welcomes New Monarch, Oba Balogun

Kunle Adelabu Just like the way Yoruba people in the ancient days used to welcome back their loved and conquering Kings who returned victorious from battles, residents of Isiwu community, which host the headquarters of the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, on Monday, August 24, 2020, trooped out in their hundreds to welcome their new monarch, Oba Olukayode David Raji Balogun who received  his Staff of Office and other paraphernalia of office from the Lagos State Government the same day. The carnival-like…

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New Eweye of Isiwu Receives Staff of Office

Kunle Adelabu A new monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, today received his Staff of Office as the Eweye of Isiwu. The presentation took place at the conference room of the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs. Presenting the Staff of Office and certificate to the new monarch, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr Wale Ahmed, congratulated him on his installation as Eweye of Isiu. At the brief presentation ceremony were the Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Hon. Adeola Banjo, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku…

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Lawyer Raises Alarm Over Suspected Activities of ‘Bola’ Boys In Ikorodu

Wale Jagun – As his law office burgled, several items carted away A fiery lawyer and human and community activist, Barr. Shakiru Omolaja, has raised alarm over the activities of the Hausa boys, popularly called ‘Bola’ boys, who are involved in scrap business in Ikorodu. Barr Omolaja, who said that the vandalisation of his office, Shakiru Omolaja & Co. , would cost him about N300, 000, resumed to his office on Saturday (August 22) morning to the shocking discovery that the office building  with about five offices and other rooms…

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Lagos Calls For Public Input Into Ikorodu Sub – Regional Master Plan

Kunle Adelabu -Report to be displayed at Councils, other areas The Lagos State Government has called for stakeholders and the general public input into the Ikorodu Sub – Region Master Plan as the draft of the final report will be displayed starting from Monday. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako speaking on the modalities of the public display exercise in Alausa on Friday, disclosed that it would take place for 28days in twelve different centres across the State, starting from Monday 24th August and ending on…

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Isiwu Community Waiting On State Govt To Install New Monarch 15 Years After

Kunle Adelabu The ancient town of Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, is waiting on the state government to install a new traditional head in the town 15 years after an attempt was made to install the first ever monarch. According to report, the Oba – elect, Prince Olukayode David Raji, is from the two Ruling Houses in Isiwu –  Agbogba Royal Family & Onafoyin Royal Family. The emergence of the Oba – elect, THE IMPACT gathered, has since been communicated…

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Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club Gives Adeboruwa Palace Facelift

Wale Jagun -Inducts Oba Kasali as honourary member The palace of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, which has been begging for government and the community attention for sometime now, has been given a facelift by the Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club as part of the club’s service to its host community. At the unveiling ceremony of the renovated Oba’s office located within the palace on Friday, August 14, 2020, by Engr. HOB Lawal, Director, International Lions Club, Lion Adetokunbo Aromolaran, the District Governor, 404A1 Nigeria and chieftains of the club across the…

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Muslim Community Offers Special Prayer For Monarch , Ikorodu

Kunle Adelabu -Oba Shotobi charges loan beneficiaries to make good use of it. Leading Islamic clerics and chieftains of the Ikorodu Muslim Community Association (IMCA) on Friday, August 14, 2020, offered special prayers for the royal father of the Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and the town. The prayer session, which is tagged ‘ Ojude Oba’, is an annual gathering of Muslims at the Oba’s palace to pay homage to the Ayangbure in commemoration of the Eid- Kabir (Ileya festival) celebration. The…

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Igbogbo Youth Coalition Charges Council, State On Flood, Development

Kunle Adelabu The President of the umbrella body of all youth organizations in Igbogbo, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Mr Gbenga Odunniyi, has charged the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Association (LCDA) to take drastic measure in tackling flooding problem that has been facing the community in recent time. He issued this charge in a recent chat with THE IMPACT. Mr Odunniyi also urged the council to embark on construction of drainages and stabilise damaged roads with hardcore and pebbles as palliative measures. While commending the council administration under Builder Sesan Daini,…

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