Category: Community

Kunle Adelabu-Charges govt, elected reps, political appointees for town’s development The 2024 Eyibi festival kicked – off on Tuesday at Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, with prayers and performances by Agemo masquerade. The annual event started with sons and daughters of Oke – Eletu, as well as guests and friends of the town arriving the town from other parts of Ikorodu and the state, to celebrate the beginning of the festival which was previously made…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Joy Fasunnon & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Students) -Coronation activities commence soon It was celebration galore on Friday, at Elepe Kingdom, as jubilant residents, family members, friends and well-wishers, welcomed their new king, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, back to his palace l, after spending over 50 days in seclusion. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo –Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Kayode Robert, had, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, presented the…

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Mariam Akinloye & Bolu Orebajo (SIWES Student) -Plans ICT/CBT center completion The planning committee of the Imota Ayayo Day Celebration, has unveiled the ankara fabric for the 39th edition of the annually day celebration. The committee also used the unveiling ceremony, which was done by the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Bakare Agoro, at his palace on Saturday, September 6, 2024, to appeal to sons and daughters of the kingdom, to be part of the celebration. The annual event has, over the years, been used in mobilising…

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Kunle Adelabu It was another convergence at the Ajina market square by the chieftains and members of the traditional institution in Ikorodu Kingdom, and residents as the 2024 Eyibi Festival, also known as Agemo/Eluku festival, kicked – off on Wednesday. The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, led the traditional chiefs, Baales and chieftains of the Agemo/Eluku traditional group led by the Alashe of Itunmoja, High Chief Wasiu Akinsanya, to the Ajina market square for the formal opening of the annual celebration. The festival will…

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Joy Fasunn-As Igbogbo, Ipakodo, Isiwu other parts of Ikorodu observe Isese Day The First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayngbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegurusen V, has charged traditional practitioners on the need to adhere strictly to laws on the land in all that they do and not flout it. Oba Shotobi assured that the Lagos State Government, which recognized the importance of culture and tradition and granted a day for…

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Jare Olukotun The 2024 edition of the Oro festival in Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, comes up Saturday, August 17, 2024. The palace of the Eweye of Isiwu, His Royal Majesty, Oba David Olukayode Raji Balogun, confirmed the date. Women residing in Isiwu, are expected to restrict themselves indoor from Friday night till early morning Sunday, August 18. Also, female visitors are not expected in the community during this period. Meanwhile, there will be social night on Friday eve…

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Jare Babatunde The second Oro festival in Igbogbo Kingdom, known as Meri, will hold tomorrow, Monday, August 12, 2024. In accordance with the tradition of the ancient town, women folks are expected to stay indoor from 11pm tonight until early morning on Tuesday, August 13, when the festival will be over. During the festival, only men are allowed to be outside, while rites and rituals are performed to cleanse the town and prayers offered for progress and peace. Oro festival usually holds twice in a year in Igbogbo, and the…

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Kunle Adelabu All is set for the first Oro festival in Igbogbo – Oro Abosan festival which is slated for Saturday, July 27, 2024. As the tradition permits, women are restricted indoor from 11pm on Friday, 26 till 5am on Sunday, July 28. Oro Abosan is an age long ritual used for cleansing and offering of prayers for peace and progress in the town. High Chief Tajudeen Alade Onasanya, the Odofin of Igbogbo and the Olootu Lantan Onanusi family, confirmed the date in a phone chat with THE IMPACT. On…

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Kunle Adelabu History was made on Wednesday, as Elepe community under Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, became a kingdom following the official installation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekoyejo Omotayo, as a traditional ruler. Oba Omotayo adopted the title of Fidimolu of Elepe Kingdom and emerged as its first Oba after over 40 years as Baale. In ensuring that the tradition is upheld, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, joined by His Royal Majesties,…

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Kunle Adelabu The stage is set for the presentation of a staff of office to the Oba – elect, Prince Ganiyu Adeboyejo Omotayo, the current Baale of Elepe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, as an Oba. The presentation of staff of office holds on Thursday, at the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Secretariat, Igbogbo. The Oba – elect is from the Olutemowo branch of Ijaolu Ruling House of Igbogbo. The new traditional ruler will be referred to as Olutemowo I, Fidimolu of…

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