Mariam Akinloye The death of Alhaja (Chief) Sidikatu Kolawole, the Iya – Oloja General, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division OF Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has been announced. She was 113 years. Her death was announced in a statement early today by the Babajoba General, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hon. (Prince) Jimoh Ogunmuyiwa. Her death is coming about two months after the death of Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja of Ayangbure International Market and Iyaloja General of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The late Iyaloja was…

Kunle Adelabu -HiTech making gradual return to abandoned Ipakodo – Igbogbo Road The contractor handling the reconstruction of the Igbogbo Stadium, has returned to the site about two weeks ago, with the construction work that was previously abandoned over a year ago, progressing. In the same vein, HiTech Construction Limited, the construction giant handling the reconstruction of the Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Bola Ahmed Tinubu (formerly Agbele Road) – Igbe Laara – Gintin road phase one, has also been making gradual return to site, almost a year after the work…

Our Editor The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday joined other well-wishers to celebrate his Chief of Staff, Mr Tayo Ayinde on the occasion of his 59th birthday. Tayo Ayinde clocks 59 years today, Thursday, August 24. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Mr. Tayo Ayinde as a worthy and trusted partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. The Governor also described his Chief of Staff as a loyal, dependable, selfless, hardworking and God-fearing man, who has…

Kunle Adelabu -May start operations first week of September -Adeboruwa, Council Chair thank facilitators, community The new Passport Office of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), will commence operations soon, as the collaboration between the government and Igbogbo community has ensured that necessary facilities are in place for the smooth operations, regarding full capturing and production of passports. It was gathered that the initial idea was just to use the place as capturing centre while production of passports will be done outside the Igbogbo community, which may take many weeks, but…

Kunle Adelabu The declaration of work – free day in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day, which afforded many Lagosians the opportunity to celebrate with the traditionalists, have continued to generate commendations for the Governor of LagosState, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu. Many traditional chiefs and custodians of traditions and culture in Lagos, have equally expressed their happiness concerning the recognition which they have been clamouring for, over the years. Like the Christians and Muslims, which are usually accorded public holidays in commemoration of many of their festivals, traditionalists…