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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.

Chairman House Defense Committee To Igbe Residents: We Are Bringing Military In To Deal With Kidnappers

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Kunle Adelabu Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, Member, House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has assured residents of Igbe communities of swift and deliberate military intervention to restore peace and security in the areas which have been at the mercy of kidnappers. Benson, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense made this known on Sunday , during his appearance as Keynote Speaker at the Democracy Day Service and Political Dialogue hosted by The Elevation Church, Ikorodu, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day. The lawmaker’s remarks came during the…

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Rep. Benson Congratulates Odumbo On Assumption As Education Secretary

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has congratulated the former Principal of Lagos State University (LASU) International School, Ojo, Mr Taiwo Odumbo, on his assumption of office as the Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority, Ikorodu Local Government. Odumbo, an educationist and human resource professional, resumed office on Wednesday. In a statement, Rep. Benson described the appointment as a well – deserved one, adding that the new ES has proven himself to be a worthy administrator. “Today, I join the good people of Ikorodu to…

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It’s Dawn Of A New Era In Ikorodu LGEA, As Odumbo Assumes Office As Education Secretary – LSUBEB, Unions

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LSUBEB) has described the emergence of Mr Taiwo Odumbo as the new Education Secretary (ES), Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, as a new dawn in the primary education sub – sector. Odumbo, who was until his emergence, the Principal, Lagos State University (LASU) International School, Ojo, assumed his new position at the LGEA Secretariat, Methodist Primary School premises, Ikorodu, on Wednesday. On assumption, the new ES was introduced to the stakeholders whom he met briefly inside the NUT…

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LG Poll: Gov. Sanwo – Olu Pledges Support For APC Candidates, As Party Presents Flags

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Wale Jagun The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has officially presented party’s flags to its 57 chairmanship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections, while the Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, has pledged to support them for the campaign. Sanwo – Olu gave the pledge at the event which was also used to officially kick-off the campaign for the elections. The event was held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba, Ikeja, on Tuesday. The Governor was represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu- Hundeyin, the Secretary…

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At Last, Alhaja Ashake Wahab Gets Council Recognition As Iyaloja General Of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Jare Olukotun & Kunle Adelabu -Adeboruwa calls for unity, cooperation After about a year of faceoff between the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) authority and the Adeboruwa Palace and the market association, Alhaja (Chief) Ashake Modinat Shonubi Wahab, has been officially recognized by the council as the Iyaloja General of the council. She was presented with the certificate of recognition by the outgoing council boss, Builder Sesan Daini, on Tuesday, following the resolution of the controversies surrounding her emergence some weeks back. The presentation, which took place at the…

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HiTech Resumes Construction Works On Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara Road

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Kunle Adelabu -As company officials discuss scope of work with Adeboruwa palace As assured by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the HiTech Construction Company, today (Monday) resumed work on Igbogbo/Bola Tinubu/Igbe Laara Road, after several weeks of abandonment of the project. The construction equipment of he construction company, including heavy duty machines were seen on site by our reporter, working between the Agarawu, Adeboruwa Palace and Club 24, earlier today. Hon. Aro had, in a publication by…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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Democracy and the Power of Good Leadership By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) Democracy, derived from the Greek words demos (people) and kratia (power or rule), is a system of governance that places power in the hands of the people. It thrives on the principles of freedom, equality, participation, and accountability. Yet, the success of any democratic system hinges not only on the structures that uphold it but also on the quality of leadership steering its course. Good leadership in a democracy is the catalyst that transforms collective aspirations into reality,…

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Ogunlewe STEM Education Centre Celebrates Outstanding 2025 JAMB Candidates

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Jare Olukotun In an effort to reward excellent performance, Dr Akinola Ogunlewe STEM (AOSTEM) Education Centre, has celebrated 25 of its students that sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) also known as JAMB and scored 250 and above marks. 25 students of the AOSTEM Education center gave a good account of themselves. While Oretuyi Babajide Chinedu with 317 was the only student that scored above 300 marks, Maryam Aderoju scored 299 and Praise Oluwapelumi Kolade recorded 298 marks along with 22 other students scored above 250 marks.…

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Imota CDC Sets Record, Organises First – Ever Community Day In Lagos East

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Kunle Adelabu -APC Chairmanship candidate pledges further support The Community Development Committee (CDC), Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has set record as the first to organize a Community Day Celebration in Lagos East Senatorial District. Alhaji Lukman Sonibare, General Secretary, Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC), Lagos State, confirmed the historic feat, while commending the Imota CDC for the initiative. He gave the commendations at the maiden Imota Community Day held at the Imota Stadium which is under construction. At the celebration were the Ranodu of Imota, HRM (Oba) Dr.…

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New Education Secretary For Ikorodu May Resume Before Month End

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Kunle Adelabu -As NUT, Non – Teaching Staff reject Amusa’s Return There are indications that a new Education Secretary (ES), Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government may resume before the end of this month as it is certain that the outgoing ES, Mr Afolabi Amusa will not get another term. It was gathered that the incumbent ES has been rejected by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Ikorodu LG branch, Association of Primary Schools Teachers and staff of the LGEA totally. In addition, the six council chairmen in…

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