Category: Function

Igede Monarch Inaugurates Council For Igede Community For Ikorodu Division

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Ola Akinloye It was tradition at its finest display on Saturday, October 26, 2019, when the Igede monarch in Lagos State, Dr Francis Ogbu, inaugurated the Adikoba-in-Council for the Igede community in Ikoroodu Division. The inauguration ceremony, which was held at 15, Baba Benja Crescent, Oreyo in Igbogbo Kingdom of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Division, witnessed exciting traditional displays by masquerades and various groups. And as a way of displaying their love for culture and tradition, the traditional Igede drum was deployed in mobilizing and creating…

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Photos: Oriwu College Holds Special Jumat Prayer For School’s 70th Anniversary

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Wale JAGUN The National Executive Council of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN) and members of the Oriwu College at 70 Anniversary Committee on Friday, October 25, 2019, joined other Muslim faithful at the korodu Central Mosque, Obun-Ale in Ikorodu, for a special anniversary prayer session. A special prayer was offered for the ex-students’ body and the entire school by the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Sheikh Seifudeen Olowo-Oribi, commended OCOSAN for deeming it fit to celebrate the school’s anniversary. While also commending the founding fathers…

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Photos: Lagos Majority Leader Celebrates 55th Birthday With Prayers

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The Majority of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the Opomulero of Ikorodu Kingdom, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade on Friday, October 25, 2019, marked his 55th birthday anniversary with special prayers at his residence in Ikorodu. He later attended Jumat service at the NASFA Mosque at Grammar School, Ikorodu, where he also had another round of prayer and give thanks to God for preservation of his life and for His blessings. Eminent individuals, notable politicians, associates, clergies and other well-wishers attended the special birthday prayer.

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Hon. Banjo Presents Translation Of Ikorodu’s ‘Oriki’

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Kunle ADELABU – Gets Commendations from Royal fathers, others -Proceeds to be used in building Police Stations It was another historic moment in Ikorodu on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, as Hon. Adeola Adebisi Banjo, Chairman of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), presented published English compilation of translated ‘Oriki’ (song of praise) of Ikorodu. The compilation work, titled, ‘Ikorodu: The beauty of a people reflected in its ORIKI”, was presented at a well-attended ceremony held at the Banquet hall of the Ultra-modern Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu. About 20 Wall…

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Photo News: Against All Odds: An Autobiography of Pa Olatunji Odusanya Launched In Ikorodu

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Kunle ADELABU It was yet another day of honour for Pa Olatunji Odusanya, mni, a former Permanent Secretary in Lagos  State, a man  many have described as a perfect gentleman, seasoned administrator, community builder and a royal exemplar, as he publicly presented his autobiography, “Against All Odds”, at the Ikorodu Town Hall Ikorodu , on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The presentation was witnessed by many traditional rulers, elder statemen, captains of industry, retired pubic officers and other notable personalities who had come to identify with the man of the people.

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Oriwu College At 70: Planning Committee Embarks On Visitations To Stakeholders

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The National Executive Council of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN) and the planning committee of the 70th anniversary of the premier college in Ikorodu Division, have embarked on visitations to stakeholders in preparation for the much awaited anniversary event. According to the OCOSAN National President, Engr. Charles Longe and Chairman, Planning Committee, Alhaji Safari Sule Aremu, the visits are to carry the major stakeholders across the division along in the celebration and draw support for the anniversary. The college clocked 70 on May 29, 2019, and…

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Zenith Peers Roll Out Drums To Celebrate Impactful 30 Years of Existence

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Kunle ADELABU The celebrations of the 30 years anniversary of Zenith Peers, one of the foremost social clubs in Ikorodu , was not just an occasion to merry and dance, but also an opportunity for the members to showcase the club’s achievements and contributions to the development of their immediate community. At the grand finale of the celebration held at HOMAT Megalite event hall in Igbogbo, on Friday, August 16, 2019, three outstanding individuals; Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Oluwatoyin Gafaar (Bolowotan), Director-General,…

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Photo News: Zenith Peers Club Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Wale JAGUN Members of the Zenith Peers Club on Friday, August 16, rolled out drums in celebration of the club’s 30 years of existence. At the very colorful ceremony held at HOMAT Megarite hall, Igbogbo, three outstanding individuals – Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, the Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly,  Mr Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, the Director-General, Lagos State Sports Commission  and Alhaji Olawale Amusa, the Director HOMAT Group of Schools, were honoured for their outstanding performances in politics, sports and education respectively.

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Starlight Magazines Postpone Amazons Recognition Awards, Lecture

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Wale JAGUN -Event to hold alongside Starlight’s 15th anniversary in September 15 Starlight Magazines, organisers of the Ikorodu Amazons Awards, has announced the postponement of the recognition awards for women making positive impact in different spheres in the division to September 2019. The award and public lecture, themed “The Role Of Mothers In Combating Drug Abuse Amongst Youths”, earlier scheduled for Sunday, July 28, 2019, will now hold alongside the 15th anniversary of Starlight magazines at Ikorodu Town hall, on Sunday, September 12, 2019. Omoba Adedamola Aderibigbe, the Publisher of…

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