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Jare Olukotun Calls for support The Chairmanship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in Ikorodu Local Government, Qs. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu, has felicitated and congratulated Muslims globally especially those in Ikorodu on the celebration of this year’s Eid – El – Mubarak. While describing the season as a period that we have to extend love, kindness and sacrifice to others, Awesu also charged residents to renew their faith in God and trust him and his party with their mandate in the forthcoming Local Government elections. He expressed the foregoing in a…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government has commenced a move to strengthen and modernise the traditional institutions by reviewing the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of the state with a high-level Stakeholders’ Meeting at the Protea Hotel, Alausa, Ikeja during the week. Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, speaking at the event, emphasised the meeting marked a deliberate and strategic step by the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to evolve a more responsive and culturally relevant legal framework for traditional institutions in the state. “As Lagos…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has urged the Muslim faithful not to see the Eid el Kabir celebration as a period to wine and dine or eat and drink, but a celebration that they should use to renew their commitment to selflessness, unity and service to humanity. Hon. Aro gave the exhortation in his statement commemorating the celebration this year. “Eid al-Adha Mubarak to the Wonderful People of Ikorodu Constituency II “Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, “On this sacred occasion of Eid…

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The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commemorate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. In a Sallah goodwill message issued by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Senator Abiru, who chairs the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, called on Muslims to uphold the values of sacrifice, obedience, and unwavering faith as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him). “I felicitate with my Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos…

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Mariam Akinloye The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated Muslim residents of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency on the occasion of the 2025 Eid Mubarak celebration. He felicitates Muslim residents in a statement today. Rep. Benson prayed for rekindling of faith and renewal of hope and strengthening of bonds. “As we mark this sacred Eid-ul-Kabir, may the spirit of sacrifice rekindle our faith, renew our hope, and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one great constituency. “Like Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering obedience, may our devotion rise above…

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has celebrated with Muslim residents in her council and urged them on the need to work together to achieve development. While also stating that the occasion reminds the faithful of the good virtues in submitting to the will of Allah, the council boss also urged residents to show gratitude and reflect on God’s blessings. “As we celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir, I extend my warmest greetings to all Muslim faithful in Ijede LCDA and beyond. “This…

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Kunle Adelabu The chairmanship candidate of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has said that the Eid el Kabir is a season that reminds the residents of the council of value of faith, unity and what binds together. Aroyewun, who also enjoined Muslim faithful on the need to show love and support others, said in a statement felicitating the Muslims on the celebration of 2025 Eid -el – Kabir popularly known as ‘Ileya’ in the local parlance. “Dear Esteemed…

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Mariam Akinloye The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has congratulated a member of the Lagos State Youth Parliament, Ms. Fathia Kolejo, on her birthday. Fathia, a youth leader and community mobiliser celebrates her birthday every May 5. In a statement personally signed by Hon. AMA, he commended the celebrant’s passion and commitment to youth and community development. “Happy Birthday, Ayinke! “On behalf of the entire Smile Foundation family, I celebrate you today — my daughter, my vibrant mentee, and…

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu -Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has once again appealed to the Lagos State Government for support especially in the areas of preservation and promotion of Ikorodu’s cultural heritage and traditions. The new executive committee of IKODASS which is the umbrella body of all clubs, associations and societies within Ikorodu led by Alhaji Fatai Kolawole Ogunfodunrin, made the appeal when the team paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Mrs Toke Benson – Awoyinfa. Prince Oba Dare Osikoya, the IKODASS Publicity…

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