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Photos: 2023 Ikorodu – Oga Carnival: Hair, Fashion Take Centre Stage On Wednesday

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Jare Babatunde Tailors and hair stylists in Ikorodu took the centre stage on Wednesday, when they dazzled the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi, eminent guests, tourists and residents. They went down the runway to showcase their creativity and talents to a large audience including judges at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Owolowo/Olubi Street, Ikorodu. The hair and fashion show has been part of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Carnival, where members of the tailoring and hairdressing associations compete, exhibit their talents and entertain guests.

Photos: Igbogbo Monarch, Council Boss Join Large Crowd For Prayer At Ashimolowo’s Crusade

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Government Development Area (LCDA) and other dignitaries on Tuesday joined Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo and other men of God at the ongoing Christ Compassion to the Rural Areas (CCRW) crusade. The 6 – day crusade which is holding at the Igbogbo Stadium arena began on Monday with large crowd attending. Aside the evangelism outreach of the crusade, food items and medical assistance are also being offered the public.

Photos: Eletu Hosts Family Members, Residents, Others At Eyibi Party

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun It was celebration galore on Tuesday, as family members, residents and friends of Oke – Eletu joined the traditional head of the community, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, in celebrating the 2023 Agemo and Eleku festivals, also known as Eyibi festival. They gathered at the Oke – Eletu market square on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, where they wined, dined and danced to good music. The social gathering was part of the seven days activities marking the Eyibi festival which began on October…

Photos: Lagos Agric Ministry’s Road Sensitisation Walk In Commemoration of 2023 World Food Day

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, on Thursday, led other government functionaries, staff of the Ministry and representatives of partnering organisations, on a sensitization walk in commemoration of the ongoing World Food Day. This year’s celebration is themed, “Water Is Life, Water Is Food, Leave No One Behind”. The Commissioner and other participants, including Mr Rotimi Fashola, Special Adviser on Agriculture and Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, embarked on the Road Walk/Sensitization which took off from Olowu Street Junction, Ikeja, through major…

Photos: Newly Rehabilitated Sporting facilities At Ita – Elewa Youth Centre

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu After months of temporary shutdown of the sporting facility at the Ita –Elewa Youth Centre in Ikorodu, due to rehabilitation work, the complex is fully back for the recreational activities of the youths in the neighbourhood. You will recall that the 480 – seater capacity complex comprising of a 5 – aside football pitch, basketball court and facilities for indoor games and offices was commissioned by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, who was accompanied by the Special Assistant to the President on Millennium…

Photo News: IKODASS Unveils Ankara Fabric For 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Carnival

October 2, 2023October 8, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Ankara fabric for the celebration of the 2023 edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, has been unveiled. The event took place at the main auditorium of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This year’s edition slated for between November 11 and 18, will be the 32nd edition, of the socio – cultural and economic development initiative. The weeklong event promotes cultural values and tourism potential of Ikorodu, across Nigeria and globally. The unveiling was done at the General…

Photo News: APC Inaugurates Hon. Adeola Jokomba As State Scribe

September 18, 2023September 20, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Former two – term Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Prince) Dr. Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, on Monday inaugurated as the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). With his inauguration, Jokomba officially replaced the former State Scribe, Hon. Olanrewaju Sunmi Odesanya, who is also from Ikorodu. At the brief ceremony held at the State APC secretariat, ACME, Ikeja, are the Stare APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelade, former Deputy Governor of the Stare and Chieftain of the GAC, Sir (Prince) Abiodun Ogunleye, GAC leader, Baba…

Photo News: Oba Shotobi Installs Alhaja Mutiat Ojulari As New Iyaloja Of Ayangbure Market

September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on Thursday installed Alhaja Mutiat Abeni Ojulari, as the new Iyaloja, Ayangbure International Market, Ikorodu, popularly known and called ‘Sabo’ market. The ceremony which took place at the Ayangbure pavilion within the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu was witnessed by many dignitaries, family members of the new Iyaloja and large number of market men and women in Ikorodu. Former Iyaloja of the market who was also the Iya Oloja General, Ikorodu Division, Alhaja (Chief) Taofeekat Abiodun Allison,…

Photos: Family Members, Friends, Associates Join Okes In Celebrating Children’s Waleematul Quran Graduation

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Three sons of Mr & Mrs Oke Godwin Olaoluwa, were on Sunday, August 27, 2023, celebrated by parents, family members, friends and associates, at their Waleematul Quran & Shahaadah Ibtidaaiyah ceremony organised by the Abdullah lbn Abbas School of Quran Memorization & Islamic Education, Andu Idowu Street, Adegbose Estate, Olu – Odo, Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The graduands – Oke Abdul Roheem Oluwaferanmi who plans to become a medical doctor, Oke Abdul Muiz Oladipupo, a future software designer and Oke Abdul Mannan Fikayomi, another…

Photos: Royal Fathers, Eminent Personalities Celebrate 2023 Agemo Eyibi/Eluku Festival With Ayangbure

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, hosted royal fathers, eminent personalities, traditional chieftains and sons and daughters of Ikorodu Kingdom for the celebration of the grand finale of the 2023 Agemo Eyibi/Eluku Festival. At the colourful and well – attended ceremony are His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sulaimon Raji, Oniba Ekun, HIS Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Nojeemdeem Abidemi Aberejo, Oduala 1, the Alakesan of Akesan and Odofin Adewunmi Ogunsanya, the Odofin of Ikorodu and Chairman, MultiChoice Nigeria. Also at the festival…