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Boxing Day: Igbogbo Students’ Union Reaches Out To Members, Residents

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Kunle Adelabu About 400 members of the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) and residents of Igbogbo, today, benefited from the relief materials distributed by the executive members of the union. The distribution of the food items took place at the Oba Johnson Fatola Pavilion located within the Adeboruwa palace in Igbogbo. According to Comrade AbdulSalaam Tijani, the President of the union who anchored the exercise, a total of 380 people (80 members of the union and 300 residents of the community) benefitted from the two different food packs distributed; one of…

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Igbogbo Magical Festivista: Seriki, Dragon, TySleek, Other Artistes Thrill Igbogbo Residents

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Kunle Adelabu -It will be an annual concert – Builder Daini It was another wonderful experience that will linger in the memories of Igbogbo residents for a long time, when the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) staged a mega concert which witnessed many stars mounting the stage to thrill the crowd. The concert, which was staged at the Agarawu/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Road junction, on the Xmas eve, lasted till early morning on the Xmas day, was tagged, ‘Igbogbo Magical Festivista’. The star artiste, Seriki, had a great time interacting…

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Football Club Owners Plan To Make Ikorodu Number One Football Destination

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Association of Football Club Owners (AFCO), Ikorodu branch, Mr Oluwasegun Ajiroba, popularly called, ‘Ebony’, has revealed the plans of the new association to make Ikorodu the number one football destination in Lagos State. Ajiroba, who represents the Joy Cometh FC, spoke with THE IMPACT, when he and other members of the association presented the Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) and the sponsor of the Gafaar Bolowotan Gold Club, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, with a recognition award. The award was presented during the opening match…

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IKODASS Partners Entreprise Development Centre To Increase Women Business Capacity

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Wale Jagun The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has announced a partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan- Atlantic University, to assist young girls and women in Ikorodu, build business capacity. The initiative tagged, ‘Transforming Nigerian Youths Program’, is targeted at empowering 300 young women between 18 and 35 years old, in scaling up their businesses. Interested applicants are enjoined to apply online through this link: https://bit.ly/ikodass-train or obtain and submit your form at IKODASS Office. The training will hold at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Olubi/Owolowo Street, Ikorodu, from…

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Photos: Suave Records CEO Celebrates Wife’s 40th Birthday With All White Party

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Kunle Adelabu It was an all – white party as the Chief Executive Officer, Suave Records and a Senior Legislative Aide in the National Assembly, Mr Oluwakemi Hassan, popularly called ‘General Bashexy’, celebrated his wife, Mrs Medinat Hassan, on her 40th birthday. The celebration, tagged, ‘Meddy’s 40th All White Party’, was held at the Whitehall Event Place, Oba Sekumade – Ogolonto Road, on the eve of the Christmas celebration. At the all – white birthday bash were Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I,…

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New Soccer Initiative, Oba’s Football Cup Commences October Next Year – DG Lagos Sports Commission

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Kunle Adelabu -Igbogbo, other stadiums ready January The Director – General (DG), Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar (Bolowotan), has revealed plans to commence a new football tournament in 2024, across the state. The tournament, slated for October next year, will start in Ikorodu, and be named after the Ayangbure of Ikorodu. The DG Sports revealed this while speaking with football stakeholders in Ikorodu, during the opening matches of the 15th edition of the Gafaar Bolowotan Gold Cup, at the Police Barracks Playing Ground, on Sunday. Bolowotan, who…

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2023 Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup: Ultimate Villa, Adosag FCs Win Opening Matches

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Kunle Adelabu The 15th edition of the Gafaar Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup kicked – off on Sunday, with two of the seeded teams winning their opening matches. Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission and sponsor of the tournament, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, accompanied by the Match Commissioner, officials of the Ikorodu Division Football Association (IDFA), executives of the football club owners in Ikorodu and other guests, performed the ceremonial kick – off. The opening game between the Ultimate Villa FC, a team which has participated in all the editions…

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Aroyewun Wishes Residents Joyful Xmas

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Mariam Akinloye Former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated residents of Ikorodu division and wished them a joyful Christmas. While also calling for reflection on the outgoing year, Aroyewun, in a statement on Monday, also urged residents to be hopeful in the coming year. “As we gather around the warmth of this festive season, I extend my heartfelt wishes to each and everyone of you”, he said. “May this Christmas bring joy that fills your hearts and homes with laughter and love. “As we…

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EROZ PLACE: Where Nature Meets Cuisine In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu If you are a resident in Ikorodu, and you are searching for a place like no other, where you can treat your family, friends, associates or relax yourself for the yuletide season, and you probably thinking of going out for such, there is no need to search any further because EROZ Place is here for you. EROZ, which was berthed some years ago, has continued to evolve and satisfying every season, generations and adapting to time and changes. The same place, but new ideas, innovations, and consistent transition…

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Sanwo – Olu Preaches Peace, Compassion At Christmas

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to embrace peace, harmony and tolerance in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ. Sanwo-Olu also urged Lagos residents not to lose hope due to the challenging times in the state and the country at large, charging them…

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