By Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo   When in 25th August 1921, the late Chief Amodu Tijani Oluwa and his entourage were received by fourty thousand people who came to celebrate with him following the historic victory against the British colonial government for stealing his land, which he won with compensation of 22,500.39. pounds. The victory became […]

First Published in October 2022. A man identified as Chief Akande Babalola was alleged to have masterminded the death of one Mrs. Josephine Abosede Babalola, who was 5 months pregnant when she was attacked in her home in Iba Estate. It was gathered that the deceased husband, Mr. Bamidele Samuel, age 53 years, a civil […]

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, today is sworn in as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.   The inauguration which was conducted at Eagle Square in Abuja, witnessed dignitaries from across the world grace the occasion.   Below is the inaugural speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.           My […]

– Received Staff of Office from Governor Sanwo-Olu – Oba Moroof Oluwa sues for peace and unity among kinsmen Today, Saturday 27 May 2023, marks another turning point in the Oluwa Royal Family after Prince Moroof Oyekunle Oluwa was crowned the new Olu of Iwa Kingdom in Apapa, Lagos.   The new king His Royal […]

How Ajegunle foremost media personality, Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo launched a book that tackles social vices in the slums.

The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Thursday assured party members of massive construction works in Badagry division of All Progressive congress {APC}. Mr. Governor made this disclosure at the mega rally organized by Lagos-West II, senatorial district, at Ijanikin, Lagos. In his opening remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the enthusiasm of party […]

There had been untold royal permutations from the patriarchal lineages in the Oluwa chieftaincy family, following the recent demise to the great beyond of the Olu-Iwa of Lagos, High Chief Mukaila Kolawole Oluwa , some few weeks ago. And while the Ayoola’s administration, Lagos traditional white cap chiefs in consultation with the Oba of Lagos […]

Prior to the attainment of Sabur Akanbi Oluwa as the flag bearer for All Progressives Congress {APC}, at the Lagos State House of Assembly election in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 2, there had been an uncensored public animosity towards the compound name that birthed Akanbi’s aspiration, judging from the political hegemony that his family is bequeathed with, […]

Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo reports Wednesday, January 4, 2023 The body of Olu-Iwa of Lagos in Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government, late High Chief Mukaila Oluwa, who died on Monday, January 2, 2023, was finally laid to rest yesterday in Dankaka community of the local government. The funeral rites which attracted high-powered delegations across Lagos included the staff […]

Council chairmen across Nigeria have been told that it was part of their responsibilities to reduce poverty at the grassroots. Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola, executive chairman of Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government, made the remark during the final day of the Maracana soccer fiesta in Ajegunle, Lagos State. The council chairman Ayoola, made the assertion in reaction […]

Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo reports The All Progressives Congress {APC}, candidate for the 2023 Federal House of Representatives election in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul on Saturday, acknowledged the goodwill of the masses toward his candidature as the APC commence its political campaign at the grassroots. Speaking at the party’s general meeting that was […]

TINUBU/BOS CUP AYOOLA, PRINCESS RASHEEDAT ADU RAISES NEW HOPE FOR AJEGUNLE FOOTBALL TALENTS -Says soccer fiesta for Tinubu, BOS will keep teenagers away from social vice Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo reports The duo of executive chairmen in Lagos State, Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola and Princess Rasheedat Abiodun Adu, recently, raised new hope for football talents in […]

By Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo The administration of Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola in Ajeromi-Ifelodun local government has continued to create political awareness and mobilization for the presidential candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, with sports entertainment in Ajegunle. The recent one is the Four-day soccer fiesta at the Maracana sporting complex […]

NAFEST 2022: AJEROMI-IFELODUN DAZZLES WITH EGUNGUN ELEMELE, EMAR DANCE AT NATIONAL FESTIVAL IN ONIKAN Fakunle Sheriff Ekuindayo reports Thursday, November 19, 2022 The Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, the venue of the event, was a haven of cultural celebration as Lagos State declared open, the annual National Festival in Lagos, tagged ‘Eko Nafest 2022’. The […]

AJEGUNLE MOCK NATIONS CUP 1992: THE 89TH MINUTES WONDER FREE KICK BY TAOFEEK MALEEK’S KENYA THAT BROKE THE HEART OF JOSEPH DOSU’S IVORIANS PLUS: THE CELESTIAL ETHIOPIAN VOODOO AND NOISY ALAYABIAGBA’S COTE D’IVOIRE FANFARE By Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo Ajegunle is known for entertainment and sports globally. The likes of former Super-Eagles striker and coach, Samson […]

By Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo THE BEGINNING It may not necessarily go down well with some people that Coach Dickson Idowu Omoro, popularly known as the ‘Youngster from Ajegunle’ was among the leading lights that ignited Ajegunle with traditional wrestling, known as Olotu or Anda in the middle 80s’ until late 90s’. Hailed from Sagbama Local […]

Fakunle Sheriff Ekundayo reports The executive chairman of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government, Engineer Valentine Buraimoh has described the comparison of Peter Obi to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as insulting. He made the observation at the bi-monthly meeting of the Chief Press Secretaries {CPS}, held in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government on Tuesday. Speaking on the presidential election, the […]

The Fakunle chieftaincy family is reputed to be one of the early settlers in Ojoraland. The family whose aboriginal source is from Oko-Faaji in Lagos Island migrated to Apapa-Elemu in the early 18th century. The Fakunle family is an extended family that crossed the Lagos Lagoon with her kinsmen and was led by late Pa. […]

 {AJEROMI-IFELODUN } Ajegunle is a cosmopolitan city in Lagos State. The history of Ajegunle dates back to the 19th century. And it is interesting to know that the word Ajegunle which literally means: ‘THIS IS WHERE MY WEALTH RESIDES’ is a near boundary coinage adopted to represent the geographical land mass of the modern-day Ajeromi-Ifelodun […]

A duo of recording artists in Ajegunle; Apex brothers has released a new single titled: Apex vibe. The single which features dance hall artiste and award-winning musician, Marvelous Benji, is set to be released before the first week in September 2022. Speaking on the single, Tunde Fakunle, lead member of the duo comprising his younger […]