Jare OLUKOTUN The annual Ikorodu-Oga Celebration kicked-off with the traditional ‘woro’ procession on the streets of Ikorodu on Saturday, November 10, 2018’ The procession which was led by the Chairman of the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Otunba Ganiyu Abiruwent round major streets and terminated at the Ayangbure palace where different groups and associations took their turns to pay homage to the traditional ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Adewale Shotobi As usual, the opening also witnessed cultural displays The colourful ‘Aso Ebi’ (social fabric) wore by…
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Photos From Oriwu College, Ikorodu Class of 1998’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
Kunle ADELABU The 1998 set of the premier college in Ikorodu, Oriwu College (now model) Old Students Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), on Sunday, November 4, 2018, gathered at the Ai Royal hotel, Aga, ikorodu, to celebrate the 29th anniversary of their set. At the celebration were Mr Olanrewaju, a former principal of the school who also chaired the anniversary event, Alhaja Sherifat Ogunniyi, the current principal of the school, Mr Toyin Gafaar (Bolowotan), Mr Mojeed Sanni, teachers, families and friends.
Read MorePhoto News: 1st Ikorodu-Oga Cocktail Night With Business Executives
Kunle ADELABU The Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) under the leadership of Otunba Olusegun Ganiyu Abiru scored another first on Friday when it successfully hosted the business executives in Ikorodu to a cocktail night In attendance at the cock night held at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu were His Royal Majesties, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and their queens Hon. Babajimi Benson, Member, Federal House of Representatives, Engr. H.O.B. Lawal, President, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI),…
Read MorePhoto News: Students of Platinum Group of Schools, Igbogbo Embark On Community Service, Visit Adeboruwa
Eniola Oladele (SIWES Student) As part of the Platinum Group of Schools, Igbogbo programmes in giving back to the community, the students and teachers of the school on Tuesday, 30, 2018, embarked on a day community service within the Igbogbo environment Part of the places they visited was the Adeboruwa palace, where His royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, commended the school and students for the initiative The students were seen clearing the palace environment and also visited other places in Igbogbo for the community service.…
Read MorePhoto News: Tour of Ultra-Modern Ayangbure Palace By Executive Members of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce
Kunle ADELABU Though, the visit to His royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu on Monday, October 29, 2018, was a business and courtesy visit on the paramount ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom, 2nd Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Council of Obas and Chiefs, the executive members of the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) led by Engr. HOB Lawal, also took their time to tour the ultra-modern Ayangbure palace extension commissioned few months back. Incidentally,…
Read MorePhoto News: All Stars Organization Special Jumat At Ikorodu Central Mosque
Kunle ADELABU Members of the All Stars Football Organization, Ikorodu, on Friday, October 26, gathered at the Ikorodu Central Mosque, Obun-Ale in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, for special Jumat prayer in commemoration of its 30 years anniversary. The special prayer was led by the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and the Chief Imam of Ikorodu Central Mosque, Alhaji Sefiudeen Olowo-Oribi, who rejoiced with the team for its 30 years existence. THE captured the special prayer in photographs:
Read MorePhoto News: See Gbemileke Sotomiwa Wedding Photos
Photo News: See Gbemileke Sotomiwa Wedding Photos Gbemileke Naomi Sotomiwa, daughter of late grassroots politician and former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly , Hon. Rotimi Olasiji Sotomiwa, on Saturday, October 13, 2018, married her hubby, Olakunle Olumuyiwa Popoola in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The reception party for the memorable marriage ceremony took place at the Miksson Onas Event Centre, Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Igbogbo. Among those in attendance were politicians, traditional rulers, families and friends. See…
Read MorePhoto News: Adeboruwa’s Golden Jubilee Birthday Celebration
Kunle ADELABU Traditional rulers, associates, friends and families of His royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, gathered on Saturday at his house in Igbogbo area of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu division, Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, to celebrate his golden jubilee birthday.
Read MorePhoto News: Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun 80th Birthday Celebrations
For 6 days, associates, friends, well-wishers and families joined His Eminence (Asiwaju) Olorunfunmi Basorun in celebrating his 80th birthday with activities like Special Christian Service, Special Muslim Service and book launch among others. THE IMPACT was on ground to cover the programmes. Below are some of the snap shots: Special Church Service At Gospel Church of Cherubim & Seraphim Cathedral, Orile-Iganmu, on Thursday, October 17 Special Muslim Prayer At Igbogbo Central Mosque on Friday, October 19 Grand Finale of the Celebration/Book Launch At Mikkson Onas Event Hall, Igbogbo…
Read MorePhotos: Oba Oyefusi Foundation, Memorial Vaults, Garden Launched
Pictures by Segun ADESUYI A foundation established to immortalise the late immediate past Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Salaudeen Afolabi Adekoya Oyefusi, CON, has been inaugurated in Ikorodu. The inauguration event, alongside the unveiling of two of the foundation’s proposed projects which are the construction of a memorial vault and garden with cemetery, administrative block, reception hall, and a garden, took place during the inaugural memorial lecture held in honour of the highly revered monarch who joined his ancestors in 2014. The themed of the lecture…
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