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  • NPFL: Ikorodu keeper denied us deserved win – Kwara United coach

    NPFL: Ikorodu keeper denied us deserved win – Kwara United coach

    Kwara United Coach, Tunde Sanni, says Ikorodu City goalkeeper, Micheal Atata, denied his team a deserved victory in their opening match of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL),

    NAN reports that the match ended in a goalless draw in Ilorin.

    Sanni made the remark on Sunday after the stalemate between Kwara United and Ikorodu City at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin.

    He described the encounter as “not a bad game,” but insisted that his side created enough chances to win.

    ”It was not a bad game. Ikorodu were lucky not to have conceded at least three goals because their goalkeeper saved them today.

    ”We deserved to win but their goalkeeper denied us today. We will bounce back,” he assured.

    The Assistant Captain, Kabiru Mohammed also expressed disappointment with the result, noting that a single point was not part of the team’s plan.

    ”Sharing the points was not our intention. We will improve and make sure we convert our chances from the next game,” he assured.

    The game was marred by injuries, as Akanni Akeem and Saheed Olaniyi were both stretchered off after sustaining knocks.

    Kwara United midfielder, Shola Abdulraheem, tested Ikorodu’s goalkeeper on three occasions, but Atata stood firm with brilliant saves to keep his side in the game.

    NAN further reports that Kwara United will next travel to Port Harcourt for a Matchday 2 clash against Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Saturday

  • Lagos govt opens up on Ikorodu flooding

    Lagos govt opens up on Ikorodu flooding

    The Lagos State Government has visited the affected communities in Ikorodu in response to the flash flooding caused by more than 13 hours of intense rainfall.

    The state government, during the visit, assured the affected residents of expedited efforts to complete critical drainage infrastructure in the area.

    This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Kunle Adeshina, the Director, Public Affairs of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, on Thursday, in Lagos.

    Adeshina said the visit, which was led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, included a high-powered delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Special Duties, and other key agencies.

    He added that the officials undertook an on-the-ground inspection of the affected areas.

    Speaking to journalists after the tour, Rotimi-Akodu emphasised that the flooding was as a result of a rare magnitude of rainfall intensified by climate change.

    “The effects of climate change are real. The type of rainfall experienced earlier this week is one that happens once in decades.

    “We are here to deliver Mr Governor’s message of sympathy and to assure residents that Lagos is not leaving them behind,” he said.

    Rotimi-Akodu said the ongoing Ikorodu drainage infrastructure projects are designed to address the area’s long-standing flooding issues.

    “When completed, these infrastructures will offer lasting solutions. We’re here to see how far work has gone, assess the damage, and determine immediate mitigation efforts,” he said.

    He urged residents to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours, especially in waste disposal.

    “We must stop dumping refuse into drains and encroaching on road infrastructure. These actions worsen flooding and jeopardise public safety,” he warned.

    The delegation also included officials from the Ministry of Special Duties, who conducted preliminary humanitarian needs assessments to determine appropriate interventions, particularly for affected communities such as Ijede, Gberigbe, One Fold, Gbopa, and Abule-Eko.

    Also on the tour was Hon. Abiodun Moshood, member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu II Constituency, who clarified that the drainage project had not been abandoned, contrary to some public concerns.

    “This is a 12-month project flagged off six months ago. We are now entering the second phase. I’m confident it will bring permanent relief once completed,” he said.

    The Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations, Mr Gbenga Oyerinde, said his ministry is compiling data and damage reports to guide the state’s humanitarian response.

    “We’re gathering the facts to ensure no one is left behind in our intervention plans,” he added.

    Among those who joined the inspection were Mr Mahamood Adegbite, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Mr Sesan Ogundeko, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Dr Femi Osayintolu, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency.

    Also on the entourage included Mrs Margaret Adeseye, Director, Lagos State Fire Service,Mr Tunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, Chairman, Ijede LCDA and directors from various ministries and state agencies.

    The sites visited included ongoing Outfall Channel construction for Gberigbe Road Project (One Fold axis), Palm Avenue Collector Drain at Oke-Eletu and communities across Ijede and Igbogbo, including Okeletu Road, Unity Estate, Gbopa, and Abule-Eko.

