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Dr O.A Solanke, Phd., will be writing on the column, ‘LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY”, every Tuesday. Oluwole Solanke is an accomplished academic leader, financial expert, and passionate advocate for personal growth and meaningful relationships. With decades of experience in higher education and banking, he holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Phd) from the prestigious University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom. He currently serves as the Acting Dean at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, where he mentors the next generation of business and finance professionals. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Other Muslim societies also organizing Ramadan lectures, prayers in his honour Hon. Babajimi Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency has successfully hosted the 2nd Nasrul – Lahi – Il – Faith Society (NASFAT), Ikorodu chapter’s public lecture. The lecture which was held at its constituency office at the weekend was attended by NASFAT and other Muslim dignitaries. The lecture is themed, “Charity and Zakat: Providing Relief and Support During Challenging Times”. Rep. Benson was presented with an award of appreciation by NASFAT. The Ansar…

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Kunle Adelabu The Chief Executive Officer, Western Funeral Home, Ijede, Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Southwest, Nigeria, Mr Tosin Onamade, has been killed. He was brutally murdered by his assailant who we gathered lured him out of his home in Ijede LCDA, about two days ago. Onamade was an aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the last general elections. He also aspired for the Ijede Chairmanship position about four years ago. THE IMPACT gathered that he has also…

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has called on privileged Muslims to be committed to the payment of Zakat and Sadaqat for the upliftment of less privileged Muslims, and other worthy causes as instructed by Almighty Allah. Abiru, the Ekeerin Adinni of Ikorodu Division, declared this on Saturday in Lagos. He was the Chairman of the Ibile Muslims Community Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation Ramadan Lecture, held on Saturday. “In a world where Inequalities persist and many people struggle to meet their basic…

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Kunle Adelabu -IDRDG pledges further support for educational development, reading culture It was a massive turnout of students, eminent personalities, members of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP) and book enthusiasts that trooped out to participate as Ikorodu hosted the 3rd edition of the Lagos Book Walk. The walk, which is an annual event of the NBRP in conjunction with Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) through the Musediq Alogba E – Library & Research Centre, took place Thursday, March 6. The walk which began…

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Kunle Adelabu -Enthrones Bishop, Lay President History was made last Sunday, as the Oke – Eletu Circuit of the Methodist Church of Nigeria was inaugurated as the Diocese by the Prelate of the Church, His Eminence, Dr. Oliver Ali Baba, JP and the entire Conference. Following the Act of Proclamation for the inauguration by the Secretary of Conference, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Babatunde Abiodun Taiwo, JP, Fei, IPMAN, Diocese of Oke – Eletu now becomes the Cathedral of Oke – Eletu, Agbowa, Agura and Gberigbe Circuits, including Ladegboye and Elepe…

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Kunle Adelabu The Mass Communication Department, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has joined millions of people globally in acknowledging the contributions of women on a day dedicated as the International Women’s Day. In a statement signed by the Head of Department, Dr Steven Anu Adesemoyin, the department celebrated women in the department whom he described as ‘Queens of hearts’, for their unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion and uncompromising commitment to excellence. “Dear Queen of hearts, “Today, we celebrate your unwavering dedication, unrelenting passion, and uncompromising commitment to…

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Mariam Akinloye Hon. Olayinka Ibrahim Majekodunmi, a Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government, has reiterated that his campaign agenda – Fresh IDEAS, is geared towards promoting inclusiveness for all. He said that his administration’s plan is to empower women with opportunities to excel. Majekodunmi, who aspired to represent the Ikorodu Constituency I in the last general elections, reiterated the statements in commemoration of the 2025 International Women’s Day 2025. “Women are the pillars of strength, resilience, and transformation. They are the backbone of society, playing a major role in shaping…

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