May Day: Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba Reiterates Administration’s Readiness To Further Develop Ijede LCDA

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon.  Motunrayo  Gbadebo – Alogba, has further assured residents of Ijede of her administration’s determination to develop the council area. ‎ ‎In a statement commemorating the May 1st Workers’ Day, the council administrator also reiterated the council’s commitment to priotising the welfare of the people and creating more opportunities. ‎ ‎ ‎”I warmly welcome the good people of Ijede LCDA to this beautiful month of May. ‎ ‎”Our administration remains fully committed to bringing real development closer to every…

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2027: Bolowotan Picks APC Assembly Nomination, Expression of Interest Forms

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‎Wale Jagun One of the aspirants for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan has moved another step closer to achieving his aims of representing Ikorodu come 2027. Since making this significant step, his involvement has further intensify conversations within party structures and among constituents across Ikorodu. ‎Bolowotan who was the former Director – General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, picked his Expression of Interest and the Nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. With this, the…

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LNSA Takes Delivery Of First Of Its Kind Anti-Riot Kits From LSSTF

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Our Reporter The Management of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) has taken delivery of a new set of first of its kind anti-riot kits from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). ‎ ‎While presenting the equipment, the Executive Secretary of the Fund Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan ably represented by one of his Directors, Mr. Degbola Lewis reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Lagos State Government to safeguarding lives and property across the State. ‎ ‎He emphasized that the provision of modern operational tools remains a critical component of…

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JB Denies Endorsement Of A Candidate For Ikorodu Constituency I

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‎ Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson (JB) , has denied claim that he has endorsed a particular aspirant as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu Constituency I. ‎ ‎ ‎Rep. Benson stated that the selection of candidates of the ruling party shall be through consensus or the direct primary, a process he said he would also be part of as an aspirant. ‎ ‎ ‎The three – term lawmaker, describes the rumour of any endorsement by him as false and…

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Shams -El -Deen Old Students Lay Foundation For Befitting Entrance Gate For Alma Mater

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Mariam Akinloye Chieftains and members of the Shams -El -Deen Old Students’ Association, Ikorodu, has commenced the construction of an ultra -modern main gate and fence in their alma mater to replace the old one. The historic laying of the foundation blocks was performed on Tuesday, as part of the old students’ interventions for their old school. Alhaji Ogunnaike A., a member of the association who presented the project overview said that the existing fence will be removed and will be replaced with a new one that befits the school.…

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ALOGBA KAREEM ADELEKE: Profile Of A Digital Transformation Driver Who Plans on Institutional Strengthening, Delivering Solutions With Impacts Through Legislative Representation

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Kunle Adelabu One of the unexpected entrants into the contest for the Ikorodu Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly is young Mr Alogba Kareem Adeleke, a computer scientist, and data analyst. As a vibrant, inquisitive and solution provider, his aim at representing constituents of Ikorodu Constituency 1 is to provide visionary leadership, driving digital transformation, strengthening institutional capacity, and delivering solutions that create measurable impact for government and society at large. Kareem, who is a son of the Lagos State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Kazeem Alogba…

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VIEW: Imposition versus Inclusion: The Dilemma of Candidate Selection in Nigeria Politics and the Hindrance to Youth Involvement

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By Suraju Abdulgafar In every election cycle, Nigeria’s political parties face the same question before a single ballot is cast: who decides who runs? The answer defines the health or lack thereof of the parties’ internal democracy. Two means are statutorily prescribed: the consensus; and the direct primary. As stipulated in the electoral act 2026 as amended (Sections 84–88), either of the two options must be used by political parties to produce a candidate for any elective post. My introspection of the two options leads to my conviction that they…

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INTERVIEW: Ikorodu Division Son Or Daughter Will Be Favoured By Tinubu As The Next Lagos Governor – Chief Lanre Olabinjo, UAC Chair

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Chief Olabinjo Olanrewaju, is the Chairman of the United Area Club (UAC) of Ikorodu, a combination of all bases in Ikorodu Division, Lagos State and the General Commander, Onyabo Vigilante Group of Nigeria.. In an interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter -in -Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper in his office in Ikorodu, he shared his thoughts on the “Ikorodu for Governor” agenda, stating that the agitation is still very much on course and assuring that come 2027, an Ikorodu son or daughter will be the next Governor of Lagos State. Excerpts: THE…

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Committee Unveils Lace, Ankara Fabrics For Adeboruwa’s 10th Anniversary

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Odede Kenneth Efezimo His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo alongside the planning committee for the 10th coronation anniversary of the royal father on Tuesday, presented the celebration fabrics to the public. The event took place at the Adeboruwa Palace with members of the planning committee in attendance. While six yards of lace materials which the committee described as quality fabrics got unveiled at N150, 000 with Gele (headgear) for female guests, six yards of Ankara fabric with fila (cap) for men is N25, 000.…

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I Will Ensure That Ikorodu Gets Its Proper Place If Elected – Kareem Alogba, Assembly Aspirant

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Kunle Adelabu A former staff of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Lagos State, Mr Kareem Adeleke Alogba, who is vying to represent Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has revealed that his primary focus if elected is to ensure that Ikorodu gets its proper position among the five divisions of the state. Alogba who is the son of the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Honourable Justice Kazeem Alogba, while stating facts and figures why Ikorodu Division deserves more government presence, also assured that residents will…

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