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Late Pa Oshin’s Death: Asiwaju Basorun Shares Late Nonagenarian’s April 1st, 2024 Message To Him

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Kunle Adelabu The First Secretary to the First Elected Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Reuben Olorunfunmi Basorun, has revealed the last message sent to him by the late nonagenarian and community leader, Pa Amos Olabinjo Oshin, Jpil., before his death. Pa Oshin died at 97 years on Tuesday. Asiwaju Basorun, who is also the Asiwaju of Igbogbo, made the revelation in his reaction to the death of the late community leader whom he said was active until he answered the God’s final call. “Papa was active till he joined…

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We Wish To Have Pa Oshin With Us For Many More Years – Bishop, The African Church

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Kunle Adelabu Bishop of The African Church, Lagos West Diocese, The Rt. Rev’d Hezekiah A. Adetoro, has said that the Church would have love to have the late Trustee Emeritus of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu and the Grand Patron of the Cathedral Church, Pa Amos Oshin, with them for many years. Pa Oshin was an active Church officer till his death, and a strong pillar who played vital and significant roles in the Cathedral Church, Ikorodu Archdeaconry, Lagos West Diocese and The African Church Nigeria and Overseas, in…

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Ikorodu Mourns Death Of ‘Teacher Alajo’, Pa Amos Oshin

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Kunle Adelabu It has been outpouring of tributes, commendations and prayers since last night when the death of one of the active oldest men in Ikorodu, popularly called ‘Asiri Abo’, ‘Teacher Alajo’ or ‘Oyinbo Alajo’, Pa (Chief) Amos Olabinjo Oshin, JPil., was announced. The late community leader died at the age of 97. THE IMPACT newspaper broke the news late Tuesday night. Otunba Fatai Olukoga, a former Special Adviser on Education to the Governor of Lagos State, reacting to the news of Pa Oshin’s death by THE IMPACT, said: “May…

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Religious Dispute: Ayangbure Palace, Eminent Persons, Ikorodu Muslim Community Agree On Peaceful Co – Existence

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Kunle Adelabu -Initiate inter – religious peace committee A significant step towards the final resolution of the face – off that resulted into a court matter and eventually led to ‘Out of Court Settlement’ between the Ikorodu Muslim Community Association (IMCA) and the traditional institution, was not only taken on Tuesday, but also means of prevention of such occurrence in future was also agreed upon. At the peace meeting held at the Ayanbure palace yesterday and hosted by His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu,…

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JUST IN: Pa Amos Oshin ‘Asiri Abo’, Dies At 97

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Kunle Adelabu One of the oldest man in Ikoriodu, Pa Amos Olabinjo Oshin, popularly called, ‘Asiri Abo’, today died at the age of 97. THE IMPACT gathered that died his house in Ikorodu this evening. Pa Amos Oshin was a Trustees emeritus of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The nonagenarian was a retired teacher, community leader, thrift collector/money lender in his active years in Ikorodu and Igbogbo areas of Ikorodu division. He’s also a philanthropist and family head in both communities. He was also a chieftain of the Jerusalem…

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How To Order, Be Part Of Meat Care Hub In Ikorodu – Management

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Kunle Adelabu The management of the Meat Care Hub, a modern meat market which came into operation recently in Ikorodu, has assured residents of delivery of fresh and healthy meat and timely delivery of orders. Meat Care Hub deals in cow, ram, goat and chicken which are slaughtered weekly for existing and prospective customers. In its attempt to ensure timely delivery and meet up with requests by customers, the Chief Executive Officer, Meat Care Hub, Hon. Azeez Jimoh Olosugbo, enjoined members of the public to place their orders between Saturdays…

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Former Supervisory Councilor Supports Ikorodu Resource Group, ICT Development With Computers

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Waliu Jagun The Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), has received more support for the development of its ICT/CBT Hub located within the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu. A former Supervisory Councilor for Environment, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Olawale Mutiu Animashaun, impressed by the investment in innovation by the Group when he visited the hub, donated two laptop computer sets to add to the poll already in place at the Barr. S.A.B. Oteju ICT & Innovation Hub. He presented the set of computers during the third edition of the Most Brilliant…

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2024 Easter Recorded Low Celebration In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu The celebration of the 2024 Easter in Ikorodu, was low key, as relaxation centres, bars and other fun spots experienced low patronage. Christians globally celebrated the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ today also known as Easter Monday which is the third day after his death. The Ikorodu Ferry Terminal, which serves as the venue for ‘Galilee’ or ‘Oke – Odo’ in lkorodu, where faithfuls usually gathered every year, recorded a very low attendance. The lagoon front, which for many years recorded no activity during Easters, was revived…

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Abiru, Benson, AMA, Daini Felicitate Ijede LCDA Boss, Motunrayo Alogba On Birthday

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye Top elected representatives in Ikorodu Division, have congratulated and wished the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, best wishes on her birthday. The council added another year on Easter Monday. She was celebrated by no mean political figures like Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, Senatorial representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Rep. Babajimi Benson, Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency and Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. In a statement jointly…

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Another Giant Stride As LASU Don, Dr Anjorin Joins World Society for Virology

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State University (LASU) Don and Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Abdul-Azeez A. Anjorin, has been selected as a Member of the World Society for Virology (WSV) Training and Career Development Committee. This was confirmed in a letter dated March 8, 2024, and signed by the renowned Virologist, Founder and Chairman of the Governing Board for World Society for Virology (WSV), Professor Ahmed, S. Abdel-Moneim. It is indeed another giant stride that has registered the name of the State University on the global fame of honour in…

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