Two Years After, Rep. Benson Fulfils Promise Over Selewu Road Reconstruction

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Stakeholders pledge to prevent arbitrary rent increase Two years after promising the residents of Selewu community in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, that the main road linking the community to the main road and other communities, will be reconstructed, Rep. Babajimi Benson has moved in contractor to fulfill that pledge. The 2.5km road, which has been in a terrible state, was officially flag – off for reconstruction by the three – term representative of Ikorodu Federal…

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Grand Chief Imam Ikorodu Division, Other Eminent Islamic Scholars Honour Pa Musbau Andu-Shokefun At Fidaus Prayer

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Wale Jagun The Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division, Fadlilat Sheikh Imam Sheifdeen Ayinla Olowooribi, led other spiritual fathers, Islamic scholars and eminent personalities gathered at the Igbogbo Central Mosque for the 8 – day Fidaus prayer for the late Pa Musbau Adebayo Andu-Shokefun. The late revered community and religious leader, died Monday, November 18 and was buried in accordance with Islamic rites. At the 8-day Fidaus prayer held at the Igbogbo Central Mosque which was conducted by Ansar -Ud- Deen Society of Nigeria, Igbogbo branch led by Sheik Imam…

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I Am Not Too Happy With State Of Primary Education In Ikorodu– Sen. Ogunlewe

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Kunle Adelabu-Calls for more investment in educational system A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and the Senator represented the Lagos East Senatorial District between 1999 and 2003, Senator (Sir) Adeseye Kingsley Ogunlewe, KJW, has expressed his disappointment at the level of education in Ikorodu, especially at the primary level. Sen. Ogunlewe who was a former Minister of Works, said that it is worrisome that pupils at public schools does not have access to computer education that would empower them to attempt computer -based examinations that make them qualify…

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CMAN Honours Senator Abiru, Others As Fellows

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Wale Jagun The Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, (CMAN), on Monday, conferred its prestigious Fellowship on the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. According to the Senator’s media aide, the award was in “recognition of Senator Abiru’s remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s financial sector and his dedication to advancing policies that bolster the nation’s capital market”, he said. The investiture follows closely on the heels of Senator Abiru’s role in chairing the induction ceremony of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and…

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Oke – Eletu Community To End 2024 With Three – Day Crusade

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Wale Jagun The Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria, will be ending the year with a powerful three -day crusade. The crusade, which is being hosted by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Adeniyi Ajayi, is scheduled to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and Friday, December 13, 2024, at Oke -Eletu Open Market, opposite Lado Filling Station, Oke – Eletu. According to Eletu Adeniyi, several dignitaries are expected at the crusade themed, ‘Divine Protection (Psalm 121: 7…

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Principal, Etunrenren Vocational Centre To Ikorodu Residents: You Need To Acquire Vocational Skills For Economic Independence

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye An Assistant Director with the Agency for Mass Education, Ministry of Education in Lagos State and Principal, Etunrenren Vocational Training Centre, Ikorodu, Mrs Olalaide Oladunjoye, has urged youths and residents of Ikorodu generally, on the need to acquire vocational training. Mrs Oladunjoye said that the training guarantees independence and economic power for graduands, thereby, appealing to residents of Ikorodu, to take advantage of the Etunrenren Vocational Centre and others in their locations. She made the appeal while speaking with THE IMPACT, during a sentisation rally…

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Agunfoye Kidnappers Lower Ransom For Release Of Victims

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Wale Jagun To release the two kidnapped victims at Agunfoye a few days ago, their abductors have lowered their demand to N10million from N30million that was initially demanded when they first made contact with the families of their victims. The two – Mrs Abdurahman and Mr Taiwo Adepeju – were kidnapped last Wednesday by 9pm around the Prayer Camp at Agunfoye in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area. A source close to the families said that the kidnappers have lowered their demands on Saturday to N10millon. Whereas, a security source on…

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Abiru, Adebule, and Others To Lead Discussions As LASUMA Seeks Solutions To Challenges Confronting Nigeria

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Our Reporter The Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Sunday, December 8th, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Hall, First Secretariat, along LASUTH road, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed “Sustainable Alternative Solutions to the current Nigeria Socio-Economic and Leadership Challenges,” aims to bring together experts, thought leaders, and stakeholders to discuss and proffer solutions to the country’s pressing challenges will be chaired and opened by Senator Mikhail Tokunbo Abiru, Senator representing Lagos East. The AGM will feature a keynote address by Professor…

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Significance Of 120th Anniversary Celebration Is To Thank God, Remember Efforts Of Founding Fathers – Chieftains, Congregation Of The African Church Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye Chieftains and members of The African Church Bethel Cathedral Ikorodu, have stated that the significance of the 120th anniversary celebration of the Church is to give thanks to God for bringing the Church this far and remember the efforts of its founding father. The Cathedral Warden (leader of the congregation), other principal officers and members of the church spoke with THE IMPACT during the anniversary’s awareness rally on Saturday. Engr. Sunday Adesanya Oshin, Cathedral Warden, said that the celebration is to remember and celebrate the…

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Constituency II Unity Cup 2024: Stage Sets For Clash Of Titans’ Final Game Between Makbet, Igbogbo All Stars

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Kunle Adelabu After weeks of intense football games, all is now set for the epic final match of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup, as Makbet All Stars will face the Igbogbo All Stars in the final game slated for Egbin Power Plc Football Playing Ground, Egbin in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The final match is slated for 1pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The two teams qualified after thrilling semi – final matches of the tournament being sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro…

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