Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has charged residents of her local council to stand against any form of domestic and sexual violence.Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba gave the charge while commemorating 2026 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month.This year’s edition is themed “Sexual & Gender-Based Violence – It Ends With Us” ”This theme reminds us that ending violence starts with each of us in our homes, our streets, and our communities. We must speak up against abuse, support survivors,…
Read MoreIgbogbo Hosts Oro Meri Festival Thursday
Jare olukotun The second annual Oro festival in Igbogbo Kingdom – Oro Meri will hold tomorrow, Thursday, September the 3rd, 2026.The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, and his council have announced.As custom, female residents will be restricted to the indoors during the festival starting from 12midnight on Wednesday (today) till 5:00am on Friday.During the period of the festival, female visitors are also barred from coming into the kingdom.Oro festival which is an age long tradition and custom of Igbogbo people is one of the festivals…
Read MoreIBLCDA Will Reward JB For “Koseleri” Representation, Impacts With Massive Votes, Aroyewun Assures
Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The representative of Ikorodu federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has been assured of massive support and votes in the forthcoming General Elections because of his unprecedented representation which has brought socio- economic development to Ikorodu Division in general and Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA). Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, IBLCDA, gave the assurance on behalf of the overall Community Development Committee (CDC), IBLCDA which has over 300 Community Development Associations (CDAs) divided into 10 zones, describing the federal lawmaker’s…
Read MoreInauguration: Sanwo -Olu Charges 44 Sports Association Chairmen To Nurture Talents, Strengthen Grassroots
Jare Olukotun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the State and urged them to bolster grassroots development, identify emerging talents, and develop sustainable pathways for athletes to achieve national and international excellence.Speaking during the official inauguration of the chairmen of the sports associations at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu described the appointment as a significant step towards repositioning sports administration in Lagos.The Governor encouraged the new sports administrators to set clear and measurable objectives for their respective associations, implement…
Read MoreAbiru Building Next Generation Of Digital Leaders – Rep. JB
Kunle Adelabu Representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has lauded the Senator representing Lagos East, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, for building the next generation of digital leaders through the SAIL Innovation Lab. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, gave the commendation after his visit to the SAIL Innovation Lab at Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Federal Constituency on Tuesday. He stated that his counterpart at the Senate is impacting on young Nigerians and preparing them to create…
Read MoreOtunba Lukman Akinsanya “PEPC” Reflects On Four Decades Of Existence, Grateful For Life
Wale Jagun -As people pay tribute to humanitarian, community developer Otunba Lukman Akinsanya, Esq., the founder of PEPC Foundation, has reflected on his life in the last four decades as he celebrated his birth anniversary with a heart filled with gratitude alongside his family members and many who stood and are still standing by him. Akinsanya celebrates his birthday every September 1. In a statement commemorating his birthday, Otunba Akinsanya, recalled the challenges and triumph in the last 40 years of his life, adding that the death of…
Read MoreHon. Benson Sunday Calls For Collective Action To End Domestic Violence, Rape
Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Tuesday called for a concerted effort in tackling rape, child abuse and other forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The council boss made the call in commemoration of the 2026 Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month. ”Today, we stand firmly and unequivocally against rape, child abuse, domestic violence, and all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) as we commemorate this year’s Lagos State Domestic and…
Read MoreCOLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY
Humanity Over Ego Letting Go of Pride, Prejudice, and Selfishness for the Greater Good By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB The greatest battles humanity faces are not always fought on the battlefield. Many are fought within the human heart, between humility and pride, compassion and selfishness, forgiveness and resentment, unity and division. Throughout history, civilizations have risen when people placed the common good above personal ambition. Likewise, families, organizations, and nations have suffered when ego became more important than humanity. In today’s increasingly divided world, the call has never been more…
Read More2027: LNSC Parleys Community, Traditional, Political, Other Stakeholders Over Violence -Free General Elections
Jare Olukotun Ahead of the forthcoming General Elections, the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has organised a stakeholders meeting in its preparation towards a violence – free and conducive environment for people to exercise their civic rights. At the parley tagged, “Stakeholders Engagement Forum on Community Policing and Actualisation of A Violence Free Year 2027 General Elections: Ikorodu Division”, which held at the Ikorodu Local Government secretariat, on Thursday last week, seasoned facilitators took participants through the various sub -topics covering security, legal, and community leadership. It was themed,…
Read MoreAMA All -Stars Unity Championship: Adeboruwa, Alajede, Kick -Off 2026 Edition As Opening Games Record 20 Goals
Wale Jagun After weeks of unveilings, tours, draw and other activities to herald the largest and most expected football tournament in Ikorodu Division, the 3rd edition of AMA Allstars Unity Football Championship at the weekend, kicked -off across various venues in Ikorodu Constituency II. The opening games were kicked -off by the initiator/sponsor of the tournament, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly who was joined by three of the royal fathers in his constituency – Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the…
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