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Rep. Benson Connects With Ikorodu Students In UK, Charges Them On Staying Focus

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Kunle Adelabu In furtherance of its representation, the lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, on Saturday met with sons and daughters of Ikorodu who are studying in the United Kingdom (UK). Benson, during the meeting at Park Lane in London, with Adeniyi Neyo Shobajo, a former staff of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Jimoh Hamzat, a lawyer and former Constituency Officer with Sen. Tokunbo Abiru; Sulaimon Mojeed Sanni, a blogger and former media aide to Rep. Benson and his wife, Mujidah Amusa, charged them on the need to…

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Eminent Individuals, Youths Celebrate Former Assembly Aspirant, Aroyewun On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu Commendations have continued to trail the birthday celebration of the former aspirant, Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Mr Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), as eminent individuals and residents of Ikorodu celebrated him on his birthday today. Aroyewun, who was also a former Commissioner nominee and youth leader in Igbogbo, has been community builder, political mobiliser and humanitarian who is loved across the Ikorodu Division. The celebrant, who is a staff of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), is a royal blood connected with Egbin, Ijede, Igbogbo and Ikorodu among…

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40th Birthday: Igbogbo Day Committee Felicitates Secretary, Idris Adeshina

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Kunle Adelabu The Igbogbo Day Planning Committee has congratulated its General Secretary, Mr Idris Adeshina (Adido), on his birthday anniversary. Adeshina, who is the General Secretary of the committee and former President, Igbogbo Students’ Union Government (ISU), clocked 40th today. In the statement signed by the Chairman of the annual Igbogbo Day Planning Committee, Mr. N. T. A. Balogun, the body stated that it appreciates the commitment and dedication of the celebrant to the development of Igbogbo Kingdom. “Happy 40th birthday, Mr. Idris Adesina (Adido). God has preserved, advanced and…

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Aroyewun Support Groups Felicitate Symbol On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The management of Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP) and Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun Support Groups, have joined hundreds of other family members, friends, friends and associates in celebrating the young politician and mobiliser as he added another year to his age today. In a statement signed by Dr Nurudeen Oshinlaja , the Director – General, LeAP, the group said that the celebrant is always dedicated and committed to others. He was also described as a humble and caring Prince who is always considerate others in all his deeds. “Here we…

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Senator Abiru Urges Tolerance, Peaceful Co-Existence At Easter

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has sent his greetings to Christians on this year’s Easter celebration. He called for unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Senator Abiru admonished Christians to be steadfast in prayers for Nigeria, and also emulate Jesus Christ in all their dealings. According to him, divisive rhetorics and narratives that stoke religious tension and schism should be shunned.    The Lagos East Senator, who thanked the Christian community for their overwhelming…

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EASTER: Sanwo – Olu Preaches Unity, Peace, Love

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful and residents of the State as they celebrate this year’s Easter-the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Governor urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion, which made Him die on the cross for the atonement of our sins and reconciling us with God. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Easter Message issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Christians to…

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2023 UMRAH: Lagos Pilgrims Depart Tomorrow

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Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 Intending Pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2023/1444 A.H. Umrah (lesser hajj) exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi disclosed this during a One-Day Seminar organised by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) for the intending pilgrims, held at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque Hall, Old Secretariat, Ikeja, on Wednesday. Represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Matters,…

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Christian Community Celebrates Good Friday in Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun It was another Good Friday, and Christians across the country marked the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Congregations in Ikorodu were not left out of the important day. Our correspondent, who monitored the celebrations, observed Christians embarking on processions and demonstration of the Passion of Christ. The Bishop of The African Church, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, Rt. Revd. Ezekhial Adeleke Adetoro, led the congregation of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu in dramatizing the suffering of Jesus on his way to crucifixion. The special service to mark the…

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OPINION: WHO IS AFRAID OF UNIVERSITY AUTONOMY?

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By Dayo Hassan University autonomy is the concept of a university being able to make decisions and take actions independently, without having to answer to external authorities. University autonomy is important in order to help ensure academic freedom, which is the idea that a university should be free to pursue knowledge and scholarship without interference from outside sources. University autonomy also helps to ensure that a university can operate in a manner that is consistent with the values and goals of the institution. When a university is autonomous, it is…

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FG Declares Friday, Monday As Easter Public Holidays

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Wale Jagun The Federal Government has announced that Friday, 7 and Monday, 10, April 2023 will be public holidays to mark the Easter celebrations this year. This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja. In the statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Begore, the Minister urged Christians to emulate the attributes of Jesus Christ, which were exemplified by His ministry on the earth. Aregbesola called on Christians to pray for an end to the security challenges in parts of the country…

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