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EASTER: Aroyewun Charges Residents On Love, Compassion, Forgiveness

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Mariam Akinloye A chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has enjoined Christians and other residents on the need to embrace love, compassion and work in togetherness. While stating that the Easter period offers the opportunity of renewal, and hope, Aroyewun also assured residents of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA of a council where their voices would be heard, family thrives and dreams come true. He gave the charge and assurance in a statement in commemoration of the 2025 Easter. “As we celebrate the joyous season…

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Lagos APC Scribe, Ijede Council Boss Preacher Love, Sacrifice At Easter

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Wale Jagun The Scribe, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Hon Adeola Jokomba, PhD and Executive Chairman, ljede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have congratulated the Christian folks on the celebration of the 2025 Easter. The duo enjoined residents to remember and reflect on the principles of the period – love, sacrifice and hope during the celebration and thereafter. In his message, Dr Jokomba, enjoined: “Warmest Easter greetings to our people. “As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we reflect on His message of love, hope, and…

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AbdulAzeez Yusuf Owolewa Atebo: A Trained Administrator, Agriprenuer Who Is Vying For Ikorodu LG Chairmanship

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Kunle Adelabu AbdulAzeez Yusuf Owolewa Atebo, who is one of the youngest aspirants vying for the Ikorodu Chairmanship position popularly called by admirers and supporters as AYO, was born in the 80s into the esteemed Islamic family of Alhaji Abdulazeez Atebo in Ikorodu, Lagos. AYO is a professional with a diverse range of skills and interests. He has established himself as a trained administrator, branding expert, and farmer with a strong passion for agriculture and land management. Alongside his professional pursuits, AYO also holds a deep commitment to educational development…

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AGF, State APC Scribe, Others Laud Rep. Benson Over Car Presentation To Five Residents

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Kunle Adelabu -As another 500 constituents get monthly ‘Apo – Anu’ The Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Shamsideen Ogunniyi and the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Adeola Jokomba, have lauded the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, for the presentation of vehicles to another set of beneficiaries. Since he initiated the support initiative, the three – term lawmaker has given out about 50 vehicles to different party leaders, institutions and individuals in his constituency. Presenting the vehicles to the beneficiaries on behalf of…

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IDPIL Flags – Off Construction Of Ultra – Modern Eweye Palace

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Wale Jagun -We are promoting development in Ikorodu Division – Otunba Abiru The Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), on Thursday, flagged – off the second palace construction in Ikorodu Division, for traditional rulers with the laying of foundation for the ultra – modern palace for the Eweye of Isiu in lkorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The foundation laying ceremony was performed by the Eweye of Isiu, Oba David Olukayode Raji, Jpil, Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, Chairman, IDPIL and Baba Oba of Isiu, Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, Executive Secretary,…

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Elesinmegun: Family Inaugurates Day In Honour Of Legendary Igbogbo Princess, Merchant

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Holds grand finale today The chieftains, sons and daughters of the legendary Princess Elesinmegun, a daughter of Prince Adesusu one of Oba Oshinbokunren’s children in Igbogbo Kingdom in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have inaugurated an annual celebration to preserve her. Princess Elesinmegun derived her name from her ownership of horses which she used in conveying her article of trades which mainly farm produce to markets in Ipakodo, from where they were conveyed to Lagos Island in those days. Thus, the legendary…

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PHOTOS: Christians Mark Good Friday, Re-enact Passion Of Christ

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Jare Olukotun Christians in Ikorodu, on Friday, joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate the beginning of the Easter celebration with Good Friday in remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the special service commemorating the day, preachers charged Christians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness as displayed by Jesus Christ. Our reporter covered the commemorative displays at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, and St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lagos, at Dele Kuti, Ipakodo.

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Ikorodu Concludes Oba’s Festival On High Note, Set Agenda For More Cultural, Tourism Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye It was a grand ceremony when the ban was lifted on social activities and entertainment in Ikorodu Kingdom, known as ‘Odu Osu’ (Osu festival), or ‘Odun Oba’ (King’s Festival), when His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu hosted other royal fathers and guests in celebration of the first traditional festival in Ikorodu. At the grand finale which was held at the Ayangbure Pavilion were traditional chiefs, eminent personalities and residents. Odu Osu, which used to be three…

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COLUMN: HalaMadrid: The Comeback Kings That Didn’t Show Up

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One more year wait for the 16th Champions League glory By Bashir Banjoko In the storied history of European football, few clubs embody the spirit of resilience and dramatic comebacks quite like Real Madrid. The Santiago Bernabéu has been the stage for legendary “remontadas” that have etched themselves into Champions League folklore. Yet, in the recent clash with Arsenal, we witnessed something rare – a Real Madrid comeback that never materialized. The 15-time European champions, whose very DNA seems encoded with an uncanny ability to rise from the ashes in…

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AMA, Aroyewun Celebrate Remarkable APC Scribe, Dr Adeola Jokomba

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Kunle Adelabu The Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Dr Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba has been described as a remarkable and distinguished leader. The accolades were bestowed on him by the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) and a leading chairmanship aspirant in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) today in statements commemorating Dr Jokomba’s birthday. In his tribute to the party leader, AMA lauded the APC state scribe for his commitment to the growth of the party. “On this special occasion, I…

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