Category: Religion

African Church Youth Christian Association Celebrates 38th Anniversary

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Wale JAGUN -Honours Prince Ogunleye, Rt. Revd. Ajayi, other eminent individuals as honourary officers The Youth Christian Association (YCA) of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, on Sunday, November 25, 2018, celebrated its 38th anniversary with special thanksgiving service.   Eminent Church members were also inducted as honourary officers of the association during the special service that took place at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu.   A Chartered Account and well-respected personality, Prince Sunday Olabode Ogunleye,  topped the list of the honourary officers honoured and decorated in commemoration…

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Primary Election: Ambode Trains 1,960 Ward Agents

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In readiness for Saturday’s direct primary election, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s team has approved specialised training for one thousand, 1,960 personnel that will serve as agents in all the 245 wards in the constitutionally recognised 20 Local government areas where the primary election is expected to take place.   This development comes on the heels of the inauguration of the Ambode Campaign Organisation coordinators and offices in the three senatorial districts in the state, with functional outposts across the 20 local governments.   In a press release on Thursday from the…

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Embrace Assembly Kicks Against Police Harassment, Invasion

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Kunle ADELABU -Sues police against further harassment Leadership and members of the Embrace International Assembly Church, Ikorodu, has condemned their continuous harassment by the police while also calling on the police authority to respect the laws of the land. The Church stated that the call  became necessary due to the alleged persistent provocation and harassment by the police.   According to the Church, the recent experience was the attempt by the police to prevent members of the Church from gaining access into the Church premises on Sunday, September 16, 2018.…

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8th Hon. Agunbiade Ramadan Lecture: Run For The Sake Of Ikorodu Division, Clerics, Others Urge Lagos Majority Leader

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Kunle ADELABU There is no doubt that the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade will continue to remain a significant factor within the political settings in lkorodu division and Lagos State. His aspiration to vie for the fourth term has also continue to generate discourses within the political, religious and social circles with increasing demands by stakeholders urging him to aspire for the fourth term in the interest of Ikorodu division.   The recent call came…

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Extend Love, Selfless Service Beyond Ramadan, Ambode Urges Muslims

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday evening urged Muslims to extend love to others and imbibe the act of selfless service to humanity during and after Ramadan, saying such would go a long way in making the world better. Speaking at a Ramadan Tafsir held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja organised by the State Government to mark the official commencement of the Muslim fasting month, Governor Ambode said those having in excess must show gratitude by helping others and also exhibit total submission to God’s…

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Sultan Tells Muslims To Look For Ramadan Moon Wednesday

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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Ramadan Wednesday. The Deputy Secretary-General of the NSCIA, Prof Salisu Shehu in a statement quoted the Sultan as felicitating with Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Ramadan fasting and prayed that Allah grant the Ummah the opportunity to maximize the benefits and blessings of the Holy Month. “Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee…

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Ridwanullah Missionary Youth Wing Honours Onyabo Chieftain

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  Our Reporter The youth wing of a  major Islamic group in Nigeria, the Ridwanuallh Missionary Organization of Nigeria, on Sunday, May13, 2018, honoured a community developer, chieftain of the local vigilance organization, Onyabo Vigilance Group and personal assistant to the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Olalekan Pelumi (Rado) with award of excellence. He was honoured alongside others at the Islamic organization’s pre-Ramadan lecture/award ceremony, themed, “The Righteous Youths” held at the Enifeni’s house, Oluwakemi Street, Ikorodu. The community activist was recognized for his constant…

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Ambode’s Re-Election, A done Deal – Bishop Ademowo

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Our Reporter Bishop of Lagos Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo on Monday lauded Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for result-oriented policies and massive infrastructural renewal drive across the State, saying his re-election come 2019 is already a done deal.   Speaking at the opening ceremony of the third session of the 33rd Synod of the Diocese held at Our Saviours Church, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Ademowo said the excellent achievements of the Governor in office in the last three years were visible to all,…

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Prince Oduborisa, Princess Oyesfusi, Hon. Sonubi Will Vie For Senatorial, Federal House Of Representatives Positions – Ikorodu PDP PRO

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Wale JAGUN The claim by a section of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), that the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is without credible and quality individuals who will run as its flagbearers in 2019 general elections following the massive decampment of hundreds of its members to the former, especially the decampment of the former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musliu Obanikoro and hundreds of his loyalists, may not be true after all.   This was the position of the party’s  Public Relation Officer in Ikorodu,…

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30th Choir Festival: African Church Bethel Cathedral Choir Celebrates Anniversary With Praise Songs

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Oluwaseun Ajayi The Choir of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, Lagos, celebrated her 30th anniversary with praise songs at a special service on Sunday, November 19, 2017. With classical, solo, contemporary and modern songs performed to commemorate this year’s festival which was held at the Cathedral Church’s auditorium in Aga in Ikorodu, the celebration lived up to its billings. The Anniversary was themed, ‘Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place Through All Generations’. The service featured the old Choristers Special Presentation, pre-Concert, Concert, Instrumental Display, and wonderful solo performance…

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