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Wale Jagun Former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has described the celebration of Eid – il – Adha as commemoration of the sacrifice to God, for the ultimate good of humanity. In his statement on the auspice occasion, the young community developer charged Muslims and Nigerians in general, to cultivate the act of sacrifice and offer prayers for the development of Nigeria. “I celebrate with all Muslims across the world on this significant religious celebration. It is a celebration that commemorates the willingness…

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Kunle Adelabu The former Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights crusader, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, visited lkorodu, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, to observe the Ileya celebration with friends and comrades. Ikorodu is one of the strongholds of Sowore who has a wide network of friends and comrades across the country, and it was an engaging moment during his visit. The Publisher of the Sahara Reporters, who arrived Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest of Nigeria, met with old friends…

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has felicitated Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement, IKODASS Chairman, Asiwaju Rotimi Erogbogbo, urged the Muslim faithful to remember those in need. “IKODASS wishes all Muslim faithfuls a happy celebration this Eid El Kabir. May the blessings of the season not pass you by. May our prayers be answered. May our desires be granted. May our goals be achieved”, he said. “As you celebrate, in the true Ikorodu tradition, remember your brothers and sisters. Remember the less privileged…

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Wale Jagun As Nigerians join Muslim faithful all over the world to celebrate Kabir, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslims, urging them to imbibe the lessons in the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful to work with other faith for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, congratulated Muslims in Lagos and advised them to continue on the path of spirituality and…

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Kunle Adelabu -Says Nigeria’s challenges surmountable President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fe­licitated with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, stating that he was aware of the prevailing economic and security challenges. While acknowledging the challenges that Nigerians are faced with, Tinubu said that they are surmountable and his administration is diligently working towards solutions. “At the moment, our country is going through some challenges especially with our struggling economy and simmering security challenges. While I acknowl­edge all of these, I want to assure you that they are not insurmountable.…

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Wale Jagun – Assures Lagosians of adequate traffic control The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured Lagosians that traffic personnel will be fully on the ground to professionally and adequately manage traffic before, during and after the festive period. According to a statement by the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the assurance during a strategic meeting held with the Comptrollers, Commanders and Zonal Heads at LASTMA Headquarters in Oshodi. Mr. Oreagba noted that the ‘Eld-el-Kabir celebration is usually characterised by a high volume of human…

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Wale Jagun The Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Lagos Taskforce), CSP Shola Jejeloye has said that the Agency will do all it takes in ensuring that environmental degraders scattered across various parts of the State are either brought to book or made to leave the State. He made this declaration today at Lekki Coastal Road where the Agency carried out a cleanup exercise after serving squatters in the area several notices to evacuate the axis. The exercise which was led by the Chairman kicked off…

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Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has opened the “EKO HAVEN”, a shelter for survivors of domestic violence as part of the State Government’s commitment to ensuring holistic support is provided to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, in her address at the opening of the facility, revealed that the Shelter located in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos, is a 30-bed space capacity to provide immediate shelter services to high-risk survivors of domestic violence. She said opening the…

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Wale Jagun In celebrating this year’s Eid-El-Kabir festivities, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has admonished residents to bag and containerise waste generated appropriately, for a clean environment. A statement released by the Executive Director, Finance, LAWMA, Mr. Kunle Adebiyi assured the public that comprehensive measures had been put in place to ensure a clean and hygienic environment throughout the celebration period, adding that PSP operators have been assigned to work tirelessly to clean up the city by maintaining a round-the-clock schedule. He urged residents to shun all forms of…

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