Day: August 5, 2025

An Open Letter of Disappointment to Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adeshina, Former Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government

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By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Dear Hon. Wasiu Ayodeji Adeshina, As a concerned resident of Ikorodu and a witness to your tenure as Executive Chairman/Administrator of Ikorodu Local Government over the past decade, I write this letter with a heavy heart, compelled by a sense of duty to reflect on your administration’s performance and its impact on our community. Your time in office, which began with promise and high expectations, has unfortunately left a legacy of disappointment, missed opportunities, and unfulfilled promises that will serve as a sobering lesson for…

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Residents Condemn Former Ikorodu Chairman, Adeshina Over Collapsed Itunmoja Road Days After Commissioning

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Kunle Adelabu -Chairman, other officials assess road -Councilors summon contractor There have been knocks for the immediate past Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, over the collapsed Itunmoja Road which was constructed by his administration and commissioned among other projects on the last day of his exit from the office after 10 years. Adeshina served first as the Sole Administrator, Ikorodu LG for about two years and got elected twice for a term of four years each. The shoddy work done by the administration was exposed when the heavy…

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Ikorodu Leads in Affirmative Action For Female Leadership as Four Female Legislators Emerge Leaders in Ikorodu Local Councils

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By Sam Bolaji & Nurudeen Oshinlaja In a significant stride toward gender parity and inclusive governance at the grassroots level, four out of six local council development areas (LCDAs) in the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State recorded the emergence of women as Leaders of their Legislative Assemblies during the inauguration of their 6th legislative sessions. This bold statement in favour of female leadership is not only commendable, but it marks a defining moment in the journey toward inclusive democracy in Lagos State’s local governance. The imprimatur of the APC Apex…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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The Quiet Strength: Life and the Transformative Power of Humility By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) In a world that celebrates noise, applause, and accolades, humility often whispers in the background — but its impact echoes far beyond the noise. True greatness is rarely accompanied by arrogance; it’s often clothed in the quiet dignity of humility. “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis Humility doesn’t mean you are weak or unsure of yourself. Rather, it is the conscious decision to put ego aside…

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TRIBUTE: A Blessed Birthday Tribute to Our Impactful Trailblazer ….JAGUN

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By Oluwole Solanke, PhD Dear Mr. Kunle Adelabu (JAGUN), Happy Birthday to an exceptional visionary, a trailblazer, and a beacon of truth in journalism. As the Founder, Publisher, and Reporter-in-Chief of Impact News Communication in Ikorodu, your dedication to informing, inspiring, and uplifting your community is truly remarkable. Today, we celebrate not just your birthday but the incredible impact you’ve made through your unwavering commitment to excellence and service. Your journey as a highly valued and reputable journalist reflects the words of Proverbs 4:18: “The path of the righteous is…

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Ikorodu Students Celebrate Media Personality, Kunle Adelabu For Community Journalism Standard, Mentorship

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Mariam Akinloye Students across the Ikorodu Division have joined hundreds of others in acknowledging the outstanding contributions of Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, for his professionalism in community journalism, advancement of good governance and mentorship. The students under the aegis of the National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS) and the Igbogbo Students’ Union (ISU) gave the commendations in separate statement while commemorating the reporter’s birthday on August 4th. In a statement from NAIDS signed by the NAIDS President and Public Relations Officer, Comrades Ogunbowale…

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Govt Embarking On Immediate, Long Term Measures To Address Flooding Challenges – Igbogbo/Bayeku Chair

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Mariam Akinloye Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has expressed his sympathy to many residents whose homes and areas were affected by the flash flood caused by the torrential rain on Monday. The rainfall, which started Sunday night in many parts of Ikorodu and Lagos, flooded many houses and road, thereby, leaving many commuters stranded. Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA is one of the areas that is badly affected, and this has made the council boss to go out to assess the situation early in…

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Imota Council Boss, Gov’s Aide Celebrate Journalist

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, have commended the Publisher/Reporter -in-Chief of THE IMPACT newspaper, Kunle Adelabu for his impacts on journalism and how he has been using it to advance development. Both government functionaries gave their commendations in commemoration of the journalist’s birthday on August 4th. Hon. Benson, in a statement that he personally signed said he celebrated the impact the community journalist has made…

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