Category: Religion

Kunle Adelabu His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, has stated that it is the duty of every Muslim faithful in Ikorodu and elsewhere to contribute to the ongoing construction of the …. (Muslim Cemetery). The respected Islamic scholar said that the 6.5 hectares of land acquired for the purpose at Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, will serve as the final resting home for everyone, hence, the need to be part of its development. Imam…

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Kunle Adelabu An Islamic cleric and Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, His Eminence Fadhilat Sheikh Yahya Olorunosebi Oshoala, has urged Muslim faithful, especially those observing the Ramadan fasting to close their eyes against immoral and wrong features on the social media during the Holy month, but accept the good part of it. Imam Oshoala also charged faithful to seek knowledge during the period and have sober reflection. “This month of Ramadan is a redeemer month. It is a month of retreat; a month of education, and a month to practice…

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Kunle Adelabu The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan 2023. Sultan, in a post shared by the National Moonsighting Committee on twitter, confirmed the commencement of the fasting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Also, the Grand Chief Imam, Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, His Eminence, Fadeelat Sheikh Al-Imam, Aliu Seifudeen Ayinla Ademoritan Olowo-Oribi, also confirmed the beginning of the Muslim fasting in…

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Kunle Adelabu & Ademola Olatunji It was special royal carol service by all standard as First Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa (Oba) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, and the Ikorodu royal family hosted the 2022 Christmas Carol Service. The Choir of the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Church Cathedral, Ikorodu, performed at the event tagged, ‘ A Royal Christmas Carol with HRM Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi and Olori Kudirat Abosede Shotonbi’, while many eminent guests and traditional chiefs…

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Ademola Olatunji It was all praises and worship as the Inspirational Gospel Ambassadors Ministry (IGAM) celebrated the 8th edition of its annual concert in Ikorodu. IGAM, over the years, has been using music, concerts , awards and youth empowerment to promote the ministry of God in Ikorodu and its environment. The concert, which was well attended, was tagged, ‘Ikorodu Gospel Artiste Explosion Day’. The concert held recently at the True Covenant Church of God, located at Ojogbe, Ikorodu Lagos State, paraded several big names in the gospel music industry such…

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Mariam Akinloye The 118th year celebration of the establishment of The African Church Bethel Cathedral Church, Ikorodu, came to an end on Sunday, November 11, 2022, with the Church honoring individuals who have contributed immensely to its development. The honorees were honoured with Bethel Daddies and Mothers – In – Israel. The honour event, was established about 15 years ago and was suspended about five years ago for review of its modus operandi and repackaged for better results, took place during the Founder’s Day Thanksgiving Service held Church auditorium at…

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Kunle Adelabu -2023 will be a year of new beginning for Nigeria – Bishop Adetoro Eminent dignitaries on Sunday, December 4, 2022, joined the Bishop and congregation of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, to commemorate the 118th anniversary of the Church in Ikorodu. The celebration was commemorated with a Community Hymn Singing which was held during the special service at the Church main auditorium with former Minister of Works and chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Sen. Kingsley Adeseye Ogunlewe, as the Chairman. The celebration was themed,…

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Jare Babatunde Many dignitaries are expected to grace the maiden edition of the Bethel Day Community Hymn Singing of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The special service is slated to hold on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at the Cathedral Church’s auditorium, located at the Aga junction, along the Ireshe Road, Ikorodu. The Community Hymn Singing, which is themed, “God of Our Father”, is being staged to commemorate 118th of The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu. The Rt. Rev. Hezekiah A. Adetoro, Bishop, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, will delivered the…

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Kunle Adelabu The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, the seat of the Bishop of the Lagos West Missionary Diocese, on Sunday, September 25, 2022. This year’s edition, which was themed, ‘Harvest of Great Benefts’, witnessed a sermon delivered by Rt. Rev. Hezekiah Adeleke Adetoro, Bishop, Lagos West Missionary Diocese, and was equally well attended. Also, Chieftains and members of the Anibaba Family of Ikorodu, led by the former Commissioner in Lagos State, Arch. Kayode Anibaba, opened this year’s harvest with handsome donation as Family Harvesters of the year. The Deputy…

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Kunle Adelabu 50 years after its existence in Igbogbo, the Ansar – Ud – Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch, is looking into the future and planning to further contribute more to the social and economic developments of the Igbogbo Kingdom. The Society, which had last Saturday rolled out programmes to mark its silver jubilee anniversary with records of achievements, including the construction of an ultra – modern Central Mosque, is not resting on its oars as it has started planning to embark on other developmental projects after the anniversary.…

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