PHOTOS: African Church, Traditional Institution, Eminent Personalities Bid Pa Amos Oshin Farewell

Kunle Adelabu One of the oldest men in Ikorodu, and a community leader, Pa Amos Olabinjo Oshin, popularly called, ‘Asiri Abo’, was buried last Friday in Ikorodu, Lagos State. He died at the age of 97. Ikorodu was agog with dignitaries who gathered to honour the late religious leader, philanthropist, former teacher and head of prominent families in Ikorodu and Igbogbo Kingdoms. The funeral service kicked off at 11 am at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, after which he was interred at his Itunpate home in Ikorodu. The…

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Photos: Rep. Benson Leads APC Chairman, Others To Inspect Ongoing Offin/Oreta, Lasunwon Road Construction

Wale Jagun The presence of Rep. Babajimi Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in his constituency at the weekend, was not just about the commissioning of the completed Ori Okuta road which he facilitated in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area, but also about the inspection of other roads that he equally facilitated and are currently under construction. He was accompanied by the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, council chairmen and others, to inspect the Lambo – Lasunwon road project in Ikorodu…

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Photos: Relatives, Friends, Others Storm Late Pa Amos Oshin’s Residence To Commiserate With His Widow, Children

Jare Babatunde Hundreds of family members of late Pa Amos Oshin, both in Ikorodu and Igbogbo communities, as well as friends, associates and sympathisers, today, trooped to the Itunmeko home of late community leader who passed on last night, to commiserate with his widow and children. Late Oshin died at the age of 97, and his remains is being preserved at the General Hospital, Ikorodu. At his Ikorodu home, two big frames of the late Pa Oshin were placed on a table for visitors to write their tributes. His widow,…

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Photo News: Rep. Benson Still Cares For Ikorodu Federal Constituents With ‘Apo Anu’

Wale Jagun Hundreds of residents in ikorodu Federal Constituency, were again supported with ‘Apo – Anu’, the monthtly food support programme initiated by the representative of the constituency at the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The initiative, which is being handled by the three – term lawmaker’s operational group, iCare Foundation, was launched several years back, as means of supporting the less privilege and others in need across the lkorodu division, with food items. The monthly food distribution has benefited thousands of families in Ikorodu, since its inception, and…

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Photos: Alhaja Oke Taiwo Celebrates 70th Birthday Anniversary

Kunle Adelabu It was a celebration galore on Saturday, February 17, 2924, as family, friends and associates joined Alhaja Oke Taiwo in celebrating her 70th birthday anniversary amidst pomp and joy. The celebration, which started with Islamic prayer at the home of the celebrant, located on 5, Fatoki Salami Street, Ikorodu GRA 2, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area of lkorodu Division, Lagos State, kicked – off in the morning when close family members and friends joined Oke family to give thanks to God for the seven impactful decades of…

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Photo News: Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA’s CDC Chairman Inducted As PCRC Grand Patron

Jare Olukotun The Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, was at the weekend inaugurated as the Grand Patron of the Police Community Relations Committee. He was decorated by the Area N Commander, ASP Mosedik. The ceremony took place at the Area N Command in Ijede, where others were also decorated.

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Photos: Adeboruwa, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chair, Others Watch As Super Eagles Lost 2024 AFCON Cup Final To Cote D’ivoire

Kunle Adelabu The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I, was among the spectators that watched the African Cup of Nations’ final as the Super Eagles of Nigeria lost to CoteD’ivoire 1 – 2. Also joining hundreds of Igbogbo residents at the Adeboruwa Palace AFCON viewing centre to watch the final match yesterday, were Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hon. Ade Bolowotan, his Chief of Staff and other cabinet members.

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Photos: Excitement As Residents Watch Eagles Soar At Viewing Centres In Ikorodu, Ijede

Jare Olukotun It was excitement galore as residents of Ikorodu and Ijede watched the Super Eagles’ Round of 16 match at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, against the Indomitable of Cameroon, at free viewing centres on Saturday. The Eagles defeated the Cameroonian team 2 – 0 in the encounter which thrilled fans, many of whom came to watch the match at the centres from far places. While residents of lkorodu, are viewing the AFCON matches at the Ikorodu Town Hall, and the centre was set…

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Photos: Suave Records CEO Celebrates Wife’s 40th Birthday With All White Party

Kunle Adelabu It was an all – white party as the Chief Executive Officer, Suave Records and a Senior Legislative Aide in the National Assembly, Mr Oluwakemi Hassan, popularly called ‘General Bashexy’, celebrated his wife, Mrs Medinat Hassan, on her 40th birthday. The celebration, tagged, ‘Meddy’s 40th All White Party’, was held at the Whitehall Event Place, Oba Sekumade – Ogolonto Road, on the eve of the Christmas celebration. At the all – white birthday bash were Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade I,…

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Photos: Mathew Kuti Wins 2023 Junior, Senior Renewed Hope Table Tennis Challenge

Wale Jagun Table tennis prodigy, Master Mathew Kuti has, again, proved that he is on another level compared to his contemporaries when it comes to the game as he beat his opponents, both in junior and senior categories, to emerged winners of the 2023 Renewed Hope 2023 Top – 16 Invitational Challenge. At the finale of the tournament, which was held at held at the Molade Okoya Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday, the young champion emerged winners in the U- 19 and Mens’ Single categories of…

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