Day: August 3, 2025

2027: Ayangbure Reiterates Clamour For Governorship Position, Mobilises Ikorodu Stakeholders, Residents

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Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), has used the commencement of his 10th year coronation anniversary celebrations to reiterate his call for the next Governor of Lagos State to come from Ikorodu. The royal father has over the years declared his support for the current administration while also stating and emphasising that the next state’s Chief Executive Officer must come from Ikorodu. Oba Shotobi reiterated his call at the Ayangbure Palace where he hosted the Olombas (traditional religious practitioners)…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: APC Ikorodu Division Felicitates Ayangbure Of Ikorodu

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Jare Olukotun The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, has extended its congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr. Dr.) Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), the Ayangburen of Ikorodu kingdom on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary on the throne. The week -long celebration started on Saturday, with Olomba and Woro Day. Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, divisional APC chairman, in a statement on Sunday, extended the party’s congratulations to the royal father describing his reign as eventful reign: “On behalf of all the LGA Chairmen and Excos, Ward Chairmen, Leaders…

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Oba Shotobi’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Begins With Woro Procession, Olomba Day

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Mariam Akinloye The 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu kicked – off on Saturday with carnival like activities all around Ikorodu City spaces and at the Ayangbure Palace. The Woro which saw large numbers of Ikorodu residents filling out in various traditional, social and other groups in a procession, took off at 8.48am at the Osugbo Abalaye Chamber at Ajina Market. Various traditional groups that participated were dressed in white attires. The crowd moved through Ajina to…

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Abdulfatai, Kuti Battle Tunisian, Egyptian For Boys’ Singles Final 2025 ITTF African Championship Spots

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Wale Jagun The final day of the ITTF Africa Youth Championships, has promised to be a very tough and interesting ending as the defending champion Wassim Essid of Tunisia faces Nigeria’s Abdulbasit Abdulfatai in the semifinals and another Nigerian, who is the current West African champion, Matthew Kuti, battles Egypt’s Badr Mostafa for the final match. The defending champion, Wassim Essid of Tunisia is so far undefeated, but he will have to deal with a very tough challenger in Nigeria’s Abdulfatai. 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships will come to an…

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Ijede LCDA Launches Summer Coaching For Public Primary School Pupils Monday

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Mariam Akinloye The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will on Monday, August 4, 2025, launch its Summer Coaching Programme, a free academic support initiative for pupils in public primary schools across the community. This initiative, tagged “Read Today, Lead Tomorrow”, is designed to provide intensive academic revision, reduce academic gaps, and keep pupils engaged productively during the holiday period. The coaching which starts Monday is expected to run till Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily. It holds Monday to Friday every week. According to…

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Oba Shotobi’s Ascension To Throne Marks Golden Era Of Transformation In Ikorodu – Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Aroyewun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, on his 10th year coronation anniversary, and described his reign as one that ushered in the golden era of transformation. Aroyewun, who is a native of Igbogbo Kingdom, and also a Prince from Onadugba branch of Rademo Ruling House of Ikorodu, added that the monarch has been using his wisdom and foresightedness to bring development and make his kingdom…

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Ikorodu LG Partners Industrial Training Funds To Upgrade Skills Acquisition Centre

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Kunle Adelabu -Initiatives part of my prosperity, empowerment agenda – Prince Ladega, Chairman The new Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega has started executing his electoral promises with youth empowerment through practical and sustainable skill acquisition and development by partnering the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), a federal agency to upskill and upgrade the Skills Acquisition Centre along Borokinni Dada Road, Ikorodu popularly called, “Fashola’s School”. According to him, the initiative is an integral part of his prosperity promises to a greater number of Ikorodu residents. To achieve this,…

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Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba Unveils Second Term Portrait

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The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo‑Alogba, has unveiled her second term portrait. The official portrait that was released at the weekend, according to the Office of the Chairman, signifies a renewed era of service, excellence, and grassroots development, anchored by her unwavering commitment to community progress and inclusive governance. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba was officially inaugurated for second term which will terminate in July 2029, last Sunday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, at the Lagos House alongside 56…

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