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Photos: Ikorodu APC Chieftains, Members Support Bisola Olusanya At Assembly Screening

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Wale Jagun It was a huge support for Ms. Bisola Olusanya, the sole nominee from Ikorodu Division for a cabinet position in the second term administration of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, as she appeared before the screening committee of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday. Olusanya, served as the Commissioner for Agriculture in the first term administration of Sanwo – Olu. She was appointed as a Special Adviser at the inception of the administration. On ground to cheer her up and give…

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Photos: Lagos Studies Association’s Scholars Visit King Kosoko Palace, Museum

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Oloja of Lagos-elect, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, on Sunday, June 25, 2023, hosted scholars that attended a 4 – day conference of the Lagos Studies Association (LSA), in Lagos. Scholars and researchers from various fields of studies visited the palace built for King Kosoko, then as Oloja of Lagos, over 150 years, as part of the group’s Lagos Monument Tour. The royal family, led by Prince Kosoko, received the scholars and conducted them round the monuments. The visit was an eye – opener…

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Photos: Grand Chief Imam Olowooribi Leads Eid-ul-Adha Prayer In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Fadilat Sheikh Al-Imam Aliu Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowooribi, Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, today led the Sallah prayer at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Praying Ground, Ikorodu. The Chief imam charged the congregation to celebrate in a way and manner that is in tandem with the dictates of Allah. “I enjoin you all to remember death in all that you do, behold every man shall taste death irrespective of his status. Also, as we feast, do away from that which Allah forbids so that you are not…

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Photos: Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, Muslim Faithful Observe Sallah Eid Prayer At Oke – Eletu

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Wale Jagun The Eletu of Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, joined the Chief Imam of Oke – Eletu Central Mosque to observed the Eid – El – Kabir prayer today. Chief Imam, Alhaji Soyiga led the prayer which took place at the Oke – Eletu Primary School, Oke – Eletu. Speaking with THE IMPACT at the prayer ground after observing the prayer, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi charged Muslims to celebrate the annual festival in…

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Photos: Church, Family Give Former People’s Warden Oyejola Befitting Burial

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Kunle Adelabu The remains of the late former Cathedral People’s Warden of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, Senior Assistant Brigadier General, Adeyinka Olawale Oyejola, was interred on Friday, June 9, 2023, at his home in Ikorodu. The special burial service, which took place at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, was well – attended by family members of the deceased, friends, church members and associates. Also in attendance were the Brigadier General of The African Lads & Lasses Brigade and other senior national and Divisional officers. At the…

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PHOTOS From Olori Kudirat Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta 2023

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Kunle Adelabu It was a great and unforgettable moment for children in Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) staged the first edition of the Olori Kudirat Shotobi Children’s Day Fiesta. The celebration which took place at the open ground of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu on Saturday, May 28, 2024, witnessed match past, choreography and lot of games.

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Photos: Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi Buried In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Tears flowed on Monday as the remains of the late Nollywood actor and producer, Murphy Afolabi, was interred at Aleke – Adamo in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The actor died on Sunday after he sustained injuries from a bathroom fall in his home. At the burial were Nollywood actors and other sympathisers.

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Photos: Ikorodu Road Gridlock: Residents Groan, Trek Long Distance

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Wale Jagun The traffic gridlock on the Lagos – Ikorodu road, on Sunday, left motorists and passengers stuck, and as a result, residents were forced to trek long distances in and out of Ikorodu. Both sides of the road were blocked and vehicular movement was at a standstill as impatient motorists and commercial drivers who drove against traffic compounded the problem. LASTMA and other officers seen on the road were helpless in dealing with the situation. Our reporter who got into the traffic at Itowolo had to trek to Ogolonto…

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Photos: Burial Of Late Renowned Paediatrician, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja

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Mariam Akinloye The remains of the Ikorodu – born foremost Paediatrician in African and in the globe, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja was interred on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his Ikorodu home. Dr Ajenifuja, who was buried in accordance with Islamic rites, was 94 years. At his interment were family members, traditional rulers who were represented by their Staff of Office, eminent personalities and associates of the late doctor. Photo credit: Fotovision

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