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2024 Easter Recorded Low Celebration In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu The celebration of the 2024 Easter in Ikorodu, was low key, as relaxation centres, bars and other fun spots experienced low patronage. Christians globally celebrated the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ today also known as Easter Monday which is the third day after his death. The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, which serves as the venue for ‘Galilee’ or ‘Oke – Odo’ in lkorodu, where faithfuls usually gathered every year, recorded a very low attendance. The lagoon front, which for many years recorded no activity during Easters, was revived…

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Abiru, Benson, AMA, Daini Felicitate Ijede LCDA Boss, Motunrayo Alogba On Birthday

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye Top elected representatives in Ikorodu Division, have congratulated and wished the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, best wishes on her birthday. The council added another year on Easter Monday. She was celebrated by no mean political figures like Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, Senatorial representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Rep. Babajimi Benson, Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. In a statement jointly…

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Another Giant Stride As LASU Don, Dr Anjorin Joins World Society for Virology

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University (LASU) Don and Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Abdul-Azeez A. Anjorin, has been selected as a Member of the World Society for Virology (WSV) Training and Career Development Committee. This was confirmed in a letter dated March 8, 2024, and signed by the renowned Virologist, Founder and Chairman of the Governing Board for World Society for Virology (WSV), Professor Ahmed, S. Abdel-Moneim. It is indeed another giant stride that has registered the name of the State University on the global fame of honour in…

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Rep. Benson Flags Off 45th Facilitated Road To Commemorate 52nd Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu -As Ikorodu North LCDA celebrates lawmaker’s birthday It was smiles and relief for the residents of Lambo – Lasunwon community, also called First Gate, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, as the 1.6km road that connects the community which has been in terrible state for decades, was flagged off for construction. The flag – off of the 1.6km Lambo Lasunwon road construction, which commemorated the 52nd birthday of Rep. Babajimi Benson, is the 45th road facilitated to Ikorodu Federal Constituency and 15th road facilitated to Ikorodu North LCDA. The…

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Ikorodu City Beat Inter Lagos To Retain FA Cup

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Wale Jagun Ikorodu City FC claimed a second consecutive Lagos FA Cup on Sunday by defeating Inter Lagos 2-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Lagos The Oga Boys qualified for the final match after defeating First Bank FC 3-0 on Thursday in the semi – final clash. In the epic final, Harisson Uzondu Austin scored the first goal in the 27th-minute through a header while Oyedokun Tosin extended the lead in the 58th minute from a spot kick. Both team will now represent Lagos State in the prestigious Federation Cup

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Easter: Easygold Initiative Makes Further Calls For Support For People Battling Mental Issues

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Mariam Akinloye Easygold initiative, a mental health advocacy group has charged on the need to use the Easter Celebration in speaking out on mental health issues, show understanding and offer support for those in need of attentions. The Chief Initiator of the group, Mr Temidayo Hassan (Dee One), in a statement commemorating the Easter Celebration, also charged that little gesture of kindness can makes a whole lot of differences. “As we celebrate Easter, a time of hope and renewal, Easygold Initiative would like to remind you about the importance of…

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Hon. Aro Moshood Charges Constituents To Reflect On Resurrection Of Christ, Its Blessings

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, AMA. Chairman, House Committee on Public-Private Partnership, Lagos State House of Assembly, has enjoined his constituents to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and its blessings, which is love and redemption. The lawmaker, who is representing the Ikorodu Constituency II, said that the death of Jesus offers eternal life and closeness with God. He gave the charge in an Easter message to his constituents today which marks the resurrection of Christ after his death. “Dear Constituents, today, as we commemorate the vicarious resurrection…

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Lagos Senator Charges On Peaceful Celebration, Says He Feels Hardship On Constituents

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Kunle Adelabu For the umpteenth time, the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, has said that he feels the pains of the economic hardship on the people, while appealing for their understanding towards the administration of President Bola Tinubu, in bringing about a sustainable economy. Senator Abiru and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, made the appeal in a Easter message on Sunday, while also charging Christians to celebrate peacefully during the celebration. “I join all Christians in Lagos East Senatorial District and beyond, in celebrating this…

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OPINION: HON. BABAJIMI BENSON: BEING IN TOUCH

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By Japheth Odesanya I published this piece in the September 2019 Edition of The Factor News Magazine. Today is Hon. Babajimi Benson’s birthday and it is gratifying to note that J.B has become peerless, fearless, matchless, exceptional and simply phenomenal as a leader and people’s representative. I congratulate you sir. Tapping on an existing wealth of information and knowledge, indeed practices, it is absolutely useful to reiterate that the essence of democracy is that citizens must be able to ventilate their views through unrestrained debates, from the lowest level and…

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Former Exec. Assistant To Sanwo – Olu Congratulates Uncommon Leader, Rep. Benson On His Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The former Executive Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu on Maritime Affairs, Prince Yommy Sopitan, has described Rep. Babajimi Benson as an uncommon leader who has created paths for others to follow in attaining greatness. Prince Sopitan said this in a statement while congratulating Rep. Benson, a third term lawmaker and Chairman, Defense Committee, House of Representatives, on his birthday today. “I am exceedingly happy to celebrate the birthday of Hon. Babajimi Benson, an uncommon leader who is making many of us…

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