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Christmas: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Greets Christians; Calls for Tolerance , Peaceful Co-Existence

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, who is also the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, rejoices with Christians and other Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas celebrations. Senator Abiru, in his goodwill message, called on Christians to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ, which exemplified tolerance, love, and sacrifice. According to him , there is no better time for national cohesion and peaceful co-existence among all Nigerians than now, urging Christians to lead the charge. On the…

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Aroyewun Celebrates Outstanding Friend, Hon Aro At 40

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Mariam Akinloye A former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated his friend and the representative of the constituency, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), on his 40th birthday anniversary. Aroyewun, in a statement on Sunday, said that the state lawmaker has been outstanding in his representation of his constituents. “I celebrate my dear friend and brother, Hon Aro Moshood Abiodun, on this special day of your birthday”, he said. “You have been a man of outstanding intellect, wit and…

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Photos: Mathew Kuti Wins 2023 Junior, Senior Renewed Hope Table Tennis Challenge

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Wale Jagun Table tennis prodigy, Master Mathew Kuti has, again, proved that he is on another level compared to his contemporaries when it comes to the game as he beat his opponents, both in junior and senior categories, to emerged winners of the 2023 Renewed Hope 2023 Top – 16 Invitational Challenge. At the finale of the tournament, which was held at held at the Molade Okoya Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday, the young champion emerged winners in the U- 19 and Mens’ Single categories of…

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40TH Birthday: Ikorodu Rep, Ijede Council Boss Felicitate Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, and Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, have felicitated the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), on his 40th birthday, today. The young businessman- turned lawmaker celebrates his birthday every December 24. In a statement on Sunday, Rep. Benson said that AMA has been outstanding and exemplary in serving the people and mentoring younger generations. “I extend heartfelt congratulations to…

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Economic Hardship Won’t Last, Nigerians Will Smile Soon – Lagos APC Scribe

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kunle Adelabu -Distributes Xmas relief materials to over 100 residents in Agbala Dr Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has charged Nigerians not to despair as the economy will be beneficial to all soon, while also wishing the leadership of his party and members across the state, a Merry Xmas and happy celebration. Jokomba made the appeal in a chat with THE IMPACT, after his aides distributed food items to residents of his wards in Agbala area of lkorodu, for the festive season. Over…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Celebrates Lagos Assembly Member, Aro Moshood Abiodun At 40

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Wale Jagun As Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), a Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing the Ikorodu Constituency II, is celebrating his birthday today, the federal legislator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo, FCA, has felicitated him on this special celebration. The State legislator, popular called ‘AMA’ by friends and admirers, clocked 40 today. Senator Abiru, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, and his wife, in a statement signed today, described AMA as an exemplary role model to…

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Ultimate Villa Hosts Apalura As Bolowotan Gold Cup Now Commences Sunday

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Kunle Adelabu Ultimate Villa FC will, on Sunday, December 24, host Apalura FC in the opening match of the 15th edition of the Gafaar Bolowotan Gold Cup. The tournament, which was initially scheduled to begin today (Saturday) could not kick- off as planned, due to some logistics challenges. According to the organisers, the tournament will now kick off on Sunday (tomorrow), at 2pm prompt with Ultimate Villa FC trading tackles with the Apalura FC at the Police Barracks Playing Ground, along Igbogbo in Ikorodu. The second match of the soccer…

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Igbogbo Sets To Promote Indigenous Talents, Projects Council With ‘Magical Festivista’

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye The Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has perfected plans to make this festive season memorable for residents, especially the youths, by staging an all – night festival on the eve of the Christmas, till morning. According to the organisers, the initiative, tagged, ‘Igbogbo Magical Festivista’, will be an annual event every December 24, and would also be used to promote indigenous talents and place Igbogbo on the global entertainment map. The plans for the festivista, which is…

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Congratulates Justice Abiru On Elevation To Supreme Court

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Congratulates Justice Abiru On Elevation To Supreme Court Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated the Honourable Justice Habeeb Abiru (South-west), on his appointment to the highest court in the country. THE IMPACT had, on Wednesday, reported that President Bola Tinubu has sent the names of Justice Abiru and 10 other justices from Court of Appeal to the Senate for confirmation as Supreme Court justices, which was confirmed on Thursday. Others confirmed are: Haruna Tsammani (North-east) who chaired the Presidential…

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Organisers Promise Bigger, Better Tournament As 15th Gafaar Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup Kicks – Off Tomorrow, December 23

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Kunle Adelabu The 2023 edition of the Gafaar Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup will kick – off tomorrow, Saturday, December 23, 2023, as the organisers pledged to make this year’s edition the best ever since the tournament commenced in lkorodu, 15 years ago. The tournament, which is is being sponsored by the Director – General, Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Prince Toyin Gafaar (Bolowotan), is organized annually by a Local Organising Committee (LOC) put in place by the Ikorodu Division Football Association (IDFA). Like the previous editions, all the matches will…

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