Ikorodu News

16/08/2023

01/08/2023

Builder Olusesan Daini, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, has taken a significant step in easing the burden of fuel subsidy removal on the community’s residents.

Builder Olusesan Daini, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA, has taken a significant step in easing the burden of fuel subsidy removal on the community's residents.

04/06/2023

Igbogbo, Lagos State – In a bid to safeguard the health and well-being of domestic animals and curb the spread of rabies, Chairman Sesan Daini of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has officially launched a campaign for anti-rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.

Igbogbo, Lagos State - In a bid to safeguard the health and well-being of domestic animals and curb the spread of rabies, Chairman Sesan Daini of Igbogbo-Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has officially launched a campaign for anti-rabies vaccination for dogs and cats.

04/06/2023

Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and the Ikorodu Chess Club joined forces to organize an engaging chess training session aimed at children and young individuals.

Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and the Ikorodu Chess Club joined forces to organize an engaging chess training session aimed at children and young individuals.

19/05/2023

Ikorodu, May 18th, 2023 – In a show of support for innovation and youth empowerment, the Vice President-Elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, paid a visit to the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) located in Ikorodu, Lagos.

Ikorodu, May 18th, 2023 - In a show of support for innovation and youth empowerment, the Vice President-Elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, paid a visit to the Senator Abiru Innovation Laboratory (SAIL) located in Ikorodu, Lagos.

19/05/2023

Ikorodu, May 19th, 2023 – In observance of World Hypertension Day, Dr. Lookman Kareem, a Consultant Physician and Cardiologist at General Hospital Ikorodu, took the opportunity to shed light on the signs, risks, and potential consequences of hypertension during an interview on IKD106.1FM.

Ikorodu, May 19th, 2023 - In observance of World Hypertension Day, Dr. Lookman Kareem, a Consultant Physician and Cardiologist at General Hospital Ikorodu, took the opportunity to shed light on the signs, risks, and potential consequences of hypertension during an interview on IKD106.1FM.

19/05/2023

Ikorodu, Lagos State – In a bid to enhance human capacity and ensure excellence in healthcare delivery, the management of General Hospital Ikorodu recently hosted an orientation and induction programme for newly employed personnel.

Ikorodu, Lagos State - In a bid to enhance human capacity and ensure excellence in healthcare delivery, the management of General Hospital Ikorodu recently hosted an orientation and induction programme for newly employed personnel.

19/05/2023

Ijede, Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 – Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, welcomed members of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) to the council secretariat today.

Ijede, Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 - Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, welcomed members of the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC) to the council secretariat today.

19/05/2023

In a bid to promote agriculture and expose students to modern agricultural skills and techniques, the Lagos State Government has launched the Smart Aquaponics and Poultry System (SAP-Sys) Units in six colleges.

In a bid to promote agriculture and expose students to modern agricultural skills and techniques, the Lagos State Government has launched the Smart Aquaponics and Poultry System (SAP-Sys) Units in six colleges.

28/04/2023

Ikorodu City Football Club, a National League side, has been crowned champions of Lagos after their victory at the final of the state 2023 FA Cup tournament.

Lagos, Nigeria - Ikorodu City Football Club, a National League side, has been crowned champions of Lagos after their victory at the final of the state 2023 FA Cup tournament.

28/04/2023

Over 100 teachers from public and private schools in the Lagos East Senatorial District have graduated from the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship program.

Over 100 teachers from public and private schools in the Lagos East Senatorial District have graduated from the Lagos East Teachers Fellowship program.

22/12/2022

The indigenes of Ikorodu and Sagamu have commended the lawmaker for the effort for the completion of the road. They continued to share the impact of the road on the economy of the region.

The indigenes of Ikorodu and Sagamu have commended the lawmaker for the effort for the completion of the road. They continued to share the impact of the road on the economy of the region.

17/12/2022

Bldr. Daini Mayokun Olusesan the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA presents N1, 616,442,411.13 Y2023 budget to the council legislators for approval, a fiscal proposal which is 6.5% higher than the Y2022 approved budget.

Bldr. Olusesan M. Daini, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA presents N1, 616,442,411.13 Y2023 budget to the council legislators for approval, a fiscal proposal which is 6.5% higher than Y2022 approved budget.

17/12/2022

Teeming members and supporters of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ikorodu Division came out en masse to show love and solidarity for the governor, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other candidates of APC.

Teeming members and supporters of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ikorodu Division came out en masse to show love and solidarity for the governor, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other candidates of APC.

17/12/2022

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial, Distinguished Senator
Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Saturday joined the regent of Ijede, High Chief Musediku Aliu, and the entire people of Ijede Kingdom in celebrating 2022 Ajede Luwasa Day.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA on Saturday joined the regent of Ijede, High Chief Musediku Aliu, and the entire people of Ijede Kingdom in celebrating 2022 Ajede Luwasa Day.

