The disappearance of Jimi Folarin, a 43-year-old realtor, has sent shockwaves through the community of Imota, Ikorodu. Folarin was last seen on Wednesday at 4 pm when he left his house to inspect properties for a client. His sister, Iremide Omowunmi, reported that he hasn’t been reachable since. “At about 4 PM, my brother called Read More…
What you need to know The cholera epidemic in Lagos has been a significant concern. As of a recent report, there have been cases of severe gastroenteritis reported in communities around Eti Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe LGA. This has resulted in approximately 60 hospital admissions and five deaths, primarily from patients presenting late Read More…
Bariga FC secured a decisive 2-0 win over Ighalo FC in the final clash held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, marking the culmination of the inaugural 1XBET Community Football Cup. Bagging the championship title, Bariga FC clinched a prize of N1 million, while the valiant runner-up, Ighalo FC, took home N500,000. The Young Read More…
Ikorodu Local Government has persistently featured among the top five local governments with the highest rates of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse over the past five years, according to Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). Speaking in Lagos, Mrs. Vivour-Adeniyi highlighted the significance Read More…
An eager assembly of over 400 students from both public and private schools across Lagos State warmly embraced the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour at the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval pitch in Lagos. The visit left an indelible mark on their aspirations. In conversations with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, Read More…
Wasiu Adesina, Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Council in Lagos State, has issued a stern caution against the careless dumping of refuse into drainages, highlighting the critical need to mitigate the perennial flooding that plagues the area. Adesina’s concerns were articulated during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ikorodu, Read More…
The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has successfully rescued four young victims from the clutches of Sunday Fatoba (41) in the Ikorodu area of the state. According to Mrs. Olubunmi Adesomoju, the Director of OPD, “the suspect is alleged to have engaged in regular sexual activity with victims aged between 11 and Read More…
Prior to the March 18 governorship and Lagos House of Assembly (LSHA) elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Apex Leadership in Ikorodu assured party officials of preparations to resolve all concerns highlighted by its members. They provided the guarantee during a town hall meeting with party members on Tuesday in the Lagos neighbourhood of Ikorodu. Read More…
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…
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…
