30 Mar 2023

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PRINCE KAZEEM ELETU QUEENS DEFEATED BEST WALE TO CLINCH 2ND EDITION, AFUSAT OLABIMPE ABIODUN FEMALE GOLD CUP IN IKORODU ®™√ INN Nigeria © eoeknememm1045260970551080938 2nd Edition of Afusat Olabimpe Abiodun Female Gold Cup climaxed at the Strong Tower School Stadium along Oke Ota-Ona road in Ikorodu on the 12th of February 2023. Aimed at offering opportunities to striving fresh female soccer players, 16 teams registered across Lagos and Ogun State, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the passing of Late Afusat Olabimpe Abiodun, spouse of Prince Yisau Akin Abiodun. Launched at the Police Barrack Field in Igbogbo road on 15th January, the tournament was in collaboration with Ikorodu Divisional Football Association. The female soccer tournament was sponsored by Azeez Abiodun, Afeez (Adeoye) Abiodun, Akeem Abiodun and Azeem Abiodun, all children of Prince Yisau Akin Abiodun. Prior to the finale, Papa Soccer Queens defeated Makbeth Queens by a lone goal in a gruelling match, bestowing Papa Soccer Queens the 3rd position in the competition. The team received a cheque of (One hundred and fifty thousand) 150,000 naira, presented to the team by HRM, Oba Kazeem Olanipekun Gbadamosi, the Ologijo of Ogijo, Otunba Adewale Anifowoshe, the Asiwaju of Ikorodu and Mr Adeoye Abiodun, vice-chairman of Ikorodu Divisional Football Association, applauding their outstanding feat as 2nd runner up. Before the final game, Eminent personalities in the waterbed region; Former Lagos Commissioner for Information, Otunba Ayodele Elesho, Former Head Of Service Chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Tajudeen Rotinwa, BetNaija Officials, Alhaji Olawale Amusa, President of Ikorodu Crystal Club, Alhaji Sonibare Lukman, chairman, Ikorodu Divisional Football Association, Mr Fajebe Onasanya Babatunde and Ayangburen-in-council graced the soccer spectacle. In the final game proper, Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens knocked Best Wale English Queens by 2 goals to nothing to clinch the competition's trophy and cash price of 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand naira). Both goals were scored by Eletu Queens (on the lemon green jersey) in the first and second half, respectively overwhelming the strength of the losing (Best Wale English Queens) side in blue Jersey. Not letting the 1st runner-up go unappreciated, Best Wale English Queens got a cheque of (two hundred thousand) 200,000 naira for their exceptional performance in the game. Additionally, Anifowoshe Ayomiposi from Makbeth Queens won the Best Goalkeeper of the tournament with (Ten thousand) 10,000 naira cash price, Peace Ikeduba from Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens with 6 goals got rewarded as the highest goal scorer, taking home (Ten thousand) 10,000 naira cash price, while Omolara Odebode was the most valuable player in the tournament, bagging a 20,000 (twenty thousand) naira cash price and a four-year Scholarship. Side-by-side game analysis was brilliantly anchored live by IKD 106.1 Sport Palava Radio presenters; Milobaby Sport Deen and Sulaiman Adelakun. Speaking to Ikorodu News Network (INN), Afeez Adeoye Abiodun, event coordinator and one of the sponsors of the tournament stated that the games have been a month of excitement. According to Mr Afeez Adeoye, the 1st edition in 2022 enlisted 10 teams across the Lagos regional divisions, but this year (2023) opened up to 16 teams, indicating tremendous growth in the planning process and expansion tendencies of the contest. He continued, "Female teams from Kosofe, Anthony, Epe, Ikorodu, plus Ijebu-Ode, Shagamu and Abeokuta, putting on the rise to it an interstate competition as teams from Lagos and Ogun State participated". "It is basically for female football, so the age range is between 16 to 30 years of age, we're simply allowing them to shine their light, even to females that are not in professional clubs" Mr Adeoye explained. Furthermore, Adeoye expressed that the competition is a grassroot tournament to tap into the hidden potential of the girl child, developing them to be easily accessed by Nigerian clubs and international leagues. "We're using this platform to expose capable female footballers for shortlisting into both our Under-17 and Under-20 national teams". "It will surprise you to know that two participants in our first edition were also enlisted to play for Nigeria at the Under-17 world cup in India" Afeez Adeoye asserted. Alhaji Yisau Abiodun, a prince in Ikorodu, father to the sponsors of the event, whose late wife is celebrated with the tournament, told Ikorodu News Network (INN) that his departed wife, Afusat Olabimpe was a woman of substance, who gave him four capable boys during her short life. Adding that he always adored the memory of his wife and the brief period they spent together, Alhaji Abiodun let out that his continuous remembrance gave birth to the female sports competition. Alhaji explains further, "The competition is an annual tournament to get our girls off the street and keep them busy pursuing football careers". "Some have undergone training but have no fora to a tournament like this for their talents to be seen, that's what this concept is all about," Alhaji Abiodun said. Alhaji Abiodun later congratulated all the participants in the competition, stating that with such a promising display of talents the games provided, the future is bright for Nigerian female football. HRM, Oba Taiwo Gbambose, Olumushin of Mushin-Reno Land, Alhaji Shamusi Arulogun, Imam Rafiu Abiodun, Otunba Longe, Otunba Isiaka Fatuga, and Lookman Gbamgbose were also in attendance. Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens also won the maiden edition of the competition in 2022.
