Mariam Akinloye     The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. He urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Ibrahim’s submission to Almighty Allah’s will and called for religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.  In his Sallah goodwill message released on Saturday by his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, Senator Abiru, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions admonished all Nigerians to remain steadfast despite socio-economic challenges facing the nation. He…

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has wished Muslims and  Nigerians in general, a joyous and peaceful Sallah festival. Aroyewun, in a statement today in commemoration of the annual Muslim festival, also charged on the need to extend kindness to others. “I wish you all the joy and peace that this season of sacrifice, togetherness and gifting brings. May the spirit of love and unity that defines the Eid Kabir festival bring us closer together as a nation and…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged residents to properly bag and dispose of their waste, especially animal waste, during and after this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebrations. Managing Director/CEO of the Agency, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin gave the advice in a statement issued by the organisation, noting that comprehensive measures were being implemented to ensure a clean and hygienic environment during the festivities, with service providers working assiduously. He said, “We have put in place a robust system to manage waste effectively during Eid. Our goal is to ensure…

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims in Nigeria as they celebrate Eid-el-Adha, widely regarded as the feast of sacrifice by adherents of Islam. He urged Lagosians and Nigerians, particularly the Islamic faithful, to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful coexistence and imbibe the lessons of the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored all Nigerians to keep their hopes alive and continue…

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Kunle Adelabu-Urges celebration of lleya in peace, unity Sen. Olafare Comfort Oladunni, the new Coordinator, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has assured youths in the council of many impactful initiatives and programmes during her administration. She also enjoined youths in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA in particular and Ikorodu Division generally, to celebrate the Ileya season in spirit of oneness. Comfort, who took over from Comrade Omotayo ‘TySleek’ Odusanya, a few days back, spoke with THE IMPACT in Ikorodu. “I first want to congratulate the youths,…

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Our Reporter -Inaugurates Cybersecurity Advisory Board In its quest to advance scientific innovations in Lagos State, the Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on Friday inaugurated the newly constituted Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) and Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The event, which took place at the Banquet Hall, Lagos House in Ikeja, was presided over by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who announced the take-off grant of N1 Billion, for the effective commencement of the activities by the Board. Sanwo-Olu stated that his administration is committed to…

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Kunle Adelabu The immediate past Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Chief) Sanai Agunbiade, popularly called ‘SOB’, today, remembered a political leader and an astute politician, late Sen. Adebayo Osinowo (Pepperito). Agunbiade, who served for 16 years at the State Assembly, worked with late Osinowo when he was also a member of the Lagos Assembly and was also the Chairman of the late mobiliser’s campaign team while he was vying for the Senate. Osinowo, who also spent 16 years at the State Assembly representing the Kosofe constituency, succeeded…

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