Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep, Babajimi Benson, has commended the vision and unwavering commitment of Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, to the development of Ikorodu.The three – term lawmaker lauded the former Commissioner for Information, Sir Elesho, in a statement commemorating his birthday today.”Today, I warmly congratulate Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, former Lagos State Commissioner for Information, and a revered community leader, on the occasion of your birthday. ”Your life has been a testament to courage, vision, service, and unwavering…
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Imota Chairman Welcomes Students, Staff Back To School, Urges Dedication, Discipline
Wale Jagun The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has welcomed pupils, students and staff back into their various schools after a long Christmas and New Year holidays.Hon. Benson, in a statement today, charged the school administrators, and teaching and non- teaching staff on the need to return to their various duty posts with renewed commitment towards moulding pupils and students into leaders of tomorrow and responsible characters.”It is with great joy and optimism that I warmly welcome our esteemed school administrators, teachers, pupils, and…
Read MoreAFCON: Anambra FA Chair Confident Of Super Eagles’ Win Over Atlas Lions Of Morocco
Kunle Adelabu writes from AFCON, Morocco The Chairman, Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), General Chikelu Iloenysi, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, to defeat their Moroccan national team counterparts in the AFCON semi-final game on Wednesday. General Chikelu, a former Super Eagles’ defender and the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), All Nigerian Players Union, while stating that the Nigerian team keep improving in their tactical and technical abilities and give their best in every game, also added that the home advantage won’t count for…
Read MoreSuper Eagles Qualify For AFCON Semi -Finals
Kunle Adelabu It was a sweet revenge when Nigeria on Saturday beat Algeria to move into the AFCON 2025 semi-finals. The match was played at the over 45, 000 capacity Grand Stadium, Marrakesh, Morocco. The dominant Super Eagle defeated the Fennec Foxes 2 – 0, to erase the memory of 2019 when Algeria sent them packing from the AFCON semi – finals. Algerian forward, Riyad Mahrez via free kick in stoppage time gave his team 2-1 win over Nigeria in the tense match. At the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh, Victor…
Read MoreAlajede: Lagos Calls For Dialogue, End Of Legal Battles
Wale Jagun Aftermath of the presentation of instruments of office to the new Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, the Lagos State Government has charged stakeholders and the generality of the residents of ljede, on the need to embrace dialogue and cooperation to end the multiple legal battles that have plagued the community. The secessionist struggles, which are still prevailing, have been on for 13 years. Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert, who represented the Governor…
Read MoreAroyewun Congratulates New Alajede, Says Emergence Marks New Beginning For Ijede
Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, on his emergence as the new Alajede of Ijede. Oba Adefarasin was presented the instruments of office – staff and certificate of recognition, by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu, on Friday, at the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Secretariat. The Governor was represented by Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert. In a statement…
Read MoreNew Alajede: Imota Council Chair Rejoices With Oba Adefarasin, Ijede People
Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday, has congratulated the newly installed Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, on his presentation of staff of office and the certificate of recognition. Hon. Benson also rejoiced with the sons and daughters and residents of Ijede LCDA, on the installation, describing it as a remarkable milestone. “I heartily rejoice with the sons and daughters of Ijede Kingdom, both at home and in the diaspora, and congratulate His Royal Majesty,…
Read MoreAt Last, Ijede Gets Another Oba 13 Years After As Oba Hassan Adefarasin Mounts Throne
Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Austin (Trainee) 13 long years after the transition of His Royal Majesty, Oba Fatai Adeboye Oresanya, Ladega II, and the internecine succession struggles which followed with multiple court cases, the former two -term chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, Ajanaku II, has emerged as the new Alajede of Ijede. Oba Adefarasin was presented with a staff of office and certificate of recognition by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who was…
Read MoreOba Saheed Adefarasin’s Era As Alajede Will Usher In Peace, Unity, Development In Ijede -Hon. AMA
Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has assured that the emergence and reign of His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede, will bring peace, unity and development in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Oba Adefarasin was presented with staff of office and the certificate of recognition as the Alajede at the Ijede LCDA secretariat on Friday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who…
Read MoreInstallation Of Hon. Hassan Adefarasin Marks Significant Milestone In Ijede Kingdom’s History -Council Chairman
Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has described the emergence of one of her predecessors in office, Hon. (Prince) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, as the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom as a significant milestone in the history of the ancient community. The council executive who stated this in a statement congratulating the new monarch on behalf of the entire people of Ijede, also added that his emergence signifies the collective efforts of residents to work towards the development of the council. “On behalf…
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