  • Brake failure crash kills woman in Ikorodu

    Brake failure crash kills woman in Ikorodu

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a woman died after two iron-rod-laden Iveco trucks collided in Ita Oluwo, Ikorodu.

    LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos.

    He said the woman, trapped between the articulated trucks, was extricated with help from LASTMA and Lagos Fire and Rescue Service officials.

    Others who assisted include the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) and officers from the Nigeria Police Force.

    Bakare-Oki said officers from Ogijo Police Division evacuated the victim and took her to the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital mortuary in Sagamu.

    He said the crash caused serious injuries, wrecked vehicles, and prompted a swift response by emergency services at the scene.

    “Preliminary findings by LASTMA revealed that the accident resulted from brake failure on one of the trucks, YA 701 AAA, which was reportedly speeding.

    “The out-of-control vehicle rammed into another truck on the same route, triggering a high-impact collision.

    The force of the crash severely mangled both vehicles and sparked panic among road users and local residents,” he said.

    Bakare-Oki offered condolences to the victim’s family, calling the crash a grim reminder of dangers linked to vehicle faults and driver recklessness.

    “This tragic event underscores the pressing need for strict adherence to road safety measures, especially among operators of heavy-duty and cargo-laden trucks,” he said.

    He lamented that avoidable incidents like this persist due to mechanical neglect and careless speeding by operators.

    He affirmed the Lagos Government’s commitment to enforcing road safety laws, especially in cases where public safety is threatened by negligence.

    Bakare-Oki urged haulage companies to enforce regular mechanical checks and ensure drivers are certified and mentally fit before handling freight vehicles.

    “Roadworthiness is not optional but a duty for anyone operating high-risk transport vehicles,” he said.

  • 3 casualties as Lagos boat capsizes

    3 casualties as Lagos boat capsizes

    The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) says a boat mishap in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Monday night, resulted in three casualties.

    Eleven others involved in the accident were rescued, according to the agency.

    Mrs Wuraola Alake, Head, Public Affairs Unit, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said these on Tuesday in Lagos.

    “At about 7.17 p.m. on Feb. 26, LASWA got a distress call that a 17 seater boat named Oluwaseyifunmi, loaded with 14 passengers, was involved in an accident.

    “The accident occured along the Ibeshe/Ikorodu channel en route Ebute Ipakodo ikorodu taken off from Addax jetty, Lagos.

    “It was gathered that the capsised boat and another passenger boat (yet to be identified) were engaging in speeding contest causing strong waves that capsised one of the boats while the other boat ran to Ibeshe jetty to call for help.

    “Local operators from Ibeshe jetty were the first responders; the LASWA team joined immediately after in the rescue operations in which 11 passengers were rescued with three casualties,” she said.

    Alake said that no manifest was filled at the Addax Jetty before passengers boarded the boat.

    She said that nine of the 11 rescued passengers, however, later filled the manifest at the Ibeshe ferry terminal after they had been rescued.

    “Two other passengers refused to put down their details.

    “LASWA and other first responders were able to rescue 11 alive while the 3 casualties were recovered and handed over to the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority LASEMA and the State Environmental Health Management Unit (SEHMU),” she said.

  • LASWA reopens Ikorodu ferry services Thursday

    LASWA reopens Ikorodu ferry services Thursday

    The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has disclosed plans to reopen the Ikorodu Ferry Terminal on Thursday, to enhance transportation and foster seamless connectivity for residents.

    The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, said in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday that the terminal was coming back after a temporary closure due to safety concerns.

    Emmanuel said that rigorous safety assessments and necessary enhancements had been implemented to ensure well-being of the ferry passengers and boat operators.

    “The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal is ready to once again serve as a vital hub for water transportation, providing a convenient and efficient alternative for daily commuters.

    “The terminal access and infrastructure are safe for commercial ferry operations.

    “Passengers can expect a renewed commitment to safety on the Lagos Inland Waterways, and we appreciate their cooperation during this period.

    “The reopening signifies LASWA’s dedication to providing a secure and efficient travel experience for all,” he said.

