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Eid –El – Kabir: Sanwo -Olu Felicitates Muslims, Seeks Peaceful Co -Existence Among Nigerians

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Our Editor Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-al-Adha, urging Lagosians and Nigerians to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence. Governor Sanwo-Olu also advised Nigerians, especially Muslims to imbibe the lessons of the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim and work for the unity, peace and progress of the nation. Sanwo-Olu, in an Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, called on Lagosians to draw lessons from the Prophet’s examples by eschewing tendencies…

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Asipa Kaoli Rehabilitates Block Of 6 Classrooms, 12 Toilets At Salvation Army Pry School

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Kunle Adelabu Former Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives and an apex leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, Asipa Kaoli Olatunji Olusanya, has intervened in rehabilitating an abandoned block of classrooms and toilet facilities at the Salvation Army Primary School, Ikorodu. Asipa Kaoli, who is the Founder and Chief Learning Officer, Kith and Kins Schools, took it upon himself to fully rehabilitate the block which consisted of six classrooms and 12 toilet facilities. The six classrooms were also furnished with chairs and benches while the 12 toilets were…

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State Leadership Should Be Fair To Ikorodu With Appointments For Proper Reconciliation- Asipa Kaoli

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Kunle Adelabu Former Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, has charged state government and the party hierarchy at the state level to consider Ikorodu for more appointments if the ongoing reconciliation for aggrieved party members is to make any meaning. Asipa Kaoli gave the charge on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, when he was inaugurated as the Chairman of the APC Ikorodu Division Reconciliation Committee alongside other members at the Divisional Secretariat of the party in Ikorodu. The…

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Asipa Kaoli, Former Lagos East Vice Chairman Heads APC Reconciliation Committee

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Division, Otunba Jimoh Olasunkanmi Tijani, has constituted a reconciliation committee for the aggrieved members of the party in Ikorodu to resolve issues emanating from the recently concluded primary elections. Former Lagos Commissioner for Agriculture and Cooperatives and former Vice Chairman, APC, Lagos East, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, will chair the committee as announced by the party chairman at a special session held at the party’s Secretariat in lkorodu, located along Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikorodu, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.…

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FG Declares Monday, Tuesday Holiday For Eid-il-Kabir

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Jare Babatunde The Federal Government has declared Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th July 2022, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the FG while congratulating all Muslims and Nigerians both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. “I call on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) and to also use the period to pray for…

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Ayangbure, Eminent Personalities In Ikorodu Charge Lagos Youths On Development, Change

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos youths have been charged by the First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, His Royal Majesty (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi , to bring about a desirable change in the country by developing themselves and engaging the government. The monarch also enjoined them to be worthy ambassadors of their culture. The leadership of the youths in the state, under the agies of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) led by its State Chairman, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, were given the charge when…

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IKODASS Flags Off Play Writing Competition Worth N.5m With Focus On Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), has announced the commencement of the first edition of its play writing competition for the literary inclined. The initiative tagged, ‘IKODASS Play Writing Competition’, is coming under the association’s Ikorodu Literary Initiative (ILI) in partnership with Promocom Ventures Limited. In a statement by the socio – cultural and developmental body, the competition, which was initiated towards changing the narrative about Ikorodu, is opened to everybody. “ILI is one of the association’s strategic pillars to change the narrative about our community. The competition is open…

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Our Women Are Always Happy During Oro In Ikorodu – Oba Shotobi

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Kunle Adelabu His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangbure of lkorodu, has assured those agitating for the scrapping of annual Oro festivals in Ikorodu Kingdom on the ground that women’s movement is  usually being restricted during the festival, to accept the culture of Ikorodu which its people has seen as a way of life. Oba Shotobi, while addressing the State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Lekan Biliamin Oba, members of the state executives and Coordinators across the 20 Local Government Areas and…

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Two Passengets Die As Boat Capsizes In Ikorodu

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Jare Babatunde Two female passengers of a 20-seater boat which departed the Ipakodo ferry terminal in Ikorodu early Wednesday morning have been confirmed dead after a ferry boat capsized shortly after take-off. Eye witnesses stated that the unfortunate incident occurred few minutes after the boat departed the Lagos State Ferry Terminal at Ipakodo in Ikorodu. In a statement signed by the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Oluwadamilola Emmanuel on Wednesday, it was stated that 15 passengers of the capsized boat were however rescued alive. According to the statement:…

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Oba Shotobi Not A Relation Of Popular Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele – Ayangbure palace

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Kunle Adelabu The Office of the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom has refuted the claim that the popular Nollywood actress who recently suffered marriage breakdown is in any way related to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi. An online news medium, Gazelle in a report claimed that the mother of the actress who is rumored to be running mate of the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr AbidulAzeez Olajide Adediran popularly called, ‘Jandor’, is a sister to the Ikorodu monarch. In a statement signed by Otunba…

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