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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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-Commemorates World Environment Day 2025 The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to embrace proper waste management, to ensure a clean and healthy environment during and after this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Managing Director/CEO Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin assured residents that extensive provisions have been made to handle the anticipated increase in waste generation throughout the Sallah period, noting that waste management services would be provided across all designated routes, ensuring seamless evacuation of refuse in every part of the city. “Eid-el-Kabir is…

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Jare Olukotun The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Grand Chief Imam of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA,Fadhilat Sheikh Dhikrullah Andullahi Andu. The three terms lawmaker visited the home of the late Islamic leader in Igbogbo on Wednesday. He was accompanied by the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA). On ground to receive Rep. Benson and his team were Dr. Nasrul Titilope Andu, the Chief Executive Officer, Andus D Great Schools,…

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Kunle Adelabu The remains of the Grand Chief Imam of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Fadhilat Sheikh Dhikrullah Andullahi Andu Tanimose, were, on Tuesday, buried at his home in Igbogbo, after a Muslim prayer led by the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Fadhilat Sheikh Sefiudeen Ademoritan Olowo-Oribi. The late Chief Imam, who died in his home on Monday, was 90 years old. Many family members that were among few alllowed into his compound where he was interred, were unable to hold back tears as they cried while the…

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Kunle Adelabu Tributes have continued to pour in for the late Fadilat Sheikh Abdullahi Dikrulah Andu, Grand Chief Imam, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), who died late Monday, at 90 years old. He was buried at his house in Igbogbo, on Tuesday. The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, in his tributes, described the late religious leader as a man of faith and peace who inspired a lot of people and guided Igbogbo spiritually in his lifetime. “With a heavy heart but total submission to Almighty Allah,…

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