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Impact Newspaper is a community paper based in Ikorodu Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. This blog is basically for the soft copy of news, events etc. covered by the paper.

House Of Reps Moves To Safeguard Mohbad’s Royalties, Monitor Investigation Into Death

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Wale Jagun The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, invited the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC), in its quest to protect late Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba’s (popularly called Mohbad) royalties from his songs and lyrics. This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, at the resumed plenary of the House in Abuja. Mohbad, 27, died in a very controversial circumstance on September 12, 2023, and was buried the following day in Ikorodu. His death has, however, generated public outrage and protest. Following this, the…

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OPC Leader, Idiamin Buried In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu The remains of the leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development, Prince Samson Oyerinde Otedola, popularly called, ‘Idiamin’, has been interred at his residence, Baptist Church Street, Macaulay, Igbogbo. Idiamin, who, until his death, was a Special Adviser to Aare Ganiu Adams, the Aare Onakankanfo and the national leader of the OPC, died on September 19, 2023, and was buried on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 He was 63 years. The burial of the OPC leader he was not without drama, as members of…

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Ikorodu LG Gets Own Local Vigilance Team

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Jare Olukotun The Ikorodu Local Government has inaugurated a Vigilance Group and Local Security Joint Task Force, as part of the council’s effort in strengthening the security situation in Ikorodu. According to a statement on the Council’s Facebook page, Chairman of the Council, Hon. Wasiu Adeshina, inaugurated the outfit on Monday, about two years after the six Chairmen in Ikorodu Division vowed to establish their own security architecture to be named, ‘Ikorodu Division Security Trust Fund’, to provide necessary funding and support for the fight against crimes in the division.…

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Rap Act, Dphee – P Tha Dragon Releases Tribute Song For Mohbad

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Kunle Adelabu Igbogbo, in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, born rap act, Dolapo Ewulogbo, popularly known by his stage name, ‘Dhee – P Tha Dragon’, has joined the likes of Olamide, in paying tributes to the late Ilerioluwa Aloba ‘Mohbad’. Dhee – P, song, ‘Tribute to Mohbad’, is streaming on the audiomack: He has also released a video for the tribute song, where he deplored the treatment the former record label of the musician whose controversial death has continued to make waves globally two weeks after his death, meted…

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Agbelebu Is A Song That Celebrates The Determination To Endure In The Face Of Adversity – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Oluwadamilola Ibrahim Emmanuel, popularly known as ‘Da’Fresh Olorin’, is a is musician, songwriter and a naturally-born entertainer with an unwavering passion for music and boundless creativity. He was born in Ebute Metta, Lagos, in the late nineties, and his journey in the world of music and entertainment, has been remarkable. Da’Fresh Olorin’s journey into the world of music began in his formative years. At just 11 years old, while residing in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, Damilola discovered his innate talent for music. He possessed a remarkable gift for crafting melodies and conveying…

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Why I Established Egbin Kingdom Junior Grammar School – Oba Oyebo

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, has explained that the need for the pupils of the Egbin Kingdom Nursery and Primary School, Egbin, to have smooth transition to Secondary School, informed his decision to establish Egbin Junior Grammar School. Oba Oyebo also stated that the need to ensure that pupils that graduated from the Kingdom’s primary school, sustain the ideal that has been inculcated in them, and the principles that they have imbibed from the primary school, also necessitated the establishment…

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Hon. Motunrayo Alogba Supports Primary Pupils In Ijede With School Uniforms, Books

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Kunle Adelabu -Gets royal, schools’ commendations Hundreds of pupils in Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State Southwest, Nigeria, on Monday, received exercise books and school uniforms to aid their education, courtesy of the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba. The distribution for this year’s school package was flagged off on Monday, with the Chairman leading her Vice, Hon. Kareem Kabir, cabinet members, management team and Councilors to Anglican Primary School, Ijede, Anwar – Ul – Islam Primary School, Ijede and Egbin Kingdom Nursery…

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Sanwo – Olu Reiterates Administration’s Support For Judiciary

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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the judiciary in the State, saying his government’s commitment to judicial officers’ welfare is second to none. He said his administration would continue to provide a conducive environment for all judicial officers in the state in order for them to deliver their duties and responsibilities, without fear or favour. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a Thanksgiving Service held at The Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos to mark the commencement of the 2023/2024 New Legal…

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Lagos Youths Have Skills, Ready For Leadership Position – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has reiterated his position that youths in Ikorodu and Lagos State generally, do not only have the required skills, but are also ready for leadership positions. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, reaffirmed his position when the Executive Secretary of Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy, Ms. Aisha Agbaje, led fellows of the academy on a courtesy visit to his Federal Constituency Office in Ikorodu, on Friday. The visit was the first of the…

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Int’l Day Of Sign Languages: Deaf Association Charges Council Boss On Employment, Empowerment

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu West Deaf Development Association (IKWDDA), has charged the Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju (SKO), on the need to fulfil its pledge on employment and empowerment for its members. Members of the association, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Kuku Tosin, Secretary, Mr Bima Abdullahi and PRO, Mr Opeyemi Onademuren, also expressed their support for the advocate for the recognition of sign languages in the country, as being advocated for by their national body. IKWDDA issued the statement…

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