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Sen. Abiru Tours Ikorodu – Itoikin, Imota Stadium Projects, Assures Of Commitment To Lagos East Development

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, today restated his commitment to ensuring developments across the district in his representation at the National Assembly. Abiru gave the reassurance when he toured the ongoing rehabilitation of Ikorodu – Itoikin Road and Imota Mini – Stadium. The senator who was accompanied by his Special Adviser on Constituency Matters, Dr. (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle on the tour, said that contractors handling both projects assured him quality projects and timely delivery. “Earlier today, I visited the Ikorodu Itoikin Road…

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Chef Agboye Wins 2025 Eko Flavours Food Competition, Gets N5m

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Jare Olukotun Agabus Agboye has emerged as the winner of this year’s EKO Flavours Competition, a cooking competition aimed at improving and encouraging youth in culinary skills. He received the sum of N5milion as the overall winner, while Chef Oluwadamilola Rotimi and Chef Peace Alexander were first and second runners up respectively. They got N3million and N1million respectively along with gifts from partnering companies. This year’s edition of the competition which is the second edition was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems in partnership with…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Mobilises HiTech To Collapsed Section Of Awolowo/Baiyeku Road

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Kunle Adelabu In fulfillment of the promise made by the Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, to make the collapsed Ojubode Junction, a section of Awolowo/Baiyeku Road, motorable, the construction giant, HiTech Construction Company has been moved to the site on Monday. When our reporter visited the site this afternoon, the construction company already laid iron pipe along the damaged portion for passage of waste water into the drainage system that passed through Yewa area of Igbogbo. The intervention by the council marks a significant step forward in…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Chair, Omo’ba Aroyewun Congratulates Own Royal Father On Birthday Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has celebrated his own royal father and highly revered First-Class monarch with an ancient crown, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on his birthday today. Aroyewun, who himself is a Prince of multiple kingdoms, felicitating Adeboruwa Kasali, lauded the monarch for his visionary leadership and inspirational leadership, and wished him a long reign with prosperity. The council boss congratulated Adeboruwa in a birthday felicitation statement. “On behalf of…

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Birthday: Lagos Lawmaker, Aro Moshood Sends Royal Felicitation To Adeboruwa

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr) Aro Moshood Abiodun, has sent royal congratulations to His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Oba Kasali celebrates his birthdays every October 20. He said that Kabiyesi’s reign has brough peace, unity and progress to the ancient kingdom of Igbogbo. “Your Royal Majesty, on this glorious occasion of your birthday, I join the heavens and the entire Igbogbo Kingdom to celebrate a man of wisdom, honour, and divine…

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Birthday Anniversary: Rep. Benson Celebrates Symbol Of Royal Wisdom, Progress In Oba Kasali

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has described His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, as the symbol of royal wisdom and progress. The federal lawmaker in a statement today commemorating the birthday anniversary of the monarch gave the description: “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, I heartily rejoice with His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on the occasion of your birthday today, October 20th.…

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TG/PS, Education District II Engages Staff In Ikorodu Schools, Emphasises High Professional Standards

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Jare Olukotun The new Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II, Mr. Omotayo Layemo Sanni, continued his familiarisation and inspection visits with a tour of Zumratul Islamiyya Junior and Senior Grammar Schools, as well as Shams-El-Deen Junior and Senior Grammar Schools. During the visit, Mr. Sanni engaged with the teaching and non-teaching staff of both schools, commending their dedication to duty while addressing key areas for improvement. He emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards of discipline, punctuality, and professionalism in the discharge of duties. “As educators and public servants, we must…

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SSA Social Development, Biliamin Oba Congratulates Adeboruwa Igbogbo On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, has joined numerous personalities that have extended birthday greetings to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo on his birthday today. The Governor’s aide in a statement thanked the royal father for the development that his reign has ushered into his kingdom. He also applauded the monarch for serving as a source of inspiration to the youth. “Happy Birthday to our revered Royal Father. I join…

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Rep. Benson Gives Five Graduates Surprise Employment Opportunities

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Mariam Akinloye It was an unexpected opportunity for five graduates in Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the weekend when Rep, Babajimi Benson surprisingly announced job opportunities at the 9th anniversary of the iCare Foodbank, the working arm through which he distributes monthly ‘Apo -Anu” to constituents in Ikorodu. Rep. Benson had announced to elder constituents that he would be providing five employment opportunities and asked them to nominate their children who are graduates. Fortunately, graduates who are job seekers were also at the distribution of iCare food packs at the Rep.…

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Eyibi: Oke – Eletu Celebrating Festivals To Honour Ancestors, Preserve Heritage – Eletu Ajayi

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Kunle Adelabu The Eletu of Oke -Eletu, Eletu Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, has said that the significance of celebrating traditional festivals like Eyibi which began in his community at the weekend, is to honour and preserve the memory of ancestors and also to preserve heritage and culture of the community. Eletu Ajayi emphasised that the Eyibi, an important annual traditional festival and others will continue to be celebrated in his domain, because they portend peace, and unity within the community. Ituworo with Agemo performance, Eluku Olumori Day, Ita and Sixth and…

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