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Iya Oloja Allison’s Death: Ayangbure Palace Expresses Shock, Says She Was Mother Of All

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Kunle Adelabu The Ayangbure palace has expressed shock and disbelief at the death of the Iya – Oloja General of Ikorodu Division, Alhaja (Chief) Mrs Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, over her death in the early hours of Sunday morning. She has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites, in her house. Many people have also expressed shock at the unexpected development, stating that she was still hale and healthy a few days to her death. In a statement signed today by Otunba Ayodele Elesho, KJW., for and on behalf of…

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IKODASS Mourns Alhaja Taofikat Abiodun Allison

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Mariam Akinloye The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) has mourned the passage of Alhaja Taofikat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja General of Ikorodu Division. The socio – economic and developmental body stated that the late market leader steered the affairs of one of the most crucial sectors, with a high sense of understanding and capacity. IKODASS, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, mourned Alhaja Allison. “We join the entire Ikorodu Division to mourn Alhaja Taofikat Allison, the Iyaoloja General of Ikorodu Division, who transited to…

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Iya Oloja Allison’s Death: Hon. Agunbiade Commiserate With Family, Market Associations

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Kunle Adelabu The Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom, Hon. (Chief) Sanai Agunbiade, has commiserated with the family and associates of late Iya – Oloja of Ikorodu Division, Alhaja Taofeekat Allison, on her demise. The late market leader died earlier today and since buried in accordance with Islamic rites. Agunbiade, who is the immediate past Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly,” expressed his condolence in a statement on Sunday. “On behalf of my immediate family, and political associates, particularly the Onward movement of Nigeria, I express my condolences to the family…

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Ikorodu Rotaract Clubs Begin Rotary Year With Donations, Showing Love To Orphans

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Kunle Adelabu The Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Golden and Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan, have commenced the 2023/2024 Rotary year with a visit to the Hikinos Orphanage home in Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, to rejoice with inmates and show love to them. During the visit on Saturday, July 1, 2023, members of the clubs, led by Rotaractor Adeleke Aroyewun, Esq., President, Rotaract Club of Ikorodu and Rotaractor Oluwafemi Arogundade, President, Rotaract Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan, donated writing materials (exercise…

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Ikorodu Loses Iya – Oloja General, Alhaja Allison

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-Rep. Benson, Erogbogbo mourn The death of Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison, the Iya Oloja General of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has been announced. Alhaja Allison, who is also the Iya Oloja of the Ayangbure International market, popularly called ‘Sabo’ market in Ikorodu, was reported to have giving up the ghost earlir today. She was an active market leader whose activities are known throughout the Ikorodu Division and the state as a whole. In a phone conversation, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), who…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Thought Of Myself As An Average Student And Never Thought That I Can Make First Class – Halima Sulaimon

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Miss Halima Sulaimon of the Micro-Biology Department, Faculty of Science, is one of the pride of Igbogbo Kingdom in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area LCDA) in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The young lady was celebrated by the ancient kingdom, especially the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), as a good ambassador, after she achieved excellent academic feat at the 26th Convocation of the Lagos State University (LASU), where she graduated with 4.68 CGPA. Halima is a daughter of a notable philanthropist and the Alakoso Adinni of Igbogbo Central Mosque,…

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Prof. Shitta – Bey Donates 12 Computer Tablets To Best Students In Oriwu Colleges

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Kunle Adelabu As part of his educational development activities, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta – Bey, PhD., a professor of Humanity, University of Maryland, Global Campus, United States of America (USA), has donated 12 Computer Tablets to students of Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu. The education gadgets were presented to the principal of his former schools, Mr Akeem Bello, on Friday June 30, 2023. According to the university don, the tablets are donated in memory of his late mother, Alhaja Shakirat Enifeni. “The donation is done in memorial of my…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Gained Admission Into LASU At 16 Years OId And Never Thought That First Class Is Possible – Oluwa Rodiyah

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Miss Oluwa Rodiyah Onaopemipo, of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Science, Lagos State University (LASU),Ojo, is one of the pride of Ikorodu, at the recently held 26th matriculation ceremony of the State-owned University. She graduated with 4.65 CGPA. Rodiyah, who is currently studying at the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL), is a grand-daughter of the former Secretary to Ikorodu Local Government (1991 – 1993) and representative if Ikorodu Division at the 1994/95 Constitutional Conference in Abuja, Alhaji Rafiu Ayinde Babatunde Salami (Bab Sallam). In this interview series with…

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Adeboruwa, Lion Club’s District Governor Commission Food Pantry Facility In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu -Feed large number of residents The Igbogbo Platinum Lions Club is set to address the issue of hunger which is on the increase due to economic hardship in the land, by making foods available to vulnerable residents at all time at the newly commissioned Food Pantry located within the Adeboruwa palace in Igbogbo. The facility, which was conceived and constructed by the administration of Lion (Alhaja) Princess Ashake Modinat Wahab, President, Igbogbo Platinum Club, 2022/2023 Lion’s year, was commissioned on Tuesday, with the assurance that it will serve…

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Aroyewun Felicitates Muslims On Eid-il-Kabir, Urges Sacrifice, Prayers For Country’s Greatness

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Wale Jagun Former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has described the celebration of Eid – il – Adha as commemoration of the sacrifice to God, for the ultimate good of humanity. In his statement on the auspice occasion, the young community developer charged Muslims and Nigerians in general, to cultivate the act of sacrifice and offer prayers for the development of Nigeria. “I celebrate with all Muslims across the world on this significant religious celebration. It is a celebration that commemorates the willingness…

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