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Eminent Group Presents Report, Gets Commendations From Royal Fathers, Others

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Wale Jagum & Gabriel Eweje -Honours Abirus, Ogunsanya, Sunmoni, Olowosago, Kasali, others. The Liaison Group of Eminent Persons and Residents in Ikorodu Division (EPID) has presented the report of its activities at its General Assembly. The presentation of the report which held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, was commended by royal fathers and eminent persons in attendance. The General Assembly also commended the activities of the Liaison Group, which is an arm of the Eminent Persons of Ikorodu Division (EPID). The report of the Liaison…

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Just In: GAC Chieftain, Asiwaju Basorun, Group, Endorse Solaja For Third Term

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Kunle Adelabu The quest of the incumbent representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (State), Hon. Nurudeem Saka Solaja, to return to the Assembly for the third term today get boosted. He was openly endorsed by a Chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and former Secretary to the State Government, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Reuben Basorun. The endorsement which took place during the general meeting of the Asiwaju Basorun’s political group was witnessed by many party members. Details…

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Lagos East 2023: Tokunbo Abiru Submits Senatorial Nomination Form, Gets More Support

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Jare Babatunde The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms for All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos East Senatorial District ticket in 2023. Abiru who is seeking a fresh term at the Senate won the Lagos East Senatorial bye-election in December 2020 to replaced Late Senator Adebayo Sikiru Osinowo as a serving Senator who died on 15th  June, 2020. Meanwhile, there have been groundswell supports for Senator Abiru’s re-election bid across…

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APC Young Aspirants Meet, Consider Presenting A Consensus Contender For Constituency I Assembly Seat

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Kunle Adelabu Three young aspirants vying for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in  the Lagos State House of Assembly, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are considering synergizing and presentation of one of them as  candidate for the much – coveted seat. THE IMPACT gathered that the three aspirants, who are 40 years and below, are Samson Bisiriyu (Igbega Ikorodu), Eniola Adeyemi (Wake-Up) and Bolaji Isikalu (IBO). The youthful aspirants, who have brought dynamism and colour to the political scene, met at the Eroz Place, Aga, Ikorodu,…

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As We Reel Back to 1993

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By S.O.K. Shillings There had better be no election for or in 2023. It is not an election for Nigeria. On June 8, 1998 at about 6:30 p.m. I met with Dr. Reuben Abati at his office at The Guardian. I went with an article for publication. In it I had postulated that there was no better way out of the ‘impasse’ than to form a Government of some eminent persons whom I listed. He read the article and agreed with me that it was good to be published and…

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I have Interest, Constitutional Rights To Contest For Assembly Seat – Hon. Fathiu

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Kunle Adelabu The former Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Fathiu Jimoh Salisu, has declared that he has expressed his interest and have the right to contest for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Fathiu, who was away when the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) organised a shadow election among nine aspirants for the Assembly seat from Ijede, also said that he is indifferent about the exercise. He emerged second with 17 votes while Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun, who emerged…

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We Will Continue To Immortalise Asiwaju Benson With Annual Lecture – Ikorodu NBA

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has assured that the body would continue to organise the annual Asiwaju Babatunde Olusola Benson Annual Public Lecture to immoratalise the late statesman, icon and legal luminary for his contributions to the profession and national developments. This year’s edition of the annual lecture which is usually part of the branch’s Law Week events, will be the 15th edition. According to the NBA Ikorodu Chairman, Mr Abimbola Ojedokun, the event will be the star of all the events unveiled for…

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Ijede Going Into The Primary As A United Front With Support From Igbogbo And Imota – Aro Moshood Abiodun

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Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun popularly called ‘AMA’ is an aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) about two weeks. He emerged as the preferred choice of Ijede among other aspirants when he won the shadow primary election conducted by the leadership of the party. Before now, Aro was in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was the party’s candidate in the 2019 General Elections. He studied Accounting at Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State…

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King Tife, A Masscom Graduate Turned ‘Hypeman’ Who Wants To Set Guinness World Record

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Kunle Adelabu Boluwatife Hassan, a fast – growing ‘Hypeman’ personality within the entertainment industry, has declared that his next major aim is to attempt the Guinness Book of Work Record this year. The passionate and resourceful entertainer, popularly known by is stage name, ‘King Tife’, is attempting to be the first – ever entertainer to hype for 24 hours without stopping, a feat he said has never be attained before. Tife, who has hosted his own shows with large attendance, said that he plans to set world a record and…

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AMA To Hon Solaja: Honour The Turn – By – Turn Slogan You Introduced Into Ikorodu Constituency II

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Kunle Adelabu Mr Aro Moshood Abiodun, the preferred aspirant of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has charged the incumbent lawmaker representing the Constituency, Hon. Nurudeen Saka Solaja, to respect the existing rotational arrangement in the Constituency. Aro Abiodun, who is popularly called ‘AMA’, also said that Hon. Solaja who is the Chairman, House Committee on Public Account (State), should prove that he is an ‘Omoluabi’ and an honourable man,…

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