Just In: Oriwu College Principal, Mr Bello, Emerges 2023 Best Public School Administrator In Nigeria

Kunle Adelabu Mr Akeem Oladimeji Bello, Principal, Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu, on Thursday emerged as the Overall Best Administrator (Public) School in Nigeria. The administrator of the premier school in Ikorodu Division, was presented with the Presidential Excellence award at the Eagle Square, venue of the 2023 International Teachers’ Day Celebration in Abuja. He also received a gold colour space car as the star prize for his emergence. The national honour is coming eight years after his predecessor, Alhaja Abiodun Ogunniyi, won the same award in 2015 Details later…

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Over 5,000 Women To Attend 2023 National Women’s Conference

Wale Jagun -Lagos First Lady unveils conference activities The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has unveiled activities lined up for the anticipated 23rd National Women’s Conference, an initiative of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), noting that this year’s conference will feature over 5,000 women. Speaking at a press briefing held at Lagos House, Ikeja, Dr. Sanwo-Olu explained that the annual programme has earned a remarkable reputation and assumed the status of a purpose-driven international conference through which women are galvanized and…

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Rep. Benson Cheers Teachers On Int’l Day

Mariam Akinloye The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has celebrated teachers in his constituency and the country at large on the 2023 International Teachers’ Day. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense expressed felicitated with teachers in a statement he personally signed today in commemoration of the celebration. “Teachers build the wall to reach the sky. I celebrate our esteemed teachers in Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Nigeria on the occasion of the 2023 World Teacher’s Day”, Rep. Benson…

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Igbogbo Loses Otunba, Chief Olanrewaju Obayomi

Mariam Akinloye The death of the Otunba of Igbogbo Kingdom, Otunba Olanrewaju Obayomi, has been announced. Otunba Obayomi, a traditional and palace Chief in the Adeboruwa palace, we gathered, joined his ancestors today, after a brief illness. Mourning the late traditional chief who was popular among the youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), described his death as a very sad development. There have also been outpouring of tributes on social media platforms, especially WhatsApp related to Igbogbo. “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our…

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Easygold Initiative Launched To Promote Awareness For Mental Health

Kunle Adelabu The Easygold Initiative for Mental Health was, on Monday, October 2, 2023, successfully launched through an online event that brought together stakeholders, mental health experts, and concerned individuals from around the world. The initiative was launched in commemoration of the birthday of its convener, Mr. Temidayo Hassan, a lecturer, innovator and public analyst. Easygold Initiative is aimed at promoting mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources and support for individuals struggling with mental health issues. The launching event was a significant milestone in advancing the cause of…

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Lagos Police Declares Mohbad’s Friend, Primeboy Wanted

Wale Jagun The Lagos State Command on Wednesday, declared Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, wanted for failing to honor an invitation in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad. The investigation is part of the ongoing efforts to unearth the circumstances surrounding the late rap act’s death which has generated global outcry for justice. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, made the revelation on his X account. A popular promoter, Sam Larry, has been invited…

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President Igbogbo indigenes In Diasporas Charges Members On Visiting During Annual Community Day

Kunle Adelabu President, Igbogbo Ambassadors in United States of America (USA), which is an association of Igbogbo indigenes in diasporas, Omoba Segun Omolaja, has charged sons and daughters of Igbogbo abroad, on the need to always schedule their visits to their home of origin during the annual Igbogbo Day. Omoba Omolaja, who was part of the executives and members of the Igbogbo Day Planning Committee led by its Chairman, Mr Titilope Andu – Balogun that visited the Adeboruwa palace, to unveil the Ankara fabric for the 35th edition of the…

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Adeboruwa, Chiefs, Planning Committee Unveil Ankara Fabric For 2023 Igbogbo Day

Kunle Adelabu -As committee presents programmes The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, unveiled the Ankara Fabric for the 35th Igbogbo Day Celebrations, and his 7th Coronation anniversary. The ‘Ankara’ was unveiled by the Adeboruwa and his chiefs at his palace in lgbogbo. The celebratory fabric, which is now on sales, is being sold at N3500 per six yards. Programmes of events for this year’s celebration was also presented and approved by the Adeboruwa – in – Council, during the unveiling…

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Again, Volunteers Group Cry Out To Sanwo – Olu Over Abandoned Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Tinubu -Igbe Laara – Gintin Road Project

Wale Jagun A volunteer Group concerned with the state of the abandoned Ipakodo-Igbogbo-Tinubu-Igbe Laara-Gintin road project, has again, appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, over the effects of the project that was commenced about seven years ago, on the residents and other users. The non – governmental body – Ipakodo-Igbogbo-Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Oreyo -Igbe Laara-Gintin Road Volunteers Group, in its letter to the Governor, said that the project, which was started in 2017, and sheduled to have been completed within two years, has dragged on…

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Former Ikorodu West LCDA Vice Chair, Sesan Dada Gives Mother Grand Burial In Ikorodu

Kunle Adelabu -As Ilo family, council chairs, political associates storm reception party It was a grand exit for the mother of Hon. Sesan Dada, the former Vice Chairman of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), late Mother Celestial Florence Adenike Dada, a.k.a. Iya Cele (nee Akinsanya Dawodu Ilo), as she was buried on Friday, September 29, 2023, in Ikorodu. The burial service/laying- in -state for late Mother Celestial Dada, who died May 27 this year, took place at the open ground of the lkorodu Musical Village Events Hall, while…

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