Lagos Methodist Knights Celebrate Wesley Day

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Kunle Adelabu The Council of Knights, Lagos Chapter of the Methodist Church Nigeria, on Wednesday, held a special service in celebration of the founders of Methodism, Revs. John and Charles Wesley. The celebration, tagged, ‘Wesley Day with Most Preached Sermon of John Wesley and Most Popular Hymns of Charles Wesley’, held special service at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. At the special service, biographies of Revs. John and Charles Wesley, tagged ‘In Reminiscence’, were read by Sir Teju Ogunjimi and Lady Adetutu Ogunnaike. Also, John Wesley’s…

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Institute Of Criminology Honours Chairman, Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Security Architecture As Fellows

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Kunle Adelabu -As IDPIL becomes corporate member The Chairman of the Ikorodu security architecture – Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, was, on Wednesday, inducted as a fellow of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studiesof Nigeria (ICSS). He was honoured alongside the Executive Secretary of the group, Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, at a special investiture ceremony which was held at the Regal Hall, Olu – Odo in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. At the ceremony, which was attended by chieftains of…

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Olanshile Majolagbe Takes Over As President I-Heroes

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As new excos take Oath of Office It was a smooth transition as Seun Elesho, the immediate past president of the I-Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes), passed the baton of leadership of the club to his successor, Olanshile Majolagbe, after a successful two years tenure. Elesho handed over to the new President, at the club’s 8th Annual General Meeting held at the Oteju Hall of the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Other officers sworn – in to steer the affairs of the socio –…

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SAIL Commissioning: Senator Abiru Will Exceed Expectations Of Lagos East Residents – Sanwo – Olu

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Kunle Adelabu -Corporate, IT experts commend Senator, wife The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, last Friday, commissioned the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) in Ikorodu, stating that he has no doubt that the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru who initiated the lab, will exceed all expectations of the electorates with his uncommon and quality representation. Sanwo – Olu also described the initiative as another first from Ikorodu, and which will engender many innovative ideas and achievements in the state and…

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Group Donates Educational Materials To Oriwu College Students

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Kunle Adelabu -Pledges further support The Empire Club of Nigeria, a social and humanitarian organisation, has donated educational materials to the students of Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, as part of its efforts in encouraging academic excellence. The group, which visited the premier college in Ikorodu Division, also commended the school for its achievements and status, not only in the state but the country as a whole. Chief Bimbo Odukoya, President of the club, speaking during the brief ceremony, said that members of his club are involved in…

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Oke Eletu Community Organises lnter – Faith Prayers For Peace, Development

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Kunle Adelabu One of the prominent communities in Ikorodu, Oke – Eletu which is situated in the Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has organized inter – faith prayers for continued peaceful co – existence and development in the town. The prayer session, which was organized by Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Ajayi Omotayo Adeniyi, witnessed a large presence of religious leaders, family members, trade groups, community development associations, security personnel and residents of the community. The inter – faith prayer session…

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Sanwo – Olu Mourns FCMB Founder, Otunba Subomi Balogun

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Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun. Otunba Balogun, the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland and the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians passed on at the age of 89 in London, England on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the late Otunba Balogun as a renowned technocrat, seasoned administrator and philanthropist, who made a mark in the country by contributing to the growth and development of the banking sector in Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by…

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Sanwo – Olu Shares Lagos Governance Experience With New Governors At Induction

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Wale Jagun -Says Deputy Governors are partners, not spare tyres New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke on “Managing the Process of Governance: Insights for New Governors”, said the…

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Adedotun, Moyosore Emerge 2023 KKES Chess Closed Champions

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Wale Jagun Two pupils of the Kith & Kin Montessori Schools (KKMS), beat other geniuses to emerge champions of this year’s school’s Chess Closed Championship that took place within the premises of the school. While Adedotun Ogunjemiyo emerged the overall champion (senior category), Moyosore Thomas Okeowo was the overall champion in the junior category, held on Monday, 15th May, 2023. About 30 participants participated in the annual championship held at KKMS premises located at 32 TOS Benson Avenue, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. The head of school, Mrs. Olaitan Ibukunoluwa,…

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Professor Of Humanities, Shitta – Bey Sets To Engage Young People

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Wale Jagun In commemoration of the 2023 Children’s Day, Prof. Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd., an Ikorodu – born professor of Humanities and Philosophy, University Maryland Global Campus, United States of America (USA), is set to engage young people on issues relating to importance of growing up and pursuing their dreams. The session, which will be held online, is tagged, ‘A Day with Olanrewaju Shitta Bey, Phd.’, is powered by Shakirat Enifeni Foundation, a humanitarian and educative platform established to empower the less privileged and assist young people in their development.…

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