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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.

PHOTOS: Christians Mark Good Friday, Re-enact Passion Of Christ

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Jare Olukotun Christians in Ikorodu, on Friday, joined their counterparts all over the world to commemorate the beginning of the Easter celebration with Good Friday in remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. During the special service commemorating the day, preachers charged Christians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, love, tolerance and selflessness as displayed by Jesus Christ. Our reporter covered the commemorative displays at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Aga, Ikorodu, and St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, Archdiocese of Lagos, at Dele Kuti, Ipakodo.

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Elesinmegun: Family Inaugurates Day In Honour Of Legendary Igbogbo Princess, Merchant

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Holds grand finale today The chieftains, sons and daughters of the legendary Princess Elesinmegun, a daughter of Prince Adesusu one of Oba Oshinbokunren’s children in Igbogbo Kingdom in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have inaugurated an annual celebration to preserve her. Princess Elesinmegun derived her name from her ownership of horses which she used in conveying her article of trades which mainly farm produce to markets in Ipakodo, from where they were conveyed to Lagos Island in those days. Thus, the legendary…

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Ikorodu Concludes Oba’s Festival On High Note, Set Agenda For More Cultural, Tourism Development

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye It was a grand ceremony when the ban was lifted on social activities and entertainment in Ikorodu Kingdom, known as ‘Odu Osu’ (Osu festival), or ‘Odun Oba’ (King’s Festival), when His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, the Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu hosted other royal fathers and guests in celebration of the first traditional festival in Ikorodu. At the grand finale which was held at the Ayangbure Pavilion were traditional chiefs, eminent personalities and residents. Odu Osu, which used to be three…

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COLUMN: HalaMadrid: The Comeback Kings That Didn’t Show Up

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One more year wait for the 16th Champions League glory By Bashir Banjoko In the storied history of European football, few clubs embody the spirit of resilience and dramatic comebacks quite like Real Madrid. The Santiago Bernabéu has been the stage for legendary “remontadas” that have etched themselves into Champions League folklore. Yet, in the recent clash with Arsenal, we witnessed something rare – a Real Madrid comeback that never materialized. The 15-time European champions, whose very DNA seems encoded with an uncanny ability to rise from the ashes in…

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AMA, Aroyewun Celebrate Remarkable APC Scribe, Dr Adeola Jokomba

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Kunle Adelabu The Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Dr Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba has been described as a remarkable and distinguished leader. The accolades were bestowed on him by the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) and a leading chairmanship aspirant in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) today in statements commemorating Dr Jokomba’s birthday. In his tribute to the party leader, AMA lauded the APC state scribe for his commitment to the growth of the party. “On this special occasion, I…

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Aroyewun Congratulates Co – Chairmanship Aspirant, Andus On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu A chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has extended birthday greetings to his co – aspirant and the proprietor of Andus ‘D Great School, Igbogbo, Mr Nasir Titilope Andu – Balogun on his birthday today. Aroyewun commended the celebrant, who was the immediate past Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning Committee for his contributions to the community and educational development. “Happy birthday to my very dear Egbon and Erstwhile Chairman, Igbogbo Day Planning…

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APC Screened Three More Aspirants For Ikorodu LG Chairmanship Race

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Kunle Adelabu Three more aspirants vying for the Chairmanship position of the Ikorodu Local Government (Ikorodu Central Local Government), have been screened three weeks after the screening panel led by Alhaji Gafaar concluded the exercise. Azeez Lamina, publisher of the Waves Magazine and Gbadebo Taofeek Oluwafemi, Chairman, Lagos judiciary union who were at Umrah during the first screening and Idowu Alli, an energy expert that was on duty call abroad for his company, were screened by the panel in the rescheduled screening at the All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat in…

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AMA Celebrates Visionary, Dependable Leader, Prince Kunle Agoro

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) had joined numerous well-wishers to celebrate the chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area LCDA), Hon. Wasiu Adekunle Agoro on his birthday. The state lawmaker described the council boss as a visionary leader and dependable brother. “On this special day, I join the good people of Imota and well-wishers far and near to celebrate a visionary leader, a dependable elder Egbon, and a man of honour whose commitment to grassroots development continues to inspire us all. “May…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Sends Heartfelt Birthday Wishes To State APC Scribe

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Wale Jagun A heartfelt birthday wishes has been sent to the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Adeola Muhydeen Jokomba, by the representative, Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. Benson, who was on Sunday conferred with the 2024 Ikorodu Man of the year, lauded Dr Jokomba for his contributions to the growth and development of the APC. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State, Hon. Adeola Jokomba on his birthday. “As the party’s scribe, your dedication to the…

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Ijede LCDA Boss Celebrates Imota Counterpart, Hon. Wasiu Agoro On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has extended her birthday wishes to the Chairman, Imota LCDA, Hon. Wasiu Adekunle Agoro on his birthday today. The youthful council boss described the celebrant that he called ‘Egbon’ (Brother) as an astute administrator and a public servant who has been continually remarkable. “On behalf of the good people of Ijede LCDA, I heartily congratulate my dear Egbon, Hon. Wasiu Agoro, the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, who clocks another year today. “Hon. Wasiu Agoro is…

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