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Sowore, Leading Nigerian Activist Hangs Out With Old Friends, Lieutenants For ‘Ileya’ In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu The former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights crusader, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, visited lkorodu, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, to observe the Ileya celebration with friends and comrades. Ikorodu is one of the strongholds of Sowore who has a wide network of friends and comrades across the country, and it was an engaging moment during his visit. The Publisher of the Sahara Reporters, who arrived Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest of Nigeria, met with old friends…

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Igbogbo In Diasporas Supports Education With Furniture Donation To Three Schools

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Kunle Adelabu As part of their interventions in the educational development of Igbogbo, sons and daughters of the ancient Kingdom, in the United States of America, have donated furniture to three primary schools in the council. The indigenes, who made their intervention under the aegis of Igbogbo in Diasporas USA, delivered 22 benches and chairs each to the first primary school in Igbogbo – Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo, as well as United African Methodist Church (Eleja) Primary School, and Anwar – Ul – Deen (AUD), Primary School. On ground to…

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Photos: Grand Chief Imam Olowooribi Leads Eid-ul-Adha Prayer In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun Fadilat Sheikh Al-Imam Aliu Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowooribi, Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, today led the Sallah prayer at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Praying Ground, Ikorodu. The Chief imam charged the congregation to celebrate in a way and manner that is in tandem with the dictates of Allah. “I enjoin you all to remember death in all that you do, behold every man shall taste death irrespective of his status. Also, as we feast, do away from that which Allah forbids so that you are not…

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Sallah: IKODASS Felicitates Muslim Faithful, Urges Them To Remember Less Privilege

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has felicitated Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement, IKODASS Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, urged the Muslim faithful to remember those in need. “IKODASS wishes all Muslim faithfuls a happy celebration this Eid El Kabir. May the blessings of the season not pass you by. May our prayers be answered. May our desires be granted. May our goals be achieved”, he said. “As you celebrate, in the true Ikorodu tradition, remember your brothers and sisters. Remember the less privileged…

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Photos: Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, Muslim Faithful Observe Sallah Eid Prayer At Oke – Eletu

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Wale Jagun The Eletu of Oke – Eletu in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, joined the Chief Imam of Oke – Eletu Central Mosque to observed the Eid – El – Kabir prayer today. Chief Imam, Alhaji Soyiga led the prayer which took place at the Oke – Eletu Primary School, Oke – Eletu. Speaking with THE IMPACT at the prayer ground after observing the prayer, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi charged Muslims to celebrate the annual festival in…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: My Master’s Programme Distinction Feat Gives Me A Feeling Of Immense Satisfaction And Accomplishment – Adeseye Elesho

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Adeseye Omololu Elesho is one of the pride of Ikorodu Division, at the just concluded 26th Convocation ceremony at the Lagos State University, Ojo, which commemorated the 40 years existence of the institution. The young Ikorodu son bagged Master’s in Chemistry with 4.55 CGPA, a feat described as laudable and commendable. The young Adeseye is a website development expert and son of Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, the Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom and former Commissioner for Information in Lagos State. This is the second interview interaction by Kunle Adelabu, the Publisher/Reporter…

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Eid -El-Kabir: Sanwo – Olu Rejoices With Muslims

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Wale Jagun As Nigerians join Muslim faithful all over the world to celebrate Kabir, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslims, urging them to imbibe the lessons in the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful to work with other faith for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, congratulated Muslims in Lagos and advised them to continue on the path of spirituality and…

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Eid-El-Kabir: Senator Abiru Charges Nigerians On Peaceful Co-existence, Religious Tolerance

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Mariam Akinloye -Calls for support for President Tinubu      The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA , has congratulated Muslims in the Senatorial district and across Nigeria on this year’s commemoration of Eid-el-Kabir festival. In a goodwill message personally signed by the Distinguished Senator on Tuesday in Lagos, the lawmaker enjoined Muslims to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, whose sacrifice and heroic act of faith symbolises the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. “ I celebrate with fellow Muslims…

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President Tinubu Felicitates Muslims At Sallah

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Kunle Adelabu -Says Nigeria’s challenges surmountable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fe­licitated with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, stating that he was aware of the prevailing economic and security challenges. While acknowledging the challenges that Nigerians are faced with, Tinubu said that they are surmountable and his administration is diligently working towards solutions. “At the moment, our country is going through some challenges especially with our struggling economy and simmering security challenges. While I acknowl­edge all of these, I want to assure you that they are not insurmountable.…

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Sallah: LASTMA To Deploy Personnel To Strategic Areas, Praying Grounds

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Wale Jagun – Assures Lagosians of adequate traffic control The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured Lagosians that traffic personnel will be fully on the ground to professionally and adequately manage traffic before, during and after the festive period. According to a statement by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the assurance during a strategic meeting held with the Comptrollers, Commanders and Zonal Heads at LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi. Mr. Oreagba noted that the ‘Eld-el-Kabir celebration is usually characterised by a high volume of human…

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