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Photos: Newly Rehabilitated Sporting facilities At Ita – Elewa Youth Centre

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Kunle Adelabu After months of temporary shutdown of the sporting facility at the Ita –Elewa Youth Centre in Ikorodu, due to rehabilitation work, the complex is fully back for the recreational activities of the youths in the neighbourhood. You will recall that the 480 – seater capacity complex comprising of a 5 – aside football pitch, basketball court and facilities for indoor games and offices was commissioned by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who was accompanied by the Special Assistant to the President on Millennium…

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Photo News: IKODASS Unveils Ankara Fabric For 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Carnival

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Kunle Adelabu Ankara fabric for the celebration of the 2023 edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, has been unveiled. The event took place at the main auditorium of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This year’s edition slated for between November 11 and 18, will be the 32nd edition, of the socio – cultural and economic development initiative. The weeklong event promotes cultural values and tourism potential of Ikorodu, across Nigeria and globally. The unveiling was done at the General…

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Photo News: APC Inaugurates Hon. Adeola Jokomba As State Scribe

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Kunle Adelabu Former two – term Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Prince) Dr. Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, on Monday inaugurated as the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). With his inauguration, Jokomba officially replaced the former State Scribe, Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, who is also from Ikorodu. At the brief ceremony held at the State APC secretariat, ACME, Ikeja, are the Stare APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelade, former Deputy Governor of the Stare and Chieftain of the GAC, Sir (Prince) Abiodun Ogunleye, GAC leader, Baba…

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Photo News: Oba Shotobi Installs Alhaja Mutiat Ojulari As New Iyaloja Of Ayangbure Market

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Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on Thursday installed Alhaja Mutiat Abeni Ojulari, as the new Iyaloja, Ayangbure International Market, Ikorodu, popularly known and called ‘Sabo’ market. The ceremony which took place at the Ayangbure pavilion within the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu was witnessed by many dignitaries, family members of the new Iyaloja and large number of market men and women in Ikorodu. Former Iyaloja of the market who was also the Iya Oloja General, Ikorodu Division, Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison,…

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Photos: Family Members, Friends, Associates Join Okes In Celebrating Children’s Waleematul Quran Graduation

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Kunle Adelabu Three sons of Mr & Mrs Oke Godwin Olaoluwa, were on Sunday, August 27, 2023, celebrated by parents, family members, friends and associates, at their Waleematul Quran & Shahaadah Ibtidaaiyah ceremony organised by the Abdullah lbn Abbas School of Quran Memorization & Islamic Education, Andu Idowu Street, Adegbose Estate, Olu – Odo, Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The graduands – Oke Abdul Roheem Oluwaferanmi who plans to become a medical doctor, Oke Abdul Muiz Oladipupo, a future software designer and Oke Abdul Mannan Fikayomi, another…

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Photos: Royal Fathers, Eminent Personalities Celebrate 2023 Agemo Eyibi/Eluku Festival With Ayangbure

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Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, hosted royal fathers, eminent personalities, traditional chieftains and sons and daughters of Ikorodu Kingdom for the celebration of the grand finale of the 2023 Agemo Eyibi/Eluku Festival. At the colourful and well – attended ceremony are His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sulaimon Raji, Oniba Ekun, HIS Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Nojeemdeem Abidemi Aberejo, Oduala 1, the Alakesan of Akesan and Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, the Odofin of Ikorodu and Chairman, MultiChoice Nigeria. Also at the festival…

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Photos: Ikorodu APC Chieftains, Members Support Bisola Olusanya At Assembly Screening

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Wale Jagun It was a huge support for Ms. Bisola Olusanya, the sole nominee from Ikorodu Division for a cabinet position in the second term administration of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, as she appeared before the screening committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday. Olusanya, served as the Commissioner for Agriculture in the first term administration of Sanwo – Olu. She was appointed as a Special Adviser at the inception of the administration. On ground to cheer her up and give…

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Photos: Lagos Studies Association’s Scholars Visit King Kosoko Palace, Museum

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Oloja of Lagos-elect, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, hosted scholars that attended a 4 – day conference of the Lagos Studies Association (LSA), in Lagos. Scholars and researchers from various fields of studies visited the palace built for King Kosoko, then as Oloja of Lagos, over 150 years, as part of the group’s Lagos Monument Tour. The royal family, led by Prince Kosoko, received the scholars and conducted them round the monuments. The visit was an eye – opener…

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Photos: Grand Chief Imam Olowooribi Leads Eid-ul-Adha Prayer In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Fadilat Sheikh Al-Imam Aliu Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowooribi, Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, today led the Sallah prayer at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Praying Ground, Ikorodu. The Chief imam charged the congregation to celebrate in a way and manner that is in tandem with the dictates of Allah. “I enjoin you all to remember death in all that you do, behold every man shall taste death irrespective of his status. Also, as we feast, do away from that which Allah forbids so that you are not…

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Photos: Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, Muslim Faithful Observe Sallah Eid Prayer At Oke – Eletu

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Wale Jagun The Eletu of Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, joined the Chief Imam of Oke – Eletu Central Mosque to observed the Eid – El – Kabir prayer today. Chief Imam, Alhaji Soyiga led the prayer which took place at the Oke – Eletu Primary School, Oke – Eletu. Speaking with THE IMPACT at the prayer ground after observing the prayer, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi charged Muslims to celebrate the annual festival in…

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