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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.

Senator Abiru, Wife Salute Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom On His Birthday

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Mariam Akinloye The Senator representing the Lagos State Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has saluted the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Emigoriade I, on his birthday today. In a statement on Sunday, Sen. Abiru and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, celebrated the royal father’s personal, professional and traditional accomplishments as the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo. “On behalf of  my family and the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, we heartily congratulate our esteemed royal father, HRM Oba (Barrister) Abdulsemiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo…

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Awesu Felicitates Adeboruwa Of Igbogbo On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu A Chairmanship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), QS. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu, has joined millions of others in celebrating the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Kasali, the Emigoriade I, on his birthday. The aspirant, in a statement, said that the revered monarch has been an inspiration to young ones and residents of Igbogbo, Lagos and Nigeria at large. “I celebrate our revered royal majesty, Oba (Barr. Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Emigoriade I, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, on the auspicious occasion of…

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Rep. Benson Extends Hearty Cheers To Oba Semiudeen Kasali On Birthday

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Wale Jagun The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has extended hearty cheers to the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo on his birthday. The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo added another year today. “I heartily felicitate His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Abdul-Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, on the occasion of his birthday. “Your Majesty’s unique blend of wisdom, compassion, and vision, has fostered unprecedented growth, unity, and progress in Igbogbo kingdom. “As you mark this significant milestone, I pray that the Almighty grants you continued vitality, wisdom, and…

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Hammed Aroyewun Celebrates Revered Royal Father, Oba Semiudeen Kasali On Birthday Anniversary

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Wale Jagun A Chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has felicitated the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Emigoriade I, on his birthday today. He commended the royal father’s commitment to the development of Igbogbo, and also acknowledged his influence beyond his kingdom, Igbogbo. “Happy birthday to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barrister) Semiuadeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom. “On this auspicious day, we celebrate your life, legacy, and leadership. Your Majesty’s unwavering commitment to…

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Lajo Community Commends Gov. Sanwo – Olu, Hon. Aro Moshood, Others Over Approval For School Rebuilding

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Kunle Adelabu -Expectant of commencement, completion Residents of Lajo community in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has expressed their appreciation to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun, and others for the approval of the rebuilding of the Lajo Primary School. The school structure, which was constructed by the community, collapsed on Sunday, April 20, 2024. In a statement by Comrade Ayo Ajayi, Chairman, Lajo Community Development Association (CDA)/Assistant General Secretary, CDC, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, on behalf…

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Rep. Benson To Youths: Why You Need To Join The Nigerian Army

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Defense and the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has emphasized the importance of youths in Ikorodu in particular and the country in general, to join the Nigerian Army. The three -term lawmaker, in a statement at the weekend, said that youths can contribute to nation building through the army, and also advanced their personal advancement. He charged the youths on the need to take up the recruitment into the army, stating that the exercise commenced on September 20…

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Senator Abiru, Rep Benson Felicitate Comrade Japheth Odesanya on Golden Jubilee Celebration

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru and the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, have congratulated Comrade Japheth Abolade Akeem Odesanya, Publisher/Editor – in – Chief, The Factor newsmagazine, on his 50th birthday celebration. The leading Chairmanship aspirant for Ikorodu Local Government, who was a former Secretary to the Ikorodu Local Government, clocked 50 years on October 19. In a statement by Sen. Tokunbo Abiru and wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, they described the aspirant as a role model for many youths. “Happy…

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Lagos Assembly Set To Replace LCDAs With Administrative Areas

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Our Reporter…Gives Governor Power To Suspend Erring Chairmen, Vice Chairmen The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to replace the current 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state with Administrative Areas. This is contained in a Bill for a Law to provide for Local Government’s System, Establishment And Administration And to Consolidate All Laws On Local Government Administration And Connected Purposes, which went through public hearing on Thursday. The bill specifies that the system of Local Government will be by democratically elected Local Governments. According to the…

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Oke Eletu Celebrates Eyibi Festival As Traditional Head Calls For Unity, Peace

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Kunle Adelabu-Charges govt, elected reps, political appointees for town’s development The 2024 Eyibi festival kicked – off on Tuesday at Oke – Eletu community in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, with prayers and performances by Agemo masquerade. The annual event started with sons and daughters of Oke – Eletu, as well as guests and friends of the town arriving the town from other parts of Ikorodu and the state, to celebrate the beginning of the festival which was previously made…

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Rep. Benson Institutes Support Grant For Law Students From Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has announced a new educational initiative.The initiative, tagged, ‘Ikorodu Federal Constituency Law School Mobilization Support Programme’, is targeted at assisting future lawyers. The scheme, THE IMPACT gathered, was designed to address the inability of law students from Ikorodu, who were unable to proceed to the Law School due to financial constraints. The grant will be offered twice a year. Rep. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, announced the initiative in a statement on Wednesday, stating that…

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