Rep. Benson To Constituents: Lets Celebrate Our Shared Triumphs

Kunle Adelabu As Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence anniversary today, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep Babajimi Benson, has enjoined his constituents to celebrate what he has achieved with them as their representative. He made the call in his independence Day statement, while also commending their resilence despite the challenges that they are confronted with. Benson, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said that he has been able to make laudable impacts in the areas of educational infrastructures, road healthcare, empowerment, food bank among others.…

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Independence Day: Senator Tokunbo Abiru Urges Nigerians To Be Steadfast, Hopeful

Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adeotkunbo Abiru, FCA, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast, hopeful and resilient in the face of challenges the nation is facing, stressing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. In his Independence message, Senator Abiru advocated that Nigeria’s diversities should be a source of unity and progress, urging Nigerians to shun all divisive rhetoric, and intolerance towards fellow countrymen. Abiru, who is the Chairman, Southern Senator Forum and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance…

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Independence Day Serves As A Reminder Of Founding Fathers’ Sacrifices – Ijede LCDA Chair

Wale Jagun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDa) of Ikordu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, has described the Independence Day as a special day that reminded us of the sacrifices of the Nigeria’s founding fathers and patriots made to achieve the country’s freedom. She said that the country has remained united despite numerous challenges, and called on Nigerians to continue to give their support to President Bola Tinubu, to restore the economy. “I join the good people of Ijede LCDA and our…

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Let’s Continue To Think Of What To Contribute To Nigeria’s Growth – Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA’s Chairmanship Aspirant

Jare Olukotun A Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Pastor Abayomi Adelakun, (FCA, ACA, ACTI), has charged Nigerians to continue to think of ways to contribute to the growth and development of the county in their own little ways. He also called for prayers for those in positions of authority and for the country, instead of uttering negative words at them. Pastor Abayomi, a former Chairman of the Community Developmnet Committee (CDC), Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, gave the charges in an Independence Day statement today. “In the past…

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When is Independence Day?

By S. O. K. Shillings On October 1, 1960, the Union Jack was lowered and the green-white-green of independent Nigeria was hoisted. So, Nigeria joined some other countries as an independent nation and we have celebrated the anniversary the 64th. But how has it faired and are we truly an independent country? The Berlin Conference in 1885 it was whence the territory of Africa was demarcated and shared among European superpowers, to wit: Britain, France, Belgium, Portugal and Germany, for exploitation denoted by one-sided trade, slavery and imposition of culture…

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AOSTEM Centre Offers Free 6-Month WAEC, NECO, JAMB Classes

Mariam Akinloye In preparations for the 2025 WAEC, NECO and JAMB examinations, Dr. Akinola Ogunlewe STEM Education Centre (AOSTEM Centre), Igbogbo, has announced a free 6 – month classes for candidates. According to the management of the AOSTEM Centre, the free educational opportunity for students in Igbogbo and entire Ikorodu Division, will start from Monday, October 7, 2024. The classes will run from Monday to Friday between 4pm and 6pm at AOSTEM Centre, 1, Adeseye Ogunlewe Street, Off Akin Ogunlewe Way, Apalura, Igbogbo. AOSTEM Centre will offer free access to…

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Ikorodu Youth Summit 2024: Former Oriwu Club President, LTV GM, Gov’s Aide, Others To Engage Youths

Wale Jagun This year’s edition of the annual Ikorodu Division Youth Summit, is set to hold on Tuesday, October 1, at the main auditorium of the lkorodu Ultra Modern Town hall, Ikorodu. During the summit, issues related to youths in Ikorodu division will take the centre stage, while solutions are proferred. The programme, which will start by 10am, is themed, ‘Youth Catalysts: Fueling Change Through Developmental Assets’, with the duo of immediate past President of Oriwu Club and Managing Director/CEO, Wordsworth Environ Limited, Prince Amid Oduborisha, FNES, and the General…

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GLOWFUX 2024: Merging Culture With Compassion As National Museum Hosts Charity Concert

Wale Jagun The annual GLOWFUX Charity Concert, will, this year, take another dimension as the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos, is set to host children from orphanage homes and special needs homes. In a statement by the concert initiator, Olubode Mac Oserinde, the change of venue to the National Museum, is aimed at enhancing the concert’s experience, while celebrating culture and extending compassion. This year’s edition, themed, “UNITING HEARTS, TRANSFORMING LIVES,” seeks to create a platform for unity through acts of love and compassion, and promises to be an exciting blend…

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Awesu Enters Race For Ikorodu LG Chairmanship

Kunle Adelabu The race for the Ikorodu Local Government Chairmanship seat has become more interesting as a formidable opposition figure, QS AbdulAzeez Adekunle Awesu, is set to contest for the much coveted position. Awesu, who put up a strong show when he aspired for the House of Representatives about two years ago, THE IMPACT gathered, will be contesting on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The aspirant’s banners were seen to have resurfaced in strategic locations in the past few days, though without the logo of any party.…

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King Kosoko Memorial Museum To Exhibit 600 Letters Of Late Oba Of Lagos

Kunle Adelabu Lagosians and others have been assured of another memorable event at the 2024 Eshinlokun Day which usually comes up every December 26, in commemoration of the late Oba Eshinlokun of Lagos whose two sons also became Obas after his reign. Family members and other guests that will be visiting will have the opportunity of seeing the over 600 correspondences of Oba Morohunfolu Kosoko, the legendary Oba and Oloja of Lagos, at an exhibition planned to be staged at the Eshinlokun Day Celebration by the King Kosoko Royal Family.…

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