OKEMAGBA NEWS

By Sultan Teslim  Epe, Lagos Olukoya, Adekoya Emerge as Youth Leaders Amid Disagreements The youths of Ibonwon community in Eredo Local Council Development Area of Epe, Lagos State, have elected Mr. Kazeem Olukoya Owolodun, popularly known as 1Litre, as their new Youth Leader. Mr. Kazeem Adekoya was also elected as Deputy Youth Leader. The election, held at the weekend, drew a large turnout of youths and stakeholders, including former youth leaders Comrade Wakilu Mayor and Comrade Jimoh (Jomo). The Youth Leader of Ilara community, Comrade Muideen Kazeem Sunday (SP), alongside his Secretary, Mr. Afuye Tosin (TM Concept), also graced the event. The process was, however, not without contention, as the absence of the outgoing Youth Leader, Comrade Ismail Wahab, and his executives sparked initial disagreements. The youths later resolved to proceed with the announcement of new leaders Olukoya and Adekoya were subsequently introduced to the Ogegbo of Ibonwon and members of his council for...

By Sultan Teslim  The Muslim communities of Okemagba came alive on Thursday, September 4, 2025 (12th Rabiul-Awwal 1447AH), as thousands of faithful converged in a colorful mega rally to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid an-Nabī). The event was spearheaded by Monba-un-Ridoh International, under the leadership of its founder and Chief Missioner, Al-Khalifa Sheikh AbdulGaniy Dan Musa Alayaki, in collaboration with DAZWAT, led by Sheikh Abdulsalam Shafihi Zambo, and JAZWAB, led by Sheikh Ahmod Abdulhammed Ajagbemokeferi. The rally commenced simultaneously from Odo-Ayan, Ibonwon, and Ilara communities at 7:00 a.m., with participants marching through major streets. At Ibonwon Central Mosque, members of JAZWAB joined forces with Monba-un-Ridoh before proceeding to Ilara, where they were received by DAZWAT. Communities such as Ibonwon, Odo-Shiwola, Odo-Ayan, Ilara, and Igbooye all participated in the grand procession. Speaking to reporters, Sheikh Ajagbemokeferi explained that the...