Igbogbo Loses Otunba, Chief Olanrewaju Obayomi

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Mariam Akinloye The death of the Otunba of Igbogbo Kingdom, Otunba Olanrewaju Obayomi, has been announced. Otunba Obayomi, a traditional and palace Chief in the Adeboruwa palace, we gathered, joined his ancestors today, after a brief illness. Mourning the late traditional chief who was popular among the youths in Igbogbo, the Igbogbo Youth Coalition (IYC), described his death as a very sad development. There have also been outpouring of tributes on social media platforms, especially WhatsApp related to Igbogbo. “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our…

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Easygold Initiative Launched To Promote Awareness For Mental Health

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Kunle Adelabu The Easygold Initiative for Mental Health was, on Monday, October 2, 2023, successfully launched through an online event that brought together stakeholders, mental health experts, and concerned individuals from around the world. The initiative was launched in commemoration of the birthday of its convener, Mr. Temidayo Hassan, a lecturer, innovator and public analyst. Easygold Initiative is aimed at promoting mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources and support for individuals struggling with mental health issues. The launching event was a significant milestone in advancing the cause of…

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Lagos Police Declares Mohbad’s Friend, Primeboy Wanted

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Command on Wednesday, declared Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, wanted for failing to honor an invitation in connection with the ongoing investigation into the death of the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad. The investigation is part of the ongoing efforts to unearth the circumstances surrounding the late rap act’s death which has generated global outcry for justice. Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, made the revelation on his X account. A popular promoter, Sam Larry, has been invited…

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President Igbogbo indigenes In Diasporas Charges Members On Visiting During Annual Community Day

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Kunle Adelabu President, Igbogbo Ambassadors in United States of America (USA), which is an association of Igbogbo indigenes in diasporas, Omoba Segun Omolaja, has charged sons and daughters of Igbogbo abroad, on the need to always schedule their visits to their home of origin during the annual Igbogbo Day. Omoba Omolaja, who was part of the executives and members of the Igbogbo Day Planning Committee led by its Chairman, Mr Titilope Andu – Balogun that visited the Adeboruwa palace, to unveil the Ankara fabric for the 35th edition of the…

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Adeboruwa, Chiefs, Planning Committee Unveil Ankara Fabric For 2023 Igbogbo Day

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Kunle Adelabu -As committee presents programmes The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, unveiled the Ankara Fabric for the 35th Igbogbo Day Celebrations, and his 7th Coronation anniversary. The ‘Ankara’ was unveiled by the Adeboruwa and his chiefs at his palace in lgbogbo. The celebratory fabric, which is now on sales, is being sold at N3500 per six yards. Programmes of events for this year’s celebration was also presented and approved by the Adeboruwa – in – Council, during the unveiling…

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Again, Volunteers Group Cry Out To Sanwo – Olu Over Abandoned Ipakodo – Igbogbo – Tinubu -Igbe Laara – Gintin Road Project

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Wale Jagun A volunteer Group concerned with the state of the abandoned Ipakodo-Igbogbo-Tinubu-Igbe Laara-Gintin road project, has again, appealed to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, over the effects of the project that was commenced about seven years ago, on the residents and other users. The non – governmental body – Ipakodo-Igbogbo-Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Oreyo -Igbe Laara-Gintin Road Volunteers Group, in its letter to the Governor, said that the project, which was started in 2017, and sheduled to have been completed within two years, has dragged on…

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Former Ikorodu West LCDA Vice Chair, Sesan Dada Gives Mother Grand Burial In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu -As Ilo family, council chairs, political associates storm reception party It was a grand exit for the mother of Hon. Sesan Dada, the former Vice Chairman of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), late Mother Celestial Florence Adenike Dada, a.k.a. Iya Cele (nee Akinsanya Dawodu Ilo), as she was buried on Friday, September 29, 2023, in Ikorodu. The burial service/laying- in -state for late Mother Celestial Dada, who died May 27 this year, took place at the open ground of the lkorodu Musical Village Events Hall, while…

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Ikorodu Parents’ Forum Partners National Agency In Sensitising Parents Over Vaccination For School Girls

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive body of the Parents’ Forum, Ikorodu Division, has partnered the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in sensitizing parents on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), which its introduction has generated insinuations among them. Human Papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases such as skin and vaginal warts, and the government has said that HPV vaccination at an early age is highly important as it provides the best protection, hence, the campaign to give all eligible girls injectable HPV vaccine on the arm,…

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Photo News: IKODASS Unveils Ankara Fabric For 32nd Ikorodu – Oga Carnival

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Kunle Adelabu Ankara fabric for the celebration of the 2023 edition of the annual Ikorodu – Oga Day Carnival, has been unveiled. The event took place at the main auditorium of the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall, Ikorodu, on Sunday, October 1, 2023. This year’s edition slated for between November 11 and 18, will be the 32nd edition, of the socio – cultural and economic development initiative. The weeklong event promotes cultural values and tourism potential of Ikorodu, across Nigeria and globally. The unveiling was done at the General…

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Oba Kabir Shotobi Independence Day Marathon Will Be Back Next Year – Organisers

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Kunle Adelabu -Explain why event didn’t hold this year; call for private, corporate sponsors The organisers of the Oba Kabir Shotobi Independence Day Marathon, have appealed to students and the generality of Ikorodu residents, for its inability to host the event again this year, stating that it was mainly due to economic situation in the country. Mr Bello Oladimeji Akeem, Chairman, Oba Kabir Shotobi Independence Day Marathon, who made the appeal in an interview with THE IMPACT on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Ikorodu, also said that the grand event…

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