Category: Community

Cultism: Ikorodu Residents Proffer Ways To Curb Menace

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Kunle Adelabu Disturbed by the negative image and other consequences that cult activities have brought on Ikorodu, residents recently engaged in finding lasting ways out of the menace which has claimed many lives and disturbed socio – economic lives of various parts of lkorodu division. The menace, which has been a common feature of virtually every part of the six Local Government and Local Council Development Areas of Ikorodu Division for over a decade, has defied many interventions as rivalry cult groups seem determined to continue the deadly hostilities against…

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Traditionalists Hold Special Prayers For Ayangbure, Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Traditionalists (Olombas) in Ikorodu under the aegis of the African Traditional Religious Practitioners on Monday (today), gathered at the palace of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu to offer special prayers for the Ikorodu monarch and the ancient town generally.  Representatives of different sects of the Olombas (traditional religious practitioners) also invoked the spirits of founders of Ikorodu and other gods for the protection against pandemic, instability and above all, cultism war being currently waged by rival cult groups.  His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure…

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Ikorodu Plaza: New Management Meets Occupants To Chart Way Forward

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Kunle Adelabu The new management committee inaugurated about two weeks ago to reposition the Ikorodu Plaza, on Tuesday (yesterday), met with the occupants in a fact-finding mission. The management, led by Prince Jamiu, met with some of the occupants of the over 100 shops within the plaza. THE IMPACT gathered that less than 20 shops open on a daily basis. Also at the meeting was Arch. Taiwo Kara, the representative of the outgone managers of the plaza. The meeting was held on the ground floor of the Plaza located at…

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IKODASS To Mark 2020 Oga Day With Bursary Award, Boreholes Commissioning, Lecture

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Kunle Adelabu This year’s celebration of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day, which is one of the State recognized festivals, will be low key, no thanks to the COVID – 19 pandemic that is still ravaging the world. Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the organizers of the annual carnival, announced this today at a press conference held at the lkorodu Town Hall, to officially unveil logo and activities for the 2020 edition of the celebration. Addressing selected members of the press, IKODASS Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Kolawole Fatai, said that…

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Insecurity: Ikorodu Residents Embark On ‘Save Our Souls’ Protest

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Kunle Adelabu -Massive destruction wreaks on properties of political leaders, others at Anibaba -Ayangbure, Adeboruwa sue for peace Residents of Anibaba/Shikoya/Sholafun/Owode axis of Ikorodu on Saturday (yesterday) protested the security situation in their communities and Ikorodu generally. To drive home their points, they embarked on protest  to the Ikorodu Police Divisional Headquarters along Igbogbo road and the Ayagbure palace, stating that hoodlums are perpetrating havoc and making lives and properties insecure while appealing to the police and other security agencies for help. They alleged that their areas have been under…

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Tension In Ikorodu As Residents Invade Political Leaders Homes

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Kunle Adelabu – Agunbiade, Basorunm, Animashaun, Olufowora, Ogunsanya’s homes affected -Council Chairmen Banjo, Daini appeal for calm Ikorodu felt the power of social media on Friday, but unfortunate in a negative way, as residents stormed homes of several political figures following the mis-information, via various social media platforms, that they hoarded palliative food items in their homes. The false information, which was circulated through Twitter and alleged that certain politicians were hoarding food items meant for the masses in their homes, was started by one anonymous person on his Twitter…

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Killing Spree In Ikorodu As Cultists Strike Again, Unleash Mayhem

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Kunle Adelabu While the rest of the state have been battling with mayhem by hoodlums who have been looting and burning public and private properties since Tuesday, October  20, 2020, Ikorodu has been contending with killings by  members of rival cult groups who have resumed hostility by engaging one  another. The recent resurgence in cult activities between Eiye and Aye cult groups, THE IMPACT gathered, started on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, when members of the Aye group allegedly killed a suspected member of the Eiye cult group at the Ikorodu…

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Isiwu Agog As Oba Raji Balogun Traditionally Crowned As Eweye

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Wale Jagun & Kunle Adelabu -New monarch calls for cooperation, support for development -Obas in Lagos pledge support The Isiwu community came alive on Thursday, October 15, 2020, as an unprecedented crowd converged on the ancient town to witness the historic traditional crowning of a new monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olukayode David Raji, Olugbade II, the Eweye of lsiwu.  Oba Raji on the day stepped out of ‘Ipebi’ (traditional place of seclusion) where he was for several weeks to the admiration of hundreds of Isiwu people, many of whom…

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150 Residents Benefit From Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club’s Free Eye Screening, Glasses

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Wale Jagun -Plans to provide braille machines for blind students Residents of Tuagaga Community Development Association (CDA) on Saturday, October 10, 2020, benefited from the free eye screening and glasses provided by the Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club. Beneficiaries were also tested for urine, diabetes and blood pressure at the programme which lasted for hours with many elderly people benefitting. Lion Femi Aluko, the President of Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club, speaking with THE IMPACT, said that the exercise was part of the annual programme of the Lions Club International which prides…

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Lagos Police Chief Brokers Peace Between Yoruba, Hausa Communities In Isawo

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos Police Commissioner, CP Hakeem Odumosu, on Friday, October 9, 2020, visited the troubled Isawo area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria to broker peace between the feuding Yoruba and Hausa communities. THE IMPACT gathered that youths from both sides had been engaging in violent attacks since Monday, October 5, 2020, which led to the destruction of properties worth several millions of naira while many young men were also badly injured. Lagos Police Chief brokered between the two parties at a town hall meeting held at…

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