Lagos Community News Review

In celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has distributed food packs to 12,000 households across the 16 LGs and LCDAs in the district. The initiative, carried out on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, also saw the distribution of 75 cows and 200 rams to royal fathers, party leaders, clerics, and community stakeholders. The food packs—containing rice and garri, per household—were branded with the names of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and Senator Abiru, signaling alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda and national food security efforts. This large-scale outreach, part of Senator Abiru’s broader #DoingGood initiative, targeted vulnerable groups including people with disabilities, the elderly, women, and unemployed youths, many of whom were shortlisted through an online nomination process. Speaking during the exercise at his Ikorodu constituency office, Senator Abiru reaffirmed his commitment to supporting constituents during ...

  L Watch this video for more details  ✍️  By Salisu Lukman (Lagos Community News) In Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, festive seasons don’t arrive quietly — they arrive with impact. And once again, Mayoress Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada has upheld her tradition of delivering tangible relief to residents in preparation for Eid-el-Kabir (Ileya). On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, the Mayoress flagged off a large-scale,  ward-by-ward distribution of cows, rams, and rice , reaching all segments of the community — from the elderly and widows to market women, religious groups, and youth organizations. This gesture is  not a one-time political stunt  — it is  part of her consistent practice of touching lives during every festive period. 🐏 Cows, Rams & Rice — Distributed Residents across Ikosi-Isheri LCDA received: Large bags (50kg) of rice for household use Rams and cows  for both personal and community celebrations And above all,  a reaffirmation that they are not...

As Eid-el-Kabir celebrations draw near,  Senator Tokunbo Abiru, in his usual manner, is spreading joy across the 16 LGA/LCDA in Lagos East Senatorial District, distributing Food Packs to esteemed constituents, particularly the vulnerable people. Kindly nominate someone in your community Who can be nominated? The following individuals are eligible for nomination 1.⁠ ⁠Unemployed youths 2.⁠ ⁠⁠The elderly 3.⁠ ⁠⁠People living with disabilities 4.⁠ ⁠⁠Women 5.⁠ ⁠Widows  How to Nominate: 1.  Click https://bit.ly/AbiruFoodPack-ileyaSpecial 2.⁠ ⁠⁠Fill out the form with the required details and hit submit. If your nominee is selected, they’ll be contacted directly.  Check out the last edition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbAkBi6KIwQ Nomination closes 3rd of June 2025 Barka de sallah! #TokunboAbiruIsDoingGood

First of all I am immensely grateful to the two most prominent royal fathers Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi III and Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi for their display of maturity and bringing together the whole Yoruba race again. I say to both revered fathers, KABIYEESI O!!! (As usual, with my chest flat on the floor). Both of them are great kings of Yoruba land and none should ever be disparaged!. That being said, we need to clear the air on this superiority issue being bandied around by a lot of people without the sense of history. Some say The Alaafin is the supreme-most king in Yoruba land, while others say it is the Ooni. I would try to give an abridged version of the history of the two and let you, the YoruByte reader make your own decision. So, it is an agreed fact that the progenitor of the Yoruba race is Oduduwa. Fact undisputed! It also known that Oduduwa had only one child, Okanbi. Fact Unchallenged! Furthermore, It is universally agreed that Okanbi had seven children, Fact Unc...

Lagos, Nigeria – In a heartwarming display of recognition and encouragement for youthful excellence, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu , on [insert date], received Ayelabola Ololade , the official Guinness World Record holder for the longest distance walked on a catwalk by a model , at Lagos House, Marina. Ololade, a final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, recently etched her name into the record books after walking an extraordinary 130.62 kilometers on a catwalk. The feat, completed through 2,058 laps at the Indoor Sports Centre of UNILAG, shattered a record that had remained unbroken for 41 years. Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Ololade for her resilience, creativity, and pioneering spirit, describing her accomplishment as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young people across the state and beyond. “Her dedication and talent exemplify the incredible potential of our youth and the creative spirit that thrives in Lagos. I look forward t...

Celebration is sweeping across Ikosi Communities , Isheri , Maidan, Agiliti , Ayedere, Idera, Kiokio, Ajegunle and beyond as Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada emerges as the winner of the 2025 APC Chairmanship Primary Election! With 104 completed projects in her first tenure, the people have spoken loudly — this is the leader we trust, and the leader we want to continue with. As the streets of Ikosi-Isheri light up with joy, it’s clear: this victory is a celebration of progress, impact, and leadership that truly serves the people. Congratulations, Mayoress! This celebration is for you, and for the future of Ikosi-Isheri.