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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye In the quest to make the newly elected and appointed executives of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), most of whom are new, be on the same page, especially in the execution of his visions encapsulated in his ‘New Dawn’ agenda for the next two years, the re – elected IKODASS Chairman, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo (2023 to 2025), has organized a 2 – Day retreat. Erogbogbo, who introduced the retreat last year, said that the interactive and educative engagement was called to bring the…

Kunle Adelabu Royal fathers of Ijebu extraction in Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have charged Nigerians on the need to support the incoming administrations of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria and Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu as the re – elected Governor of Lagos State. Tinubu and Sanwo – Olu are set to be inaugurated as the President and Governor respectively on May 29, 2023, following their electoral victories in the General Elections earlier this year. The revered royal fathers spoke at the monthly meeting of the…

Mariam Akinloye The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, have stated that their association is to forge a common front amongst themselves and assist in bringing about developments in their respective domains, Lagos state and Nigeria at large. The royal fathers from Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe, and other parts of the state, who were hosted by His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and the Chairman of the group during the week, spoke on the significance of the forum with journalists. Revered royal fathers who said…

Kunle Adelabu The Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT), has sent a royal birthday message to the Oloja of Lagos – elect and Chief Executive Officer, Origin Zoo & Museum, Prince Abiola Olojo – Kosoko, on his birthday. The group celebrated the foremost tourism developer for his efforts in preserving cultural heritage. In a statement signed today by Honourable Quadri-adu Shakir Kehinde. CMC, FMC, MITPN, Head, Culture and Tourism African Union ECOSOCC Nigeria and President, Afro-Caribbean Chamber of Culture and Tourism (ACCCAT), the groups wished Prince Kosoko, a warm…

Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has initiated a partnership with the Nigeria Police Force to remodel and regenerate 25 barracks belonging to the Nigeria Police Force across Lagos State. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed this on Wednesday during a press conference held at Nigeria Police Command, Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka averred that the officials of the Nigeria Police Force across the nation and their families deserve better habitation and befitting model infrastructure amenities at the barracks to enhance their service…

Wale Jagun The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, and Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimin Benson, has felicitated his predecessor, Alhaja (Hon.) Dr. Abike Dabiri – Erewa, OON, on her reappointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, as the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). Her reappointment was announced on Tuesday. Also congratulating the former lawmaker and ace broadcaster, are the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW, and Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Rotimi Akeem Erogbogbo. “I felicitate a daughter of the soil and…

Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government says it has inaugurated a 22-member inauguration committee for the swearing-in ceremony of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the deputy, Dr Kadri Hamzat. In a statement by the Honourable Commissioner for lnformation & Strategy, and the Chairman, Publicity for the inauguration, Gbenga Omotoso, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, is Chairman of the Committee, while a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Mrs. Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, is the Vice-Chairman. Members of the committee, according to the statement, are Kolade Alabi;…

Kunle Adelabu-Eminent guests donate towards furniture, electronic organ It was a commendation galore for Prince Olabode Sunday Ogunleye as chieftains and congregants of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, commended him for donating a one – storey – building for the Youth/Children Chapel of the church. The commissioning of the edifice, which commemorated the birthday of the donor, took place during a special service on Sunday, April 31, 2023, and was well attended by eminent personalities who donated towards the purchase of furniture for the edifice, as well as electronic…