May Day: Ijede Council Boss Celebrates Workers

Mariam Akinloye The chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has extended greetings to workers on the occasion of the Workers’ Day. She commended their courage and commitment to the development of the country especially in Ijede LCDA. “Today, I joined the rest of the world to celebrate and honour the true champions of development, especially the dedicated workers of Ijede LCDA on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day. Your courage, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the socio-economic growth of our LCDA cannot be overstated.…

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Workers’ Day Offers Us The Opportunity To Reflect On Our Shared Aspirations For Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA – Aroyewun

Wale Jagun The leading aspirant for the chairmanship position of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammer Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated the Nigerian workers, especially those in the council, on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. He used the occasion to charge residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, to use the celebration to reflect on their shared aspirations and vision for the council. Aroyewun gave the charge in a statement today, commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “As we usher in the beautiful month of May 2025, I am filled…

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AMA To Workers: Your Dedication, The Backbone Of Our Progress

Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has commended the Nigerian workers, especially those in his constituency, for their resilience and selfless work that keep the country going. Hon. Aro gave the commendation in a message commemorating the 2025 Workers’ Day. “Dear Constituents, Happy Workers’ Day! “Today, we celebrate you – our farmers, traders, teachers, artisans, civil servants, health workers, transporters, and every hardworking man and woman whose daily efforts keep our community thriving. “Your resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit are the backbone of…

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About 40 Aspirants Jostling For Six Chairmanship Positions in Ikorodu Division

Kunle Adelabu About 40 aspirants are vying for the six chairmanship positions across the Ikorodu Division/ Local Government. Ikorodu Local Government within the Lagos State political structure comprises Ikorodu Central Local Government, Ikorodu West LCDA, Ikorodu North LCDA, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ijede LCDA and Imota LCDA, which has Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Hon. Adeola Banjo, Hon. Sesan Daini, Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba and Hon. Wasiu Agoro as outgoing council chairmen. While all four of the incumbent council administrators have served the required two – terms of four years…

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LASG Empowers Over 8,000 Residents Through Wealth Creation In One Year –  Commissioner

Our Reporter The Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, has revealed that the Sanwo-Olu administration has directly impacted 8,633 lives through various wealth creation initiatives in the past year. Ajigbotafe made this known on Wednesday during the ongoing annual Ministerial Press Briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The briefing is part of activities commemorating the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office. According to the Commissioner, the strategic interventions were designed to address unemployment, foster inclusive…

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Lagos Advocates Smart Farming To Enhance Food Sustainability

Our Reporter The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA), has emphasised the need to embrace technology-driven agricultural processes to enhance and sustain food security across the state. This call was made during the 2025 Pre-Season Training, organised for agricultural extension agents, enumerators, and representatives of farmers’ groups. The training, themed: “AI-Powered Urban Agriculture in Lagos State: Enhancing Agricultural Extension Services for Increased Food Production,” aims to equip participants with innovative strategies for the upcoming farming season. Declaring the two-day training open, the Commissioner for Agriculture…

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Lagos Records Budget Performance Of Over 87%, Gets Fitch Rating

Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has emphatically reaffirmed its position as Nigeria’s economic powerhouse and a pacesetter for sustainable development across Sub-Saharan Africa with a budget performance of 87%, just as Fitch, the internationally renowned rating Agency upgraded the State’s Long-Term Foreign and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) from ‘B-’ to ‘B’. The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Ope George disclosed this while reeling out the scorecard of his Ministry in the past year at the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held today at the Bagauda Press Centre…

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Councillorship Aspirants In Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Commend Screening

Kunle Adelabu It all went well at the screening for the councillorship aspirants in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Tuesday, when the exercise kicked – off. The screening committee, led by Dr Fola Onasanya, arrived at the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA secretariat around 10:00am and after meeting with the council chairman, Builder Sesan Daini, the committee went straight into action. The screening took place inside the secretariat’s Registry Hall, while the 11 aspirants seated inside the council secretariat hall were called in one…

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President Tinubu Hails Olowosago, Oriwu Sun On 40th Anniversary

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Chief Monsor Olowosago, prominent journalist and publisher of Oriwu Sun community newspaper, on the publication’s 40th anniversary. Reputed as the most enduring community newspaper in the country, the Ikorodu-based Oriwu Sun has weathered the storms and remains on the newsstands till now. In a statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Olowosago for his pioneering work in community journalism and contributions to the growth and development of the Ikorodu community and Lagos.…

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Councillorship Screening Lauded In Ikorodu Central, Continues Today

Kunle Adelabu -20 aspirants contesting for seven seats The 20 Councillorship aspirants aspiring to represent the seven political wards in Ikorodu Central Local Government in the coming council elections began their screening at the Ikorodu secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. At the screening which started around 12pm and still continuing till around 4:00pm when our reporter left the venue, only aspirants from four wards were screened. The remaining two wards will be conducted today. Of the seven wards, Wards A, B and F have one aspirant…

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