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Dr Korede Oluwatosin Reaches out To People

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4 years ago

February 26, 2022

Dr Korede Oluwatosin Reaches out To People

As usual, Dr Korede Oluwatosin, CEO and Managing Director of Standard Life Care Hospital, Oko Oba, Ojokoro, Abule Egba Lagos, has reached out to the people of Ojokoro and its environs, this time around in a bigger way than ever.

The event that held a couple of weeks back turned out so huge and converted the hospital to a Mecca of sort as the beneficiaries of the kind gesture and humanitarian services of the amiable doctor cum politician besieged the premises from far and near for this year’s episode of the annual thanksgiving.

The hopes of those that attended the event were not dashed, as usual, by the organizers as they all had every reason to smile at the end of it all.

Apart from about 600 children from the community and beyond that were lavishly feted, scores of beneficiaries of the programme from far and near also went back to their various destinations with good packages in terms of cash and gift items to start the New year on a happy and wondrously joyous note.

In a similar manner, the hospital under the leadership and coordinatorship of Dr Korede, organized a free vision screening programme some weeks back whereby people with one eye problem or the other were attended to free of charge with free reading glasses distributed while treatment of those with pathological cases were heavily subsidized.

Those that benefited from the one week humanitarian programme were in their hundreds as those outside the community irrespective of tribe or religion also came to be part of the free eye screening exercise.

All these and much more endeared the amiable doctor and rotarian cum politician into the minds of many within and outside the community, especially the political class. Little wonder the persistent call by the people Ojokoro, old and young ones to have Korede contest for any of the elective posts come 2023 under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) having proved his mettle as a grassroots politician and community leader per excellence in the whole of the area over the years aside his selfless services for the people of the community as medical doctor and rotarian.

However, the amiable doctor turned politician had vied for the Lagos House of Assembly ticket in 2015, 2019 consecutively under the platform of the APC, but was asked by the party leaders to step down for the incumbent lawmaker, Hon Lanre Makinde on the two occasions which he needed as a party loyalist and as a good friend of the latter.

Now, the renowned gynecologist is said to be embarking on wide consultations with the party leaders in the constituency on his next political move as 2023 is drawing nearer.

One of the community leaders in the area who spoke with The Message International magazine under the condition of anonymity extolled the virtues of the brilliant doctor cum politician, describing him as God sent and a man with the heart of gold; if given the chance to represent the constituency at any cadre, will surely not be a misfit.

“Dr Korede has always been a very nice community leader. Aside the fact that he has spent a lot on the development of the community, he has also empowered many residents of this Ojokoro and even beyond, especially the less privileged. He’s also an amiable politician, a grassroots one to the core, and he’s loved and admired by many. He’s a care giver. His hospital offers a lot of opportunities for the people of this community in terms of employment and access to good medical services at affordable charges. The hospital also has all what it takes to operate an IVF centre which he made open to any family looking for the fruit of the womb in that regard at affordable charges. He has really tried for the community and the people therein. So, I believe if given a political office, he will surely do more for us. That’s almost everybody wants him to contest in the coming elections.”

When contacted on his political move come 2023, Korede simply reacted, “Let’s leave everything in the hands of God now. To me, 2023 us still far. As a party loyalist, I always listen to the voice of the elders in the party.

“What’s overriding in my heart is the well being of the people of Ojokoro, and by extension Lagos as a whole. And I thank God, our party, APC, is not doing badly. And as a rotarian, I will keep doing my best to put smiles on the faces of the needy in anyway humanly possible by the special grace of God”.

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US-Based Society Lady, Fehintola-Brat Extends Eid-El-Kabir Greetings To Muslims

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1 day ago

May 27, 2026

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US-Based Society Lady, Fehintola-Brat Extends Eid-El-Kabir Greetings To Muslims

United States based fahionista of class, Chief (Mrs) Ayoola Fehintola-Brat has extended a warm greetings to Muslim faithful all over the world on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-El-Kabir celebration.

Fehintola-Brat who is the Balogun Egbe Obaneye Obinrin Akile Ijebu, and the Yeye Asofin of Idenaland in her message to Journalists urged Muslim to continually uphold the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience, faith, and compassion, which are central to the significance of Eid-El-Kabir festival.

A quiet philantropist whose humanitarian services has won her several laurels urged Muslims to use the spiritual occasion to pray for the peace co-existence of Nigerians regardless of religious, social and political leanings stressing that the oneness of the country should not be underplay.

In a related development, she expressed her felicitations to all sons and daughters of Ijebuland on the forthcoming Ojude Oba 2026 celebration, tasking age-groups otherwise known as Regbregbe to be more proactive in giving back to their immediate communities.

According to her, the beauty of the age-groups in Ijebuland is the need to contribute immensely to the development of the land in no small means. “This we will continue to achieve with God on our side”, she concluded.

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Sallah: Obasa Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Commends Nigerians for APC Primaries Turnout

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1 day ago

May 27, 2026

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Sallah: Obasa Felicitates Muslim Ummah, Commends Nigerians for APC Primaries Turnout

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Lagos State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dave Agboola, Obasa described the festival as a season of sacrifice, reflection, and gratitude, urging the faithful to continue to uphold the values of peace, unity, and love that strengthen the nation.

He noted that the celebration of Eid al-Adha is not only a spiritual milestone but also a reminder of the importance of togetherness and collective responsibility in building a stronger society.

He, likewise, emphasized that the festival provides an opportunity for Nigerians to renew their commitment to national progress and to support leadership that prioritizes development and prosperity.

Obasa, however, commended Nigerians, particularly members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for their massive turnout during the recently concluded party primaries. He described the participation as a clear demonstration of the people’s confidence in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and their belief in the administration’s vision for a greater Nigeria.

“The APC primaries have shown the resilience of our democracy and the confidence Nigerians have in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda. This is a strong message that our people are ready to continue supporting policies that will drive growth and prosperity,” Obasa stated.

The Speaker further encouraged Muslims to celebrate responsibly, stressing that the joy of Eid should be accompanied by prayers for the continued peace and progress of Lagos State and Nigeria.

“As you celebrate with family and loved ones, may this season bring joy, peace, and prosperity to your homes. Let us remain united in our resolve to build a stronger nation,” he added.

On behalf of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Obasa wished all Muslims a happy and fulfilling Eid al-Adha celebration.

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ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL AT ILEYA

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

Sahara Weekly

ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL AT ILEYA

Kayshow Multimedia a filmmaking and Media organization this year 2026 holds its annual Abeokuta film festival at the Ake Palace in Abeokuta.

Alake of Egba land, Ọba Michael Adedotun Arẹmu Gbadebo has graciously endorsed the Free Training of Egba Youths on Film and Arts and the Entertainment of the the People with a FREE FILM SHOW at the AKE PAVILION. as part of the ABEOKUTA FILM FESTIVAL 2.0.

The Convener of the Film Festival Honorable Kehinde Soaga says this year’s event promises to be more exciting as distinguished personalities are sure to attend.

This includes the honorable Minister for Art Culture and Creative Economy in Nigeria, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Ààrẹ Lai Labode, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun and other special guests.

The event will feature Film, Cultural Dance Cultural foods and Award Ceremony.

The general public is hereby invited to the Free film show at the Abeokuta film festival at the Alake Palace Pavilion on Thursday 28th of May 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Only well dressed is the Entry. The Abeokuta Film Festival is an annual event taking place in the capital city of Ogun State state.