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.

Independence Day: We Honour Our Founding Fathers, Celebrate Our Unity As A Nation – Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba, Ijede Council Chair

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has described the celebration of Nigeria’s independence anniversary as an occasion to celebrate our unity and honour the memories of the country’s founding fathers. In a statement commemorating the 65th Independence Day anniversary of the country, Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba also assured President Bola Tinubu that the entire nation is fully behind him in achieving sustainable returns and transformation. “Today, I joined the good people of Ijede LCDA and all Nigerians in celebrating our beloved…

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I – Heroes Continue Educational Support In Ikorodu Division With Back2School Initiative

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Kunle Adelabu & Simisire Oluwatobiloba (SIWES Student) -Set to distribute 1000 school bags, writing materials to students In continuation of its support for educational development, the I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes), a social, political and developmental platform, has perfected plans to distribute 1000 school bags and writing materials to students across Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. Schools listed to benefit from the first phase of the gesture are: Eleja Primary School, Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA; Togedejoye Primary School, Ojokoro, Ikorodu West LCDA and UNA Primary School, Imota. As part of…

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Meet Asoro Olatunji, National Deputy President Hopeful of NYCN: A Thorough-Bred Comrade

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Asoro, Abubakri Olatunji is a Legal and Compliance Expert, Data Analyst, Youth Development Expert, Writer and Poet. As a youth development expert, his activities made him one of the most referred Youth Leaders in the country, having served in various youth organizations such as Youth Assembly of Nigeria (Speaker), Lagos Community Youth Development Initiative (State Secretary), Law Student Association of National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos, among others. He is currently serving as the Vice Chairman (Lagos East) of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter. Where he…

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Zumratul Old Students’ Association Holds Annual Award, Prize Giving Ceremony Thursday

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Mariam Akinloye -To honour ex – Green Eagles player, Haruna Ilerika The Zumratul Islammiyah Grammar Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (ZIGSOSA), is set to host its annual award and prize giving ceremony to honour outstanding students and staff in their former school in Igbogbo. The award ceremony comes up on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the school premises. According to ZIGSOSA, aside from recognizing students with exceptional performances, there will also be recognition for students that have represented the schools creditably in external competitions. Also to be honoured are teachers…

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Ijede Celebrates Maiden World Tourism Day With Performances, Tours

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Wale Jagun Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) under the administration of Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo – Alogba, its Executive Chairman, on Monday, hosted its maiden World Tourism Day (WTD) celebration staging cultural performances and tours. The celebration was organised in partnership with Lagos State Ferry Service (LagFerry) and Tarzan Boats. The 2025 edition of the WTD celebration was themed, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. The event highlighted Ijede’s vibrant cultural heritage with captivating performances by traditional masquerades such as Epa and Igunnuko. But beyond the cultural displays, participants also embarked on…

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CIBN Inaugurates State-Of-The-Art Bankers Hall At LASUSTECH

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Our Reporter In a significant boost to academic-industry collaboration, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) today commissioned and handed over a state-of-the-art “CIBN Bankers Hall” to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The newly built facility will serve as the dedicated home for the university’s Department of Banking and Finance. The commissioning ceremony, held on the university campus in Ikorodu, was attended by a gathering of high-profile dignitaries from government, academia, and the financial sector, marking a milestone in corporate social responsibility and educational development.…

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TGPS Presents Newly Appointed Principals In Education District II With Letters

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Education District II has officially presented letters of appointment to newly appointed principals following a rigorous selection process aimed at strengthening leadership across public secondary schools in the district. The event, held at the Conference Hall of the District Headquarters, was attended by top education stakeholders in an atmosphere of celebration and commitment to excellence. The Supervising Tutor General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS), Mr. Olusegun Osinaike commended the appointees for their diligence and dedication, describing their appointments as a “stepping stone to greater achievements”. He urged the…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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LIFE and the Benefits of Self-Care By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) In a world that glorifies busyness and celebrates the hustle, we’ve somehow forgotten one of life’s most fundamental truths: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. It’s the foundation upon which we build meaningful lives, nurture relationships, and contribute our best selves to the world. Redefining Self-Care Self-care has been misunderstood and commercialized, often reduced to bubble baths and spa days. While these can be wonderful, true self-care runs much deeper. It’s about making conscious…

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Oliwo Amoju Road: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Commences Full Rehabilitation Years After Collapse

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Kunle Adelabu Years after the collapse of Oliwo Amoju Road, a strategic road within Igbogbo community, the administration of Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, has officially commenced its comprehensive rehabilitation. The road which is an important access road that connects several communities within the council area was initially constructed by the immediate past administration of Builder Sesan Daini during the Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration, but collapsed about four years ago and became impassable with the blocked drainage system causing flooding in the area. The…

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Asoro Cleared To Contest For NYCN Deputy National President

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Kunle Adelabu The sole aspirant for the Deputy National President of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Abubakri Olatunji Asoro, ACArb, has been cleared to contest for the election of the umbrella body of Nigerian youths. The result of the screening for the election, which is scheduled slated for 5th to 7th, October 2025 in Abuja, was released on Monday. Speaking on the clearance, Asoro, who is currently Vice Chairman, NYCN Lagos East, thanked the Nigerian youths, and other stakeholders for the support that he has received so…

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