17/12/2022

In recognition of his effort for political stability in Ikorodu, Bldr. Daini Mayokun Olusesan, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo Baiyeku LCDA has been honored with a special appreciation award at the 2022 Ajede Luwasa Day Celebration.

In recognition of his effort for political stability in Ikorodu, Bldr. Olusesan M. Daini, the Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA has been honored with a special appreciation award at the 2022 Ajede Luwasa Day Celebration.

18/07/2022

Residents of Ajegunle Community, Ikorodu have been urged to avoid vote selling before and during the 2023 elections.

Residents of Ajegunle Community, Ikorodu have been urged to avoid vote selling before and during the 2023 elections. Lots Charity Foundation in conjunction with Heinrich Boll Stiftung organized on Saturday a civic engagement forum where it sensitized residents on electoral issues ahead of the electi...

18/07/2022

The Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in partnership with Lagos State Government and Igbogbo Platinums Lions Club, District 401A1, have marked the world tree planting day.

The Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in partnership with Lagos State Government and Igbogbo Platinums Lions Club, District 401A1, have marked the world tree planting day. The council encouraged all residents to embrace the culture of planting trees as a way of preserving the env...

18/07/2022

The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Branch, has sensitized parents and guardians in secondary school on proper child upbringing.

The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Branch, has sensitized parents and guardians in secondary school on proper child upbringing. It says that the key to addressing the security challenges in the community is dependent on how the children are raised.ADVERTISEMENT The...

18/07/2022

Ikorodu Indigene and Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele has revealed that she made a “big’ in sacrifice in leaving her multi-million naira job to vie for the office of Deputy Governor of Lagos State.

Ikorodu Indigene and Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele has revealed that she made a “big’ in sacrifice in leaving her multi-million naira job to vie for the office of Deputy Governor of Lagos State. It will be recalled that Akindele was recently declared by the candidate of the People’s Democr...

18/07/2022

Residents who commute the Sabo Roundabout have decried the prevalence of robbery and extortion from hoodlums in the area.

Residents who commute the Sabo Roundabout have decried the prevalence of robbery and extortion from hoodlums in the area. They described the area as dangerous to commute at night, calling on the police and the Ikorodu Peace Initiative to come to their aid.ADVERTISEMENT In an Ikorodu community group....

11/07/2022

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they mark the Eid-el-Kabir.

Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru has felicitated with muslims across the country as they mark the Eid-el-Kabir. Abiru, in his goodwill message, called on Muslims and all Nigerians to embrace peaceful living regardless of religious affiliations.ADVERTISEMENT....

11/07/2022

He started playing football when he was a kid in Imota, Ikorodu. Today, he plays professionally for Ikorodu City FC. Paul Ogunkoya, in this interview with Efosa Taiwo speaks on his footballing career and aspirations.

He started playing football when he was a kid in Imota, Ikorodu. Today, he plays professionally for Ikorodu City FC. Paul Ogunkoya, in this interview with Efosa Taiwo speaks on his footballing career and aspirations. Excerpts:ADVERTISEMENT Tell us a bit about your background, where you grew up and h...

09/07/2022

The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON), Ikorodu branch, has reacted to the boat mishap that happened in Ikorodu on Wednesday morning.

The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON), Ikorodu branch, has reacted to the boat mishap that happened in Ikorodu on Wednesday morning. It will be recalled Ikorodu News reported that a 20-seat boat capsized at the Ipakodo ferry terminal almost immediate...

09/07/2022

The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, has said that he is not related to popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele

The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, has said that he is not related to popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele It will be recalled that rumours have had it that Akindele will be the running mate of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr AbdulAzeez Olajide Ad...

09/07/2022

As part of efforts to change the narrative of the community, the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association has flagged off its maiden writing competition, opening up entries to writers around the world.

As part of efforts to change the narrative of the community, the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association has flagged off its maiden writing competition, opening up entries to writers around the world. It stated that the writing genre is Play Writing and the theme must be Ikorodu centered.ADVERTISEMENT I...

09/07/2022

The Lagos State Government has urged residents who are parents to build good characters among their children by showing good examples.

The Lagos State Government has urged residents who are parents to build good characters among their children via showing good examples. The state government made the call at a training programme tagged ‘Better Parenting’ organised for residents of Ikorodu at Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat....

04/07/2022

From July 13th, the fare of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Ikorodu to TBS will now be N600. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1078/increase-in-brt-fare-from-ikorodu/

From July 13th, the fare of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Ikorodu to TBS will now be N600. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Assistant Director, Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Kolawole Ojelabi. According to Ojelabi, the risi...

