Kunle Adelabu To prevent the hate speech and confrontation among the Yorubas and Igbos in Lagos during the just concluded elections from degenerating further, an Islamic scholar and leader has called for mutual respect from the two divides for each other. His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, gave the charge on Wednesday in an interview with THE IMPACT, stating that respect for each other’s place of origin will bring about lasting peace and co – existence. “It is the Igbos and the Yorubas that…
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Ikorodu Clubs, Associations Set To Elect New IKODASS Excos
Kunle Adelabu -23 Aspirants vie for about 20 positions It’s another election year for the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), the umbrella body for all the associations, clubs, societies and other interest groups in Ikorodu. The election into the various offices of the association is scheduled for the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Rotimi Erogbogbo – led administration, which was elected about two years ago will be rounding up its tenure soon, and this necessitated the decision of the IKODASS General Council at its meeting…
Read MoreOur Focus Will Be Quality Fitness, Development Of Referees – Ogunmuyiwa, FIFA
Kunle Adelabu Mr Jelili Adeniran Ogunmuyiwa (FIFA), who was recently re – elected as the Training and Development Officer of the Lagos State Football Referees Association (LSFRA), has reinstated his commitment to ensuring that Referees in the state have good fitness level and proper development. Ogunmuyiwa, who was elected alongside others last weekend, received the FIFA badge for the 15th year and emerged as the joint longest serving Beach Soccer Referee in the world. He spoke with THE IMPACT in a chat during the week on the plans of the…
Read MoreSocial Media: Close Your Eyes From Immoral Acts, Opt for Good Part – Imam Oshoala
Kunle Adelabu An Islamic cleric and Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, has urged Muslim faithful, especially those observing the Ramadan fasting to close their eyes against immoral and wrong features on the social media during the Holy month, but accept the good part of it. Imam Oshoala also charged faithful to seek knowledge during the period and have sober reflection. “This month of Ramadan is a redeemer month. It is a month of retreat; a month of education, and a month to practice…
Read MoreINEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Lagos Lawmakers – elect
Wale Jagun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday, presented the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, their Certificates of Return. The Governor won the gubernatorial elections conducted penultimate week, polling 762,134 votes to defeat his rivals. Also, the re – elected Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other lawmakers-elect among which are two Labour Party (LP) candidates were given their Certificates of Return by the electoral body in Lagos. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Sanwo-Olu said…
Read MoreRep. Benson At 51: Former Assembly Aspirant, Aroyewun Celebrates Ikorodu Rep
Kunle Adelabu The former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has joined thousands of family members, friends, associates and constituents of Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, in honouring him on his birthday. JB, as Rep. Benson is fondly called, clocked 51 years today. The statement titled, ‘51 Worthy Garlands for a Cerebral Legislator, Hon. Babajimi Benson’, and signed by Aroyewun is reproduced below: “I join many well-wishers to celebrate my leader,…
Read MoreSenator Abiru Rejoices With Benson At 51
Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA , has congratulated member of the House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Benson, on his 51st birthday. Senator Abiru, in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, described the legislator as a dedicated representative who has been impacting the lives of his constituents since he got into office. The #DoingGood Senator specifically referenced people-oriented initiatives like Apo Anu (Food bank for the needy), and…
Read MoreAgbaakin Elesho Offers Prayers For Rep Benson As He Adds Another Year Today
Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir Ayodele Elesho, KJW, has offered prayers to the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, on his 51st birthday today. Elesho, who was the former Commissioner for Information, and his wife Lady Elesho, in a joint statement signed today, said that the re – elected lawmaker’s performance has been a benchmark upon which representation is adjudged. “Happy BIRTHDAY to our own Rep Jimi Benson as you celebrate a new age today”. “You have served Ikorodu Division & your constituents…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Holds Maiden Matriculation For Students
Wale Jagun Pioneer students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, matriculated into the institution. The students who were admitted into the 2022/2023 academic session of the newly established University were inducted at the 500 – Seater Auditorium, College of Agriculture, LASUSTECH. Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, who himself the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University preside over the matriculation ceremony. He charged the students to use the opportunity of their admission into the university to unlock and secure the bright…
Read MoreOriwu Central Mosque Holds Special Prayer Session In Commemoration Of Tinubu’s 71st Birthday
Kunle Adelabu, Odede Efezino Kenneth & Mariam Akinloye -Imam Oshoala describes President – elect as special creature The Oriwu Central Mosque, Ikorodu, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, joined other religion centres in the state in organizing special service and prayer sessions in commemoration of the 71st birthday anniversary of the President – elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The session was held at the ultra – modern Oriwu Central Mosque located at the Ikorodu garage roundabout with chieftains and Islamic scholars under the mosque, in…
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