Category: Religion

Kunle ADELABU It was indeed a great honor for the outgoing Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning & Urban Development, Prince Rotimi Ogunleye, as he mobilsed family members, notable politicians and friends to community hymn singing to give thanks to God for the successful completion of his tenure as member of the Lagos State Executive Council between 2015 and 2019. Prince Ogunleye was first appointed as the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives at the inception of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration before he was appointed as the Commissioner for Physical…

Kunle ADELABU The Chairman of Ikordu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, has described the large turnout of residents at the 1st Ramadan Lecture organized by the council as good approval rating for his administration. The topic of the lecture, which was chaired by Alhaji Abimbola Azeez Badewa, was, “The Role Of Leaders In A Society”, and was held at the Ikorodu LG Open Ground at Ita-Elewa, opposite Post Office, Ikorodu, located along Oriwu Road, Ikorodu, on Tuesday,May  21, 2019. Alhaji Al-Imam (Dr) Shakirudeen Adegbolahan Abdu’ Rasaq Orilobamishe, the Amirul /…

Kunle ADELABU Special prayers from Muslim clerics and lecture marked the 10th edition of the annual Ramadan lecture in honour of Alhaja Kaosarat Abiru and Alhaji Wahab Oalseni Abiru, parents of the Chairman, Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru. The annual event, which had the presence of Islamic faithful, was held at the Regal hall and Events Centre  located on I, Wahab Olaseni Abiru  Close, Olu-Odo, off Ebute-Igbogbo, Ikorodu, on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The theme for this year’s lecture was, “The Roles Of Leadership And Followers In…

Kunle ADELABU Fadilat Sheikh Imam Abdul-Wasiu Ali Ajofoyinbo, the Chief Imam, Oga Central Mosque, has urged Muslim faithful to do good at all times and guide others into good deeds. The Islamic cleric was the guest lecturer at the 2nd edition of the Memorial Lecture/Iftar (Breaking of fasting) in honour of Late Alhaji Nosirudeen Sholanke.  He spoke on the topic, “Ideal Muslim With Good Intentions In The Month Of Ramadan”, at the Iftar event which was held at No 26, Oshikoya Street, Anibaba, Ikorodu, on Friday, May 17, 2019. The…

A Consultant Plastic Surgeon with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof Ismail Adigun says ulcer patients can observe Ramadan fast by avoiding foods that cause them problems. Adigun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Saturday in Ilorin, that ulcer patients should be able to realise the type of food that precipitate the ulcer in them. He said that some ulcer patients react to fried foods, while some react to roughage foods such as garri. The Surgeon advise people to reduce the consumption of…

Kunle ADELABU Chief Imam (Hon.) Dr. Abdul-Lateef Abdul-Hakeem, the Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs and Chief Imam, Lagos State House of Assembly, has stated that the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Sanai Agunbiade knows the greatness of God. The lawyer turned politician stated this at the 9th edition of the Hon. Agunbiade Ramadan/ Iftar Lecture sponsored and organized by the ranking lawmaker. The event was held at the Hon. Agunbiade Constituency Office in Ikorodu on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The theme for this year’s…

Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar ‎III has declared Monday May 6 as the first day of Ramadan, 1440 AH which marks the commencement of the Ramadan fast by the Muslims across the country. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which Muslims observe one month fasting. Making the announcement  Sunda  in his palace in Sokoto, Abubakar said the commencement of the fast followed reports of sighting of the moon  across various states of the federation which marked the end of the month of Shaaban 1440 AH.…