Lagos Promises Spectacular One Lagos Fiesta Finale

-KSA, Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Others Headline Eko Atlantic’s Grand Concert -State Lauds Sponsors For Supporting Ambode’s Tourism Vision The Lagos State Government on Saturday promised Lagosians and visitors a world-class, spectacular finale for the ongoing One Lagos Fiesta holding simultaneously across the five divisions of the state. An array of A-list artistes, a new set of talented youths that emerged from the Lagos Grows Talent (LGT) competition and a spectacular display of fireworks are some of the “special effects” lined up for the countdown concert, which will usher in the…

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One Lagos Fiesta: Hon Akinsola, Daini, Adeshina Grace Opening In Ikorodu Division

Kunle ADELABU -As Mr P, Malaika, other artistes stormed Ikorodu Hon. (Chief) Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, Special Adviser on Housing and former acting Commissioner for Tourism/Special Adviser on Arts & Culture, Lagos State, was among the state and local government functionaries that graced the opening of One Lagos Fiesta in Ikorodu Division. Others at the Ikorodu Town hall venue of the annual fiesta are Comrade Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local council Development Area and Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government. Notable artistes such as Jazzman Olofin, Clever Jay, Mr P…

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Lagos Aglow As International Drink Festival Begins

  More than 3,000 participants, 2,000 International and Local Exhibitors and 500 delegates are currently gathered at the International Drink Festival as the maiden edition berth in Lagos. The three-day International Drink Festival, packaged by Balmoral Group at the Balmoral Event Centre of Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, opened on Friday. The event has already witnessed mammoth attendance as many international drinks, cocktails and wine companies were on hand to display their products. Some of the international companies on hand are Glenfiddich International, makers of Remmy Martin, Jack Daniels and others,…

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Over 100 Cultists Renounce Cultism, Surrender Arms In Imota

Wale Jagun Over 100 suspected cult members of two notorious confraternities on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 renounced membership of their respective cult groups. The repentant cultists also surrendered their arms to the Lagos State Police Command. In attendance during the exercise which held at the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Agoro, the Ranodu of Imota in Ikorodu division were Hon. Saka Nurudeen Solaja, member representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, Chairman of Imota Local Council Development(LCDA), traditional chiefs and others. There are also Mr Lanre Olabinjo and…

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Ikorodu North LCDA Embarks On Lassa Fever, Monkeypox Awareness Campaign

Folarin Joseph Oluwatunbosun & Oluwatobi Oguntoki – Chairman assures Adamo residents of construction of roads The chairman of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Banjo and other political office holders and civil servants in the council on Thursday, October 19,2017, embarked on lassa fever and monkeypox awareness in the council. The campaign took the council officials and staff to different streets and areas in the local government. The event kicked-off around 10am in Isiu from where the sensitisation train moved to Adamo, Igbaga/Olorunda, Maya, Odogunyan and finally…

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Council Embark on Lassa Fever, Monkeypox Awareness Campaign In Ikorodu

Folarin Joseph Oluwatubodun & Oluwatobi Oguntoki The chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adeola Banjo led other political office holders and civil servants in the council on lassa fever and monkeypox awareness on Thursday, October 19, 2017. The campaign took the council officials and staff to different streets and areas in the local government. The sensitization which kicked-off around 10am in Isiu from where the train moved to Adamo, Igbaga/Olorunda and Maya. The train is currently enroute Odogunyan from where they are expected to also visit other…

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IREP Unveil Asa Carnival Logo

  The socio-cultural group, IREP-Ikorodu Division Rebirth Foundation on Wednesday, October 19, 2017, released the logo for the inaugural Asa carnival in Ikorodu division. Members of the group initiated by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Opomulero of Ikorodu kingdom, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade also visited Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, venue of the carnival where they posed with official t-shirts for the historic cultural display scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2017. Part of the group’s aims and objectives were to serve as a mechanism to prosecute…

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Qdot Drops New Single, ‘Ijo Gelede’

Wale Jagun Ikorodu-born music act and the ‘original’ Yoruba boy, Qdot  has released another single, titled ‘Ijo Gelede’. The song is produced by the producer of “Apala New School” Citi Boi. Speaking with THE IMPACT on the new singly, Bashesy Oluwakemi Hassan, Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O), Suave Records stated, ” Qdot style is simple and unique” Fans can download to enjoy and share the latest Qdot song from: MUSIC: Qdot – Ijo Gelede

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Hon. Agunbiade, Animashaun, others presents agenda to Ikorodu electorate

The two-term lawmaker and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ikorodu Federal Constituency Candidate, Hon. Ola Animashaun yesterday presented their agenda to the electorate at the Ikorodu Politcal Debate. At the debate organized by the League of Journalists, Ikorodu which took place at Engineering Theatre Hall, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu are also Mr Abolaji R. Tijani Adekiwonsa and Bolaji Oshinowo, Labour Party (LP) Candidates for Lagos State House of Assembly, Ikorodu constituency I and Ikorodu Federal Constituency…

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Alajede Succession Dispute: Twice, Court failed to give ruling, February 12 ruling date uncertain.

Kunle Adelabu & Wale Olukotun The High Court of Lagos State in Ikorodu Judicial Division has twice failed to deliver ruling in the controversial Alajede case before Honourable Judge Savage. The judge was scheduled to deliver his ruling on interlocutory injunction pray for by the plaintiff/claimants in the suit No. IKD/82/2013 instituted by Pa Chief Olayiwola Saka Owoyele, Prince Kazeem Amusa (one of the aspirants for the Alajede stool) and Prince Babatunde Sulaimon Amusa who are suing for themselves and on behalf of Idowu Ajanaku Royal family of Ijede. The…

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