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Kunle Adelabu The lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has charged constituents on the need to uphold their culture and tradition with pride and dignity. Hon. Aro gave the charge when commemorating the 2025 celebration of Isese Day, which is an annual celebration across the Southwest states in Nigeria. “Happy Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day! “Today, we honour and celebrate our rich cultural heritage, traditions, and values that have been passed down from generation to generation. To all our custodians of…

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Wale Jagun A new Head of Department for Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr. Zanni Prosper has taken over the mantle of leadership from Dr Steve Adesemoye. The Department, in a statement said that Adesemoye handed over to the new HoD after serving diligently and elevated the department. “The Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is excited to announce a smooth leadership transition! Dr. Zannu Prosper has taken the helm as the new Head of Department, succeeding Dr.…

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Our Reporter -Says LASG committed to promoting indigenous culture, supporting traditional institutions Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Yoruba on Isese Day, being celebrated across the six South West states today, August 20. He charged the Yoruba, particularly traditionalists, to use the occasion of this year’s Isese Day to remind themselves of the importance of the Yoruba ‘Omoluabi’ ethos, which “include tolerance, hospitality and peaceful coexistence among ourselves and with different religious groups as well as our neighbours.” Governor…

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Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’oba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has congratulated the Alaiyeluwa, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom Aroyewun extended his congratulations to the traditional institution, indigenes and residents of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA in commemoration of Isese Day. He said that the traditional institution is the custodian of the culture and heritage and commended them for the preservation. “On this auspicious occasion of the annual Isese Day celebration, I extend my warmest felicitations to our esteemed…

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has described the Isese Day as an avenue to showcase the richness of Yoruba Culture and timeless values. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba in a statement commemorating the 2025 Isese Day, also said that the day afforded people the opportunity to sustain their culture. “I extend my warm felicitations to all traditional worshippers in Ijede LCDA on this year’s Isese Day. “This annual celebration highlights the richness of our cultural heritage and the timeless values of the…

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Wale Jagun The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Abdul – Lateef Adedayo Ladega has felicitated Ikorodu people on the occasion of Isese Day. Isese Day is celebrated every August 20th across Southwest Nigeria. Ladega described the observation of the day as sacred and also as a remembrance of people’s roots. He stated the foregoing in a statement in commemoration of 2025 Isese Day. “My dear people of Ikorodu, sons and daughters of Oduduwa, and all lovers of culture, Iṣẹ́ṣe o! “Today, my heart swells with immense pride and joy…

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Kunle Adelabu It was the 17th year anniversary of the late political leader in Ikorodu Division and former Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Muhammad Muftau Adekoya Ayinde Adejuwon Ajisebutu on Monday, with a concerned resident calling for his immortalization. Olawale Owodeinde, commenting on a tribute by the late political leader’s family on Facebook, called on the present council boss, Prince Adedayo Ladega, and other leaders in Ikorodu, to honour the late politician for his dedication to development of his community, leadership and service to the people. He called for a…

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Kunle Adelabu There has been massive celebration of the former Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) now Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH), Mr Ayodeji Babatunde Iginla, who clocked 70 years today, as staff, former students of the institution and other well – wishers, congratulate the man who is generally called ‘The People’s Rector’ till date. Iginla, who holds the chieftaincy title of ‘Akomolede’ of Ikorodu Kingdom, a title bestowed on him by the immediate past Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Salaudeen Afolabi Oyefusi, is an…

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