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Kosofe LG CDC Celebrates Christmas in Grand Style Community Development Committee Members and   All Progressive Congress (APC) stalwarts in Kosofe Local Government rapped up eventful year with a Christmas Celebration on Friday, 25th December, 2020. The event which took place in an Open Field at  popular Awolowo Street, Oworoshoki in Kosofe Local Government Area recorded a joyous attendance with special regards to the Council Chairman, Hon. Afolabi Sofola. Speaking to the press at the occasion, the CDC Chairman, Kosofe Local Government Area -Hon. Segun Babatunde expressed joy in the spirit of celebration. According to him, this year celebration is one of its kind: "For the past 20/30 years, I have been celebrating Christmas but this year's celebration as we observe today is unique because being the CDC Chairman, I like to entertain members of the Community and the Party at large.  "So we are here today to thank the almighty G

*THE MAN "BOLA AHMED TINUBU"* By Taiwo Fadipe Many have written about Bola Ahmed Tinubu's political prowess and organisational astuteness. Asiwaju Ahmed has been described in so many ways, but his atribute that melts my heart the most is his unrivalled and almost Godlike kindness. It does not matter who you are or where you are from, *"Asiwaju Bola Tinubu sees equality in all men*: Artisan, chairman, Senator, President or the homeless. *"Tinubu treats everybody equally,* not giving himself to mundane things as status. Many have said Tinubu is self-serving, I ask them today to define self-serving. What is  self-serving about fighting the people's right? What is self-serving about building people politically? What is self-serving about ensuring that political contractors do not turn Nigeria to a one-party State? What is self-serving about creating local council development areas in Lagos bringing government closer to the people and thereby getting

HON.FUNSHO SAMAGBEYI GOODWILL MESSAGE @ CHRISTMAS. As Nigerian Christians join others around the world to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ today, a frontline Chairmanship aspirant in Kosofe Local Government, Funsho Samagbeyi has released goodwill message, preaching love, unity and tolerance.  In a statement issued by his media team, Samagbeyi said, "the season of Christmas is one that exemplifies the virtues of love and peaceful co-existence. We must continue to extend hand of love, benevolence and live as one family irrespective of our creed or colour. We must also continue to respect each other's right to live freely and peacefully at the period of Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is the symbol of Christianity and the harbinger of peace, love and good tidings".  He concluded by wishing everyone a hitch-free Christmas celebration and a prosperous new year ahead. Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. E:signed  Hon.

Hon. Idowu Oluloro Hosts Free House-To-House Xmas Funfair. With strict adherence to the guild lines of Covid-19 pandemic, Councilor representing Ward-D of Kosofe Local Government -Hon. Idowu Oluloro has commenced *"Free House-To-House Xmas Funfair"* in a grand style. The funfair which commenced yesterday, 22nd December, 2020, at Anthony Village recorded almost a thousand of lives touched in the process. The humanitarian service is coming amidst economic downturn. Previously, Hon. Idowu had donated a Free Public School Bus to pupils in his Ward. Now, it is the second edition of his annual Funfair taking place in Anthony Village: "As you have mentioned rightly, this is the second time we are doing this. It is now an annual event. Actually, it was not in my mind to be doing it yearly but people requested for it: like this year what is going to happen? Are you not going to celebrate it for us, this year people have passed through so much.

HON. FUNSHO ABAYOMI ODUNTAN(TORONTO) FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL. As Christians in Kosofe LG, Hon. Funsho Oduntan joins their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the numero uno citizen of Kosofe, on Christmas, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Christian community in kosofe Hon. Funsho Abayomi Oduntan in his statement urged Christians to use the festive occasion to pray for security, unity, peace and prosperity of the community. He prodded them to obey all COVID-19 protocols and to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasise sacrifice, love, tolerance, patience, brotherly kindness, care for the needy and love for one another, among other virtues. "Christmas is a special time to enjoy with all your loved ones, spreading divinity and cheer around, Merry Christmas and a happy new year". "May the Almighty God give you good health,

HON. FUNSHO ABAYOMI ODUNTAN(TORONTO) FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIAN FAITHFUL Hon. Funsho Oduntan joins Christians across the globe to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  The numero uno citizen of Kosofe, on Christmas, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Christian community in kosofe Hon. Funsho Abayomi Oduntan in his statement urged Christians to use the festive occasion to pray for security, unity, peace and prosperity of the community. He prodded them to obey all COVID-19 protocols and to rededicate themselves to the service of humanity in line with the true teachings of Jesus Christ which emphasise sacrifice, love, tolerance, patience, brotherly kindness, care for the needy and love for one another, among other virtues. "Christmas is a special time to enjoy with all your loved ones, spreading divinity and cheers around. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year". "May the Almighty God give you good health, protect you, bless you and your fam

YULETIDE: Sofola distributes Christmas gifts to party faithful In a bid to enable party faithful have more joyous Chrismas and New Year celebration, the Executive Chairman Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Afolabi, has begun the distribution of rice, chicken and other items as Christmas and New Year gifts to party leaders and members in Kosofe local government area. In his goodwill message, Sofola admonished party faithful to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ as a projection to redefining their faith in God through Christ Jesus and rebranding their hearts towards forgiveness and love for mankind and enter into 2021 with a rekindled spirit of patriotism and oneness so that together we can make our society better for all. Speaking further, Sofola made it known that the gesture was borne out of his desire to put smiles on the faces of party loyalists during the yuletide. "Let us see the birth anniversary of the begotten son of God ( Jesu

SUPPORT FOR ABIRU: WARD-C TEAM LED BY HON. FUNSHO ODUNTAN (TORONTO) DISTRIBUTES FOOD PALLIATIVE TO SECURITY AGENCIES AND ELECTORATES In order to ensure that no stone is left unturned ahead of the forthcoming bye- election, Ifako (Ward-C) team led by Hon. Funsho Oduntan a.k.a Toronto has extended massive support for the Lagos East candidate Tokunbo Abiru. After meeting with the OPC group under the leadership of Alhaji Sanusi Skido  in Ifako Ward C, Kosofe LG, the team visited DPO, CSP Isiagu Joseph -DPO Ifako Gbagada Police Station with presentation of food Palliatives to the operative. The DPO talking to the team appreciated what the community has been contributing to the Station, and assured them of maximum security in place vis-a-vis free and fair election: "I know that people of this Area have been trying for this Station, now all they seek is how to ensure maximum security on the community during and after