Alhaja Kafilat Hassan, Abiru, Dolamu, Others Get 2023 Ijede Merit Awards

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Jare Olukotun The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) has honoured five outstanding sons and daughters of Ijede, with Merit Awards for their respectve impacts in the community. The honorees are: Princess (Alhaja) Kafilat Omolade Hassan (Nee Amusa), Mr. Musiliu Abiru (Jnr.), Miss Rufai Azeezat Dolamu, Alhaja Osefat Kikelomo Sunmonu and Hon. (Alhaji) Wasiu Olaniyi Agoro. The awardees were conferred with the honours at the 8th IDF Scholarship award, Quiz/Debate Competition, Annual Public Lecture and commissioning of the Mini Library/ICT Centre, held at the TBT Event Centre, Ijede, on Saturday, October 21,…

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We Are Intentional About Making Lagos Preferred Tourism Destination, Says Sanwo – Olu

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment toward making the State a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism destination. He spoke on Monday while receiving the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),  Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa who led a delegation of Nigerians in the Diaspora for a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Ikeja. The…

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Inner Wheel Club Of Ikorodu Metropolitan Sensitises Ikorodu, Igbogbo Residents On Breast Cancer

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Kunle Adelabu Chieftains and members of the Inner Wheel Club of Ikorodu Metropolitan on Saturday, October 21, 2023, took to the streets to create awareness and sensitize residents of Ikorodu and Igbogbo, on the danger of breast cancer. During the seminar that took place after the sensitization walk from the Sheriff junction in Ikorodu to Igbe/HOMAT Basic School junction in Igbogbo, participants were also educated on what to look out for, and how to tackle the cancer challenges. Flyers containing information on the deadly disease were also distributed. The seminar,…

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Rep. Benson To Spearhead Massive FG’s Food Programme Soon

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Mariam Akinloye -As 500 residents get October edition of ‘Apo Anu’ food support Residents of Ikorodu, especially those who are vulnerable and in needs, should be expecting a massive food intervention programme by the Federal Government. This was revealed by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. The Chairman, House Committee on Defense who also hinted that he will be the one spearheading the distribution of the food intervention, while assuring that the food packages will get to the every nook and cranny of Ikorodu federal constituency…

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Oke – Eletu Begins Eyibi Festivals With Spectacular Agemo Performances

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Kunle Adelabu-Eletu pleads for strict adherence to Eluku rules The 2023 Eyibi festival, also known as Agemo and Eluku festivals, began at Oke-Eletu in ljede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Saturday, October 21, 2023, with performances by Agemo masquerades at the night market square of the community. The Agemo masquerades, which kick-started performances around 4.00pm, did not retreat into their shrines until around 8.00pm, and they delivered spectacular performances all through. At the market place to partake in the traditional event were the chief custodian of traditions of the…

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Congratulations Galore As LASUSTECH Broadcast Teacher, Steven Adesemoye Bags Doctoral Title

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Wale Jagun It has been celebration galore on THE IMPACT loop, as a very popular broadcast teacher with the Mass Communication Department of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Dr. Steven Anu’ Adesemoye, completed his Doctorate at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Adesemoye, who is the Chief Administrator on the IMPACT platform where we have many other lecturers, students and staff from the LASUSTECH (formerly Lagos State Polytechnic), has been away for about two years in pursuit of his academic laurel. Steve is a broadcast educator,…

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Ijede Development Foundation Commissions ICT, Library Centre

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Kunle Adelabu -Solicits for supports towards facility The Ijede Development Foundation (IDF) has commissioned the Mini Library/ICT Center, to assist the educational and technological development of Ijede. The building was donated to the IDF about three years ago by the Ijede Club ‘63. Kunle Matti, General Secretary, IDF, speaking on the center, said that the building was donated to the IDF some years back as a secretariat, but that the organization decided to use it for its educational purpose, so as to serve the generality of Ijede community. According to…

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More Roads, Other Projects Coming To Ikorodu – Rep. Benson Assured

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Kunle Adelabu The performing representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has revealed that massive road construction would commence in the next one week or two in different parts of his constituency. Benson stated that he’s working on ensuring that the Ikorodu – Shagamu road, which has been under reconstruction for many years, is completed, and also hinted at unveiling an undisclosed big project soon.The three – term lawmaker made the disclosures at his Ikorodu Constituency Office on Saturday, at the October 2023 edition of his monthly ‘Apo…

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I Wrote ‘Maami’ As A Profound Gratitude, Love For My Mother – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Kunle Adelabu Da’Fresh Olorin, a young music act, songwriter and entertainer, is not resting on his oars at all, as he has continued to go into the studio to turn out songs after songs. This month alone, he has announced two songs, one of which he wrote and released to express his love for his mother on her 50th birthday, and the other one he was featured in after he made input into the original song written by another artiste. Da’Fresh spoke with THE IMPACT, on the two songs, stating…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Congratulates Adeboruwa On Birthday Celebration

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Mariam Akinloye The federal lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated the Adeboruwa of lgbogbo, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, on his 55th birthday, on Friday, October 20, 2023. Rep. Benson, felicitating the monarch, commended him for using his exalted position in bringing development to his kingdom through collaboration. “I would like to congratulate His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Abdul Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on his 55th birthday”, Rep. Benson said. “Your efforts in bringing development to Igbogbo kingdom, through collaboration with the people…

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