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Social Media: Close Your Eyes From Immoral Acts, Opt for Good Part – Imam Oshoala

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Kunle Adelabu An Islamic cleric and Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, has urged Muslim faithful, especially those observing the Ramadan fasting to close their eyes against immoral and wrong features on the social media during the Holy month, but accept the good part of it. Imam Oshoala also charged faithful to seek knowledge during the period and have sober reflection. “This month of Ramadan is a redeemer month. It is a month of retreat; a month of education, and a month to practice…

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INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Lagos Lawmakers – elect

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Wale Jagun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday, presented the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, their Certificates of Return. The Governor won the gubernatorial elections conducted penultimate week, polling 762,134 votes to defeat his rivals. Also, the re – elected Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, and other lawmakers-elect among which are two Labour Party (LP) candidates were given their Certificates of Return by the electoral body in Lagos. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Sanwo-Olu said…

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Rep. Benson At 51: Former Assembly Aspirant, Aroyewun Celebrates Ikorodu Rep

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Kunle Adelabu The former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has joined thousands of family members, friends, associates and constituents of Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, in honouring him on his birthday. JB, as Rep. Benson is fondly called, clocked 51 years today. The statement titled, ‘51 Worthy Garlands for a Cerebral Legislator, Hon. Babajimi Benson’, and signed by Aroyewun is reproduced below: “I join many well-wishers to celebrate my leader,…

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Senator Abiru Rejoices With Benson At 51

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA , has congratulated member of the House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Babajimi Benson, on his 51st birthday. Senator Abiru, in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, described the legislator as a dedicated representative who has been impacting the lives of his constituents since he got into office. The #DoingGood Senator specifically referenced people-oriented initiatives like Apo Anu (Food bank for the needy), and…

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Agbaakin Elesho Offers Prayers For Rep Benson As He Adds Another Year Today

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Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir Ayodele Elesho, KJW, has offered prayers to the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, on his 51st birthday today. Elesho, who was the former Commissioner for Information, and his wife Lady Elesho, in a joint statement signed today, said that the re – elected lawmaker’s performance has been a benchmark upon which representation is adjudged. “Happy BIRTHDAY to our own Rep Jimi Benson as you celebrate a new age today”. “You have served Ikorodu Division & your constituents…

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LASUSTECH Holds Maiden Matriculation For Students

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Wale Jagun Pioneer students of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, were on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, matriculated into the institution. The students who were admitted into the 2022/2023 academic session of the newly established University were inducted at the 500 – Seater Auditorium, College of Agriculture, LASUSTECH. Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, who himself the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University preside over the matriculation ceremony. He charged the students to use the opportunity of their admission into the university to unlock and secure the bright…

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Oriwu Central Mosque Holds Special Prayer Session In Commemoration Of Tinubu’s 71st Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu, Odede Efezino Kenneth & Mariam Akinloye -Imam Oshoala describes President – elect as special creature The Oriwu Central Mosque, Ikorodu, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, joined other religion centres in the state in organizing special service and prayer sessions in commemoration of the 71st birthday anniversary of the President – elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The session was held at the ultra – modern Oriwu Central Mosque located at the Ikorodu garage roundabout with chieftains and Islamic scholars under the mosque, in…

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Nigeria Economy Needs Thriving MSMEs To Develop – Prof. Adebayo

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Kunle Adelabu-Says Ofada rice cures six diseases A Professor of Entrepreneurship Development and Strategic Hub Management at the Western Ville University, San Diego, California, United States of America (USA), Prof. Adams Olu Adebayo, has stated that every prosperous economy in the world is supported by thriving domestic economic activities. Adebayo, who is also a visiting Professor of E – Learning Programme, University of Washington and an African Scholar Faculty Member, Glasgow Caledonian University, London, charged that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria needs to upscale their operations by…

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Tinubu At 71: Sanwo – Olu, Political, Religious Leaders Hold Thanksgiving Service, Special Prayers

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, religious and political leaders on Wednesday held thanksgiving service and special prayers to celebrate the 71st birthday of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Also at the special prayer session held at the State Secretariat Community Central Mosque, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, are the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folasade Jaji, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), political and religious…

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World Theatre Day: LASG Harps On Peaceful Co – Existence

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Government has again underscored the importance of peaceful co-existence of all residents, calling on creative practitioners to use the vehicle of theatre and other artistic content to further promote peace and unity in diversity.  The Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Femi Martins, stated this during a theatrical performance “The King Must Die”, staged by the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture to commemorate this year’s World Theatre Day at Igando Theatre, on Monday.  Speaking on the theme: “Theatre and a Culture of…

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