Ijede Development Foundation Appeals For Funds For 2025 Scholarship, Educational Competitions

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Kunle Adelabu The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) has announced its annual scholarship awards, quiz and debate competitions and public lecture with appeals for sponsorship and support from the general public. Aside the request for support towards the continuous attainment of the initiative aimed at promoting human capital development, IDF is also seeking for support towards its free computer programmes. The appeal was made in a statement signed by the IDF Secretary, Mr Kunle Matti. “We are pleased to announce the 9th Edition of our annual flagship event, which includes the…

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Constitution Review: Sanwo -Olu Restates Call For Special Status, Recognition For LCDAs

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 Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his call for a special status for the state and recognition of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as full -fledged councils, as constitutional review public hearing. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said that the request for a special status has become imperative owing to the strategic position of the state, especially as the former federal capital of the nation and the burdens it bears. He made this request on Saturday while speaking…

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Sanwo -Olu To Commission Ultra – Modern Adeboruwa Palace Igbogbo Sunday

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Wale Jagun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo -Olu, will, on Sunday, commission the ultra -modern Adeboruwa palace (Aafin) in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos, South -West, Nigeria. The palace was constructed by the authority of the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA under the administration of the outgoing Chairman, Builder Sesan Daini. The palace is arguably the first to be constructed by any local government authority in Lagos State. The foundation of the royal structure was laid in March this year, and ready for…

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LASUSTECH Masscom Holds Media Roundtable In Honour Of Lateef Jakande

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Jare Olukotun In honour of the late former Governor of Lagos State and media icon, Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the Mass Communication Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), lkorodu, in collaboration with the DSE Foundation, will be organizing a Media Roundtable Discourse, to celebrate his contributions to the journalism profession. The initiative tagged, ‘Lateef Jakande Memorial Media Roundtable’, is a landmark event dedicated to the legacy of the legendary Nigerian journalist and first civilian of Lagos State, and is scheduled to take place on Wednesday,…

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8 Years After: Outgoing Chairman Daini’s Disciples, Stakeholders Examine His Doctrines, Impacts

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Kunle Adelabu -Builders’ Fellowship gives me opportunity to continue – Daini A few days to his final exit from the office as the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) after eight years in the saddle, the doctrines, ideas and impacts of Builder Olusesan Mayokun Daini, have been examined at a forum organized by his disciples as part of activities winding down his administration as the Executive Chairman. Daini’s transformational impacts, political doctrine and plans for the future were discussed at a special valedictory session which took place at the…

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Damola Ogunlaja Foundation Prepares Students For Future Leadership

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Kunle Adelabu & Kenneth Odede About 100 hundred youths, mostly those who are leaving secondary schools, have been engaged by resource persons who have prepared their minds to what they should expect when they are eventually admitted to study in higher institutions. They were also given lessons in future leadership and how to navigate the technological driven and highly competitive 21st century world. The students were imparted with these lessons at the maiden Prince Damola Tosin Ogunlaja Annual Leadership Lecture themed: ‘Empowering the Future: Navigating Admission to Graduation with Purpose’,…

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God Honours My Reign With What Imota Turns Out To Be Today – Ranodu

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Kunle Adelabu The Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare Agoro, FCA, has declared that the Obaship throne that he has been sitting on in the last 32 years is an honour from God. The highly revered and feared monarch, also made it known that everything that Imota has been able to accomplish and which can be referred to as pride of every Imota son and daughter, came into being during his reign. Oba Agoro spoke during the commissioning of the Accident & Emergency, General Out-…

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Family, Eminent Personalities Bid Late Elder Abayomi Okusanya Farewell

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Kunle Adelabu -As remains interred in Igbogbo Eminent personalities and others joined family members of the late community leader and the late Baba Ijo of the Cathedral Church, Elder (Chief) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya (JP.), on Thursday, July 3rd, to give him a befitting burial ceremony. Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council, Lagos State, Sen. (Dr.) Adeseye Ogunlewe, former Minister of Works and another chieftain of the GAC, Chief Joseph O. Ahisu, Deputy Lay President (Representing the Lay President) UAMC Organisation, Hon. Sesan Olanrewaju – Member, Board of…

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Miss Ikorodu Gets Nomination For Most Beautiful Girl In Lagos Pageant

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Jare Olukotun Current Miss Ikorodu, Miss Otayomi Blessing Olawunmi, has been nominated as one of the contestants for the Most Beautiful Girl in Lagos Pageant , coming up on July 20th, 2025. The Publicity Secretary of the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Prince Dare Oshikoya, revealed this in a statement this evening. Miss Olawunmi emerged as Miss Ikorodu during the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebration being organized by the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS). The yearly celebration is aimed at developing human capital, building the community, celebrating cultural heritage…

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Birthday: Aroyewun Pays Tribute To Foremost Educationist, Political Leader, Asiwaju Kaoli On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman – elect for Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has paid glowing tributes to Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya, the Asiwaju of Ibeshe Kingdom and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Asiwaju Kaoli celebrates his birthday every July 17. In a statement signed today, Aroyewun described the celebrant as an elder statesman and distinguished educationist who is living a remarkable life. “I am honored to extend my profound congratulations and heartfelt tribute to an eminent elder statesman and distinguished educationist, Asiwaju Kaoli Olatunji…

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