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INN 13 Feb 2023
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CHIEF ADEWUNMI OGUNSANYA, OTUNBA ELESHO, SKO, DR HASSAN, FOLASHADE-OBA, OTHERS SHINE AT IKORODU MAN OF THE YEAR & OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES AWARDS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 900987ikkko9066272031546710323 Ikorodu Man Of the Year & Outstanding Personalities Award (IMOYA) was conceptualised to admire and laud noteworthy indigenes of the Ikorodu division who are partaking meaningfully in the all-around growth and development of the waterbed region. The prestigious annual ceremony was held on the 21st of January 2023 at the Ikorodu Ultra-modern town hall. Organised by Dammygreen International concepts, publisher of Starlight Legacy Celebrity Magazine, the award conforms as courage for the furtherance of service to humanity, and a medium to enable young people on the need to be a part of nation-building. The highlight of the 2023 edition celebrated the Odofin of Ikorodu Kingdom and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, CEO of Multi-Choice Nigeria, as Man of the year. Subsequently, Sir (Otunba) Ayodele Oluwole Elesho bagged the Outstanding Community Statesman award, Ikorodu Local Government Vice-Chairman, Aarebirin Honourable (Dr) Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba took the Outstanding Amazon award, and Ikorodu West LCDA Chairman, Hon. Sulaimon Olanrewaju Kazeem earned Council Chairman of the year award. Furthermore, Managing Director and CEO of Ikorodu General Hospital, Dr Taiwo Hassan capped a special recognition award on service excellence and community development, APC flag bearer for Ikorodu constituency 2 at the Lagos State House Of Assembly, Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro (AMA) won the Outstanding Youth award in the male category, while Miss Abagun Lateef Oriyomi won the Outstanding youth award in the female category. Community Service Award went to IKODASS Prince Adekunle Eniola Bada, Community and Youth Development awards were yanked by Mr Muheedeen Oriyomi Balogun, Hon. Kehinde Fadeyi (Ijede), Comrade Odumosu Abiodun Ashaka (Imota) and Comrade Babatunde David Oyesanya (Igbogbo Baiyeku) won the Promising Youth for Leadership Award. According to Damola Aderibigbe, IMOYA initiator, in 2003, upon the creation of ljede LCDA, the publisher, then based in Surulere, Lagos was invited by the then Secretary to the local government of Ijede LCDA Mr Lanre Kuye, to start a publication for the Ijede community. The acceptance of the persuasive request from Mr Lanre Kuve gave birth to the launch of Ijede Starlight Community Newspaper on the 11th of September 2004 and the eventual relocation of the publisher to Ijede community, in the Ikorodu division of Lagos state. He continued, "For about 2 decades now, Starlight Newspaper had survived all odds to stay aloft in the very turbulent and challenging world of print media". "By his grace, come September 2024, the publication shall be celebrating its 20th anniversary in community journalism" Mr Aderibigbe asserted. Former Lagos State House Of Assembly Clerk, Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, who performed the majority of the presentation, expressed his satisfaction with the award ceremony. He added that the event, which gives more value to the leadership strides of stakeholders in Ikorodu division has come to stay. He proceeded, "We'll do our best to ensure that this event continues to keep putting the commitment of different leaders in the spotlight, appreciating them in return". "It is a credible event of this nature that validates contributions and efforts made to make Ikorodu division the 12th largest city in Africa and the 3rd largest in Southwest Nigeria" Otunba Abiru added Ayangburen-in-Council, Executive Vice-Chairman Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon. Adesegun Aluko, Mr Seun Elesho, NYCN State Chairman, Comrade Lekan Billiamin-Oba, Mr Samson Bisiriyu, Mrs Jessica Enitan Oba, delegates from iCare foundation, Hon. Abiodun Moshood Aro Campaign faction and other dignitaries were in attendance. IMOYA's maiden edition was held in 2016, which identified groundbreaking achievers in the community.
