2027: Ayangbure Reiterates Clamour For Governorship Position, Mobilises Ikorodu Stakeholders, Residents

Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), has used the commencement of his 10th year coronation anniversary celebrations to reiterate his call for the next Governor of Lagos State to come from Ikorodu. The royal father has over the years declared his support for the current administration while also stating and emphasising that the next state’s Chief Executive Officer must come from Ikorodu. Oba Shotobi reiterated his call at the Ayangbure Palace where he hosted the Olombas (traditional religious practitioners)…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: APC Ikorodu Division Felicitates Ayangbure Of Ikorodu

Jare Olukotun The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, has extended its congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr. Dr.) Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), the Ayangburen of Ikorodu kingdom on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary on the throne. The week -long celebration started on Saturday, with Olomba and Woro Day. Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, divisional APC chairman, in a statement on Sunday, extended the party’s congratulations to the royal father describing his reign as eventful reign: “On behalf of all the LGA Chairmen and Excos, Ward Chairmen, Leaders…

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Oba Shotobi’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Begins With Woro Procession, Olomba Day

Mariam Akinloye The 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu kicked – off on Saturday with carnival like activities all around Ikorodu City spaces and at the Ayangbure Palace. The Woro which saw large numbers of Ikorodu residents filling out in various traditional, social and other groups in a procession, took off at 8.48am at the Osugbo Abalaye Chamber at Ajina Market. Various traditional groups that participated were dressed in white attires. The crowd moved through Ajina to…

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Ijede LCDA Launches Summer Coaching For Public Primary School Pupils Monday

Mariam Akinloye The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will on Monday, August 4, 2025, launch its Summer Coaching Programme, a free academic support initiative for pupils in public primary schools across the community. This initiative, tagged “Read Today, Lead Tomorrow”, is designed to provide intensive academic revision, reduce academic gaps, and keep pupils engaged productively during the holiday period. The coaching which starts Monday is expected to run till Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily. It holds Monday to Friday every week. According to…

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Oba Shotobi’s Ascension To Throne Marks Golden Era Of Transformation In Ikorodu – Aroyewun

Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Aroyewun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, on his 10th year coronation anniversary, and described his reign as one that ushered in the golden era of transformation. Aroyewun, who is a native of Igbogbo Kingdom, and also a Prince from Onadugba branch of Rademo Ruling House of Ikorodu, added that the monarch has been using his wisdom and foresightedness to bring development and make his kingdom…

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Ikorodu LG Partners Industrial Training Funds To Upgrade Skills Acquisition Centre

Kunle Adelabu -Initiatives part of my prosperity, empowerment agenda – Prince Ladega, Chairman The new Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega has started executing his electoral promises with youth empowerment through practical and sustainable skill acquisition and development by partnering the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), a federal agency to upskill and upgrade the Skills Acquisition Centre along Borokinni Dada Road, Ikorodu popularly called, “Fashola’s School”. According to him, the initiative is an integral part of his prosperity promises to a greater number of Ikorodu residents. To achieve this,…

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Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba Unveils Second Term Portrait

The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo‑Alogba, has unveiled her second term portrait. The official portrait that was released at the weekend, according to the Office of the Chairman, signifies a renewed era of service, excellence, and grassroots development, anchored by her unwavering commitment to community progress and inclusive governance. Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba was officially inaugurated for second term which will terminate in July 2029, last Sunday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, at the Lagos House alongside 56…

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Ijede LCDA Vice Chairman, Hon. Femi Kabir, Elected Secretary, Lagos Vice Chairmen’s Association

Mariam Akinloye The Executive Vice Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area, Hon. Femi Kabir, has been elected General Secretary of the Lagos State Association of Council Vice Chairmen (LASACVIC) for the 2025–2029 term He was elected during the association’s General Congress held at the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) secretariat, on Thursday. According to Hon. Kabir’s Personal Assistant: “His emergence is a testament to Hon. Kabir’s growing influence and dedication to grassroots leadership. This also indicates Ijede LCDA’s growing footprints in state-wide political and developmental affairs.” Other newly…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: President Tinubu Celebrates Remarkable Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi

Kunle Adelabu As the week – long activities lined -up for the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, kick – off today, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the highly revered Ikorodu monarch. President Tinubu described him as a remarkable monarch who has done so well to maintain unity and peace in his domain and also encouraged development. Tinubu, said in a statement he personally signed in…

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Adeboruwa Installs Former Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Chair, Daini As Otunba Tadese

Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede -As IDEA, eminent personalities pay him tributes for achievements in office The immediate past Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini has been honoured with an honourary chieftaincy title of Otunba Tadese of Igbogbo Kingdom. He was installed by the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on Thursday, during an event organized in honour of the former chairman for his achievements during his eight years administration by the Igbogbo Development Association (IDEA). The ceremony took…

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