Again! Residents Kidnapped As Igbogbo, Ijede Communities Under Kidnappers’ Siege

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Kunle Adelabu The security situation in and around Igbe community in Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has raised fears, as two residents were allegedly kidnapped early today. The victims, whom we gathered are women, were said to have been kidnapped around 10am by unknown gunmen who shot sporadically into the air to scare residents away as they whisked their victims into the swamp. Another account said that four men armed with Ak47, came in through the swamp and kidnap a…

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We Have Achieved Greatly In Terms Of Road Rehabilitation – Ogunleye, Ikorodu Constituency I Rep

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Wale Jagun Hon. Ogunleye Gbolahan Adetokunbo (OGA), the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has stated that he has facilitated the rehabilitation of several roads across constituency in the last couple of months. Ogunleye, who is the Chairman House Committee on Overseas Investments, Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), said that improved road networks in communities across Lagos, has reduced travel time and engender ease of movement for vehicles and residents. The lawmaker, who is the son of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State,…

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Lagos Partners Niger, Kwara States For Sustainable Food Security, Waste Reduction

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Government has kicked off partnership programme with Niger and Kwara States, towards bridging food supply-demand gaps under the Produce-4-Lagos Initiative. As a market-city State, Lagos is consumer-centric and requires large quantities of food to cater for its population’s needs. Looking inward first, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture is supporting local Lagos farmers to boost food production, particularly in livestock, fisheries and horticulture. In large commercial quantities, Niger and Kwara, as part of the broader picture of attaining Mr. President’s food security agenda, have the…

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Federal Lawmaker Felicitates Former Lagos Sports DG, Bolowotan

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Mariam Akinloye The immediate past Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, has been congratulated on his birthday today. Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the Chairman, House Committee on Defense who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, in a statement today, said that Bolowotan has assisted in fostering growth and development. The three term lawmaker also stated the celebrant used sports to engage and transformed youths. “I express my heartfelt joy to my brother and former Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan,…

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Eletu, Oyefusi Congratulate Ayangbure Of Ikorodu At 70

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Kunle Adelabu The Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi and a Prince of the Oguntade Ruling House of lkorodu, Prince Adesegun Oyefusi, have joined numerous others in felicitating the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on his 70th birthday anniversary. Oba Shotobi turned 70 years on Monday, with numerous congratulatory messages from the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, elected office holders, eminent individuals, family members and well – wishers. In a statement by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu,…

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Sanwo – Olu Congratulates Ayangbure Of Ikorodu At 70

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an epitome of dedication and selflessness in community service. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Oba Shotobi, has brought quality leadership to his subjects since his ascension to the throne of his forefathers. “On behalf of my wife and family, the government, and the people of Lagos State, I congratulate…

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Ayangbure Is A Mentor, Advisor To Many Successful Ikorodu Sons, Daughters – Ikorodu North Chairman

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Builder Adéọlá Adébisi Banjọ, has described the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM (Engr.) Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushe V, as not just a father but also a mentor and advisor to many successful sons and daughters of Ikorodu. These accolades were contained in the council boss’ congratulatory message to the revered monarch on his 70th birthday anniversary today. “Happy 70th birthday celebration to you, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Abdulkabir Adewale…

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Oriwu College Old Students Felicitate Oba Shotobi, Ayangbure Of Ikorodu On His 70th Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), on Monday congratulated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on his 70th birthday. The association commended the monarch for exemplifying quality leadership since he ascended the throne of his forefathers in 2015. Alhaji Arole Muhammed Busariu Soyebo, FCNA, the OCOSAN National President in a statement on behalf of the Board of Trustees (BOT), National Executive Council and entire students of the Oriwu College Ikorodu both old and those still in school, described Oba Shotobi as…

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Oloja – Elect Of Lagos Felicitates Ayangbure On 70th Birthday Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu The Oloja of Lagos – elect, Prince Abiola Olojo –Kosoko, has felicitated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, on his birthday celebration. Oba Shotobi, the First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs and Chairman, Ikorodu Division Chieftaincy Committee, clocked 70 years today. Kosoko, who is the Alashe of Ebute – Iga in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, said that the Ayangbure, whom he described as a true…

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Rep. Benson Extends Heartfelt Congratulations To Ayangbure of Ikorodu On 70th Birthday

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Wale Jagun The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has joined eminent personalities, family members, residents and well – wishers in extending congratulations to the first Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, on his 70th birthday. Rep. Benson, a third term lawmaker who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, in a statement that he personally signed today, described the royal father as an exemplary leader. He commended the Ayangbure for his commitment…

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