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Muslims Urged To Live Life Of Sacrifice, Patience, Compassion

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Wale Jagun Muslim faithful have been urged to continue to exhibit sacrifice, patience and compassion among other virtuous in their way of life, as demonstrated during the month of Ramadan, on the order of Allah. They were also charged on the need to extend the behaviours beyond the Holy Month of Ramadan.These were the advice given by the former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), as part of his congratulatory message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-il-Fitr celebrations, today.…

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Eid-el- Fitr: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Felicitates Muslims On Eid-il-Fitr Celebrations

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Kunle Adelabu The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has felicitated Muslim faithful on this year’s Eid – el – Fitr celebrations, which marks the end of the Ramadan fasting period. Senator Abiru, in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos, on Friday, extolled Muslim ummah for their sacrifice, steadfastness and perseverance in the month of Ramadan, in obedience to the injunction of Almighty Allah. While urging Muslims to eschew vices they forsook during the Holy month, Senator Abiru…

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RAMADAN MUBARAK: IKODASS Rejoices With Muslim Faithful

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Kunle Adelabu A socio – cultural and developmental body, which is the umbrella body of all clubs, societies and associations in lkorodu, the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has rejoiced with the Muslims in Ikorodu, Lagos State and the country at large on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-il-Fitr celebrations. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Akeem Rotimi Erogbogbo, IKODASS said that the fasting period that was just concluded brings about renewal and charged Muslims to use the strength towards the development of Ikorodu. “Ikorodu Oga Development…

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EID MUBARAK: Rep. Benson Rejoice With Muslim Faithful

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Mariam Akinloye As the Muslim faithful observes the Eid Mubarak celebrations today, globally, after a month of fasting, the representative of the lkorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has rejoiced with them. Joining the Muslim in the celebrations, the lawmaker prayed that Allah will accept the annual devotion, while urging them to ensure that they extend love to others and ensure that peace reigns. Benson, in a statement today, celebrate the day with the Muslim faithful. “I rejoice with my Muslim brothers and sisters on the successful completion of the…

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Eid al-Fitr: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

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Wale Jagun The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the government. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola congratulated Muslims for completing the holy month of Ramadan. While congratulating all Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan, Aregbesola called on them to “imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as…

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Sanwo – Olu: LASG Ready To Partner Investors, Discos For Sustainable Power

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with would-be investors and distribution companies (DisCos) on sustainable power in the State. He said his administration will continue to collaborate with investors to improve power generation, transmission and distribution in the State, ensuring that quality power supply is provided for Lagos residents. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Board of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and its investor group, WPG, at Lagos House, Marina. The team was led by…

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Sanwo – Olu Prays For Guidance, Progress Ahead Of Tinubu’s Inauguration Next Month

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Wale Jagun Ahead of next month’s democratic transition, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led a special prayer session for the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, supplicating for peaceful transfer of power and progress in the country. Sanwo-Olu also committed his second term to God, seeking divine guidance in adequately addressing challenges confronting Lagos. The prayer was held during the yearly Ramadan Lecture organised by Lagos lesser Hajj pilgrims in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the Governor was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.…

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Reminiscence III: Lagos Muslim Clerics, Hausa Community Recall Importance Of King Kosoko

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Kunle Adelabu The importance of the legendary King Kosoko came to the fore again as family members and guests came together to celebrate the late King and Oloja of Lagos, 151 years after his demise. The remains of the late Oba Kosoko was interred at the Kosoko palace in Ereko which today serves as the Oloja palace and King Kosoko Memorial Museum, which was the venue of the celebration themed, ‘Reminiscence III’, held on Saturday, April 15, 2023. During the celebration, which started with traditional prayers by Kosoko palace priests,…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Felicitates IKODASS Chairman Erogbogbo On His Birthday

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Wale Jagun The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, and Chairman House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described the Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr Akeem Rotimi Erogbogbo, as a progressive – minded person with aim at achieving results. Rep. Benson gave the accolades in a statement felicitating with the IKODASS Chairman on his birthday, today. “I heartily felicitate with my brother and Chairman of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Mr. Rotimi Erogbogbo, on the occasion of his birthday”, he said. “As a result-driven, pragmatic…

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Kith & Kin Schools Encourage Pupils On Team Work, Hands On Skills Projects

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Kunle Adelabu As part of the Kith and Kin Nursery and Primary Schools’ efforts in improving their pupils’ skills and making them responsible individuals, the schools have introduced what they termed, ‘Group Project’. The initiative, which was introduced as part of the second term assessment, was designed to promote collaboration and teamwork amongst the students. The exercise involves pupils of Kith and Kin Nursery School and Basic six classes. While Basic 6 pupils collectively embarked on designing Human heart; Basic 5 and 4 pupils engaged the designing of the project…

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