Former Council Boss, Hon Saheed Hassan Emerges President, Ijede Club

Kunle Adelabu Two term Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Saheed Adefarasin Hassan has emerged President, Ijede Club. Ijede Club is a social and developmental group, which has made great contributions to the development of the community. Hon. Hassan who is the Alajede – elect, was elected today at the Annual General Meeting of the club held at Alhaji Olanrewaju Kuye’s house, one of the chieftains of the club. The new President also represented the Ikorodu Constituency II for two terms ((1999 – 2007).

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Senator Abiru Celebrates An Enigma, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya At 70

Jare Babatunde Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated the Asipa of Ikorodu Kingdom and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, on his 70th birthday anniversary. He described Asipa Kaoli who was also former Vice Chairman, Lagos East Senatorial District and former Commissioner for Agriculture & Cooperatives, Lagos State, as an enigma. In a statement signed today by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, Abiru said that the celebrant has demonstrated unusual leadership as an administrator, politician and educationist. “Hearty 70th  Birthday To…

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LASU Microbiology Lecturer, Dr. Abdulazeez Anjorin, Gets Appointment On Board Of International Science Journal

Wale Jagun A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Dr. Abdulazeez Anjorin, has been appointed on the Editorial Board of a reputable international Journal, PLOS ONE, as an Academic Editor. According to a statement by LASU, the appointment of the Imota – born scholar, was contained in a mail sent by Arianne Mae Pulmano on behalf of the Editorial Board, recently. The letter read, in part: “We are delighted to offer you a position on the PLOS ONE Editorial Board as an Academic…

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Gbolahan Ogunleye, Ikorodu Constituency I APC Assembly Candidate Enmeshed In Certificate Controversy

Kunle Adelabu -We have confirmed he graduated from LASU – APC, Campaign DG -Onus on him to prove otherwise – Reconciliation Chair Did Mr Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the forthcoming General Elections, graduated from the Lagos State University (LASU) or not? This question and others are what Gbolahan, who is the son of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and Chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAS), Prince Abiodun Ogunleye,…

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IKODASS Applauds Former Commissioner, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya At 70

Jare Babatunde The Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has been described the Asipa of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Commissioner for Agriculture & Cooperatives, Lagos State, Asipa Kaoli OIatunji Olusanya, as a true senior citizen and committed community personality. Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman of the socio – cultural and developmental association gave the commendations in a statement he signed in commemoration of Asipa Kaoli’s 70th birthday anniversary. Asipa Kaoli who was also the former Vice Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos East Senatorial District, clocked 70th on Saturday, July 16, 2022.…

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Ijede Development Foundation Chairman Charges Council To Get Involved More In Community Progress

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the Ijede Development Foundation (IDF), Alhaji Fola Salu has charged  Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to be more involved in bringing progress to the community. Alhaji Salu also said that the council managers should give more support to initiatives by individuals and groups in the interests of the Council. The IDF Chairman spoke at the event organised by the Starlight newspaper, ljede, where Allhaji Bashiru Akinwande Saminu and Princess Kafilat Omolade Hassan were honoured as Outstanding Achievers. The event, which took place at the…

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Igbogbo Lions Club Partners State, Council On Tree Planting

Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club, District 401A1, has partnered with the Lagos State Government and Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in planting trees in Igbogbo. While assuring that it will preserve planted trees and sustain the exercise, the club also charged the Council and residents to imbibe the culture of regular planting of trees. The exercise, which was attended by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Kadiri Hamzat, took place at the Colour Party House, along Babajimi Benson Road (formerly Igbe Road), on Thursday, July…

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Ijede Honours Two Outstanding Achievers, Community Builders

Kunle Adelabu Two prominent individuals in Ijede community of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have been honoured by their community for attaining height in their chosen careers and bringing honour to Ijede. They were described as outstanding achievers whose giant strides would impact on the youths and propel them to strive for greatness and also give the community good image. The two achievers were honoured at an event organised by the Starlight newspaper held at the TBT Event Cente in Ijede, on…

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Nigerian Referee, Jelili Ogunmuyiwa To Officiate CAF Beach Soccer Qualifiers

Kunle Adelabu Nigerian referee Jelili Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa has been selected to officiate Ghana’s Beach Soccer AFCON qualifying match against Egypt on Saturday,July 23, 2022. The Black Sharks will host the first leg encounter against the Egyptians at the Laboma Beach. According to CAF, the Igbogbo – born Ogunmuyiwa will be assisted by two other Nigerians Olawale Adeolu Adeolu Fawole (Referee2), Olayinka Elijah Olajide (Referee 3). Omar Gueye Ndiaye from Senegal will be the match commissioner, while another Nigerian, Ahmad Rabiu, another Nigerain will serve as the Time Keeper for the…

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Reconciliation: Ikorodu APC Leaders Engage Aspirants Over Primary Election Grievances

Kunle Adelabu -As Bolowotan cautions party leaders on candidate’s certificate It was a frank and no hold back discussions at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Ikorodu as leadership of the party engaged party’s candidates and aspirants in the last primary elections. There have been protests and complaints about the outcome of the primary elections, especially for the Ikorodu Constituency I and II Assembly seats. The apex body of the party had setup a 9 – man committee headed by Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, to reconcile the aggrieved members and…

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