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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.

Photos From Ongoing 2nd Ikorodu Division Trade Fair

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Kunle Adelabu The 2nd edition of the annual Ikorodu Division Trade Fair (IKODIV 2023), which provided hundreds of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Division the opportunity to network and showcase their products and services to the public kick – off on Sunday. The exhibition which is ongoing at the Convocation Ground of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) was officially declared opened on Monday by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. At the ongoing fair are hundreds of exhibitors.

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Olori Obateru, IKODASS Chairman, Student Leader Commend Ongoing Ikorodu Trade Fair

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Kunle Adelabu -Call for residents, students’ patronage Exhibitors and patrons at the ongoing 2nd edition of the Ikorodu Division Trade Fair (IKODIV) 2023, have commended the idea of the important economic gathering that is showcasing the entrepreneurship skills of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the division. The exhibition, which kicked-off on Sunday, March 26, at the Convocation Ground of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), was officially declared open today by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu. The IKODIV 2023 will…

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Lt. Gen Oladipo Diya’s Death: Lads, Lasses Brigade Flags To Fly Half Mast For Two Weeks

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Kunle Adelabu The African Church Lads and Lasses Brigade flags are now flying half mast across the country over the death of the former Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Donaldson Oladipo Diya (rtd), who died earlier today. The flags will fly half mast for two weeks in honour of Gen. Diya who was the National President, The African Church Lads and Lasses Brigade. He was aged 78. His death was announced in a statement by his son, Prince Oyesinmilola Diya. “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and…

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Sanwo – Olu Mourns Ex – CGS, Oladipo Diya

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. Sanwo-Olu described the death of Diya, a former Chief of Defence Staff and ex-Military Governor of Ogun State, as a great loss to the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the late Diya, as a gallant soldier and elder statesman, who served the country meritoriously as a military officer, Governor of Ogun State and Chief of…

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Doing Good Women Celebrates Senator Abiru At 59

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Doing Good Women Celebrates Senator Abiru At 59Kunle Adelabu The women wing of Senator Tokunbo Abiru’s political group, popularly known as #DoingGood Women and Ladies, has joined thousands of wellwishers globally in celebrating their boss who turned 59 years old today. In a statement by the group which described the day as the ‘World Doing Good Day’, to emphasise the political appellation earned by the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District due to his quality and encompassing representation, the #DoingGood Women and Ladies prayed that God should grant him…

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Aroyewun Group To Senator Abiru On Birthday: You Are Special Because Of Your Dedication To Societal Advancement

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Kunle Adelabu The Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP), a developmental and political group in Igbogbo, has described the re – elected Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru. FCA, as a special person who is bringing advancement to the society through his representation. Abiru, who is referred to as #DoingGood Senator, clocks 59 today. In a statement signed today by the Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP) Management Team, and all the Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) Support Groups, it was also said that the Senator has been effective and…

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Engr. Salaudeen, Ayeni, Ogunmuyiwa, Others Emerge New Excos Lagos Football Refs Council

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Kunle Adelabu A new Executive Council for the Lagos State Football Referees Council (LSFRC) has been constituted. The newly constituted excos, led by Engr. Adams Salaudeen from the Lagos Mainland Referees Society, as the Chairman, were elected and sworn in immediately, at the Ivory Health Centre, Ikeja adjacent Onigbongbo LCDA Secretariat. Mr. Olasore from Ogun State administered the Oath of Office on the elected executives. Kabir Abidemi Huzzein from Mushin Referees Society (Deputy Chairman), Kadiri Mohammed from Ikeja Referees Society (Vice chairman 1), Osidipe Olusoji from Eti- Osa Referees Society…

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Rep. Benson Wishes Sen. Abiru Hearty Birthday Celebration

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Mariam Akinloye Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has congratulated Sen. Mikhail Abiru, who is representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, on his 59th birthday. In a statement personally signed today, the ranking federal lawmaker described the Senator as a compassionate and consummate representative. “I heartily rejoice with my good brother and Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, on the occasion of his 59th birthday”, Rep. Benson said. “You have been a compassionate, consummate and…

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Tokunbo Abiru @ 59: Salute To An Outstanding Lawmaker With A Midas Touch

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By Enitan Olukotun Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Tokunbo Abiru, the Chairman Senate committee on Industries and Senator representing Lagos East is a man with a midas touch. He is driven by excellence in all he does and strives for the best at all times. Before his current assignment, Tokunbo Abiru had built a successful career in banking; rising to the pinnacle of his career as Managing Director of Polaris Bank. He made his mark in banking before retiring in 2020 to serve his people. He changed the narrative of governance in…

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Sanwo – Olu To Open 2nd Ikorodu Trade Fair March 26

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Kunle Adelabu-Gets NACCIMA endorsement-Over 100 MSMEs Exhibitors to participate The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, is billed to declare the 2nd edition of the Ikorodu Division Trade Fair (IKODIV 2023 Trade Fair) open. The annual event will hold between March 26 and April 2, 2023. Organisers also revealed that over 100 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have already registered their interests to participate by exhibiting their products and services at this year’s trade fair. The annual gathering of MSMEs, organised by the Ikorodu Chamber…

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