Mr. Wasiu Adesina, the Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government (LG), delivered an insightful speech on Wednesday, urging retirees to steer clear of idleness and immerse themselves in activities that would invigorate their post-service years. Adesina’s thoughtful guidance emerged during a commemorative event held at the local government secretariat in Ikorodu, aimed at honouring the esteemed Read More…
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Ikorodu LG boss gifts official cars to councillors, empowers widows
On Wednesday, Mr. Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of the Ikorodu Local Government, gave official cars to council members from each of the local wards as well as certain council personnel. Adesina also gave elderly people and widows 2.5 million naira in cash and food. Each of the recipients received N10,000 in addition to a food package Read More…
Ikorodu LG consults on 2023 budget, pledges to do more
Mr. Wasiu Adesina, the chairman of the Ikorodu Local Government, has reassured the locals of his administration’s commitment to bringing them more development projects and democratic dividends. At the stakeholders meeting for the local government’s 2023 budget held on Friday in Lagos at the council secretariat in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Adesina made the guarantee. In Read More…
2 men charged for allegedly stealing electric cables worth N1.25m
In Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, the Lagos State Police charged two individuals for allegedly planning to steal transformer cables worth N1.25 million with others who are now at large. Fawaz Adebayo, 18, and Aruna Nura, 25, are charged with four counts of conspiracy, a felony, including intentional damage, wilful damage, and stealing. Their addresses Read More…
Ikorodu woman charged for alleged cyberbullying and revenge porn
Gift Okpomini, 34, was charged on Thursday in an Ikorodu Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State with posting vengeful pornographic content about a couple there. The police filed three counts of conduct likely to cause a breach of trust, sending offensive or dangerous items through the mail, and theft against Okpomini, whose address was withheld. But Read More…
Woman discovered dead in Ikorodu motel
The dead body of a woman was found on Saturday in one of the rooms of a guest home in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State. When speaking with newsmen on Monday, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesman for Lagos State, verified the discovery. According to Hundeyin, the guest house manager informed the Ikorodu police about the Read More…
Ikorodu Senior High School wins inter-school debating tournament
Ikorodu Senior High School won the inaugural edition of the inter-school debate competition for public secondary schools in the Ikorodu Division on Thursday. The competition was organised by Ikorodu Local Government in collaboration with the NGO, Kaodwad and Associates (KA). At Thursday’s grand finale, Ayangburen High School was named first runner-up, and Elepe Community Senior Read More…
‘Skuchies’ drug peddlers nabbed by police in Ikorodu
Three persons, including a woman, have been arrested by the Police in Lagos State for allegedly being in possession of 150 bottles of “Skuchies’’ ready for sale. “Skuchies’’ is a zobo-like drink laced with hard drugs like Tramadol. Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest on Tuesday He stated that a timely intervention by Read More…