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.

VIEW: Will Our Lips Put Hickeys on Bricks?: A call to amplify community altruism & serious public governance in Ikorodu Division

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By Nurudeen Oshinlaja Many Nigerian communities today are confronted with an unsettling picture: the distance between our words and our world keeps widening. We talk passionately about development. We debate the shortcomings of government with venerable fluency. Often, after our talks, we are mostly short on ideas to change the narratives and push the envelope for quality development to happen. And many in public offices make promises to us, to our youth, to our women, to our elders, to our future with incommensurable actions to back up their promises. They…

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2027: Ikorodu On Course To Produce The Next Governor Of Lagos

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Kunle Adelabu -Benson, Abiru, Ajenifuja, others tipped for number one position As different political agenda ahead of 2027 General Elections continue to unfold in every part of Lagos State, Ikorodu which is a very prominent division in the IBILE state; a federal constituency and a local government is also not just watching as things are happening but also fully playing its cards for everyone to see. The division is exerting her political and numerical strength to get one of its sons into the State House as the next Governor of…

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Aroyewun Reaffirms Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA’s Commitment To Cleaner, Healthier Communities

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Wale Jagun The Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, has officially announced the resumption of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise, in line with the Lagos State Government’s directive under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Aroyewun, who made the announcement on Saturday, called on all residents, households, businesses, and community stakeholders to embrace the exercise as a collective responsibility toward building a sustainable and healthy environment. According to the council boss, the exercise will commence on Saturday, 25th April 2026, and will be observed every last…

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Imota LCDA Moves To Revamp Primary Health With Oriokuta PHC Renovation

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Jare Olukotun The Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the leadership of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), the Executive Chairman, has officially flagged off the renovation of the Oriokuta Primary Healthcare Centre, aimed at strengthening access to quality healthcare services for residents of the community and its environs. According to the council, the initiative reflects its unwavering commitment to improving primary healthcare delivery and enhancing the overall wellbeing of the people. Speaking on the renovation project, Hon. Benson reiterated that healthcare remains a critical pillar of his administration’s “Hi-SEE”…

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Lagos FA Unveils Iconic Eyo -Inspired Trophy For 2026 Challenge Cup

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-As 77 teams confirm participation across state The 2026 Lagos State Challenge Cup draw ceremony delivered a perfect blend of football, culture, and unity, as stakeholders gathered at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, for a memorable event that officially set the stage for Nigeria’s foremost grassroots football competition. At the heart of the colourful ceremony was the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Liameed Gafar, whose leadership continues to drive renewed energy and direction within Lagos football. Under his stewardship, this year’s Lagos FA Cup…

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Eid -ul-Fitr: Oriwu Central Mosque Formally Unveiled Eid Ground, Honours Donors

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Kunle Adelabu In commemoration of 2026 Eid – ul – Fitr, Oriwu Central Mosque unveiled its newly constructed Eid praying ground with prominent Muslim personalities that not only contributed to the building of the eid ground, but also the development of Ikorodu and humanity in general. Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, Senator representing Lagos East, Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Mr Mustapha Yinka Ajenifuja, a legal practitioner and philanthropist, Alhaji Yusau Akinwunmi Abiodun and Alhaji (Chief) Mikhail Ola Akinsanya, a chieftain of the Muslim community and philanthropist, unveiled the…

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Oba Adefarasin Hassan Celebrates Historic Eid -Ul- Fitr Prayer As Alajede

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‎‎Jare Olukotun ‎‎‎His Royal Majesty, Oba (Hon.) Saheed Hassan Adefarasin, today observed the 2026 Eid -Ul-Fitr prayer at the Ijede Praying Ground for the first time as the Alajede of Ijede.‎‎Oba Adefarasin who was installed as the Alajede early this year was welcomed at the Eid ground and accompanied to the Eid by his Olori and other family members Alajede Adefarasin was welcomed to the Eid ground by sons and daughters of Ijede‎‎‎The royal father joined the Muslim faithful in solemn observance of the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer, offering gratitude to Almighty…

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Council Chair, Omo’ba Aroyewun Observes Eid Prayer In Igbogbo

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Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) today joined hundreds of the Muslim faithful to observe the 2026 Eid -ul- Fitr celebration. ‎ ‎ ‎He observed his first Eid prayer as the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), at the Igbogbo Central Mosque praying ground along Oba Molaja Road, Igbogbo. ‎ ‎ ‎Omo’ba Aroyewun who arrived the Eid ground with his wife, children and aides where he joined the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, HRM Oba Semiudeen Kasali, the…

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Eminent Muslim Personalities, Faithful Observe Eid – Ul – Fitr Prayers Across Ikorodu

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‎Kunle Adelabu, Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye Eminent Muslim personalities across Ikorodu Division today joined the rest of the Muslim world to observe the Eid -ul- Fitr celebration which signalled the completion of the 30 days fasting and prayers during the Holy Month. ‎ ‎ ‎Muslim faithfuls started trooping to various Eid grounds around 8:00am to observe the prayers. ‎ ‎His Eminence, Sheikh Seifudeen Ademoritan Olowooribi, the Grand Chief Imam, Ikorodu Division led the large crowd of eminent Muslim personalities and faithful among whom were the immediate past Majority Leader,…

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AMA Felicitates Muslim Faithful On Eid – el -Fitr Celebration

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. (Dr) Aro Moshood Abiodun, member, Lagos State House of Assembly, on the occasion of end of Ramadan fasting celebration referred to as the Eid – el – Fitr by the Muslims wished the Ummah a joyous and rewarding celebration. The global Muslim community is celebrating the successful end of the 30 days of fasting with special prayers at various praying grounds. Hon AMA congratulating the Muslim faithful said that the celebration marks the compensation for the devotion of the faithful to…

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