Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful and residents of the State as they celebrate this year’s Easter-the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Governor urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians to emulate Jesus Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion, which made Him die on the cross for the atonement of our sins and reconciling us with God. Governor Sanwo-Olu in his Easter Message issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Christians to…
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2023 UMRAH: Lagos Pilgrims Depart Tomorrow
Wale Jagun No fewer than 200 Intending Pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2023/1444 A.H. Umrah (lesser hajj) exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi disclosed this during a One-Day Seminar organised by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) for the intending pilgrims, held at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque Hall, Old Secretariat, Ikeja, on Wednesday. Represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Islamic Matters,…
Read MoreChristian Community Celebrates Good Friday in Ikorodu
Wale Jagun It was another Good Friday, and Christians across the country marked the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Congregations in Ikorodu were not left out of the important day. Our correspondent, who monitored the celebrations, observed Christians embarking on processions and demonstration of the Passion of Christ. The Bishop of The African Church, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, Rt. Revd. Ezekhial Adeleke Adetoro, led the congregation of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu in dramatizing the suffering of Jesus on his way to crucifixion. The special service to mark the…
Read MoreFG Declares Friday, Monday As Easter Public Holidays
Wale Jagun The Federal Government has announced that Friday, 7 and Monday, 10, April 2023 will be public holidays to mark the Easter celebrations this year. This was contained in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in Abuja. In the statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Begore, the Minister urged Christians to emulate the attributes of Jesus Christ, which were exemplified by His ministry on the earth. Aregbesola called on Christians to pray for an end to the security challenges in parts of the country…
Read MoreState Of Projects: Igbogbo Deserves Better Treatment From Lagos Govt – Odunniyi, Youth Leader
Kunle Adelabu -Calls on Gov. Sanwo – Olu to address neglect The President emeritus, Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), Mr Gbenga George Odunniyi, has lamented what he perceived as ill-treatments of the people of Igbogbo and the Kingdom by the Lagos State Government. Odunniyi expressed serious concerns and disappointment over the state of the construction works on Igbogbo/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, Igbogbo in Ikorodu Division, seven years after several houses, many of which were ancestral homes and landmark sites, were demolished. The former IYC President also cited the Igbogbo Stadium…
Read MoreGov. Sanwo-Olu Hosts BOSYOPS Management, Coordinators
Kunle Adelabu The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, on Tuesday, hosted management and coordinators of the Babajide Olushola Sanwo- Olu Youth Professional Support Group (BOSYOPS). BOSYOPS management was led by its Chairman, Prince S.J. Samuel and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Lagos State, Ms Abisola Olusanya who is also the Director – General of the group. At the meeting were Special Adviser on Works and Infrastructures, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye and Managing Director, Mrs Abimbola Akinajo. Representatives of BOSYOPS, during the meeting with Mr. Governor, presented the…
Read MoreAdeboruwa Ramadan Lecture: Islamic Scholar Asks Leaders To Be Considerate Towards People
Wale Jagun An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abdulrazaq Abdul-Malik has urged leaders not to be too difficult towards those that they are leading and should always be considerate in their relationship with them. Sheikh Abdul-Malik gave the charge at the Oba Adeboruwa Annual Ramadan Lecture (Tasfir), held at the Adeboruwa palace on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This year’s lecture was themed, ‘Islam and Governance’ At the event were His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA),…
Read MoreErogbogbo Unveils IKODASS Agenda For Next Two Years
Wale Jagun After a successful two – year tenure as Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), which earned him re – election unopposed on last Sunday, Mr Rotimi Akeem Erogbogbo has unveiled parts of his agenda for his renewed mandate. Erogbogbo and other newly elected executive members of the socio – cultural and developmental body, would administer the body for the next two years.. Erogbogbo administration’s achievements in the last two years in the area of tourism and cultural developments, sports, education, economic, literary initiative, empowerment, humanitarian, increased membership…
Read MoreFederal Lawmaker Postpones Road Grading Till After Raining Season
Mariam Akinloye The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, who was recently re – elected for the third term, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has announced the stoppage of road grading across his constituency. The exercise, which the lawmaker has been embarking upon since his emergence as the representative of Ikorodu, eight years ago, will resume after the raining season. He made the announcement about the suspension of the road grading, in a statement today. “The raining season is upon us, hence, community road grading exercise will be put on hold…
Read MoreUPDATED: 15 Ikorodu Students Awarded Late Justice Akanbi Abiru Scholarship
Kunle Adelabu & Odede Efezino Kenneth -Beneficiaries laud sponsor, Sen. Abiru 15 students in various higher institutions of learning have been awarded the Late Justice Mubasheer Akanbi Abiru Full Scholarship, by the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS). The scholarship programme, which is part of the IKODASS Educational Support Scheme, was sponsored by Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District. Beneficiaries were presented with N100, 000 cheques each at a brief ceremony held at the Oteju Hall of Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall on…
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