Ikorodu Residents Watch Nigeria Beat Egypt At Special Viewing Centre

Kunle Adelabu  The Ita – Elewa Youth Centre played host to hundreds of football fans in Ikorodu as they trooped out today to watch the Super Eagles of Nigeria beat their first opponent in the ongoing 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The three-time champions, Nigeria defeated Egypt 1 – 0 in their group stage encounter of the 33rd Africa Cup of Nation. The viewing centre was created by the Lagos State Sports Commission to afford residents the opportunity to watch all the matches of the tournament in a…

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Muslim Community Offers Prayer For Late Socialite, Chief Onabanjo, Family

Kunle Adelabu The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and Chief Imam of the Ikorodu Central Mosque, Alhaji Sefiudeen Ademoritan Olowooribi, on Monday, led the special Islamic prayer for Alhaji Mukaila Onabanjo, popular known and called ‘Baba Micky’ and ‘Baba Modinat’, who died on Sunday, January 9, 2022.  Late Alhaji Onabanjo, who was a socialite of note, was buried on Monday, according to Islamic rites. He was the Saraki Adeen of Lagos and Ikorodu Central Mosque and also held traditional title of Balogun of Ikorodu Kingdom. He was born on…

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Popular Ikorodu Chief, Socialite, Business Tycoon, Alhaji Mukaila Onabanjo Is Dead

Kunle Adelabu  A popular socialite, business tycoon and traditional title holder in Ikorodu, Alhaji Mukaila Onabanjo, the Balogun of Ikorodu Kingdom is dead.  Alhaji Onabanjo, popularly called ‘Micky- Micky’, was 81 years old.  The socialite, whom great musician like Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1) among others sang praises of his exploits, died at 8pm on Sunday, January 9, 2022, and was buried according to the Islamic rites on Monday, January 10, 2022, at his residence along  Lagos Road, lkorodu. The burial prayer was led by the Grand Chief Imam of…

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