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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye & Kenneth Odede The Oba Molaja Ogunlewe Road, other major roads and streets in Igbogbo, the political seat of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, were deserted on Saturday morning as the state holds local government elections. Going round the Igbogbo community, there is compliance with no movement directive except for a few motorbikes At various polling units, there were tents ready to accommodate electoral officials. Party agents were also seen waiting for the arrival of the LASIEC…

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Jare Olukotun The Muslim faithful trooped out in their hundreds to observe the Eid Mubarak Celebration as they gathered to pray at the Oriwu Central Mosque Eid Ground, Shamsideen area of Ikorodu. In the absence of Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Oshoala Ajagbokeferi, the Grand Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, who is on hajj to Mecca, Fadhilat Shaykh Tajudeen Ojifini Ajigbaremu, Olori (Head) Alfa, Oriwu Central Mosque, led the Mubarak prayer. Infinix was on the ground to add colour to the celebration and have out gift items in the spirit of celebration.

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Jare Olukotun Christians in Ikorodu, on Friday, joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate the beginning of the Easter celebration with Good Friday in remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the special service commemorating the day, preachers charged Christians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness as displayed by Jesus Christ. Our reporter covered the commemorative displays at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, and St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lagos, at Dele Kuti, Ipakodo.

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Jare Olukotun At least two popular aspirants for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Loca Council Development Area’s (LCDA) Chairmanship race – Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) and Mr Nasrul Tope Andu – Balogun joined the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, at the Igbogbo Praying Ground on Sunday for Eid – Mubarak. The prayer was led by Sheikh Imam Sikirullahi Tanimose Andu, Grand Chief Imam of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Also at the special prayer that brought the 2025 Ramadan fasting to an end were Chief Jelili Sanni, the…

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Mariam Akinloye For the second time since the commencement of both Ramadan and Lent fastings, the iCare Foundation, the working arm of Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency has distributed the ‘Apo Anu’ food bags to Ikorodu Constituents. 500 residents across the federal constituency received the food support which is part of the iCare Food Bank Programme at Rep. Babajimi Benson’s Constituency Office on Saturday. Some of the government officials and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the distribution were Comrade Lekan Biliamin -Oba, Senior Special Assistant…

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Wale Jagun The Ibesheland in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, welcomed array of royal fathers, elected and appointed political office holders, political leaders, government functionaries and a host of other eminent personalities as the former Commissioner for Agriculture in Lagos State, Asiwaju Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, and wife, Olukemi, were installed as Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of lbesheland, by His Royal Majesty, Oba Richard Abayomi Ogunsanya, the Olubeshe of Ibesheland. The installation of the couple for the…

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Kunle Adelabu & Bolu Orebajo There is no doubt the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival or Festival has evolved to a new trend in the last four years since Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo has taken charge as the Chairman of Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS). Onwards from his inception, all associations, clubs and groups have increased drastically in the umbrella body. The numbers of Regberegbes (cultural and traditional groups) that are today competing qualitatively to outshine one another, and in the process contributing to socio – economic developments of Ikorodu…

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Jare Olukotu It was a massive GB event during the week when ram owners, trainers and celebrating fans from within and outside of Ikorodu gathered at the Ikorodu Town Hall open grounds to witness another edition of ram fights, which is part of the activities lined up for the ongoing 33rd edition of the Ikorodu – Oga Day. The game was filled with fun, surprises and was also engaging as rams locked horns to entertain the crowd who were seen catching fun and also placing bets. Among rams that participated…

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