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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 Highlights Tinubu’s Achievements As Ikorodu Division Rallies Support For President’s Re-Election Bid In 2027

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Our Reporter Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has reaffirmed the strong support of Ikorodu Division, Lagos East Senatorial District and Lagos State for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, highlighting his major achievements in office, which include key economic reforms and stability, social programmes and massive infrastructure development across the country. Speaking at the Ikorodu Division Unites for Tinubu In 2027 Rally in Ikorodu on Monday, Senator Abiru said that the gathering reflected the division’s confidence in the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and the belief in the direction…

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VIEW: From Vision to Voice—and Beyond: A Young University Looks to the Future

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By O. O. Longe Esq. There is a quiet but unmistakable moment in the life of every serious university when aspiration gives way to articulation—when founding ideals, once confined to mission statements and policy documents, begin to speak for themselves through disciplined scholarship. The commencement of Lagos State University of Science and Technology’s first inaugural lecture series marks such a moment. Yet it does more than announce academic maturity; it signals an institution already thinking ahead, attentive to complexity, and confident enough to let ideas lead. That confidence is evident…

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Hon. Benson Receives One -Day Governor, Reiterates Administration’s Commitment To Educational, Youth Development

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‎‎Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, on Monday, received the Lagos State One-Day Governor, Miss Esther Etiyemonu, the One-Day Deputy Governor, Miss Dorcas Awoyemi and the One-Day Secretary to the State Government, Miss Jumai Olaide Salami, during an official visit to the council secretariat in Imota. ‎ ‎The visit formed part of activities lined up for the One-Day Governor’s engagements across key institutions in the state, an initiative designed to promote leadership, academic excellence, and civic responsibility among students. ‎ ‎…

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2027: Ikorodu Division Declares For President Tinubu’s Second Term

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Gets State APC chair’s commendations The people of Ikorodu have declared for the re – election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 collectively, stating that he has performed and deserved to be returned for another four years after the completion of his first term. The political class led by the chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), traditional institutions, religious bodies, Community Development Associations (CDAs), students, market men and women, youth, artisans, ethnic nationalities and others across the Ikorodu Local Government, and five Local…

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LASG Powers Four Rural Communities With Transformers

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Jare Olukotun The Office of Rural Development, Lagos State Government, has supplied brand new transformers to four rural communities across the state as part of the ongoing electrification initiative. The gesture was extended to Progressive CDA, Egan in Igando-Ikotun LCDA; United Enclave CDA, Selewu in Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA; Ajayi-Oronti Community, Agbele in Ikorodu Central, and Oluja CDA, Lasuwon in Ikorodu North LCDA. Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, announced the delivering of the four new transformers early on Monday. “Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu…

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Imota LCDA Kicks-Off Distribution Of Free JAMB Forms To Indigent Students

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Mariam Akinloye‎ ‎250 indigent JAMB applicants in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will get free forms courtesy the authority of the council led by Hon. Sunday Benson.‎‎The council announced the commencement of the distribution on Monday.‎‎The general public, particularly eligible students of Imota Local Council Development Area, are enjoined to take advantage of the distribution of the free forms. ‎‎”This initiative, in line with the “Hi – SEE” Transformation Agenda, is aimed at removing financial barriers that hinder brilliant young minds from accessing tertiary education. By supporting indigent students,…

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Onyabo Group Elevates Officers, Calls For Collaboration, Support To Tackle Crimes

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Jare Olukotun & Mariam Akinloye About 20 officers of the Onyabo Vigilante Group of Nigeria (OVGN) have been elevated to various ranks within the organization at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. The group also called for effective collaboration to effectively tackle crimes. At the AGM held at the Ikorodu Central Mosque Eid Praying Ground, Oke-Ota Ona, Opposite Waterworks, the General Commander of the security outfit, Akogun Olabinjo Olanrewaju, introduced the officers to members and presented them with their identity cards. The meeting was themed, ‘Nigeria’s Security: A Shared…

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APC Youth Wing West Africa Declares Support For President Tinubu’s Second Term

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Wale Jagun -As Nigerian youth in diaspora reaffirm commitment to civic engagement The second term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received an endorsement of the APC Youth Wing West Africa in Accra, Ghana, as the group reaffirmed the commitment of Nigerian youths in the diaspora to active civic participation, national development, and the continuity of progressive governance in Nigeria. Themed, “Back Home, Still Involved”, the high -level Youth Town Meeting which held in Accrra, drew the attendance of government functionaries, party youth leaders, influencers, stakeholders, and Nigerian youths…

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Birthday: Hon. Benson Congratulates Distinguished Imota Personality, Caleb Founder, Dr Oladega Adebogun

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‎‎Jare Olukotun Dr Oladega Adebogun, the Director, Caleb Group of Schools and founder/visitor to Caleb University, Imota, has been described as a distinguished Imota son, whose leadership and guidance is immeasurable. ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon .  Sunday Benson Ayodele, said in a statement while paying tribute to Dr Adebogun on his birthday today. ‎ ‎”Today, I join other well-wishers in celebrating a true son of the soil, distinguished mentor, and esteemed leader, the Director, Caleb Group of Schools and Visitor to Caleb University,…

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Imota Council Boss Commissions New LNSC Post, Reiterates Administration’s Commitment To Security

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‎Wale Jagun ‎The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCD), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), on Saturday commissioned the new Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) at Ajebo, Imota. ‎ ‎ ‎During the commissioning, the LCDA chairman reiterated his administration’s commitment to security of lives and properties of residents. ‎ ‎ ‎The commissioning ceremony, which attracted the leadership of Ebute-Ajebo CDA, community leaders, and officers of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps across Ikorodu Division, marks another milestone in the administration’s efforts to support developmental initiatives, strengthen grassroots security, and ensure…

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