04/07/2022

Construction work has begun on the Ikorodu-Sagamu road as some contractors could be seen on Monday working on one of the lanes on the road. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1081/mixed-reactions-trail-ongoing-construction-of-ikorodu-sagamu-road/

Construction work has begun on the Ikorodu-Sagamu road as some contractors could be seen on Monday working on one of the lanes on the road. It will be recalled that the road is part of the seven-points agenda of the Hon. Babajimi Benson, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The constr...

04/07/2022

Some traders in Ikorodu have revealed that they are yet to get the Permanent Voters Card (PVC). https://ikorodunews.com/news/1064/pvc-traders-bemoan-time-crowd-as-reasons-for-not-getting-pvc/

Some traders in Ikorodu have revealed that they are yet to get the Permanent Voters Card (PVC). They said that they have been unable to get it due to time of which they have no one to tend to their business while they go to the centre. Some others stated that they have gone there, […]

04/07/2022

Having spent two years as the Medical Director/CEO of the Ikorodu General Hospital, Dr. Taiwo Hassan has reeled out his achievements in office. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1067/ikorodu-hospital-gm-gives-account-of-stewardship/

Having spent two years as the Medical Director/CEO of the Ikorodu General Hospital, Dr. Taiwo Hassan has reeled out his achievements in office. Dr. Hassan gave an account of what he has achieved in commemoration of his two years anniversary. The achievements include the following: Construction and e...

04/07/2022

As part of efforts to promote economic stability among women in Ikorodu, the state government has engaged about 250 women in Ikorodu on vocational training. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1073/get-skills-for-economic-prosperity-female-resident-urged/

As part of efforts to promote economic stability among women in Ikorodu, the state government has engaged about 250 women in Ikorodu on vocational training. The women were trained in nine vocations and were given start-up kits to commence business. The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and....

29/06/2022

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ikorodu has called on all residents to take up the responsibility of combating drug abuse in society. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1050/ndlea-ikorodu-calls-for-joints-effort-against-drug-abuse/

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ikorodu has called on all residents to take up the responsibility of combating drug abuse in the society. It stated that ridding the society of illicit drugs is the first dose of panacea towards eradicating crimes in the society. This was passed acros...

29/06/2022

Students who are residents or indigenes of Ikorodu have the chance to be beneficiaries of scholarship awards worth N200,000 every academic session. https://ikorodunews.com/news/1060/scholarship-bursary-for-students-in-ikorodu/

Students who are residents or indigenes of Ikorodu have the chance to be beneficiaries of scholarship awards worth N200,000 every academic session. The scholarship initiative of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE is targeting 12 distinction students for the scholarship awards. Accordi...

27/06/2022

It was a battle for the fittest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Centre, Ikorodu on Monday as many residents thronged the centre for their various PVC demands.

It was battle for the fittest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Centre, Ikorodu on Monday as many residents thronged the centre for their various PVC demands. As at 12:15pm when our correspondent visited the centre, a cluster of people could be seen huddled awaiting their names...

27/06/2022

It was battle for the fittest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Centre, Ikorodu on Monday as many residents thronged the centre for their various PVC demands.

It was battle for the fittest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Centre, Ikorodu on Monday as many residents thronged the centre for their various PVC demands. As at 12:15pm when our correspondent visited the centre, a cluster of people could be seen huddled awaiting their names...

27/06/2022

Some traders in Ikorodu have bemoaned the increase in price of commodities owing to fuel scarcity in the state.

Some traders in Ikorodu have bemoaned the increase in price of commodities owing to fuel scarcity in the state. Speaking to our correspondent on Monday, traders at the Asejere Ultra Modern Market noted the hike in the prices of commodities between last week and this week that the fuel scarcity has b...

27/06/2022

The Oro ‘LIWE’ festival will take place on Tuesday in Ikorodu as announced by the traditional chiefs.

The Oro ‘LIWE’ festival will take place on Tuesday in Ikorodu as announced by the traditional chiefs. The festival is one that bars women from coming out in daylight in line with the tradition of the festival. However, it is learnt that the festival won’t take place in all parts of Ikorodu. AD...

27/06/2022

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the Lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents.

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents. This was disclosed by the commissioner of information and strategy for the state of Lagos, Gbenga Omotosho in a statement...

27/06/2022

Gateway United on Sunday advanced their hopes for topflight football next season, defeating Ikorodu City FC 2-0 at the Otunba Dipo Dina Int’l Stadium, Ijebu-Ode.

Gateway United on Sunday advanced their hopes for topflight football next season, defeating Ikorodu City FC 2-0 at the Otunba Dipo Dina Int’l Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. Goals from Oronsaye James and Iwunde Chidozie proved enough to see the Toyin Ayinla led-side get past the Oga Boys. A couple of chances ...