Our Reporter Excitement reached fever pitch across Imota Local Council Development Area as residents trooped out in large numbers on Friday, July 31, 2026, to witness the thrilling semi-final stage of the BSA/BOJ Under-21 Inter-Ward Football Tournament, with the remaining teams battling fiercely for places in the grand finale. The day’s fixtures featured exciting clashes between Atere Stars FC and Oriokuta Stars FC, as well as Ward C Stars FC and Impeccable FC. Both matches lived up to expectations, delivering high-intensity football and keeping fans on the edge of their…
Read MoreHausa Commercial Okada Riders Destroy IBLCDA Patrol Vehicle, Motorbike Over Disagreement
Kunle Adelabu What started as a dissagreement over the operational tickets being issued to the commercial motorcycle riders popularly called “Okada” in the local parlance has resulted into the vandalisation of the operational patrol vehicle and motorbike of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Joint Task Force (JTF) on Friday. THE IMPACT gathered that the local security team’s vehicle and bike were destroyed by the Hausa Okada riders who attacked the personnel upon responding to call of a possible breach of peace at the Igbogbo Market where the…
Read MoreAroyewun Hails AMA’s Purposeful Representation, Developmental Strides
Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has described the developmental interventions of the Member representing Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), as a demonstration of purposeful and people-centred representation. Aroyewun who emphasised his administration’s readiness for collaboration, also urged stakeholders to initiate projects that would improve the lives of residents across the constituency. Chairman Aroyewun made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the AMA…
Read MoreAMA Unity Cup: A Platform To Nurture Young Talents, Strengthen Bonds – Aroyewun
Wale Jagun Ahead of the kick – off of the 3rd edition of the AMA Unity Cup in August, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has described the annual tournament as a ground to develop talents in the grassroots and strengthen bonds among communities. Aroyewun said this while hosting a delegation of the AMA Smile Foundation and the AMA Unity Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Thursday, which came to present officially to him the AMA Unity Cup trophy, as part of the activities ahead of the football…
Read MoreLASUSTECH Appoints Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye As Pioneer Director Of Advancement and Internationalisation
Jare Olukotun The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced the appointment of Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye as its pioneer Director of Advancement and Internationalisation, effective immediately. The office marks the university’s deliberate push to deepen its global footprint, strengthen institutional partnerships, and position LASUSTECH as a destination of choice for international staff and students. In this pioneering capacity, Dr Adesemoye will champion the university’s vision and mission before external clients, corporate partners, and international organisations. His mandate includes forging strategic partnerships…
Read MoreImota LCDA Wards ‘ Football Championship Kicks – Off With Council Boss Reiterating Commitment To Youth Development
Jare Olukotun Commemorative football tournament marking the first year anniversary of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele and Princess Bisoye Oredoyin Jimoh (BSA/BOJ) as the Executive Chairman and Vice Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) kicked – off on Thursday. Chairman Benson Ayodele, represented by the Council Leader, Hon. Adeshina Ademola Oluwole, at the ceremony reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth development, grassroots sports, and community engagement. Others at the ceremony were Hon. Jelili Busayo Muhammed, Councillor representing Ward A, Imota LCDA, Hon. Akinyemi Olusoga Victor, Supervisor for Youth…
Read MoreLASEPA Reopens Six Steel Companies In Ikorodu After Environmental Compliance
Wale Jagun The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reopened six iron and steel manufacturing companies in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, after confirming they had addressed environmental violations that led to their closure. The companies were unsealed following a comprehensive compliance assessment that verified they had implemented corrective measures to meet the agency’s environmental standards. The affected firms are African Steel Mills Ltd, Pulkit Alloy & Steel Limited, LandCraft Industries Ltd, Sunflag Steel Nigeria Ltd, Gemini Steel Nigeria Ltd, and Top Steel Nigeria Ltd.…
Read MoreKuti Matthew Wins 2026 ITTF U19 Championship In Accra
Wale Jagun The Ikorodu -born young table tennis professional, Kuti Matthew, popular called “Mr President” by teeming supporters across Africa was back in his good form today as he won gold medal in the 2026 U 19 tournament of the International Table Tennis Federation Africa. Kuti defeated a co – Nigerian, Sultan Agunbiade 4 – 1 in the final, to claim the title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup in Accra, Ghana. The response by Kuti and the victory recorded earned the…
Read MoreCommemorative Inter – Ward Football Competition Kicks – Off Thursday In Imota
Jare Olukotun The Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has announced that Inter -Ward Football Competition in celebration of First Year Anniversary in Office of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele the Executive Chairman of the council will kick – off tomorrow, Thursday. The opening of the competition, tagged, BSA/BOJ U-21 Inter-Ward Football Competition among the political Wards in Imota LCDA, which is part of the week-long activities commemorating the anniversary will be played at the Imota Mini-Stadium. The tournament is expected to bring together talented young footballers from…
Read MoreIjede Chair Inaugurated As Lagos East City Boy Coordinator
Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has been inaugurated by the National leadership of the City Boy Movement as the Zonal Coordinator, Lagos East, Lagos Chapter. She was inaugurated along with others in. Lagos by the leadership of the Movement pursuing the re – election of President Bola Tinubu, led by the National Director-General, Hon. Tosin Shoga. While expressing her readiness to work with local government coordinators of the movement, the council chairman, assured stakeholders…
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