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Sanwo – Olu Commiserates With Funke Akindele Over Mother’s Death

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sympathized with the Geputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Ms Funke Akindele over the death of her beloved mother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday said it is often hard to find the right words at a time like this for someone who has lost a beloved person, noting that losing mothers is one of the deepest sorrows for man. The Governor prayed…

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2023 Elections: Lagos APC Suspends Campaign

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Wale Jagun -Call for review of policy over new naira notes The Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has suspended  its campaign towards the forth-coming elections. In a statement signed today by the party Spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the state chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, said the decision was reached as a result of the state of the nation due to  the scarcity of fuel and pain occasioned by the Naira redesign. He empathizes with the general public, especially the down trodden who are at the receiving end. Ojelabi…

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New Eletu, Asiwaju Oke -Eletu Speaks On What Residents Should Expect

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Kunle Adelabu and Mariam Akinloye The new Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, has assured residents of his community to expect an open – door policy where everyone will be involved in the progress and development of the town. He also said that the community under his leadership, would partner with the state government and royal fathers in facilitating projects and developments to Oke – Eletu. High Chief Ajayi and Pastor Fatai Ajalogun, spoke with THE IMPACT in an interview recently at Oke – Eletu. “What…

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Hon. Taofeek Aroyewun, Wife Give Mother In – Law Befitting Burial

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Kunle Adelabu If late Hon. (Mrs) Felicia Ebun Alli – Balogun is opportuned to look back and see how her children, family and in – laws, especially the Aroyewuns, celebrated her death, she would no that be fill with joy and satisfaction. Late Alli – Balogun, former Supervisory Councilor for Health, Ogori Magongo Local Government and retired Matron, Ogori General Hospital, Kogi State, was accorded a befitting burial in lgbogbo as children, family members and friends came from far and near despite the prolonged scarcity of cash and fuel, to…

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Ikorodu More Prosperous Under Oba Shotobi’s Reign – Senator Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries and the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has stated that Ikorodu is more prosperous and has experienced massive development during the current reign of His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu. Abiru, who said that the royal father is always interested in the development of sons and daughters of Ikorodu and his kingdom, made the verdict while felicitating the Ayangbure on his birthday. In a statement personally…

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Senator Tokunbo Abiru Greets Olori Sekinat Omolara Kasali At 50

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Kunle Adelabu Olori Sekinat Omolara Kasali, the wife of the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, has been congratulated by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, on her golden jubilee birthday. Olori Sekinat, who is the senior wife of Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, clocked 50th today, and to mark the milestone, a grand birthday ceremony was, today, held at the Lighthouse Event Place, Lighthouse Hotel, Igbogbo Road, Igbogbo, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Senator Abiru and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, expressed their…

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IKODASS Celebrates Oba Kabir Shotobi On His Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman and the entire Executive Council of Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS) on behalf of all the member clubs, associations and societies, has wished the paramount ruler of Ikorodu Kingdom, His Royal, Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi a happy and prosperous birthday as the monarch celebrates another year today. In a statement signed today by the Chairman, IKODASS, Mr Rotimi Erogbogbo, the socio – cultural and developmental body said the reign of the monarch has ushered in social and economic developments to Ikorodu and congratulated Ayangbure on…

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Oriwu Sun Publisher Unveils Book On Over 40 Years Experience In Journalism

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Kunle Adelabu After many years of expectations, the publisher of the foremost community newspaper in Nigeria, Oriwu Sun, Alhaji Monzor Kolawole Olowosago, has finally published and unveiled a book sshowcasing his practical experience in Journalism. The book, ‘Practical Community Newspaper Reporting and Production’, is a hand – on practical experience of the veteran journalist and publisher, detailing the process of starting a community newspaper and sustaining it. It was formally presented to the public at the Aquiilla Event Centre, Ikorodu on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The book, which is edited…

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Senator Abiru, Wife Celebrate Constituency Adviser, Dr Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle On His Birthday

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, FCA, on Friday, February 3, 2023, celebrated an educationist and his Constituency Adviser, Dr (Otunba) Saheed Oladapo Ibikunle, on his birthday. In a statement signed by the Senator and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, congratulating Dr Ibikunle, who is the Permanent Member, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Abiru said that he is proud of the celebrant’s accomplishment. “On behalf of my family and the people of the Lagos East Senatorial District, I heartily congratulate my dear…

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Crystal Club Donates Food Items, Other Materials To Rehabilitation Home In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -Charges other groups, individuals to support govt. The Ikorodu Crystal Club has donated food materials and other items to the Lagos State Rehabilitation Home, Agric, Ikorodu, as its continuous support for the inmates and government’s efforts towards their rehabilitation. Chieftains of the club, who were led by their President, Alhaji Olawale Tairu Mohammed Amusa, also commended the efforts of the government in providing for the over 1000 inmates and keeping the environment conducive. The visit to the rehabilitation home on Thursday, February 2, 2023, was part of the…

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