I Jettisoned My Intention To Contest House of Assembly Seat For Bolowotan Because Of His Qualities – Awesu

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Kunle Adelabu A grassroots politician and one of the prominent faces of the City Boy Movement in Ikorodu Division, QS. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu, has revealed that the good qualities of Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, the former Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, made him jettison his aspiration for the seat. Awesu spoke at the interactive session with the youth by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, tagged, “Breakfast with Bolowotan”, held last Saturday with the theme, “Beyond the Ballot: Co – Creating…

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AMA Snooker Championship: 16 Players To Second Round As 16 Others Eliminated

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Jare Olukotun 16 players have proceeded to the Second Round of the maiden edition of the AMA Snooker Championship which kicked -off at the weekend with exciting and remarkable displays of skills by participants. The games held at the Station One Lounge, Oke-Letu, hosted all the participants and after round of games witnessed 16 players qualifying for the Second Round while 16 others were eliminated. Spectators were treated to high-quality snooker play, and moments of brilliance that highlighted the youth engagement with the game across Ikorodu Constituency II. Beyond the…

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Kith & Kin Montessori, Nursery & Primary Schools Celebrate 2026 Graduation Party

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‎‎ It was a memorable celebration of learning, growth, and excellence as Kith & Kin Montessori (KKMS) and Kith & Kin Nursery & Primary School (KKNPS) hosted their 2026 Graduation Party in a colourful atmosphere. ‎ ‎ ‎The graduation ceremony held at the school premises in Ikorodu, celebrated the remarkable achievements of the graduating pupils while recognising their academic excellence, character, and outstanding performances throughout the session. ‎ ‎ ‎ Parents, teachers, family members, and invited guests, were in attendance, witnessed the memorable occasion and cheer the pupils as they…

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Hon. Jessica Oba, Prince Eniola “Wake -Up” Adeyemi Canvass Support For Bolowotan For Ikorodu Constituency I Seat

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Kunle Adelabu Major youth stakeholders in Ikorodu Constituency I have canvassed support for the candidacy of Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan as the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I in the forthcoming General Elections in 2027. The stakeholders who were part of youth leaders that spoke at the “Breakfast with Bolowotan”, held last Saturday with the theme, “Beyond the Ballot: Co – Creating Ikorodu Constituency 1”. The event convened by Comrade Lekan Biliamin Oba at the Ita -Elewa Youth Centre was attended by representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN),…

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Igbogbo Kingdom Confers Former Lagos TGPS, Chief (Mrs) Anike Adekanye With Honorary Chieftaincy Title

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Kunle Adelabu -Thanks Adeboruwa, Igbogbo for recognition after service The former Tutor -General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Chief (Mrs) Anike Adekanye, will on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2026, be conferred with a honorary chieftaincy title of Yeye Agbasaga of Igbogbo Kingdom by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo. Chief (Mrs) Adekanye, will be honoured by the Adeboruwa and the entire Igbogbo Kingdom alongside with other distinguished personalities, who have made landmark contributions to the development of Igbogbo Kingdom and promote the kingdom, next…

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Achievers Crew Celebrates Adeboruwa’s Decade of Impacts

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‎ Mariam Akinloye ‎ ‎The Achievers’ Crew has joined numerous others in congratulating His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary as the traditional ruler of Igbogbo Kingdom.  ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement commemorating the first decade of Oba Kasali’s reign as the Adeboruwa, the Board of Trustees (BoT), Elders Council and general members of the Crew described it as impactful 10 years. ‎ ‎ ‎”As Igbogbo Kingdom marks another turning point in its journey, there’s…

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National Association Of Ikorodu Division Students’ Parliamentary Council Holds Inaugural Sitting In Igbogbo

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Wale Jagun The Parliamentary Council of the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS), held its inaugural sitting on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, under the leadership of the Distinguished Senator Abdulateef Opeyemi Balogun, the Senate President of the NAIDS 7th Parliamentary Council. A total of 13 Senators out of the 18 elected into the 7th Parliamentary Council, attended the inaugural meeting held at the Oba (Dr.) Johnson Fatola Pavilion, Igbogbo. The NAIDS National Parliamentary Council held its 1st Inaugural Sitting on Saturday, 18th July, 2026 at the Oba (Dr.) Johnson…

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IBLCDA Demolishes Illegal Shanties Along Offin/Oreta Road, Reopens Blocked Drainage Channel

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‎Our Reporter ‎-Three suspects arrested The authorities of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) have demolished illegal shanties erected along the Offin/Oreta Road corridor and arrested three suspects linked to the structures, as part of a coordinated environmental law enforcement exercise aimed at restoring drainage flow and improving public sanitation. ‎ ‎The operation was carried out on Friday, on the directive of the Executive Chairman, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, following reports that the makeshift structures had become centres for indiscriminate waste disposal and activities that obstructed drainage channels along the…

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Achievers’ Crew Celebrates Mayor Ameen Apanisile On Birthday

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‎‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎A community and social platform – The Achievers’ Crew has extended its felicitations to the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Ameen Apanishile, on his birthday, on Friday. ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement signed by the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the group, Achievers lauded Apanishile for his support for the group. ‎ ‎”Today, we celebrate a real one, someone who doesn’t just say they support Achievers’ Crew, but actually lives it. ‎ ‎”Your backing and support means everything to us. In a…

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Ijede Council Boss Felicitates Political Leader, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, Colleague, Mayor Ameen Apanisile

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has expressed her felicitations to the former Commissioner for Agriculture and a political leader, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, on his birthday, today. ‎ ‎ ‎Hon. Gbadebo-Alogba, in a separate statement, also commemorated her colleague, the Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Mayor Ameen Apanisile, who is also celebrating his birthday on the same day with the political leader. ‎ ‎ ‎The council boss describes Asipa Kaoli as a foremost educationist and an outstanding community developer whose…

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