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TINUBU @71: WHY PRESIDENT-ELECT IS GOD’S GIFT TO NIGERIA – OBASA ®™√ INN Nigeria © img 20230330 wa00028587412206409722933 Nigeria's President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is one of God's gifts to Nigeria, the most populous black nation on earth, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has said. Dr Obasa said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, congratulating Tinubu who clocked 71 on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. The Speaker said Tinubu, a puzzle too hard to crack', equates with great men around the world whose stories show great passion and undying love for their countries and citizens. According to him, the recent presidential election won by Asiwaju Tinubu is icing on the cake for the President-elect, who has never shied away from being of service to God and humanity. The Speaker recalled the sacrifice Tinubu made to take Nigeria back from the military and entrench democracy in the country, noting how difficult it is to find individuals with such a level of patriotism. "For a man, whose thought at all times is about salvaging the country from economic and social bondage, victory at the recent polls came at the right time. "There is no way Nigeria's political story can be written without Asiwaju featuring prominently as a result of the positive roles he played before the current democratic dispensation and up till this moment. "We believe that Almighty Allah has a reason for giving him to us in Nigeria, especially at this time of the nation's journey. We do not doubt his capacity to deliver. He has done it before. "With a birthday that comes exactly two months to his oath-taking as President of Nigeria, it is not out of place to say Asiwaju is a blessing to us, one sent to put things right and lay the foundation upon which modern Nigeria would be built. "On behalf of my family, members, staff and management of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I congratulate our dear Asiwaju on his 71st birthday and pray that Allah continues to favour him with vitality, good health and wisdom to navigate our country out of the woods, amin," Obasa prayed.
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IMF CELEBRATES JB: 51 HEARTY CHEERS TO THE PEOPLE’S REP, HON BABAJIMI BENSON, MHR ®™√ INN Nigeria © storage emulated 0 pictures comica cartoon16801714518197390274203098501416 A tender-hearted message, celebrating Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Babajimi Benson, MHR on his 51st birthday has been published by Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) on the 30th of March 2023. The article, signed by the media forum's convener, Omo'ba 'Peju Akinyemi, lengthened its warm wishes to the Ikorodu-born National legislator, wishing him a Long Life, Good Health and More Impactful years in the service of Mankind. It reads, "On behalf of the entire Members of Ikorodu Media Forum (IMF) across Ikorodu Federal Constituency, we celebrate a Distinguished Federal Lawmaker and Caring Rep, Hon Babajimi Adegoke Benson, MHR". "Your outstanding People-oriented legislative excellence and Infrastructural interventions across Ikorodu Division have stood you out among your peers". "There is no doubt that Millions of Ikorodu Federal Constituents are blessed and proud to have you as their Representative". "Cheers to a Greater you, MHR!" The statement ends.
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IKODIV 2023: 2ND EDITION OF IKORODU TRADE FAIR INTEGRATES MORE BUSINESSES, CREATES PEOPLE-ORIENTED TRANSACTIONS ®™√ INN Nigeria © 393ok3kekemm2540913322324610780 The business stimulative nature of the 2nd edition of Ikorodu Trade Fair also known as IKODIV has spurred the Lagos State Governor, Mr Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reaffirm his aim at providing a conducive environment and enabling business growth in the State. A collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, and the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, the Ikorodu Division Expo is organised by the Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). Held at the LASUSTECH campus, It is organised to energise small-scale enterprises, recognising their key potential to an inclusive and sustainable recovery for economic development. The official opening of the trade fair peaked on Monday, 27th of March 2023, with likes of royal personalities; HRM, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM, Oba Abdul-Semiu Oyebo, Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, HRM, Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, HRM, Oba Mudashiru Ajibade-Agoro, Ranodu of Imota and HRM, Oba (Engr) Bashir Aremu Sotonwa, the Sekumade of Ipakodo were all in attendance. Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande at the opening ceremony, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Adetutu Ososanya, affirmed that the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu is intentional about implementing programmes and projects meant to support businesses in the State. She explained that projects like the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Ibeju Lekki; Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, here in Ikorodu; 18.75km Eleko-Epe six-lane rigid pavement expressway; the first phase of the 13 kilometres Lagos Blue Light Rail and others are all meant to enhance the State economy business scale. "Without doubt, these projects are already impacting labour and many enterprises positively in different parts of the State". "Ultimately, MSMEs will form the greater percentage of beneficiaries as they work towards the sustainable recovery for economic development" Mrs Akande added. Over 100 product exhibitors enlisted for the trade extravaganza, showcasing their unique products and services. The President, of Ikorodu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Chief Kayode Shoderu expressed his delight in the organisation of the Expo, which he described as part of the commitment to building sustainable MSMEs. According to Chief Shoderu, reiterating his earlier statement at the press conference before the launch, the Trade Fair (IKODIV) gives a platform to showcase products and services while exploring opportunities for growth and innovation. The Keynote Speaker and Lagos State Chairman, of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), Dr Adams Adebayo emphasised the need to support MSMEs as they are the backbone of every economy. Dr Adams eliminated that the challenges confronting the MSMEs varied and include access to low-interest loans, inadequate infrastructure, subsistence and manual production, mindset and lack of innovative ideas. He continued, "Relevant institutions must create access to low-interest funds for entrepreneurs to access while there is a need for MSMEs to scale up their production to meet local and export needs". "I also want to advise the Government to create a three-year pre-retirement entrepreneurship/investment window to transform public servants into entrepreneurs", he stated. In his brief address, the Vice-Chancellor, of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Professor Olumuyiwa Odusanya averred that the Trade Fair is an opportunity to grow the economy of the Ikorodu Division. Prof. Odusanya explained that focusing on the MSME sector can transform even the nation's economy and lift people out of poverty. "It is a time to market, sell and exchange goods and services", he said.
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TINUBU AT 71: ASIWAJU IS ALLAH’S CHOSEN, HE IS A SPECIAL BEING – SHEIKH YAHYA ASHAOLA ®™√ INN Nigeria © 78657hjkoooiio2544337968922659084 Spiritual Leader, His Eminence, Sheikh Yahya Ashaola (As-Samadaani), Chief Imam of Oriwu Central Mosque of Ikorodu has referred to Nigeria's President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a special being chosen by Allah to lead the current generation. In a sermon given to Muslim faithfuls on Wednesday, 29th of March 2023, marking the 71st birthday of Bola Tinubu, the chief Imam exhorted Nigerians to pray for the President-Elect, for Allah to bestow on him the ample disposition to oversee the nation. The liturgy was delivered after a special prayer and Thanksgiving session were held in the mosque dedicating Tinubu's birthday. Sheikh Ashaola, in his words, "Tinubu is the epitome of Intellectual capacity, a human resource developer and an economic stimulant, equipped for this time to rescue the shattered dreams of Nigerians". Urging the Muslim communities to put him (Tinubu) in their devotions at all times, the chief Imam said he can see the special work of Allah in the life of the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Underscoring another reason for brethren to beseech for Tinubu, Sheikh Ashaola said winning the 2023 presidential election has hoisted Bola Tinubu into a stature that even some well-respected political figures didn't attain. He explained, "The Late Obafemi Awolowo was considered the best President we never had. He was the head of the Yorubas, but he never permeated the North and East". "Today, Asiwaju has accomplished that!". "He's the most successful politician in Nigeria as we speak". "Asiwaju also suffered for the Democracy we enjoy today, he was tortured and humiliated, but his sense of focus and divine direction kept him moving to where he is now" Sheikh Ashaola added Crediting Tinubu's intellectual strength, Sheikh Ashaola asserted that the President-Elect is known to assemble the best brains to achieve sufficient results, narrating that he exemplified the same act during his first 6 months in office as Governor of Lagos State back in 1999. Subsequently, lecturing attendees, Imam Ojifinni Abdul-Ganiu, the Mufasir of Ramadan 1444/23 in Ikorodu, illustrated that it takes an extraordinary leader to discard his birthday celebration to engage more in service to humanity. Imam Ojifinni stated that the Yoruba population should emulate Bola Tinubu's life ethics, and ensure to give his incoming administration the peace it deserves. "No Yoruba group or body should be brainwashed or influenced to cause havoc on Asiwaju's presidential tenure, because the truth is, his effective performance at Aso Rock will open more doors to Yoruba leaders in the future, given them opportunities to also become president". "We must be careful not to allow people to use us to generate chaos and anarchy towards Asiwaju's tenure, it is the only way we can show him our profound support" Imam Ojifinni asserted On the backdrop of his 71st birthday, President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed that special prayers and thanksgiving service be held on March 29, 2023, instead of his annual birthday colloquium. The special prayers were also held in Lagos and other parts of the country, simultaneously.
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