    Emmanuel urged passengers to look forward to a renewed and improved commuting experience, promising the agency’s commitment to efficiency, safety and customer satisfaction.

    LASWA had in November 2023 announced the suspension of operations at the Ipakodo ferry terminal in Ikorodu, advising the public to stay off the affected waterways.

    The agency announced the opening of alternative routes and urged the public to utilise them for their safety.

  • Watch as Mohbad is finally laid to rest

    Watch as Mohbad is finally laid to rest

    Video footage has emerged showing Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a Nigerian artist popularly known as Mohbad, being laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Mohbad, a former signee of Marlian Records, reportedly passed away on Tuesday at the age of 27.

    See video below:

  • Soldiers burn police station, vehicles over killing of their colleagues by Policemen in Ikorodu

    Soldiers burn police station, vehicles over killing of their colleagues by Policemen in Ikorodu

    There was pandemonium and confusion at the Ogijo area of Ikorodu a border town between Lagos and Ogun state on Wednesday when soldiers stormed the police station in the area to burn it down in protest of their colleague who was reportedly stabbed to death by  policemen attached to the station.

    Residents and business owners scampered for safety for fear of being attacked or caught up in the pandemonium.

    It was gathered that the policemen stabbed the soldier to death and during a reprisal, property including vehicles, and a police station, among others, were burnt.

    A resident of the area who simply identified himself as Sam told pressmen on the telephone that trouble started when a policeman allegedly killed a soldier.
    He said the slain soldier’s colleagues mobilized and attacked the Ogijo police station.

    Commenting on the incident in a post on Twitter, an eyewitness, Rofiat, Alhameed, said the unrest made a lot of commuters stranded as there were no vehicles to convey them to their destinations, adding that she trekked from Odogunyan to the Ogijo area.

    Using her handle, @Fee_arh, she wrote, “I had to trek from Odogunyan to Ogijo today running from one place to another trying to avoid soldiers beating passersby and those driving between Odogunyan to Ogijo after a soldier was allegedly killed by area boys while some claimed a MOPOL stabbed the soldier in Ikorodu.”

    A vehicle that was set ablaze was seen in the video clip attached to Alhameed’s post.

    Also commenting on the development in a post on Twitter, a lady identified simply as Fisayo, using her handle, @This_Fisayo, urged people to be cautious while plying the Ogijo area to their destinations.

    The post read, “If you’re going towards Ikorodu first gate down to Ogijo precisely, please stay safe; heard they killed a soldier this evening and they’ve been fighting.”

    However, contrary to insinuations that the incident happened in Lagos State, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a tweet, clarified that the incident happened in Ogun State.

    The tweet read, “There are stories making the rounds that riots have broken out in Odonguyan, Ikorodu. We wish to clarify that the unrest is at Ogijo, Ogun State, though very close to Ikorodu, Lagos. Our officers are on the alert and would not allow any breakdown of law and order within Lagos State.”

    However, the Ogun State PPRO, Abimbola Oyeyemi, is yet to comment on the matter.

     

  • Lagos 2023: Funke Akindele reveals plans for Ikorodu

    Lagos 2023: Funke Akindele reveals plans for Ikorodu

    The Lagos State Deputy Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele says the party will make Ikorodu area attractive to local and foreign investors, if elected in the forthcoming election.

    She stated this during a Thanksgiving Service organised to appreciate God for putting her on the ballot, at the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Ibukun-Olu Parish Aleke Circuit Headquarters in Ikorodu, Lagos.

    The candidate, who noted that it was only God that could solve man’s numerous problems, said that if elected, she and the flag-bearer, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, would rule with the fear of God to alleviate masses’ suffering.

    Akindele, who urged people to have faith in God and do the needful on election day, added that she remained a testimony by not giving up with life, having gone through hard times in life.

    “Today; I am very happy and want to thank God for the successes achieved in life. I did not come here today for campaign but to thank God and worship with you as family and member of CCC.

    “Just help me thank God and pray for me not to experience challenges that will be more than my capacity,” she said.

    Earlier, Evangelist Paul Adelaja of the Church, who appreciated God, commended the PDP governorship candidate running mate for her resilience as well as puting smiles on peoples face.

