Category: Impact Photo News

Photos: Lamina Signs Youth Against Violence Accord

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Kunle ADELABU Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mukaila Ajagun-Lamina, on Saturday, December 5, signed the Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) The brief ceremony took place at his campaign office in Ikorodu. While assuring the officials of the NotTooYoungToRun, Ikorodu chapter of a violence free campaign, the businessman turned politician also lauded the initiative of the youths in ensuring a peaceful election

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Photos: 2019 Elections: Lagos Majority Leader Signs Peace Accord

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Kunle ADELABU The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade emerged as the first among other candidates contesting for elections in Ikorodu Division to sign a Peace Accord against electoral violence The signing took place at the Conference hall of the Light house hotel in Ikorodu on Saturday, December 29, 2018 Youth Against Violence Accord (YAVA 2018) is an initiative of the NotTooYoungToRule (NTYTR) Speaking shortly after signing the agreement,…

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Photos: 2018 GLOWFUX Charity Concert

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The 3rd edition of the Giving Love With Fun 4 Xmas (GLOWFUX) was held on Tuesday in Ikorodu.   The event is held annually to give less privileges and orphans in the society the opportunity to enjoy Christmas like other privileged children Some of the entertainers that performed at this year’s charity concert held at the Funcity Amusement park in Ikorodu were Da’Fresh Olorin, King Fatai Akanbi Valentine, Bayzik, Yewande Adekoya-Abiodun, TQ Bello, Arewa, Phazehop, Dharnniella, Richy Manny, Meyrah, Sniffy Fantasy, Queen Yetunde Savage, MC Talktalk, Queen Agbeke Eko, FKM,…

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Photo News: APC Guber Candidate, Sanwoolu Surprise Visit To Ayangbure, Ranodu, Others In Ikorodu

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The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu, paid a surprise visit to Ikorodu Division on Satutday, November17.   During his visit, Mr. Sanwoolu visited the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Shotobi in his Ikorodu palace and also the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajibade Agoro in his palace in Imota.   He also used the opportunity of his visit to celebrate with the people of Ikorodu at the grand finale of annual Ikorodu-Oga Day held at the Ayangbure palace   It was…

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Local Foods, Fashion, Drama, Others Take Centre Stage At Ongoing Ikorodu-Oga Carnival

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Jare OLUKOTUN  & Yetunde Toyosi ANIPOLE Display of local foods, fashion parade, musical performances among others took the center stage at the Day 4 of the ongoing Ikorodu-Oga Day Carnival 2018. The event which was held at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Olubi Street, Ikorodu, witnessed large turnout of people. This year’s celebration is themed, “Cultural Values As Catalyst To socio-Economic Development” Chief Karimu Adekunle Ore, the Apana Osgugbo Abalaye of Ikorodu Kingdom, was conferred with the IKODASS Cultural Heritage Award at the event The event which was chaired by the…

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Ikorodu-Oga 2018: Transporters Add Glamour To Annual Celebration

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Wale JAGUN The Day 3 of the ongoing Ikorodu-Oga Day Carnival was all about members of the transport unions that are also contributing to the social and economic developments of Ikorodu community. The event held at the Ayangbure palace on Monday, November 12, 2018, was dedicated to the members of the various transport unions in Ikorodu The occasion which was well attended served as an opportunity for the chairman of the occasion and the Majority Laeder of the Lagos State house of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade to reconnect with those…

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Photos: Lagos East Senatorial Candidate, Party Leaders Visit Ayangbure of Ikorodu

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Kunle ADELABU The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos East senatorial Candidate, Princess Abiodun Oyefusi on Sunday, November 11, 2018, visited the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Shotobi to receive royal blessings During the visit, the PDP Chairman, Lagos Senatorial District, Mr Taiwo Benedict, formally presented the Princess of Ikorodu Kingdom to the monarch as the party’s flag bearer for the Lagos East Senatorial contest in the forthcoming 2019 General election The Ayangbure described Princess Oyefusi as his daughter while given her the royal blessings He said he…

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27th Ikorodu-Oga Celebration: Ikorodu Residents In Colourful ‘Woro’ Procession

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Jare OLUKOTUN The annual Ikorodu-Oga Celebration kicked-off with the traditional ‘woro’ procession on the streets of Ikorodu on Saturday, November 10, 2018’ The procession which was led by the Chairman of the Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Otunba Ganiyu Abiruwent round major streets and terminated at the Ayangbure palace where different groups and associations took their turns to pay homage to the traditional ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Adewale Shotobi As usual, the opening also witnessed cultural displays The colourful ‘Aso Ebi’ (social fabric) wore by…

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Photos From Oriwu College, Ikorodu Class of 1998’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

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Kunle ADELABU The 1998 set of the premier college in Ikorodu, Oriwu College (now model) Old Students Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), on Sunday, November 4, 2018, gathered at the Ai Royal hotel, Aga, ikorodu, to celebrate the 29th anniversary of their set. At the celebration were Mr Olanrewaju, a former principal of the school who also chaired the anniversary event, Alhaja Sherifat Ogunniyi, the current principal of the school, Mr Toyin Gafaar (Bolowotan), Mr Mojeed Sanni, teachers, families and friends.  

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Photo News: 1st Ikorodu-Oga Cocktail Night With Business Executives

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Kunle ADELABU The Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) under the leadership of Otunba Olusegun Ganiyu Abiru scored another first on Friday when it successfully hosted the business executives in Ikorodu to a cocktail night In attendance at the cock night held at the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu were His Royal Majesties, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo and their queens Hon. Babajimi Benson, Member, Federal House of Representatives, Engr. H.O.B. Lawal, President, Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI),…

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