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‎‎ Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎ ‎It was historic celebration in Ijede Kingdom on Thursday as His Royal Majesty, Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, the, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, observed first Isese Day Celebration as the royal with traditional stakeholders and residents of Ijede. ‎ ‎ ‎Oba Adefarasin, during the celebration was conferred with the Life Patron Award by the Association of African Traditional Religion of Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN), Ijede LCDA Chapter. ‎ ‎ ‎The royal father was joined at the memorable occasion by his wife, Olori Amope Hassan,…

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Kunle Adelabu The 2026 Oro Ajede Festival will hold Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, in Ijede, Ijede Local Council Development Council (LCDA), Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. It is the first Oro festival that will be held under the reign of HRM Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom. In separate statements signed by HRM Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom and the Office of the Executive Chairman, residents of Ijede and the general public are enjoined to take note of the…

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Kunle Adelabu -Says action not against Obas installation of Chief Ajayi as Baale The Alajede of Ijede, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, has clarified his position on the controversies surrounding his installation of Chief Nofiu Abiodun Adeniyi Kasumu, as the new Eletu of Oke -Eletu, while the substantial occupant of the stool, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi is still very much in position. Oba Adafarasn installed Chief Nofiu last week while traditional rulers in Ikorodu Division and Alajede – in -Council about three years installed Chief…

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the umbrella body of all clubs, associations and societies in Ikorodu and the body saddled with the kingdom’s cultural preservations, has lauded the intervention by the Ikorodu Progressive Association, UK (IPA, UK) in renovating the Sango Shrine in Ikorodu. The shrine is located at the heartbeat of Ikorodu township – Ita Efulase (cultural centre), Ajina Market. IKODASS described the intervention as an effort to preserve and perpetuate Ikorodu’s rich heritage. The Chairman of IKODASS, Alhaji Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola, Dcio, in a statement,…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinpelu -It was a warm, wonderful reception, Princess Oluwabukola The coronation activities of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede Kingdom continued at the weekend with the arrival of his first daughter, Her Royal Highness, Princess Oluwabukola Fehintola Adefarasin to Ijede. Prince Oluwabukola who arrived in a black Prado jeep and dressed in unisex wine Aso -Oke with “Abeti Aja” cap to match was accompanied by her mother, Olori Amope Adefarasin, family members and traditional chiefs led by the…

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Kunle Adelabu -As Kabiyesi pays homage to Ijede progenitors, sacred places After days at a traditional place of seclusion otherwise known as ‘Ipebi’ in the local parlance, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, the Alajede of Ijede, on Saturday, January 31st, left (the Ipebi) to pay homage and perform further traditional rites. The first point of call for Oba Adefarasin , upon leaving Ipebi, was Awo Ijinla Isese Progressive Association at Ayegbami, where members of the sect joined Emuren and other communities. After about three hours at Ijinle,…

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‎ Kunle Adelabu His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, Ajanaku II, the Alajede of Ijede on Saturday commenced the traditional coronation rites with a successful visit to Igbo Alajede. ‎‎The entry into the Alajede Grove which was unannounced witnessed residents trooping out to welcome and hail their new king on his way to the sacred place. ‎‎Upon arrival at 3:31pm, he was ushered into the grove where the traditional rites were performed for several hours. ‎ ‎Outside the grove were women and men who cannot have access to…

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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…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Adeboruwa, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Chair Sue For Unity, Cooperation The colourful presence of traditional rulers, top government functionaries, captains of industry, and other eminent personalities that attended the grand finale of the 37th edition of the annual Igbogbo Day Celebration added glamour, glitz and royalty to the climax of the week – long celebration. The well – attended celebration chaired by Hon. Akin Alabi, the Jagun of Ibadan Land and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Works, took place at the expansive…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As Rep. Benson leads iCare Fanti It was awesome experience on Saturday when Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) staged the first Ikorodu -Oga Fanti Carnival, with the aim of uniting the entire kingdom towards cooperation and development and that was exactly what was achieved with thousands of residents trooping out from different corners and quarters storming streets and major roads from different directions. The results were a total shutdown of vehicle and human movements and sea of heads filled every road in and out…

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