Sheikh Onikijipa Delivers Thought-Provoking Lecture At Maolud Nabiyy Celebration ln lkorodu

Kunle Adelabu The popular Islamic cleric, His Eminence, Fadilat Sheikh Dr Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, the Al Mufty Ilorin, lifted the spirit of Muslim congregation with a thought-provoking lecture delivered with a deep knowledge of the Holy Quran, as he joined the Ikorodu Division Muslim Community (IDMCO) in celebrating the Maolud Nabiyy (the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH). The occasion, which was used in raising funds for project in propagation of Islam, was held at the IDMCO Islamic Centre, Itamaga, along Ijede Road, Ikorodu, at the weekend. In attendance…

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African Church Cathedral Elects New Executives, Trustees

Kunle Adelabu -Seyi Adelabu bows out 6 years after as Cathedral Secretary The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, during its annual Vestry Meeting on Sunday, November, elected new Executive Council and Trustees that will steer the ship of the Church for the next two years. At meeting, which was held inside the Cathedral Church auditorium, Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin was re – elected and returned unopposed as the Cathedral Warden. Also returned unopposed are: Mr Sotuminu O. Oludemi (Treasurer), Mr Abiodun A. Osho (Vestry Secretary), Mr Adekunle Eniola Bada (Provost…

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Ikorodu Muslim Community Supports Palestine With Special Prayers, Protest

Kunle Adelabu Hundreds of Muslims across the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Thursday, gathered at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Prayer Ground, along the Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikorodu, to offered special prayers in support of the Palestinian people who were at war with the State of Israel. The Muslim community called for the establishment of State of Palestine, and stoppage of war in the region. Aside praying for the stoppage of the war, the muslims also demanded for the creation of a State for Palestine, and access…

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Photos: Igbogbo Monarch, Council Boss Join Large Crowd For Prayer At Ashimolowo’s Crusade

Kunle Adelabu The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Builder Sesan Daini, Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Government Development Area (LCDA) and other dignitaries on Tuesday joined Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo and other men of God at the ongoing Christ Compassion to the Rural Areas (CCRW) crusade. The 6 – day crusade which is holding at the Igbogbo Stadium arena began on Monday with large crowd attending. Aside the evangelism outreach of the crusade, food items and medical assistance are also being offered the public.

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Pastor Ashimolowo’s Crusade In Igbogbo: Stadium Setup Commences, Road Work Intensifies In Igbogbo

Kunle Adelabu As countdown begun in lgbogbo for the massive crusade tagged, ‘Christ Compassion Crusade’, the setting up of stages and sound equipment commenced yesterday, at the Igbogbo Stadium in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the venue of the event slated to hold between November 6 and 11, 2023. About eight heavy duty trailers had, on Monday, brought the equipment which were offloaded and the commencement of setting up of the stage took off immediately. Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo is expected to lead other men of God like…

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UAMC Cathedral Youths, Ladies Xtian Guilds Celebrate Anniversaries With Visit To Orphanage Home, Medical Mission

Kunle Adelabu -Hold anniversary thanksgiving, reception on Sunday Youths and Ladies Christian Guilds of the United African Methodist Church (UAMC) Cathedral, Igbogbo, have donated food, toiletries, groceries and clothing items to the Hikanos Orphanage Home in Igbogbo, in commemoration of their anniversaries. The societies also organized a free medical outreach programme within the Cathedral Church premises for members of the Church and public, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, after the donation at the orphanage home. At the orphanage home, Bishop M. J. Toyi, the UAMC Cathedral, who accompanied members of…

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Knighthood: Prominent Youth Leader In Ikorodu Congratulates Former Deputy Governor, Abiodun Ogunleye

Wale Jagun The former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye has been congratulated on his conferment as a Knight of John Wesley (KJW), Methodist Church of Nigeria, by a prominent youth in Ikorodu and founder of the Real Initiatives, Mr Abolaji Oluwaseun Elesho. He described the award as a well – deserved honour for the political leader who is strong member of the Patriarch Bolaji Cathedral Methodist Church, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. Ogunleye, who is also a chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making…

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Lagos Methodist Knights Celebrate Wesley Day

Kunle Adelabu The Council of Knights, Lagos Chapter of the Methodist Church Nigeria, on Wednesday, held a special service in celebration of the founders of Methodism, Revs. John and Charles Wesley. The celebration, tagged, ‘Wesley Day with Most Preached Sermon of John Wesley and Most Popular Hymns of Charles Wesley’, held special service at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. At the special service, biographies of Revs. John and Charles Wesley, tagged ‘In Reminiscence’, were read by Sir Teju Ogunjimi and Lady Adetutu Ogunnaike. Also, John Wesley’s…

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Grand Chief lmam, Olowo-Oribi, Eletu Urge Muslims To Continue Ramadan’s Good Deeds

Kunle Adelabu The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, His Eminence, Fadeelat Sheikh Al-Imam, Aliu Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowo-Oribi, has urged Muslims faithful to continue with the exemplary lifestyle imbibed during the one month Ramandan fasting period. The revered Islamic cleric, who spoke with THE IMPACT at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Prayer Ground, Oke Ota-Ona, lkorodu, after the Eid prayer, on Friday, also said that every citizen could live happily if they follow the principles of the Holy Month in their daily existence. In the…

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Eid al-Fitr: FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays

Wale Jagun The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the government. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, Aregbesola congratulated Muslims for completing the holy month of Ramadan. While congratulating all Muslims for the successful completion of Ramadan, Aregbesola called on them to “imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as…

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