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Birthday: Rep. Benson Celebrates Distinguished Son Of Ikorodu, AGF Ogunjimi

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has extended congratulations from himself, his wife and his operational group – iCare Foundation to the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, on the occasion of his birthday. AGF Ogunjimi celebrates his birthday every November 27. In a statement signed by the representative, he described the celebrant as a proud son of Ikorodu, whose commitment to service has been serving as inspiration to others. “On behalf of myself, my dear wife, and the entire iCare Family, I…

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Aroyewun Shares Administration’s Drive Towards Youth, Community Development At Leadership Conference

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Wale Jagun The drive towards innovative local government administration in Africa as a whole received a boost at the Local Government Chairmen Leadership Conference on Wednesday, as the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), seized the opportunity to share his thoughts on leadership and his administration’s agenda as it affects youth development and creates social harmony. At the conference, which is a platform committed to nurturing future-ready leaders through education, innovation, enterprise, and community-driven governance, Omo’ba Aroyewun engaged with a large cross section of…

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Legacy Project: Ijede Chair, Hon. Gbadebo-Alogba Commissions Legislative, Customary Building

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Kunle Adelabu & Kehinde Faleti (SIWES) -Receives APC leaders, Lagos CJ, others commendations The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has commissioned a legacy project – a Legislative and Customary Court Complex, with the aim of improving the legislative process and dispensation of justice within the council. The beautiful and well -equipped edifice which has received commendations from eminent personalities and party leaders, is named after the first executive chairman in Ijede LCDA, the late Yeye (Chief) Mrs Fausat Gbadebo -Alogba, who administered the…

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Security: Rep. Benson Reaffirms House Commitment To Strengthening Armed Forces

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has reinforced his committee’s readiness to continue to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, supporting its Armed Forces and ensuring that every citizen is safe. He emphasised the need to restructure the Nigeria Police and make it the first line of defence and adequate investment in Nigerian armed forces as ways to tackle the security situations across the country effectively. Hon. Benson who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency for the third term, spoke at a Special Session on National…

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Ikorodu Division Students’ Fair 2025 Holds Thursday

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Kunle Adelabu Come Thursday, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), will host hundreds of students at the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS-National) 2025 Fair and Summit. According to NAIDS President, Comrade Olatayo Bodunrin Ogunbowale, the event will be a transformative gathering designed to empower, inspire, and connect students across the division. The event that is themed, “Harnessing Knowledge for a Sustainable Future: Exploring Education, Technology, and Culture”, and holding at 500 Seater Hall, LASUSTECH, at 10:00am, is expected to bring together young leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs,…

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2025 Adeboruwa Cup Final: Ifeoluwa FC In Faceoff With Baba Ode Team Wednesday

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Kunle Adelabu Ifeoluwa FC, a team from Adabonyan/Geregere Area of Igbogbo, will on Wednesday confront Baba Ode Team from Offin in the final of the 2025 Adeboruwa Cup. The match that promised to be an epic final, will be played at the UAMC Eleja Primary School, Igbogbo, with Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA and Alhaji Sheriff Jinadu and other dignitaries expected to grace the occasion. Ifeoluwa FC which qualified for the final with 4 -3 win…

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Adeboruwa Excellence Award Humbles Me – Dr Agbaje, Gov’s Aide

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Jare Olukotun The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Rural Development, Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, has expressed his appreciation to the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Kasali, on the Excellence Award that was bestowed on him. The Lagos Governor’s aide added that the recognition humbles him. Dr. Agbaje along with Hon. (Dr.) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) member, Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Omoba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA among others were honoured with the Adeboruwa Award…

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Agbaakin Elesho Celebrates An Icon, Aremo Ogunsanya On Birthday

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Jare Oliukotun The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Chief Ayodele Elesho, KJW, has congratulated the Aremo of Ikorodu, Aremo Kamorudeen Adeniyi Ogunsanya on his birthday anniversary. In a birthday tribute signed by Chief & Chief (Mrs) Ayodele Elesho, Aremo Ogunsanya was described as an elder statesman and a frontline leader. Aremo Ogunsanya, an insurance guru was a former Chairman, Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS). “Happy BIRTHDAY to our amiable & highly respected Elder Statesman, Frontline lkorodu Kingdom Community Leader, a great Socialite & family man, Alhaji Chief Kamorudeen Adeniyi Ogunsanya, the…

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37th Igbogbo Day: Ikorodu Constituency II Rep, Hon. Aro Moshood Receives Two Excellence Awards For Quality Representation, Transformation

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr ) Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has received two Awards of Excellence in the ongoing 37th Igbogbo Day Celebration. The two awards which came within two days were in recognition of his quality representation as representative of Ikorodu Constituency II. Hon. Aro who on Sunday received the second award at the special luncheon with Adeboruwa in Igbogbo on Sunday had on Friday received the first honour from the Conference of Igbogbo Indigenes in Public Service (COIIPS),…

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Aroyewun Receives Surprised Royal Honour From Adeboruwa Of Igbogbo

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Mariam Akinloye The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on Sunday, honoured the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omoba Hammed Aroyewun, with an award of excellence. The Adeboruwa Award of Excellence, which came as a surprise for the council administrator, was presented to him at the special luncheon with the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, held at Mikson Onas Hall, Igbogbo, as part of the activities commemorating the ongoing 37th Igbogbo Day. The honour, according to the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman,…

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