Author: Impact Newspaper

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.

Former Lagos Sports DG Urges Nigeria To Focus On Preparing For Next World Cup

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Kunle Adelabu While Nigerians patiently awaits the verdict of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on the petition submitted by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against the DR Congo over the alleged use of ineligible players against the Super Eagles in the African playoffs, Prince Toyin Gafaar Bolowotan, a former Director -General, Lagos State Sports Commission, has urged that the country should focus on preparing for the qualification for next world cup in 2030. He charged the NFF after FIFA failed to deliver its verdict on the petition last…

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APC Congress: Council Chairmen Will Work With New Party Excos To Record Victory In 2027 – Mayor Apanisile, Chairman, Ikorodu North

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Kunle Adelabu The six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division have assured the newly elected executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Local Government level of maximum support, especially towards winning Ikorodu for the ruling party and giving President Bola Tinubu maximum votes in 2027. Mayor Ameen Olawale Apanisile, Executive Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA), gave the assurance on behalf of his colleagues after the elections of new APC executives at the congress held at the weekend. Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, the Divisional APC Chairman, and his…

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Returning Officer, Party Leaders Commend Peaceful APC LG Congress In Ikorodu

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Kunle Adelabu The Returning Officer for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Congress in Ikorodu Local Government and chieftains of the ruling party in Ikorodu, have commended the peaceful conduct of the LG Congress at the weekend. 27 LGA APC Executives, three National Delegates and five Delegates across Wards, were elected at the Congress which was held at the APC Secretariat, Awolowo Road, Oke -Ota Ona, Ikorodu. They were elected based on consensus. While Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, the Divisional APC Chairman, and his former excos were returned, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi…

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VIEW: The Accoutrements of Progress and JB’s Virtuous Leadership that Few Choose to ‘Unsee’

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By Nurudeen Oshinlaja Progress wears many disguises. Sometimes it looks like a shiny new invention splashed across a glossy magazine cover; other times, it appears as a humble improvement so ordinary we scarcely notice it until it’s gone. In truth, the greatest blessings of progressrarely make noise. Instead, they settle into our routines, smoothing the rough edges of daily life like a patient craftsman polishing a familiar piece of furniture. We often imagine progress as something dramatic — flying cars, colonies on Mars, kitchens that clean themselves (surely someone is…

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Okun Ebi Records Historic Yoruba Cinema Premiere In Texas

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Our Reporter OKUN EBI, a Yoruba-language relatable comedy film, has officially set a historic milestone with its cinema premiere at LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, Arlington. The event stands as the first Yoruba film to premiere in an actual cinema in Texas, and potentially the first of its kind in the United States. The film was written and produced by Olakanlu Lanre and Dunni Badru, popularly known as Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe. Direction was handled by Seun Olaiya (Black Magic). The prolific director delivered a production that reflects strong creative collaboration and…

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VIEW: How Are We Prepared for the 3rd World War

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By S. O. K. Shillings Esq. There is more than 70% chance the World War III will break out in less than a decade. It could even be 2 years or tomorrow. There are different pointers to it. We have completed a cycle of civilisation and the baton does not change without a ceremony. The scriptures have described this moment with scientific precision. I read the Book of Predictions which indicated from Nostradamus and other seers that the current Pope could be the last. The predicted date was 1999 but…

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Ijede LCDA, Partners Offer Residents Free Medical Treatment

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Jare Olukotun The Ijede Local Council Authority of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has announced another free medical outreach for the residents of the council and its environs. The medical outreach, scheduled to hold at the Ijede LCDA Secretariat Hall on Friday, February 27, is in partnership with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation and supported by the Lagos State Healthcare Board, Lagos State Health District II and the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria. Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, Executive Chairman, ljede LCDA, in a statement, urged residents of Ijede and neighbouring…

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Sham- El – Deen Old Students’ Association Holds Congress To Chart Way Forward

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Kunle Adelabu -As general meeting slated for Saturday, Feb 21 Following the intervention of His Eminence, Sheikh Yahya Oshoala As -Samadaani, the Chief Imam, Oriwu Central Mosque, serving Principals, former Principals and other stakeholders in the crisis that has plagued the association of old students of Shams -El-Deen Grammar School, Ikorodu, the newly constituted Board of Trustees (BOT), has called for a congress to chart the way forward for the association. The general meeting, called by the BOT and led by Alhaji Murisiq Raji, was aimed at enabling the old…

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WELLNESS OUTREACH 2026: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Offers Free General Screening, TB Test, Others For Adult Residents

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Mariam Akinloye A free medical outreach programme has been announced by the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) under the leadership of Omoba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, for residents who are 40 years and above. The exercise, which is in conjunction with the Pure -Heart Wellness Outreach, will hold on Saturday, 21st February, at the IBLCDA Secretariat Hall, Igbogbo, with focus on Free general health screening; TB and HIV testing; Medical consultations and Free medications for residents aged 60 years and above. While affirming that, “Good health is a right, not…

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Council Boss, Stakeholders Commend Peaceful APC Ward Congress In Imota LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu The peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Congress on Wednesday, has been described as an expression of democratic ideals and collective victory for members of the ruling party in Imota. The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Sunday Benson, APC LGA Chairman, Hon. Ramoni Akinyemi and other stakeholders gave the commendations after the peaceful and orderly exercise produced Hon (Mrs) Munirat Adedoyin Yisa, a former Vice Chairman, Imota LCDA as the Chairman for Ward B1 Mr Adedigba Adebusoye Jones as Wad B2…

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