    Adelaja prayed for Akindele to triumph in all her life endeavours.

    Meanwhile, Akindele proceeded to Imota Local Council Developmental Area (LCDA), where she was given a rousing welcome by crowd of her fans.

    She promised to revamp the health sector and increase the number of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) for quality healthcare service delivery in all the local governments in the state.

    “It is high time people should allow another government to take over and solve the current hardship in Lagos.

    “We have different programmes ranging from free education, women empowerment and so on. What you need now is to start to canvass for vote so that we can win the election,” she said.

    The PDP Deputy Governorship candidate also visited various communities including Imota, Odogunya among others to seek support.

  • 21-year-old dies at birthday party, 3 friends arrested in Lagos

    21-year-old dies at birthday party, 3 friends arrested in Lagos

    A 21-year-old Micheal Arigbabuwo has reportedly lost his life in a birthday party after allegedly mixing two hard drugs for maximum effect.

    The Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in his verified Twitter handle on Sunday.

    Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Friday in Ikorodu area of Lagos, stressing that three of his friends who were also in the party had been arrested.

    The spokesman said that information received by the police in Ikorodu revealed that at about 7.30 p.m. on Friday, a distress call came that some group of Yahoo Yahoo boys brought a corpse to Igbogbo area of Ikorodu.

    “Based on the information, teams of detectives visited and photographed the scene. Three young men of ages 23 and 24 were arrested.

    “The suspects claimed that the deceased allegedly smoked loud and drank codeine at a birthday party of one of their friends held at Igbogbo area of Ikorodu.

    “The suspects further claimed that the deceased began gasping for breath. He was rushed to the hospital but died,” he said.

    The PPRO said that the corpse was evacuated and deposited at the General Hospital, Ikorodu, for autopsy.

    Hundeyin warned youths against drug abuse, stressing that drugs will end their lives in disaster.

    “Thinking of doing drugs? Have a rethink as nothing fruitful emanates from it.

    “Investigation into the case has commenced,” he said.

  • We will reduce LASUST tuition fees, Sanwo-Olu assures students

    We will reduce LASUST tuition fees, Sanwo-Olu assures students

    Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured students of the new Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUST), Ikorodu, of government’s willingness to reduce tuition fees.

    Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday when he stopped at the Ikorodu campus of the university while on his way to the commissioning of the new plant of Kimberly-Clark Factory in Odonguyan area.

    Addressing students who came out to welcome him after his helicopter landed at the school of technology car park, the governor said that the government was committed to making the university one of the best universities of choice in Nigeria.

    ”Great students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology. You are now university students; it is going to work well. We’d continue to do what we’re doing to ensure that you finish well.

    ”JAMB has put your name (Lagos State University of Science and Technology) as a full university.

    ”We know you have a small concern about your school fees, we are going to look at it and we are going to bring it down. We are going to be building this university that would be bigger than even LASU very soon,” he said.

    It will be recalled that the National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, on Feb. 8 in Abuja, handed over certificates for two new Lagos universities – Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUST) to Gov. Sanwo-Olu.

    With the issuance of clearance certificates of operation by NUC, Lagos State University of Education is now the 56th state university and 204th University in Nigeria, as well as the second University of Education in Nigeria while Lagos State University of Science and Technology is 57th state university and 205th university in Nigeria.

    The two universities are, in addition to the existing Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, established in 1982 by the first Civilian Governor of Lagos, the late Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Lagos State now has three state-owned universities.

    Speaking further at the event, Sanwo-Olu said that the two newly approved state-owned universities would be reference points in academic circle in no distant time.

    He said that the operation of the two additional universities would assist in meeting the demands and needs of the teeming youths who are craving for higher education to be future leaders and reference points not only for themselves and families but for the nation.

    Sanwo-Olu said converting erstwhile Lagos State Polytechnic to a University of Science and Technology would bring about innovative engineering, science invention and other innovations that are critical to the development of the country and state.

    He said that the conversion of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education and Michael Otedola College of Primary Education into a University of Education was proper and right thing to do, given the demands and the present needs of students.