Author: Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun -Gives 150 residents free eye screening, glasses His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, has charged residents of Ikorodu on the need to care for their eyes by doing regular screening. Ayangbure gave the charge during a free eye screening and glasses organized by the Brook Heritage Foundation in conjunction with the Oba Kabir Shotobi Anniversary Planning Committee on Friday. 150 residents benefitted from the outreach which was part of the just concluded week -long activities organized for the celebration of…

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, has congratulated and rejoiced with the youth of Ikorodu who he praised as vibrant, creative and resilient. Prince Ladega in commemorating the occasion, also reassured Ikorodu youth that their interests especially in the area of empowerment, formed a major part of his administration’s SEED Agenda. The young council boss extended his warm greetings and assurance to the youth In a statement today. “Dear Ikorodu Youth, as we join the global community in celebrating International Youth Day 2025, I salute the…

Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has joined numerous others globally to rejoice with the youth especially those in his council on the occasion of the International Youth Day. He commended them for their impact in sustaining progress and development in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. Aroyewun felicitates youth in a statement commemorating the International Youth Day today. “On this special occasion of International Youth Day, I join the global community in celebrating the Dynamic, Visionary and Vibrant Youth of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA. “I…

Mariam Akinloye Aftermath the celebration of the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, events rounded – off with a special thanksgiving service to appreciate God for the successful first decade and week – long commemorative activities. The service held at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Church, Ikorodu, on Sunday played host to royal fathers and eminent personalities. Bishop of Ikorodu Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Samson Olukayode Osundina, JP, delivering the sermon for the special thanksgiving service, congratulated the…

Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) -As Ayangbure confers Iya Oba chieftaincy title on Tinubu -Demands more development from govt The 10th coronation ceremony of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi reached its climax on Saturday, with the gathering of eminent traditional rulers, government functionaries both at the federal, state and local government levels, captain of industries and other eminent personalities. The grand event held at the Musical Village Ikorodu, witnessed the conferment of the title of Iya Oba (King’s mother) of…

Jare Olukotun The first decade of the Alaiyeluwa, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Dr (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Sotobi, Adegorushen V, The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, on the throne of his ancestors has been described as a period of unity, peace and a season when Ikorodu experienced socio – economic development. The cathedral council of The African Church Bethel Cathedral (ACBC), Ikorodu, gave the description in a congratulatory statement felicitating Alaiyeluwa, Oba Shotobi’s 10th coronation anniversary and signed by Prince Adesoji A. Alagbe, Cathedral Secretary, Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin, Cathedral Warden and…

Mariam Akinloye The African Church Bethel Cathedral (ACBC), Ikorodu, has congratulated the six Council Chairmen across the Ikorodu Division on their election and inauguration recently as Chief Executive Officers in their respective council areas. ACBC also prayed to the Lord to grant the council bosses capacity to administer their councils with the fear and love of God and vision. The felicitation was contained in a statement released to THE IMPACT late Sunday, and signed by Prince Adesoji A. Alagbe, Cathedral Secretary, Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin, Cathedral Warden and The Ven.…

Jare Olukotun & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) The Ayangbure Palace in Ikorodu last week played host to large numbers of eminent personalities, guests and residents as HRM Alayeluwa (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ilufemiloba, Adegorusen V, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, installed the Ajiroba of Ikorodu, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Ogidi as the Olootu Ebi Solomade of Ikorodu. Eight others were also installed on Thursday, as the honorary chiefs, joined Chief (Dr.) Mujeedat Folashade Tinubu – Ojo, who was during the week installed as Aniyikaye of Ikorodu Kingdom, she was installed on Wednesday.…