Musediq Alogba Library Holds Maiden Reading Session Friday

Kunle Adelabu The Musediq Alogba E-Library and Research Centre, which was established by the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG), as a community/public library to advance education in Ikorodu Division, is set to hold the maiden edition of its Reading Session, as part of its resource development objectives. The event, which is slated for the Oteju Hall of the Ultra – Modern Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Friday, June 16, 2023, would host the former Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and the Chief Learning Officer of Kith & Kin Group…

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Three Years After, Senator Abiru Remembers Late Predecessor, Senator Osinowo

Wale Jagun It’s exactly three years today that the late Senator that represented the Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly between June 2019 and June 15, 2020, Senator Adebayo Osinowo, passed away in active representative capacity to his people, and he’s being fondly remembered by his successor, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. Abiru, who succeeded the late grassroots politician after winning a bye – election and inaugurated into the National Assembly in December 2020, in a statement today, described the death of the late State and Federal legislator,…

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Appointments: Concerned lkorodu North Residents Protest Marginalisation, Appeal To APC Leaders

Kunle Adelabu Concerned Ikorodu North Citizens Forum has written the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division, over what they termed perpetual marginalization of the council area. The concerned residents of the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, are protesting the failure of the leadership in considering the political zone for state appointments, since its inception. In a statement issued by the concerned group and sent to THE IMPACT, they said that they are compelled to write…

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Tinubu Suspends EFCC Chairman, Bawa

Wale Jagun President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa. Bawa’s suspension, according to a statement by the Director, Information, SGF Office, Willie Basse, is to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. He was directed to immediately handover to the Director, Operations in the Commission pending the conclusion of the investigation. The statement read, “President Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension from office of AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to allow for proper…

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Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Ambode At 60

Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with his predecessor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Ambode clocks 60 today, Wednesday, June 14. Gov Sanwo – Olu, in a congratulatory message, issued on Tuesday, by his Media Adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Ambode as a seasoned administrator who contributed his knowledge and expertise to the growth of the public service in Lagos State. He said Ambode has contributed immensely as a former Accountant-General as well as ex-Governor, to the growth and development of…

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Oro Festival Holds In Ikorodu Thursday

Kunle Adelabu The annual Liwe festival, popularly called ‘Oro Liwe’, holds tomorrow, Thursday, June 15,2023, in lkorodu Kingdom. As tradition permits, women are expected to stay indoor from 12am on Wednesday till early morning Friday. Liwe, which is one of the major traditions of the people of Isele in Ikorodu, is the second of the two Oro festivals celebrated annually. THE IMPACT gathered that notable musicians will grace the eve of the festival, by performing at different areas of Ikorodu Kingdom. The annual festival, which is being used to cleansing…

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Sen. Abiru, Rep. Benson Are Blessings To Ikorodu – Prince Ibrahim Onibudo

Mariam Akinloye A Canada – based Ikorodu – born politician, Prince Ibrahim Onibudo, has described the duo of Senatorial Tokunbo Abiru, Senator representing the Lagos East, and Rep. Babajimi Benson, Representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency, as blessings to Ikorodu Division. Onibudo stated this in a statement while congratulating the two federal legislators on their inauguration into the 10th Senate and House of Representatives of the National Assembly, on Tuesday, adding that constituents’ hope has never been this high, as they expect more dividends from the two re – elected representatives. “Double…

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Ikorodu Leaders Pick Olusanya, Oladeinde, Agbaje As Commissioner Nominees

Kunle Adelabu -Controversies hinder nomination of a Council Chairman The apex leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu division, may have settled for the two former Commissioners in the first term administration of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to again represent the division, in the governor’s second term administration. THE IMPACT gathered that the leaders met over the Commissionership lists, last Friday and Saturday, at the home of the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Abiodun…

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Inauguration: Ikorodu Will Be Rewarded With Greater Human Capital, Infrastructural Development – Rep. Benson

Kunle Adelabu The third – term representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has assured his constituents of a greater human capital and infrastructural developments for reposing their trust in him by re-electing him. Benson expressed his appreciation to the constituents and leaders after his inauguration alongside other federal lawmakers into the 10th National Assembly, today. In a statement titled, ‘Ikorodu: Our Shared Journey, Our Shared Value’, and personally signed by him, he said that his return to the Green Chamber, is a reminder of the immense support…

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Aroyewun Group Felicitates Abiru, Benson Over 10th National Assembly Inauguration

Wale Jagun The management team and members of the Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP), a formidable political platform of the former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, have joined numerous others in felicitating Sen. Tokunbo Abiru and Rep. Babajimi Benson, on their respective inaugurations at the 10th National Assembly, in Abuja, today. Sen. Tokunbo Abiru and Rep. Babajimi Benson, Senator representing Lagos East and representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, respectively, today, took the oath of office as members…

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