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ROYAL GRATITUDE: Alara of Ilara Commends Okemagba Community for Grand Reception Celebrating His Historic LASU Chancellor Investiture

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By Sultan | Epe Lagos His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo (Telade IV) , the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, has expressed profound appreciation to the people of the Okemagba Community for the warm reception and elaborate celebration organised in honour of his historic investiture as the 6th Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU). The royal appreciation came during a colourful gathering that brought together traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women groups, professionals, and other distinguished personalities who assembled to celebrate what has been widely described as a landmark achievement for Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division, and Lagos State at large. In his address, the revered monarch described the reception as a remarkable demonstration of unity, loyalty, and communal pride. He noted that the overwhelming show of love and solidarity by the Okemagba Community reflected the enduring bond among the people and reaffirmed their collective commitment to the ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Freedom at Last! Security Agencies Rescue Kidnapped Orire Pupils, Teachers

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By Sultan Teslim  Security Agencies Rescue Victims, Details of Release Yet to Emerge The pupils and teachers abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom, bringing relief and renewed hope to their families, school community, and residents of the area. The development was confirmed on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who announced that the victims had been successfully rescued by security agencies. In a brief statement shared through his verified X handle, Onanuga disclosed that all the kidnapped pupils and teachers had been freed following the intervention and efforts of Nigeria’s security operatives. “Finally, all the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, Oyo have been rescued by our security agencies,” he stated. The rescue has been met with widespread relief as concerns had continued to mount over the safety and wellbeing of the victims since their abduction. However, as of the tim...
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Eredo LCDA Cracks Down on Environmental Sanitation Violators, 78 Traffic Offenders Apprehended During Enforcement Operation

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By Oluwaseunayofunmi  Eredo, Lagos State   The Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental cleanliness, public order, and strict enforcement of government regulations following the arrest of 78 traffic offenders during the monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise. Despite repeated public announcements, awareness campaigns, and the Lagos State Government's restriction on vehicular and human movement between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on sanitation days, several road users were found violating the directive. In a coordinated enforcement operation carried out across different parts of the council area, the Eredo LCDA Environmental Enforcement Team apprehended a total of 78 offenders , comprising 55 tricycles (Keke Marwa), 16 motorcycles (Okada), and 7 vehicles that breached the movement restriction order. The operation forms part of the council's ongoing efforts to promote environmental discipline, ensure public compliance with s...
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Royal Intervention for Community Safety: Alara of Ilara Convenes Emergency Security Summit in Eredo LCDA

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By Oluwaseunayofunmi Traditional Institution Takes Proactive Step to Address Emerging Security Concerns Across Eredo Communities In a decisive move aimed at strengthening peace, security, and social stability within Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo (JP), Telade IV , has convened an emergency security stakeholders' meeting to address growing concerns over security challenges affecting communities across the council area. The high-level security engagement, scheduled to hold on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 12 noon , will take place at the historic Alara Palace in Ilara-Epe , bringing together key stakeholders from various sectors to deliberate on practical strategies for safeguarding lives and property within the locality. A Timely Response to Emerging Security Threats According to an official communication issued by the revered monarch on June 3, 2026, the emergency meeting became ne...
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Grassroots Lion Roars in Epe”: Hon. Balogun Akeem Olawale Sends Powerful Appreciation Message After Securing ADC Ticket

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By Oluwaseunayofunmi Celebrations and jubilation erupted across parts of Epe Constituency 2 following the emergence of Hon. Balogun Akeem Olawale as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Candidate-Elect for the Lagos State House of Assembly after the successful completion of the party primary election. In what many political observers have described as a victory for the grassroots and the common people, Hon. Balogun expressed heartfelt appreciation to constituents, party delegates, leaders, youths, women groups, and supporters who stood firmly behind his aspiration and delivered what he called “a people’s mandate.” The energetic politician and community advocate hails from Agbowa-Ikosi, Owu- Ikosi, Ota-Ikosi, Odo - Ayandelu, Orugbo - Iddo in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA of Epe Local Government, his maternal lineage is Ajagunnobe in Epe, Odo -,Iragunshen and Ibonwon - Ogba in Eredo LCDA. He said the overwhelming support he received during the primary election has further strengthened his deter...
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HON. OGUNNOIKI ABIOLA BABATUNDE APPRECIATES CONSTITUENTS FOR TRUST AND MANDATE AT ADC PRIMARY ELECTION

