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By Sultan Teslim Politics should be about ideas, leadership, service and the freedom to make choices, not a reason to destroy relationships or promote bitterness. A remarkable historical account involving renowned Nigerian educationist and nationalist, Alvan Ikoku , and his son, Samuel Ikoku , offers a valuable lesson in democratic maturity and political tolerance. According to the account, father and son once contested for the same political position, with the son eventually emerging victorious. Rather than allowing the electoral outcome to create hostility or damage their family relationship, Alvan Ikoku reportedly accepted the people's decision and supported his son's political aspirations. This story provides an important reflection for today's political environment, where differences in party affiliations and candidate preferences sometimes create unnecessary tension among friends, families, colleagues and community members. Democracy thrives on diverse opinions, c...

By Teslim Sultan   The family of the late Mrs Safuriat Abisola Rasaki has expressed appreciation to traditional rulers, religious leaders, organisations, political stakeholders, friends and well-wishers who supported them during her 8th-Day Fidáu prayer. Comrade Musa Gbolahan Rasaki, son of the deceased, conveyed the family's gratitude, acknowledging the contributions of the League of Imams and Alfas, chiefs, Baales, Olórìtún, Asalatu associations, LASUED, TASFUED, Lagos State University staff members, Gbolasade Rasaki Advocacy for Community Empowerment (GRACE) Foundation, Epe Grammar School Old Students' Association (EGOSA), and the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ogun and Lagos State chapters. He also appreciated the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), political stakeholders, family members, friends, colleagues and other well-wishers for their prayers, encouragement and solidarity throughout the mourning period. Speaking during the gathering, Alhaji Imam Ab...

Comrade Musa Gbolahan Rasaki, son of the late Mrs. Safuriat Abisola Rasaki, has expressed profound appreciation to traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders, academic institutions, professional associations, organisations, family members, friends and well-wishers for their overwhelming support and solidarity during the 8th-Day Fidáu Prayer held in honour of his late mother. In an appreciation message made available to the public, Rasaki acknowledged the numerous individuals and groups whose presence, prayers, goodwill messages and contributions provided immense comfort to the family during the period of mourning. He particularly recognised the support of traditional rulers, chiefs, Baales, Olórìtún, the League of Imams and Alfas, various Asalatu associations and Islamic societies, as well as political stakeholders who identified with the family and participated in honouring the memory of the deceased. The appreciation also extended to the management and members of...

Islamic scholars, community leaders gather to commemorate Prophet Muhammad’s birth and support Ajumoni Igbodile Mosque project By Sultan Teslim  The HAQWAFAT Islamic Society, Igbodile, Igboye, has held its maiden Maulid Nabiyy celebration, bringing together Islamic scholars, religious leaders, community stakeholders, Islamic youth organisations and Muslim faithful from Igboye and neighbouring communities. The event, held on Sunday, October 25, 2026 , was organised to commemorate the birth, life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It also featured fundraising activities in support of the launching of Ajumoni Igbodile Mosque. The gathering attracted several Islamic clerics and dignitaries, including Sheikh Hakeem Koro Feidoh, Sheikh Abdul-Salam Sambo from Ilara, Sheikh Idris from Ibonwon, Imam Ashafa Ijagun, Alfa Wariu Aiyekenu and Alhaji S. A. Ibrahim, the Are Adinni of Ibonwon Community. Others included Alhaja Folake, the Iya Sunna of Igbodile Community Mosq...

By Sultan Teslim  EPE, Lagos — The prestigious Epe Club, in collaboration with Concerned NationBuilders Initiatives (CNI Nigeria), has hosted the maiden edition of the Epe Division Youth Summit, bringing together youths, community leaders, academics, security agencies and representatives of various organisations to discuss youth empowerment, responsible leadership and sustainable community development. The summit, held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall of Epe Club, was themed “Empowering the Youth for Responsible Leadership, Good Governance and Sustainable Community Development.” The event attracted a large gathering of young people from different communities across Epe Division, alongside prominent personalities and representatives of youth organisations, professional associations and civil society groups. Among the dignitaries present were the President of Epe Club, Chief Olayeni Dada; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University of Science and Te...