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Jare Olukotun The first decade of the Alaiyeluwa, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Dr (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Sotobi, Adegorushen V, The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, on the throne of his ancestors has been described as a period of unity, peace and a season when Ikorodu experienced socio – economic development. The cathedral council of The African Church Bethel Cathedral (ACBC), Ikorodu, gave the description in a congratulatory statement felicitating Alaiyeluwa, Oba Shotobi’s 10th coronation anniversary and signed by Prince Adesoji A. Alagbe, Cathedral Secretary, Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin, Cathedral Warden and…

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Mariam Akinloye The African Church Bethel Cathedral (ACBC), Ikorodu, has congratulated the six Council Chairmen across the Ikorodu Division on their election and inauguration recently as Chief Executive Officers in their respective council areas. ACBC also prayed to the Lord to grant the council bosses capacity to administer their councils with the fear and love of God and vision. The felicitation was contained in a statement released to THE IMPACT late Sunday, and signed by Prince Adesoji A. Alagbe, Cathedral Secretary, Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin, Cathedral Warden and The Ven.…

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Jare Olukotun & Taiwo Olaleye (Trainee) The Ayangbure Palace in Ikorodu last week played host to large numbers of eminent personalities, guests and residents as HRM Alayeluwa (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ilufemiloba, Adegorusen V, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, installed the Ajiroba of Ikorodu, Alhaji (Chief) Jamiu Ogidi as the Olootu Ebi Solomade of Ikorodu. Eight others were also installed on Thursday, as the honorary chiefs, joined Chief (Dr.) Mujeedat Folashade Tinubu – Ojo, who was during the week installed as Aniyikaye of Ikorodu Kingdom, she was installed on Wednesday.…

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Our Reporter -Pledges state govt’s support Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged the new Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state to deliver on their campaign promises to the people, assuring them of the continued support and guidance of the state government in the discharge of their duties. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Friday at the Opening Ceremony of the “Onboarding Retreat for Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen, with the theme, “Driving Grassroots Development through Strategic Governance”,…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has described the reign of Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, as transformational, adding that the monarch has redefined what royalty is all about. Rep. Benson gave the commendations in a statement commemorating the 10th coronation anniversary of Oba Shotobi. “On behalf of my family and the good people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, I extend my warmest congratulations to our revered monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr. Dr.) Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorunshen V,…

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Kunle Adelabu Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Governor of Ogun State, has joined other eminent Nigerians in congratulating, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, on the celebration of a decade of enthronement on the stool of his ancestors. In a statement signed by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that the reign of Oba Shotobi in the last 10 years has been remarkable. “On behalf of the government and the good people of Ogun State, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to your…

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Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, has extended his congratulations to the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary. The week – long anniversary which started last Saturday, will end on Sunday with a special thanksgiving service at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Church Ikorodu, but the grand finale and book launch – “Ilufemiloba: The Royal Strides of a Classy Monarch” which is a compilation of impacts and activities of…

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Kunle Adelabu -As affected residents lament, count losses The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Ikorodu division of efforts to address the issue of floods that ravaged several parts of the division on Monday. Several areas in Ikorodu Local Government, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA among others, were affected by the floods. The state government gave the assurance during the week when a high – powered delegation led by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), visited affected areas, especially in…

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Wale Jagun Executive Chairmen of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Abayomi Ladega and his Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) counterpart, Hon. Sunday Benson Ayodele, have felicitated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi on his birthday. Pastor Ojelabi, a former Commissioner and former Council Chairman in Lagos State celebrates his birthday every August 7. In a statement by Prince Ladega, he said that his party chairman is appreciated for his relentless effort in providing good leadership for the APC. “Today marks a special…

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