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.

Ikorodu LGEA Partners Akin Ogunlewe Centre For STEM Advancement In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu The Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu Local Government, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, has announced strategic and transformational partnership with Dr. Akin Ogunlewe STEM Education (AOSTEM) Centre, for the advancement of STEM education in Igbogbo. AOSTEM Centre has been in the forefront of inculcation of STEM education in students in Ikorodu Division, especially within the Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, as well as supporting students with scholarship, free training and other educational supports . Alhaji Odumbo announced the partnership in a statement, stating that the collaboration will deliver high –…

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Stakeholders, Sports Professionals Proffer Way Forward For Sports In Ikorodu Division

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye with Austine Onah (SIWES Student) -As IKODASS Honours Onafowokan, Alagago, Alogba, other sports heroes Professionals have proffered ways forward for sports to fully move forward and contribute to overall development of Ikorodu Division. This was a major outcome of the maiden Ikorodu- Oga Development Association (IKODASS) Sports Summit and Sports Hall of Fame held last week. The summit was part of the 2 – day IKODASS Sports Fiesta which also featured track events and indoor games – chess, scrabble tennis, held at the Oriwu College…

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COLUMN: TAXING POVERTY IN THE NAME OF REFORM

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By A. R. Aderibigbe Summary: The government’s current tax reform drive, led by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, appears more focused on boosting revenue than protecting struggling Nigerians. Taxing the poor in a bid to fix the economy is both unjust and counterproductive. When the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, recently mentioned that “Runs Girls” and “Agberos” could fall under Nigeria’s expanded tax net, many Nigerians were taken aback. What seemed like a harmless illustration of inclusiveness in taxation revealed something deeper, which…

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Standstill As Residents Trooped Out For Walk In Commemoration Of 34th Ikorodu Oga Carnival

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Kunle Adelabu It was another huge pre – commencement event on Saturday as residents of Ikorodu trooped out in their thousands to take part in the walk -for- fitness in commemorating the 34th edition of the annual Ikorodu Oga Carnival. The walk led by the Chairman, Ikorodu Oga Development Association (IKODASS), Alhaji Kolawole Fatai Olayiwola, DCIO, took off at the Ikorodu Town Hall, with the Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Adedayo Ladega, Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Hon. Ameen Apanisile, and Vice Chairman, Ikorodu LG, Hon. Babawale Alogba. Also in attendance…

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Odogunyan, Agbede Erupt in Joy as Senator Tokunbo Abiru Flags Off Construction of Two Major Roads

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Our Reporter The people of Odogunyan and Agbede communities in Ikorodu North and West Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos East Senatorial District, erupted in joyous jubilation at the weekend as the distinguished senator representing the district, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, officially flagged off the construction of two major community roads. The roads, Oju-Emuren Road in Odogunyan, and Ebuwawa Road in Agbede, are critical infrastructure projects expected to enhance the quality of life of residents, boost local commerce in the rapidly growing axis of Ikorodu. Speaking during the…

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Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker Celebrates Distinguished Former Majority Leader, SOB Agunbiade

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Jare Olukotun The former Majority Leader, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Bolanle Agunbiade has been eulogised as a distinguished son of Ikorodu by the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson. Rep. Benson gave the complimentary commendation in a statement on Saturday while congratulating Hon Agunbiade who is popularly called “SOB” by friends and teeming admirers, on his birthday. He commended the former state lawmaker for his impact in public service and legislature. “Today, I extend my warm felicitations to Hon. S.O.B. Agunbiade, former Majority…

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Lagos NYCN Commends Imota Chapter’s Impacts On Primary Education, Charges Parents

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Jare Olukotun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) “Hearing that boy say he has just three books for twelve subjects was overwhelming. It made me realise firsthand that some of these children really do lack even basic learning materials like notebooks. So, this truly shows that people still need help with things as simple as notebooks. NYCN Imota, God will bless you. God will provide for you. God will lift you higher.” Through the above statement, the State Deputy Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Sen. Comfort…

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First Lady Boosts Digital Literacy, Commissions LASUSTECH Digital Learning Centre

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Wale Jagun In a noble contribution to boosting the university’s digital competence, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned a state-of-the-art Digital Learning Centre at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The facility is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative of the Federal Government facilitated by the First Lady under the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and one of the 10 centres simultaneously unveiled on Thursday across the country. It was commissioned virtually by Senator Tinubu…

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Back – To – School: NYCN Imota Supports Pupils’ Education With Learning Materials

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Jare Olukotun with Olaleye Taiwo & Ayoola Oladipupo (SIWES Students) -Enrolled 53 out – of – school children The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Council Development Area (NYCN) branch, on Wednesday, flagged -off the second edition of its Back -to -School Programme, an initiative aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and promoting quality education in the council area. The initiative which is targeted at the primary schools in Imota, and scheduled to hold between Wednesday, October 22nd to Friday, October 24th, 2025, started off at…

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HiTech Begins Clearing Of Igbe Laara Axis For Construction Work

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Kunle Adelabu -May start work on the abandoned Afa bridge soon Years after the commencement of the construction of Igbogbo-Bola Tinubu – Igbe Laara Road project, the construction company handling the project, HiTech Construction Company, has extended the construction of the road to the Igbe Laara axis of the project. THE IMPACT gathered that the company, which has been working non – stop for a few months after the contract sum was reviewed and substantial sum paid by the Lagos State Government, started clearing the Afa to Igbe Laara axis…

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