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Kunle Adelabu Prominent elders and youths of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, were, on Sunday, honoured with Excellence and Role Model Awards for their roles in the development of the church. The award event was part of the commemorative activities lined up for the celebration marking the 120 years of the existence of the church founded in 1904 in Ikorodu, following its founding fathers protest and exit from the CMS Church. The special service commemorating The African Church Bethel Cathedral’s 120 years anniversary and Community Hymn Singing, took place…

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by Senator Abiru’s media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, the Senator representing the Lagos East commended Mr. Ogunjimi for his unwavering commitment to public service and his distinguished career in financial management. He noted that the appointment is a recognition of Mr. Ogunjimi’s exemplary track record…

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Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW and the KOLUJO Movement of Cmr Japheth Odesanya, have joined numerous others in congratulating an illustrious son of Ikorodu Kingdom, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi on his appointment as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His appointment was announced on Tuesday . Otunba Elesho in a statement today, congratulating him also called for prayer for Mr Ogunjinmi in his new position for him to succeed: “All of us as LOVERS of lkorodu…

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Kunle Adelabu -Says approved gates must comply with regulations The Ministry of Transportation has warned against illegal and unauthorized installation of street gates and barriers in the state, and also disclosed that some of those that were approved are also not abiding with the regulations. Issuing the warning in a statement, Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said that the non – compliance is creating serious challenges to the traffic and emergency response access. “The Ministry of Transportation has observed a surge in the installation of unauthorised gates, particularly…

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Mariam Akinloye Following the announcement of Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, Rep. Babajimi Benson has congratulated him on what he termed ‘a well – deserved appointment.’ The appointment was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu emphasized the critical role of the Accountant General’s office in managing the nation’s treasury. Ogunjimi’s appointment which takes immediate effect, follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing…

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Wale Jagun The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Fadlilat Sheikh Imam Sheifdeen Ayinla Olowooribi, led other spiritual fathers, Islamic scholars and eminent personalities gathered at the Igbogbo Central Mosque for the 8 – day Fidaus prayer for the late Pa Musbau Adebayo Andu-Shokefun. The late revered community and religious leader, died Monday, November 18 and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites. At the 8-day Fidaus prayer held at the Igbogbo Central Mosque which was conducted by Ansar -Ud- Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch led by Sheik Imam…

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Wale Jagun The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, (CMAN), on Monday, conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. According to the Senator’s media aide, the award was in “recognition of Senator Abiru’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector and his dedication to advancing policies that bolster the nation’s capital market”, he said. The investiture follows closely on the heels of Senator Abiru’s role in chairing the induction ceremony of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and…

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Wale Jagun The Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, will be ending the year with a powerful three -day crusade. The crusade, which is being hosted by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, is scheduled to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and Friday, December 13, 2024, at Oke -Eletu Open Market, opposite Lado Filling Station, Oke – Eletu. According to Eletu Adeniyi, several dignitaries are expected at the crusade themed, ‘Divine Protection (Psalm 121: 7…

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