Author: Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Family announces burial plans The last moments of the late Baba Ijo of the United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, Elder (Chief ) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya, has been described as a beautiful moment with all his children. Mr Tunde Okusanya, the third child of the late community and religious leader, also said that the moment was a rare privilege for the seven children as they had the opportunity to give thanksgiving and shared fond memories together. He spoke with the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief of THE IMPACT,…

Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has inaugurated a 17-member committee tasked with the drafting and implementing a comprehensive policy for non-state schools in Lagos. The committee is expected to submit its draft within two months. According to the government, the move aims to standardise the delivery of education in private and mission-owned institutions, which ensures alignment with both national benchmarks and Lagos State’s unique educational needs. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held on Thursday at the OEQA Headquarters Conference Room in…

Kunle Adelabu Victims of the recent kidnapping in Igbe Laara and Agunfoye, have been released by their captors after days in their den and payment of ransom. THE IMPACT gathered that they were released late Thursday. It was also gathered that N12million was received before the release of the three victims. While we gathered that N7million was paid as ransom for the mother and daughter kidnapped last Saturday, N5milion was paid for the Agunfoye victim that was kidnapped a few days ago The woman was kidnapped with her 14 –…

Jare Olukotun The Achievers’ Crew has mourned the passage of the Baba Ijo of the United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, Elder (Chief ) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya. The late revered community leader is the father of Arch. Tunde Okusanya, a prominent member of the group. In a statement by the General Secretary, Board of Trustees (BOT), Achievers’ Crew, Mr Olabode Oyesanya, the group said that the late Baba Ijo lived a fulfilled life. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved father,…

The death of the Baba Ijo, United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, Elder (Chief) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya, has been announced. THE IMPACT gathered that he gave up the ghost early today in his home in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, He was 87 years old. His death was announced by the family. According to a family, burial arrangements will be announced soon.

In line with the Lagos State Government commitment for a continuous improvement in the parking management, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), has commenced operation in its Area office in Yaba. The office which is located inside the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) at 379, Herbert Macaulay way, Yaba, commenced operations in May, 2025. ‎Speaking on the initiative, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, stated that the creation of the Yaba Area Office was a deliberate move by her Agency to ensure a broader and more efficient…