Kunle Adelabu While the ongoing 3rd edition of AMA U18 Star Youth Football Championship initiated and sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), entered the quarter -final stages at the weekend, another historic tournament – AMA Women Unity Football Championship, got underway in spectacular fashion. Eight teams drawn from the three LCDAs in Ikorodu Constituency II – Igbogbo/Baiyeku, Ijede and Imota, commenced battled in the maiden edition of the female tournament aimed at promoting female football, youth engagement, unity, and community development. The championship…
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AMA U-18 Star Championship: Palm, Fawole, Ogunlewe, Sholumade FCs, Four Others Book Quarter Final Tickets
Kunle Adelabu The 3rd edition of AMA U18 Star Youth Football Championship entered a critical stage at the weekend as more teams were further eliminated in the Round of 16, remaining eight teams which have qualified for the quarter finals of the ongoing tournament. The championship, initiated and sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), started about two weeks ago with 32 teams across four centres – Ijede, Elepe, Igbogbo and Imota, with intense games. As the championship progresses,…
Read MoreHon. Gbadebo -Alogba Felicitates Conference 57 Secretary, Prince Usman Hamzat On Birthday
Wale Jagun Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has celebrated her Ifako Ijaiye LCDA counterpart, Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, on his birthday today. In her congratulatory message to Prince Usman Hamzat who is also the Secretary, Lagos Conference 57 Chairmen, she described him as a progressive and dedicated grassroots leader. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I join the Conference 57 family to congratulate Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, the Executive Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government and Secretary, Lagos Conference 57…
Read MoreRep. JB Sends Warm Birthday Felicitations To Chairman, MultiChoice Nigeria, Odofin Ogunsanya
Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson (JB), has joined numerous others, locally and internationally, to felicitate the Chairman, MultiChoice Nigeria, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, on his birthday, today. Rep. Benson, in a statement commemorating Odofin Ogunsanya’s birthday anniversary, lauded his impact in the legal profession where he has distinguished himself as a Senior Advocate, and his leadership in the global business circle. “I warmly felicitate Odofin Adewunmi Adedeji Ogunsanya, SAN, the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom and Chairman, Multichoice Nigeria, on the occasion of your birthday.…
Read MoreIjede Council Boss Felicitates Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya On Birthday
Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has congratulated the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom, High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, on his birthday.Odofin Ogunsanya, who is the Chairman, Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), a body assisting in ensuring safety of lives and properties, organising the largest scholarship and bursary awards, intervening in medical sector, responsible for building palaces among others in Ikorodu Division, celebrates his birthday every June 8. In a statement on behalf of residents of Ijede, Hon. Gbadebo-Alogba congratulated…
Read MoreBirthday: Hon. Sunday Benson Celebrates Distinguished Legal Luminary, Philanthropist, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya
Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has described the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom, High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, as a legal luminary, successful businessman and a philanthropist of note.The council boss gave the commendations in a tribute commemorating Odofin Ogunsanya’s birthday today.He also lauded his leadership and contributions to his community, state, nation and humanity in general, as inspiring. ”Today, I celebrate a distinguished legal luminary, accomplished administrator, renowned philanthropist, and the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, on the…
Read MoreCommunity Leader Laments Danger Of Private Ports, Dredging Operations In Ibeshe Area of Ikorodu
Kunle Adelabu A community leader and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Omobolaji Osinowo, has condemned the operations of private port owners and dredging companies in the Ibeshe axis of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, describing it as total disregard for the residents’ existence. He also condemned the removal of people around coastal lines in Lagos as abuses of their rights and initiative, and alleged the state government has engaged in the redistribution of the lands to rich friends of those…
Read MoreSenator Tokunbo Abiru Bags Nairametrics Legislative Excellence Award For Advancement of Financial Services Sector
Jare Olukotun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has been honoured with the Legislative Excellence Award for Financial Sector Advancement. The award was bestowed on him at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards held in Lagos. Speaking after receiving the award, Senator Abiru expressed gratitude to the organisers for the recognition, describing it as a reflection of the collective efforts of stakeholders working to strengthen Nigeria’s financial and capital market ecosystem. Abiru, who had a distinguished career in the…
Read MoreLASUSTECH ICT Centre Hosts CBT Screening Tests For Model Colleges, Upgraded Secondary Schools
Jare Olukotun The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) ICT Centre hosted hundreds of pupils across the Ikorodu Division who sat for the 2026 Screening Test into Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools with boarding facilities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The screening which is for Primary 6 pupils, was conducted using the computer -based test format and was conducted by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education between Thursday 4th and Saturday 5th June, 2026. Successful candidates are expected to gain admission into the…
Read MoreRep. Babajimi Benson Lauds FG’s Presence In Ikorodu, Re -Election As APC Candidate
Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Benson, a three -term federal lawmaker who is representing Ikorodu in the House of Representatives, has commended the Federal and State Government for its presence in Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The federal lawmaker who recently secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to stand for election for the fourth term, also said that he has attracted about 100 roads from the FG to create seamless interconnectivity within his constituency. He spoke during an appearance on TVC a few days ago, while responding to questions on his re…
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