2025 ISESE Day: Lagos Declares Wednesday Public Holiday, Pledges Support

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government in commemoration of the 2025 Isese Day declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday and pledged support for the traditional institutions in the state. This was communicated in a statement signed today by the Head of Service in the state, Mr Bode Agoro. “It is hereby notified for general information that this Year’s Isese Day Celebration will hold on Wednesday, 20th August, 2025. “In reaffirming the commitment of the State Government towards promoting our indigenous culture, tradition and preserving our heritage, while…

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Summer Coaching: Prince Ladega Charges Ikorodu Students To Excel, Fulfil Talents

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Jare Olukotun The free summer coaching programme organised by the Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, kicked – off Monday with a charge to students to take advantage of the opportunities to excel in their academics and use the coaching as a platform to fulfil their talents and achieve their set goals. The summer coaching is opened to students in Ikorodu, while the 150 students who have been provided with free GCE forms are engaged in the ongoing classes. Prince Ladega gave the charge when he visited D –…

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OPINION: RE- The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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Setting the records straight By Alhaji Bashiru Saminu I wouldn’t have wanted to give a reaction to the above piece, but for posterity. The most pertinent questions here are: Where was this writer and other selfish agitators when the chiefs and king makers requested the Ajanaku Royal Family (ARF) to present/nominate candidates for the stool? Where were they when the chiefs and king makers picked one of the candidates presented by ARF. Or was this same historian not alive then? I also would have contested his fictitious/distorted history, but that…

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COLUMN: The Rex-o-meter By Abiodun AWOSANYA

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A New Dawn in Igbogbo-Baiyeku Beyond Politics, Omooba Aroyewun’s campaign resonated deeply because it addressed not just the symptoms of underdevelopment, but its roots, namely; lack of infrastructure, youth unemployment, weak economic systems, and disjointed governance. The people are not waiting passively. They are hopeful, and are ready to collaborate, but their expectations are unmistakably clear, including Safer and more navigable roads, Youth empowerment and skills development, Transparent governance, Reliable traffic control, Sustainable revenue systems, and an Inclusive economic policies. Among these priorities, two foundational areas stand out as the…

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US Consul General Visits King Kosoko Museum

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Kunle Adelabu The new Consul General of the United States Mission in Nigeria, Mr Rick Swart, on Sunday, paid a visit to the King Kosoko palace and museum at Ereko, Lagos. Swart, who took over as the Consul General from JoEllen Gorg in July, and representing the US government across 17 states in southern Nigeria, visited the museum along with his wife. Kosoko museum is one of the places of interests that the new diplomats have decided to visit They were welcomed to the museum by Prince Sikiru Kosoko, the…

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Igbogbo Stadium: Hon. Ogunlende, Lagos Youth Commissioner Pledges Timely Completion

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Jare Olukotun Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, has assured of a timely completion of Igbogbo Stadium, when he visited the ongoing project at the weekend. Ogunlende visited the stadium with the Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, Chairman, Onigbongbo LCDA, and Comrade Lekan Oba Biliamin, Senior Special Assistant to Governor among others. The construction of the project started in 2011, and the stand, track and field have been completed. The Commissioner said that significant progress has been made on the project and expressed…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku Council Chair, Commissioner Charge Youth On Opportunities, Development

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Wale Jagun, Mariam Akinloye with Taiwo Oluwatoyin (Trainee) The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Omoo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) and the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Social Development in Lagos State, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende have charged youth on the need to recognize opportunities around them and develop themselves. Both public officers gave the charge in Igbogbo on Saturday at the session tagged, “Mentorship Session with HOA”, organised by the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA in commemoration of the 2025 International Youth Day, held at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA secretariat. While…

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Aftermath Office As Council Chairman, Dr. Adeola Banjo Begins Thank You Visit To Leaders In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -His appreciative gesture is rare – leaders Like the Biblical Samaritan that returned to Jesus to thank him after he was cleansed of his leprosy among others, Dr. (Hon.) Adeola Banjo, the immediate past Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), despite his tight schedule, on Friday, began thank you visit to notable political leaders in Ikorodu Division, to appreciate them for their support in the last 10 years that he was at the helm of affairs as the council administrator of Ikorodu…

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OPINION: RE – The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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Counter to the Misleading Statement on the Ajede Stool Impasse By M.A Aba-Ajanaku It is unfortunate that a so-called “failed lawyer” has chosen to peddle half-truths, distortions, and outright fabrications in an attempt to mislead the public on the longstanding dispute over the Alajede stool in Ijede. This impasse, rooted in historical facts, legal declarations, and community traditions, deserves clarity rather than the inflammatory rhetoric you’ve unleashed. Let’s set the record straight with verifiable facts, drawing from historical context, official inquiries, and court proceedings, while addressing your claims point by…

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OPINION: The Ajede Stool Impasse: Facts of the Matter

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By S. O. K. Shillings There have been misconceptions and misunderstanding by members of the public on the issue of the stool of Ajede of Ijede which facts must be laid clear at this point. Ajede the founder of Ijede had 3 children, namely: Oreshemowo(m), Akinniwa(m) and Talabi(f). The 2 male offsprings had children but Talabi died without an issue. The offsprings have been ruling Ijede. In 1775, there was a crisis in the matter of the Obaship of Lagos. The Oba died and his remains had to be taken…

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