Author: Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday in honour of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration is in furtherance of the seven days of national mourning earlier declared by President Bola Tinubu in honour of Buhari. Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The minister stated that the holiday is a mark of respect for the late president’s service to…

Mariam Akinloye A leading social, developmental and community – based body, The Achievers’ Crew has assured the Chairman – elect for the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) of the group’s continuous support for him and his administration. Aroyewun, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was elected at Saturday’s Local Government election after he polled 15, 015 votes to defeat other political parties’ candidates. The Chairman – elect is the Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Achievers’ Crew, a group…

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu Local Government, Dr. Olanrewaju Oshin, has commended the organization of last Saturday’s Local Government Chairmanship and Councillorship elections in Ikorodu, stating that it was an improvement on previous ones. While stating that it was peaceful, and that security was adequate, the opposition leader also observed that difficulties encountered in searching for names and shortage of ballot papers in some units posed challenges to the election. PDP which is the main opposition party fielding three Chairmanship and multiple Councillorship…

Mariam Akinloye The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo – Olu, has commended residents of the state for their massive turnout in last Saturday’s Local Government (LG) elections which were held across the 20 LG and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Sanwo – Olu, in a statement, said that the large turnout demonstrated their desire to shape leadership and deepen democracy, also added that the peaceful conduct showed the true spirit of Lagos. “I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all Lagosians who came out today to perform…

Kunle Adelabu Following their victories at last Saturday’s Local Government Elections, the Chairmen – elect in Ijede, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba and her Igbogbo/Baiyeku counterpart, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), have dedicated their electoral victory to their constituents. They also charged constituents for continuous support as the works of transforming their council areas start off after the victory. The Chairmen – elect spoke in separate statements following their emergence late Saturday night when they were declared winner and returned by the Returning Officers posted to their locality by the Lagos…

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman – elect, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanisile, has assured residents of his council that his administration when fully inaugurated in a few days’ time will be committed to delivering on his manifestoes and responsibilities that would be entrusted on him. Apanisile, who won the LG elections on Saturday and was declared winner by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), gave the assurance in a statement after his election. The APC candidate polled 13, 844 votes to leave the…

Kunle Adelabu -APC also wins Ikorodu West LCDA The incumbent Vice Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sunday Benson, has been returned as the Chairman – elect for the council after polling a total of 13, 539 votes to emerge winner of the Local Government elections on Saturday. Hon. Sunday, who jointly contested the Chairmanship position with Princess Abisoye Jimoh, the Vice Chairman – elect, who is also serving as the Supervisor for Works in the outgoing Imota LCDA’s administration, contested on the platform of the All Progressives…

Kunle Adelabu The Vice Chairman – elect for Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Babawale Bisiriyu Alogba, has assured the generality of Ikorodu people that the next administration of the council which he will be constituting in the next few days with his Chairman, Prince Adedayo Ladega, will do their best not to disappoint the people but grow Ikorodu to a greater height. Alogba spoke with reporters at the Ikorodu Local Government secretariat early this morning after the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission’s Returning Officer , Alhaji Yekinni Aregbesola, declared Prince Ladega…