Etunrenren Chief Priest Laments Threats To Historic Site, Source Of Ikorodu’s Natural Spring Water

Kunle Adelabu There are serious threats to the continued existence of Etunrenren natural spring water and part of the landmark and historic monuments in Ikorodu and Lagos State at large. The Chief Priest of the heritage, Otunba Olaniyi Ajadi Banjoko, lamented the threats on Monday, when a team – Iga Nigeria Limited, that is documenting some heritages, monuments and historical sites in Ikorodu, led by Mr Daniel Tayo, visited the place. Aside the fact that the natural spring water, which origin is shrouded in mystery, has served the Ikorodu Kingdom…

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120 Years Anniversary: The African Church Ikorodu Honours Members With Excellence, Role Model, Other Awards

Kunle Adelabu Prominent elders and youths of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, were, on Sunday, honoured with Excellence and Role Model Awards for their roles in the development of the church. The award event was part of the commemorative activities lined up for the celebration marking the 120 years of the existence of the church founded in 1904 in Ikorodu, following its founding fathers protest and exit from the CMS Church. The special service commemorating The African Church Bethel Cathedral’s 120 years anniversary and Community Hymn Singing, took place…

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Security: Sanwo -Olu To Host 18th Town Hall Meeting

Wale Jagun Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to host the 18th yearly Lagos State town hall meeting on security. The state commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Omotoso said the town hall meeting will be held at Lagos House Ikeja on the 18th of December, 2024. The meeting is themed, “Data & Technology-Driven Security: The Way Forward”. Guests are expected to be seated by 12 Noon. “On the agenda is the presentation of patrol vehicles and other equipment to security operatives. Besides,…

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Senator Abiru Congratulates Newly Appointed Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

Wale Jagun The Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the newly appointed Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi. In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by Senator Abiru’s media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, the Senator representing the Lagos East commended Mr. Ogunjimi for his unwavering commitment to public service and his distinguished career in financial management. He noted that the appointment is a recognition of Mr. Ogunjimi’s exemplary track record…

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Agbaakin Of Ikorodu, KOLUJO Felicitate Shamseldeen Ogunjimi On Appointment As Acting AGF

Kunle Adelabu The Agbaakin of Ikorodu Kingdom, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Elesho, KJW and the KOLUJO Movement of Cmr Japheth Odesanya, have joined numerous others in congratulating an illustrious son of Ikorodu Kingdom, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi on his appointment as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His appointment was announced on Tuesday . Otunba Elesho in a statement today, congratulating him also called for prayer for Mr Ogunjinmi in his new position for him to succeed: “All of us as LOVERS of lkorodu…

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Lagos Govt Warns Against Illegal Street Gates, Barriers

Kunle Adelabu -Says approved gates must comply with regulations The Ministry of Transportation has warned against illegal and unauthorized installation of street gates and barriers in the state, and also disclosed that some of those that were approved are also not abiding with the regulations. Issuing the warning in a statement, Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said that the non – compliance is creating serious challenges to the traffic and emergency response access. “The Ministry of Transportation has observed a surge in the installation of unauthorised gates, particularly…

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Rep. Benson Congratulates Newly Appointed Acting AGF, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi

Mariam Akinloye Following the announcement of Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, Rep. Babajimi Benson has congratulated him on what he termed ‘a well – deserved appointment.’ The appointment was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. President Tinubu emphasized the critical role of the Accountant General’s office in managing the nation’s treasury. Ogunjimi’s appointment which takes immediate effect, follows the pre-retirement leave of the outgoing…

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Two Years After, Rep. Benson Fulfils Promise Over Selewu Road Reconstruction

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Stakeholders pledge to prevent arbitrary rent increase Two years after promising the residents of Selewu community in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, that the main road linking the community to the main road and other communities, will be reconstructed, Rep. Babajimi Benson has moved in contractor to fulfill that pledge. The 2.5km road, which has been in a terrible state, was officially flag – off for reconstruction by the three – term representative of Ikorodu Federal…

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Grand Chief Imam Ikorodu Division, Other Eminent Islamic Scholars Honour Pa Musbau Andu-Shokefun At Fidaus Prayer

Wale Jagun The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Fadlilat Sheikh Imam Sheifdeen Ayinla Olowooribi, led other spiritual fathers, Islamic scholars and eminent personalities gathered at the Igbogbo Central Mosque for the 8 – day Fidaus prayer for the late Pa Musbau Adebayo Andu-Shokefun. The late revered community and religious leader, died Monday, November 18 and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites. At the 8-day Fidaus prayer held at the Igbogbo Central Mosque which was conducted by Ansar -Ud- Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch led by Sheik Imam…

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I Am Not Too Happy With State Of Primary Education In Ikorodu– Sen. Ogunlewe

Kunle Adelabu-Calls for more investment in educational system A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and the Senator represented the Lagos East Senatorial District between 1999 and 2003, Senator (Sir) Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, KJW, has expressed his disappointment at the level of education in Ikorodu, especially at the primary level. Sen. Ogunlewe who was a former Minister of Works, said that it is worrisome that pupils at public schools does not have access to computer education that would empower them to attempt computer -based examinations that make them qualify…

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