LG Elections 2025: PDP Elects Odofin, Four Other Chairmanship Candidates In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -Councillorship candidates emerged too Mrs Saidat Odofin, and four others have been elected as Chairmanship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu Central Local Government and other four Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in lkorodu division. Other Chairmanship candidates of the party are Hon. Dayo Bodunrin (Ikorodu West LCDA), Hon. Lawal Adekunle Sanni (Ikorodu North LCDA), Engr. Liadi Kazeem (Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA), and Kerubu Rotimi (Ijede LCDA). Aspirants who are sole contenders in the five councils were elected through unanimous decisions by the delegates affirming them through…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun: The Corner Stone! The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA has made a bold and progressive choice by presenting Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) as its official flag bearer for the forthcoming local government chairmanship election. This remarkable achievement is not just a personal victory for HOA, but a major win for youth inclusion and visionary leadership. HOA’s emergence is indeed a breath of fresh air. A product of the people and a youth with a heart for service, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun has consistently demonstrated what it…

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2025 LG Elections: Politics Of Ayeni, Alogba, Adesanya, Others Emerging As APC Vice Chairmanship Candidates In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu LG Chair loses out of political power game The Secretary to Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Barr. Ade Ayeni, former Chairmanship aspirant, Mr Babawale Alogba, and Hon. Mathew Adesanya, a serving Supervisor, are among those approved to be co – flagbearers to the elected chairmanship candidates elected at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections last weekend. The 57 Chairmanship candidates were elected at the APC primary elections held at the party’s Secretariat at Acme, Lagos. Other Vice Chairmanship candidates in Ikorodu announced by the APC…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Igbogbo/Bayeku 2025: Hammed Aroyewun Unveils, ‘GLORY Plan Of Action’ For Roads & Other Physical Infrastructures 4 And Youth & Sports Development 5

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When governments pursue socioeconomic prosperity, the place of good roads and quality public infrastructures in the dynamics is often not elaborated. Good roads and quality public infrastructures contribute to our drive for prosperity, safety, wellness and connectivity. In particular, good roads boost trade and commerce, ease access to schools, workplaces, healthcare service outlets, etc., eliminate traffic and environmental hazards, aid tourism, and act as source of job opportunities. We thank our executives and legislators at all levels for the renewed attention on these crucial public goods in IBLCDA. Similarly, youth…

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LG Polls: LASIEC Yields To NYCN’s Demand, Declares Form Free For Youths

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Jare Olukotun The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has honoured the request of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos State Chapter, by announcing that forms will be free for youths contesting for the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections. NYCN State media office in a statement on Friday, said that, Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile, chairman of the commission made the declaration during an engagement with its Stakeholders Forum held in Ikeja Division. The LASIEC chairman noted: “The youth are our children and we have carried them along in all…

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Ikorodu West NYCN Holds Successful Free Medical Outreach

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Mariam Akinloye The National Youth Council (NYCN),Ikorodu West Local Branch during the week organized a free medical outreach during which a large number of residents were provided medical services. The outreach which was the second edition was organized in conjunction with General Hospital, Ikorodu, took place at Shakira Oyekan CDA AJAGURO, Alasalatu Agbaye, Agric, Isawo Road in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The initiative of the youth group, led by Comrade Taiwo Anuoluwapo as its Coordinator, provided services such as blood pressure checks, HIV testing, medical consultations, and…

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Gateway Games: Lagos Expects Sterling Performance From Team

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government is expecting sterling performance from its team representing the state at the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival tagged, ‘Gateway Games’ in Abeokuta, following the adequate preparation and support that the athletes received. Over 650 athletes, competing in all 40 team and individual sporting events are expected to represent Lagos at the festival commencing this weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Lagos State contingent on Friday departed the state for the Ogun State capital with the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan…

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Awesu Gets Labour Party’s Chairmanship Ticket For Ikorodu LG Election

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Kunle Adelabu -Chairmanship candidates also emerge In Ikorodu West, North LCDAs Delegates of the Labour Party (LP) in Ikorodu Central Local Government, today, massively voted for Qs. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu as their candidate for the Chairmanship elections slated for July 12. The young politician, who was the sole aspirant for the Chairmanship position on the major opposition party’s platform, garnered a total of 70 votes which was the total number of delegates that were accredited to vote, to be declared winner and returned as the LP’s candidate. 10 delegates from…

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Food Security: Lagos Kicks-Off Construction of Aquaculture Centre for Excellence

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Our Reporter Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, has begun construction work on the Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence Project. This trailblazing initiative will enhance the state’s food security strategy at Igbonla, Eredo, and Epe. The site visit, which was to monitor the extent of work done so far since work officially commenced, was led by the Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Emmanuel Audu, and major stakeholders of the Project. The Lagos Aquaculture…

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LG Elections: APC Leaders In Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Move Further Towards United Front

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Kunle Adelabu The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), today, took a big step forward in its efforts to reconcile and bring major stakeholders and party members together towards the upcoming local government elections in July. The leaders met at the Igbogbo home of the chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, where they engaged in a closed – door meeting to resolved the issues that surrounded the chairmanship contest in the council. At the high profile meeting were…

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