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By Sultan Teslim A New Dawn for Epe Federal Constituency The Member of House of Representatives Elect for Epe Federal Constituency under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Ogunnoiki Abiola Babatunde, has expressed profound gratitude to party members, supporters, leaders, youths, women groups, and the entire people of Epe Federal Constituency for the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him during the just concluded party primary election. In a heartfelt appreciation message released shortly after emerging victorious in the primary election, Hon. Ogunnoiki described the victory as “a collective mandate of the people” and promised not to betray the trust bestowed upon him. According to him, the support received across the constituency demonstrates the people’s desire for purposeful leadership, quality representation, grassroots development, and inclusive governance. Appreciation to Party Leaders and Supporters Hon. Ogunnoiki Abiola Babatunde sincerely a...
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ADC Governorship Primary: Princess Islamiyat Oyefusi Sweeps Epe LG Poll Amid Massive Jubilation

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By Oluwaseunayofunmi The governorship primary election of the (ADC) recorded a massive turnout of party faithful across Epe Local Government as members gathered simultaneously at Epe Constituency 1 and Epe Constituency 2 to decide their preferred governorship aspirant ahead of the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election. The keenly contested exercise featured three prominent aspirants seeking the party’s governorship ticket. They include , and . Party members from different wards across Epe trooped out in large numbers to participate in what many described as a peaceful, transparent and well-coordinated democratic exercise. The atmosphere at both venues reflected the growing interest of party supporters in the future of the ADC in Lagos State. However, the primary election at Epe Constituency 2 particularly witnessed overwhelming support for Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, as party members openly declared their confidence in her leadership capacity and political vision f...
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ADC Primaries in Epe Record Massive Turnout as Party Members Declare Readiness for General Elections

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By Teslim Sultan The African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and House of Senate in Epe Constituency 1 witnessed an impressive turnout of party faithful and stakeholders, as members gathered in large numbers at 103 Lagos-Epe Expressway, Ita-Opo, Epe, Lagos, to participate in the democratic exercise. The primary election, which commenced at about 11:48 a.m., was coordinated by the LGA Chairman *Mr. Fuad Amuni,* who carefully outlined the electoral process and appreciated members for their dedication, peaceful conduct, and unwavering loyalty to the party. Party members from various wards across Epe Constituency 1, which includes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, C1, and D1, turned out massively to demonstrate their commitment to the growth and success of the ADC in the constituency. The atmosphere at the venue reflected unity, enthusiasm, and confidence in the party’s future ahead of the general elections. Observers from the Independe...
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Princess Islamiyat Oyefusi Declares Lagos Governorship Ambition on ADC Platform, Promises Transparent Leadership and Inclusive Development

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By Sultan Teslim Princess Islamiyat Oyefusi has officially declared her intention to contest the forthcoming Lagos State governorship election under the platform of the (ADC), unveiling a bold vision centered on transparent governance, economic prosperity, institutional accountability, and inclusive development across the state. The governorship hopeful made her declaration on Thursday at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja while obtaining her nomination form, marking a significant step in her political journey and further intensifying political activities within the party ahead of its primary elections. Speaking during the formal declaration, Oyefusi said her decision to join the race was inspired by a deep sense of responsibility toward public service and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth and transformation of Lagos State. According to her, the move came after extensive consultations and careful reflection on the pressing need for responsive leadership cap...
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“Obinrin Lokan” Resonates in Epe as Tell A Friend To Tell A Friend Group Endorses Hon. Saidat Oladunjoye for House of Representatives

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By Sultan Teslim  The political landscape of Eredo, Epe Federal Constituency witnessed another major boost over the weekend as the influential “Tell A Friend To Tell A Friend” group officially declared its support for the House of Representatives aspiration of Hon. Mrs. Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye , describing her as the most credible and compassionate choice to represent the constituency at the National Assembly. The strategic engagement, which attracted enthusiastic members and stakeholders of the group, was held in an atmosphere filled with excitement, solidarity, songs, and cultural dance performances as supporters warmly welcomed the frontline aspirant. The group, under the leadership of Hon. Queen Aminat Abiodun , received Hon. Oladunjoye alongside her entourage with visible admiration and strong expressions of confidence in her leadership capacity. During the gathering, Queen Aminat formally introduced the group’s executives, shareholders, coordinators, and members to the ...
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