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.

Graceskies School Inspires Students With Black Heroes, Heroines’ Achievements

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Wale Jagun Recognising the important roles of history, the Graceskies School, Elepe Estate, Aga, in Ikorodu Area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Friday, celebrated the Black History Day, a day set aside for the students of the school to know more about black heroes and heroines. The occasion also presented opportunity for the students and pupils of the private school located within the highbrow estate, to be mentored and get inspired by the achievements of these historical figures. At the highly educative ceremony held at the school, selected students…

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Inner Wheel District 912 Nigeria Commemorates Its International Body’s 101 Anniversary With Library, Education Materials Donations

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Kunle Adelabu -Honour Ranodu, oldest PhD holder The Inner Wheel District 912 Nigeria, concluded the commemoration of the 101 anniversary of its international body with the remarkable donation of a fully rehabilitated and well – equipped library to St. John’s Anglican Primary School, Imota, to support educational development in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. At the formal commissioning and handing over of the educational facilities which took place at the school premises on Thursday, the Ranodu of Imota, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru…

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Neonatal Ward And Mother’s Bay Donated At General Hospital Ikorodu Annex Commissioned

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Wale Jagun The state-of-the-art Neonatal Ward and Mother’s Bay at the Agbala Annexe of General Hospital Ikorodu has been commissioned. Funded by Lions Clubs International Foundation and Ikorodu Doyen Lions Club, this facility is a game-changer for maternal and neonatal healthcare in Ikorodu community. The commissioning event held during the week, was graced by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Benjamin Eniayewun, and board members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission. Equipped with cutting-edge…

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Councilor Pleads With Govt To Make Ibelefun Junior School Conducive To Learning

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Wale Jagun Hon. (Dr.) Matthew Kola Olufemi (MKO) Arowolo, the Councillor representing Ward C4 in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has pleaded for further support from the state government in making Ibelefun Junior Secondary School, Ibeshe, conducive to learning for the students to encourage excellence. The councilor who is now aspiring for the chairmanship position in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, played a major in the establishment of the school with the Joint Community Development Association of the community. The school took -off about…

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JAMB Postpones 2025 UTME Registration Till Monday

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Jare Olukotun Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now commence on Monday, February 3, 2025, instead of Friday, January 31, 2025 as earlier slated. The Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday. Benjamin stated that the postponement was due to the suspension of law programmes in some Nigerian universities, and the approval of deceitful facilities as Computer-Based Test centres in certain locations, among other…

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APC State Scribe, Knights Club Congratulate Rep. Babajimi Benson On Best Representative Award

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Kunle Adelabu Tributes have continued to pour in for the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson on his emergence as the Best Representative in Nigeria at the This Day Awards 2025, from different angles and quarters acknowledging the feat. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Defense, won the award a few days ago. Joining the numerous personalities, groups and other individuals across the country and beyond in paying tributes, Adeola Jokomba, PhD., the State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and The…

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Why I Am Contesting For Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairmanship Position – Hon. M.K.O Arowolo

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Kunle Adelabu Hon. (Dr.) Matthew Kola Olufemi (MKO) Arowolo, a serving councillor representing Ward C4 (Owode/Ibeshe) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Southwest, Nigeria, has stated that need to giveback to his Ward in the mainstream politics of the council and enable it have its fair share as one of the factors that is propelling him to aspire for the Chairmanship position. Arowolo, like many others are aspiring to replace Builder Sesan Daini who is serving the last year of his eight years tenure of two…

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Free JAMB Forms: Ijede LCDA Calls For Applications From Residents

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The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ikorodu Local Government area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has called on interested candidates to apply for free JAMB forms been provided by the administration of Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba. The free JAMB forms were part of the educational initiatives of the youthful council boss to support residents in their educational pursuits. Interested candidates are enjoined to apply online for the free JAMB forms at : https://forms.gle/kk2FZ26m1iBJfSuZ8 They are can also apply physically at the office of the Secretary to the…

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Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairmanship: Aspirants Speak On Botched Justice Forum’s Shadow Election

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Kunle Adelabu -Aspirants allege JF leader favours a candidate Days after the botched shadow primary election arranged by the leadership of the Justice Forum (JF) in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to select the flag bearer of the group for the next Chairmanship position, aspirants for the position have aired their views on the development. Contrary to the reportage and rumors that the issue that truncated the primary election was solely the non – inclusion of the name of a serving Council Manager at Amuwo – Odofin LG, Mr…

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My Award, Testament To Collective Efforts Of My Team, Constituents, Every Nigerian Recognising Good Governance – Rep. Benson

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Wale Jagun The Best Representative in Nigeria, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has described his award as a recognition of the efforts of his team, Constituents and that of every Nigerian that believes in good Governance and impactful representation. Benson, who was bestowed with the honour on Monday, stated in a release, adding that his commitment to not only serve but also make a difference, has been reinforced by the honour. “I am deeply honoured to be named Representative of the Year at the prestigious Thisday Awards 2025. “This recognition is…

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