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HiTech Continues Work On Igbogbo – Bola Tinubu Road

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Kunle Adelabu The construction giant, HiTech, today, continued construction work on the Igbogbo/Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Igbe Laara Road, with the spreading of sand dust in preparation for the continuation of laying of interlock. Our report, who has been monitoring the progress of the project which started eight years ago, reported that the road was cordoned off from the junction of a street, to the other side of the Igbogbo stadium where the work stopped some months back down to the junction of Aina Olowu Street. Recalled that the representative of Ikorodu…

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Imota APC Chairmanship Candidate Emphasises Unity Across Wards As LG Elections’ Campaign Kicks-Off

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Jare Olukotun -Hon. Solaja, Agoro lead campaign The campaign for the July 12, 2025 Local Government elections across Lagos State, was officially kicked off in Imota Local Council Development Area at the weekend, with the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the council, Hon. Sunday Benson Ayodele, emphasising unity in mobilising support for a massive win. He made the call for unity among members at the inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) by APC in Imota LCDA, for the elections at the weekend. The committee, comprising…

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Aroyewun Lauds, Assure Owode, Ibeshe Youths Of Inclusive Governance

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Jare Olukotun Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Igbogbo/ Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has reiterated his campaign agenda, and assured the youths of Ward C4 (Owode – Ibeshe) of an inclusive governance if he is elected as the Executive Chairman of the council. The candidate, who has been busy in the past weeks reaching out to individual stakeholders and groups far and near, met with the Isashi, Owode and Ibeshe youths.During the visit, he was also engaged on his agenda for their…

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Sanwo -Olu Inaugurates Market Advisory Council, Urges Traders To Promote Integrity

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, inaugurated the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) and charged them to work diligently to improve market operations, enhance security, promote fair trade, and create an environment where businesses can flourish. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who urged traders to shun sharp practices during business transactions, encouraged members of the Lagos State Market Advisory Council to be proactive, transparent, and inclusive in their approach. Speaking during the swearing-in of the 21 members of the Market Advisory Council led by the Iyaloja-General, Chief (Mrs) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo,…

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Apanisile, Mathew Receive Royal Blessings, Support Towards Ikorodu North Council Election

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Jare Olukotun -As tricycle association also pledges support The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim (Apanisile) and his running mate, Hon. Mathew Adesanya, have received boosts for their campaign as the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, gave the flagbearers his royal blessings. The duo received the royal blessings and support when they led their campaign team, known as APA- MATH, on a visitation to Oba Shotobi at his palace…

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Odofin Igbogbo To Aroyewun: We Have Entrusted Political Leadership To You, We’ll Give You Our Full Support

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Wale Jagun -Again, candidate promises good governance Support has continued to mount for the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), as he was officially presented to the Odofin of Igbogbo Kingdom, Odofinn Tajudeen Alade Duduyemi Onasanya, by the Abosan Youth Forum which pledged total support for his candidature. The candidate was presented to the highly revered traditional Chief and important community leader on Sunday, at his home in Itun – Abosan in Igbogbo, by a delegation led…

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IDPIL Urges Students From Ikorodu To Apply For Its Scholarship, Bursary Schemes

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Kunle Adelabu -Closing June 30 The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL) has enjoined students in various public universities, polytechnic and monotechnic across the country that are indigenes or residents of Ikorodu Division, to apply for its annual educational support initiatives – Scholarship and Bursary Schemes worth of 30 million naira. The application portal, which was opened the first week of May, will close by the end of June. This year’s edition is the fourth edition of the scheme which started four years ago. In the last year’s edition of…

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Mother, 14 – Year Old Daughter Kidnapped By Heavily Armed Men In Igbe

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Jare Olukotun Barely a month after two residents of Igbe -Oloja in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) were kidnapped, another incident has been recorded as a mother and her 14-year-old daughter were kidnapped by the dare devil kidnappers. The unfortunate incident happened around 10pm on Saturday, when about eight kidnappers that were fully armed forced their way into a house at Liberty Estate close to Igbe Laara in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. The Chairman, Local Security Taskforce in the state, Mr Dare Igbasan, confirmed the latest kidnapping. He added that he…

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Concerned Ikorodu Youths, Real Initiatives Set To Host Chairmanship Candidates In Political Debate

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Jare Olukotun In continuation of its political engagement, the Concerned Ikorodu Division Youths (CIDY) and the Real Initiatives are set to stage the third political debate for Chairmanship candidates in Ikorodu Local Government. The LG Elections Debate is scheduled to hold at 3:00 pm at the Ikorodu Town Hall on Sunday, June 29, 2025. According to the Convener of the debate and the founder, Real Initiatives, Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho, the debate is only focusing on the Chairmanship candidates in Ikorodu Local Government (Ikorodu Central LG), and the three candidates…

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Achievers’ Crew Inducts Foreign Based Member. Luqman Jimoh

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Mariam Akinloye The ever – growing developmental and community based organisation, The Achievers’ Crew, has added another quality member to its fold during the week when Mr Luqman Babatunde Jimoh was inducted. The new member, who will always constitute one of the body’s foreign members, was inducted by the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the body, Mr Olugbenga George Oduniyi, during a ceremony held at the Menzzo Arena, Olayinka area of Igbogbo in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Welcoming the new member to the exclusive group,…

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