‎Oba Kabir Shotobi Independence Day Marathon Returns, Uncovers Rising Athletic Talents

Kunle Adelabu with Mariam Akinloye and Oyewumi Adebisi‎‎-Ijede dominates renewed race ‎‎‎‎The 7th Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi Independence Day Mini Marathon has returned after a five-year hiatus, drawing over 250 young athletes from secondary schools across Ikorodu Division and highlighting the abundance of the division’s talents in the long race sporting event.‎‎The 10-kilometres race, organised by the Onward Movement of Nigeria in collaboration with Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS), kicked -off at the Ayangburen Palace, where the young athletes were flagged off for the race by High Chief Olufemi Emmanuel…

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‎IBLCDA Assures Residents Of Solution To Deplorable Yewa Road In Igbogbo

‎Kunle Adelabu‎ ‎‎‎‎The authorities of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has assured residents of Yewa Road in Igbogbo, of finding solutions to the deplorable state of the road caused by diversion of drainage water.‎‎‎The protesting residents stated that the diversion of water into the sloppy area has been causing them untoward hardship especially when it rains as their area is flooded.‎‎To call the attention of the authorities, they embarked on a peaceful protest to the IBLCDA Secretariat, and sought urgent intervention to the deplorable state of Yewa Road.‎ ‎‎Along…

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‎Community Leader, Elizabeth Inasa-Thomas Marks 50th Birthday With Free Medical Outreach In Ijede

‎Wale Jagun & Ayoola (Trainee) ‎‎-Community stakeholders, residents commend initiative ‎‎‎‎Residents of Oke-Eletu, and others from adjoining communities turned out in good numbers to celebrate with the Chairman of the New Generation Community Development Association (CDA), Mrs Inasa -Thomas Oluwatosin Elizabeth, who marked her 50th birthday with free medical outreach.‎‎‎The medical support for residents, which was part of the activities celebrating the golden jubilee of the community leader at the New Era CDA, Oke Eletu, on Saturday, September 26th, 2026.‎‎‎‎The medical intervention witnessed large numbers of families within and outside…

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CAC Ijede Choir Marks 32nd Anniversary With “Life In Christ” Thanksgiving‎

‎Oyewumi Adebisi‎ ‎‎The Choir of Christ Apostolic Church, Mercy of God Zone, Ijede, Ikorodu, has celebrated its 32nd anniversary and Thanksgiving service with musical performances, prayers and messages centred on the theme, “Life in Christ”.‎‎‎‎The celebration, which brought together church members, community leaders, political office holders, artistes and other well-wishers, provided an opportunity for the choir to reflect on its journey and give thanks for God’s faithfulness over the years.‎‎‎The anniversary featured various musical ministrations, including songs composed and performed by the choir, as well as performances by guest artistes…

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Rep. Benson Gives Commonwealth Bronze Medalist, Kanyinsola Ajayi Memorable Home Coming

‎‎Kunle Adelabu ‎‎‎The representative of Ikorodu federal constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, on Saturday, hosted the Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Kanyinsola Ajayi to an befitting and rewarding welcome baby to his constituency where he started his journey to stardom.‎‎‎The visit tagged, “Kanyinsola Ajayi Home Coming Ikorodu”, saw te national record holder appearing on the IKD FM situated within Rep  Babajimi Benson Constituency Office in Ikorodu; visitation to Oba Semiudeen Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo at his palace and tour of the near completed Igbogbo stadium and the Italian – Elewa…

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Independence Day: Ijede Council Boss Urges Residents On Nation- Support For Tinubu

‎‎Wale Jagun ‎‎The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has stated that a sustainable nation- building begins from the grassroots and urged residents of Ijede council to give their full support to President Bola Tinubu.‎‎‎She emphasised that the re – election of President Tinubu would sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and place the Nigerian economy on the right path, create jobs and adequate security.‎‎‎She stated in her Independence Day statement issued on Thursday. ‎‎‎”Today, I join the good people of Ijede LCDA and…

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‎Independence Day: AMA Celebrates Nigerians Resilience, Diversity In Face Of Challenges

‎Kunle Adelabu‎ ‎‎‎Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, has saluted the resilience, diversity and collectiveness of Nigerians towards a better country.‎‎‎He urged for a renewal of commitment to building a greater country.‎‎‎AMA, who is seeking a re-election for a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this today in statement titled, “Happy Independence Day, My Dear Constituents”, in commemoration of the 66th Independence Day of Nigeria. ‎‎‎”On this glorious occasion of our Independence…

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Nigeria At 66: Ikorodu Federal Rep, Benson Reiterates Commitment To Development, Expansion Of Opportunities

‎‎Kunle Adelabu‎‎ ‎‎The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has reiterated that he will continue to attract further developments, expand opportunities and deliver tangible dividends of democracy to his people. ‎‎‎Hon. Benson reiterated his pledges in a statement titled, “Nigeria At 66: Our Hope, Our Duty, Our Future,” commemorating the 66th Independence Day of Nigeria.‎‎‎”My dear people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, fellow Lagosians and Nigerians. Today, we celebrate 66 years of our Independence – 66 years of a nation that has faced challenges, overcome setbacks and continued…

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Independence Day: A Daily Commitment To Service, Diligence, Fair Treatment To All – Omo’ba Aroyewun

‎‎Kunle Adelabu‎‎-Pledges administration’s recommitment to good governance ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has urged Nigerians to see every October 1st Independence Day beyond an ordinary anniversary celebration, but as a daily commitment to responsibility; service with dignity and the need to treat one another fairly and with respect.‎‎‎Aroyewun said on Thursday in a statement commemorating the Nigeria 66th Independence Day.‎‎‎”Today, 1st October 2026, I join millions of Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate 66 years since our nation rose from…

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Nigeria @66: Hon. Benson Reaffirms Commitment To Greater Imota LCDA

‎‎Wale Jagun‎‎-Congratulates Nigerians ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Ayodele Sunday, has used the occasion of the 66th independence day celebration to reaffirm his administration’s commitments towards a greater council.‎‎‎Hon. Benson also extending his congratulations, celebrated Nigerians resilience, unity and peaceful co -existence that have kept the country together for over six decades.‎‎‎He extended his independence day felicitations in a statement on Thursday, marking the anniversary.‎‎‎”Today, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary, we celebrate not only our freedom as a nation but also the…

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