Arthur Iyamore

Tension in Ondo Community as Reported Clash Erupts in Atijere, Leaders Call for Calm and Urgent Security Intervention Tension has reportedly gripped Atijere community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State following an alleged clash involving groups identified as Ijebus and Ilajes, sparking fears of a wider crisis in the coastal settlement.According to local sources, the disturbance began hours earlier when armed men allegedly entered parts of Atijere, with residents reporting sporadic gunshots that caused panic across the community. Youths in the area were said to have resisted the incursion using sticks and stones, while many families fled to safer locations.Unconfirmed reports suggest that the dispute may be linked to territorial claims extending toward the Aaromi seaside, with some alleging that neighbouring Ogun State is asserting claims over the Atijere axis. Authorities, however, have yet to issue an official […]

Makoko’s recent demolitions have ignited fierce public backlash, casting the Lagos State Government as heavy-handed and insensitive. Yet officials insist the action was driven by safety, environmental risk and long-term regeneration concerns. In this special report, it was explained by the government that by any measure, Makoko is one of Lagos’ most complex urban spaces — socially vibrant, economically productive, historically layered, and physically fragile. Built largely on stilts above the Lagos Lagoon, the community has expanded over decades toward sensitive transport corridors, power infrastructure, and waterways that are critical to the city’s functioning. This reality has long placed Makoko at a delicate intersection between human survival and public risk. Recent demolition activities carried out by the Lagos State Government (LASG) have sparked outrage, protests and deep emotional distress among residents and civil society groups. Images of displaced families, damaged […]

A technical team from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has visited the oil well at Eba, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, as preparations intensify for the commencement of commercial drilling operations in the state.The visit forms part of the federal government’s efforts to mobilise the technical expertise and infrastructure required for drilling, following the approval for commercial operations by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Officials of NNPCL worked alongside the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and national security agencies to assess the site and confirm its suitability for production.The technical delegation was led by Hussein Aliyu, Project Coordinator for Enserv, who headed the entire NNPCL Enserv technical team. Other members of the team included Wasiu Adeniyi, Onwugba Kelechi, Engr. Rabiu M. Audu, Ojonoka Braimah, Ahmad Usman, Akinbosola Oluwaseyi, Salisu Nuhu, James Amezhinim, Yusuf Abdul-Azeez, Amararu Isukul, and Livinus […]

* National boundary commission to carry out delineation on the said location. At the wake of the approval of commercial oil drilling in Eba Island in Ogun waterside local government council area, Ogun state by President Bola Amed Tinubu as disclosed by His Excellency Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state on 22nd of January 2026 while receiving the flag officer commanding, Western Naval command, Real Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha and the senior officers of the command during courtesy visit to his office in Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta, Ogun state. The governor also announced that President Tinubu has also approved the immediate takeoff of the long awaited Olokola deep seaport project located in Ogun waterside, describing the decision as a major breakthrough after years of anticipation. Immediately after the announcement by the governor, HRM Oba Kazeem Adesina Salami, the Osobia of […]

It's no longer a news that the Lagos - Calabar coastal road construction is ongoing. The news here now is that, as at the fourth of this month of February 2026, the construction work on the road has gotten to Irokun community in Ogun waterside local government council area of Ogun state, heading to Igbo-edu and onwards to Eba Island, all in Ogun state. The Onirokun of Irokun kingdom, Oba Buari Ola Balogun, Ogbelege IV also visited the site the same day and he was interviewed by Mr. Atilade, the PRO. Oba Buari Ola Balogun with his entourage in his response was highly elated and warmly enthusiastic when he saw how all the road construction equipment put in place for the work by the contractor, HITECH construction company were working tremendously. It should be known that section they are working […]

The entire Ilaje Nation, a socio-cultural group of the Ilajes all over the world mourns the death of Hon. Engr. Babatunde Omojuwa popularly known as Mr. 'T' as the family announced his death on 9th of December 2025.According to reliable family sources, the death of Hon. Babatunde Omojuwa occured on 8th of December 2025 in a hospital in Okitipupa, Ondo state around 12 noon and his body has been deposited in a mortuary in Okitipupa, Ondo state pending the proper arrangements for his burial by the family.The sources further revealed to Ayemafuge media outfit that Hon. Babatunde Omojuwa passed away after a protracted illness on 8th of December 2025. Since the announcement of his demise, a lot of tributes have been pouring in from his friends and his followers. He has been described as a pillar of the Ilaje Nation […]

In a scoping workshop on Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) organized by Natural Eco Capital Limited yesterday, it was made clear that the Lagos/Calabar coastal road along Ogun and Ondo states will start very soon. The workshop which was well attended by over 15 kings, 25 baales and other chiefs and community leaders cut across both Ogun and Ondo states included HRM Oba Buari Ola Balogun, Ogbelege IV, the Onirokun of Irokun kingdom who was ably represented by Chief Iyamore Arthur, the Asiwaju of Igbo-edu land, HIM Oba Oluwasegun Akinyomi, the Amapetu of Mahin kingdom, ably represented by the oloja of oke Ipare in Ondo state, HRM Oba Folailu Hassan, the Nenuwa of Ode-Omi and many more. The organizers of the workshop on behalf of the federal ministry of works, explained to the invited […]