ROYAL PROFILE: HRM Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom

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His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Adefarasin Saheed Hassan, the Ajanaku II, Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, officially ascended the throne of his ancestors on Saturday, January 9th, 2026, when the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert confirmed his royal installation. Oba Adefarasin Hassan was born to Alhaji Muraina Ade-Ife Hassan and Mrs. Christiana Oyebo Hassan on November, 30th 1962. He belonged to the Ajanaku and Orese Royal Families of Ijede. He is…

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2027: AAC Gets Governorship, Senatorial, Assembly Candidates In Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu -As Ikorodu -based Sol-Nuyi Adesoca emerges guber candidate The African Action Congress (AAC) have successfully conducted its primary elections in Lagos State, with candidates emerging through consensus. The primary elections, held last Saturday in Lagos, was witnessed by representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the party’s state organizing secretary, Comrade Micheal Olasoji, AAC had its screening for the aspirants vying for the gubernatorial, senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly on May 16th and 24th, 2026. Mr Sol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca from Ikorodu Local…

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Aro Moshood, Bolowotan Emerge Ikorodu Assembly Candidates As Lagos APC Releases Reps, Assembly List

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Kunle Adelabu The incumbent representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), and three – times aspirant for Ikorodu Constituency I, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Assembly primary elections held in Ikorodu, last week Wednesday. The duo are among 40 names of the successful Assembly candidates across the state released by the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress released today, ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the document signed by the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi,…

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Ikorodu LG Legislative House To Open Soon For Lawmaking Business A Year After Commissioning By Adeshina’s Administration

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Kunle Adelabu The authorities of the Ikorodu Local Government has assured that the council’s legislative building will be opened for business of lawmaking that it was constructed for, almost a year after the same structure was commissioned. The structure which was commissioned by the administration of the immediate past Chairman, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, we gathered, was incomplete. Some sources also alleged that the Honourable Councillors refused to move into the building because it is structurally defective. But, it has been revealed that the structure is not defective in any way…

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AMA Celebrates His Life Journey Partner, Mrs. Victoria Aro, On Birthday

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‎‎Jare Olukotun‎‎‎ The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has celebrated his wife, Mr Victoria Aro, on her birthday today ‎ ‎ ‎The state lawmaker in a statement described the celebrant as his partner in life journey, strength and peace. ‎ ‎ ‎”Join me to felicitate my beautiful wife on the occasion of her birthday, my partner in the journey of life, my strength in difficult seasons, my peace in uncertain moments, and my joy in days of celebration. ‎ ‎”Today,…

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Fire Rages Ikorodu Ferry Terminal

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‎Kunle Adelabu‎ ‎ ‎Massive fire on Saturday engulfed the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal and completely razed a section of the Ikorodu ferry terminal building located at Ebute – Iga, Ipakodo, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.‎‎‎THE IMPACT gathered that the fire which started early yesterday, began at the bar section of the structure which housed several offices, shops and lounge for the ferry service among others.‎‎The right side of the building, including the bar located within the building is razed with properties worth several…

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Delay In Releasing Assembly’s Election Results Due To Failure To Follow Procedure – GAC Chieftain

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and former Minister of Works, Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe, has stated that the delay in the release of the official results for the Assembly election in most places is because of cheating perpetrated by some people and failure to follow the laid down procedures. Sen. Ogunlewe, who participated in the entire primary elections voting at Ward C1, Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo, however, lauded the primary election process, and described it as credible and transparent. The elder statesman spoke with THE IMPACT…

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Maiden HOA Street Soccer Showdown Kicks Off Tonight With 32 Teams

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Kunle Adelabu The maiden HOA Street Soccer Showdown will kick-off tonight with 32 teams competing for honour in a tournament that will be played at night for the next three days. The tournament, which is staged to promote cooperation and foster unity, is the first -ever street soccer to be held in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and also the first -ever to be played at night. At the press conference held at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA conference room on Saturday, to herald the tournament, the organisers announced that the…

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3rd Edition Of AMA U -18 Youth Championship Kicks -Off With Matches Across three Centres

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Wale Jagun The highly anticipated 3rd edition of the AMA U-18 Star Youth Football Championship 2026, has officially kicked off in grand style on Saturday, at Elepe Secondary School in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Constituency II, with passion, excitement, raw talent on display, and community spirit lighting up the atmosphere. The Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, performed the ceremonial kick-off alongside the initiator/sponsor of the tournament, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), signaling the official commencement of what promises to be one of the biggest…

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APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: President Tinubu Gets Affirmation Of 78, 049 APC In Ikorodu, Stakeholders Commend Process

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The incumbent President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, secured 78, 049 votes from the members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ikorodu, in the Presidential primary election. The election, which was held across the 19 political wards of Ikorodu Local Government, went peacefully with members of the ruling party voted massively for President Tinubu. According to the official result by the party, the other Presidential aspirant, Mr Stanley Osifo, managed to poll 1127 votes. Many of the APC chieftains and public office holders that participated…

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