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.

Senator Abiru Delivers Elepe PHC, Classroom Blocks In Four Schools Across Ikorodu Division

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Our Reporter The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has further demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development with the formal commissioning and handover of a Primary Health Centre and classroom blocks in four public schools across Ikorodu Division. ‎ ‎Among the projects commissioned on Thursday was the rehabilitated Elepe Primary Health Centre, in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The facility is expected to significantly improve access to quality primary healthcare services for residents of Elepe and neighbouring communities, while strengthening healthcare delivery at the…

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House Of Reps Pass Bill For Establishment Of State Police

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‎‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎A major step towards constitutional amendments to establish state police was achieved on Thursday, as the House of Representatives unanimously passed the State Police Bill. ‎ ‎ ‎It was gathered that a total of 289 lawmakers voted in favour of the bill. ‎ A ‎constitutional amendment bill requires two third of members (240) voting in favour of the amendment before it can pass. ‎ ‎ ‎Speaking on the bill, Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu said there…

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Relief For Motorists, Other Road Users As Imota Chair Commences Road Rehabilitation

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Wale Jagun Residents of Imota Local Council Development Area have expressed relief and appreciation following the commencement of rehabilitation exercise on major roads within the council by its Chairman, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele. According to the council authorities, the exercise is aimed at improving road conditions, enhancing safety, and ensuring smoother vehicular movement across the community. The intervention is also part of the council administration’s ongoing efforts to address critical infrastructure challenges and improve the living conditions of the people. The road rehabilitation initiative commenced a few days ago at…

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Children With Special Needs, Orphans Deserve Support – Hon. Benson, Imota Council Boss

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to youth development and social inclusion. Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele emphasised that children with special needs, orphans and the elderly, deserve special attention and support, adding that his administration will continue to partner NGOs and other stakeholders to improve their welfare. The council boss stated during an advocacy programme to reinforce support for children with learning challenges and special needs, organised by the Coat of Many Colours Africa, a privately…

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African Church Lagos West Diocese Welcomes New Bishop, Rt. Revd. Oriola

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Kunle Adelabu The Lagos West Diocese (LWD) of The African Church, has welcomed a new Bishop in person of The Rt. Revd. Abiodun A. Oriola who was transferred from the Yewa Diocese, Ogun State. ‎Rt. Revd. Oriola will replace the former Bishop of Lagos West Diocese, The Rt. Revd. James Akinsola Akinwande who swapped with him as the new Bishop of Yewa Diocese. The new Bishop officially resumed at The African Church Bethel Cathedral, Ikorodu, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, the seat of the Bishop, with Diocesan, Archdeaconry, and parish…

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Imota Council Boss Interfaces With Hausa, Fulani Leadership Over Security

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Jare Olukotun In a bid to maintain the relative peace and reinforce the security architecture of the community, the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has held a high-level strategic stakeholders’ meeting with leaders of the Hausa and Fulani communities. The meeting, held at the council secretariat on Tuesday, brought together key northern resident stakeholders, and was centered on fostering harmonious co-existence, mutual vigilance, and proactive security measures within the local council area. Addressing the gathering, Hon. Benson emphasized that security is a collective…

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Prince Adebola Ajasa Donates Borehole Water Project To Aga Community

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Oni Ogunsanya/Kutere Community Development Association (CDA), Prince Adebola Adeyinka Ajasa, has donated a borehole water system to the residents of Aga community, to address the challenge being faced whenever there is power outage. The water project, which has multiple taps and which will be powered by generator set, will also serve as a source of revenue for the CDA, through an extension which provides space for washing of commercial motorcycles, popularly known in local parlance as Okada. Prince Ajasa, who said that aside his personal project,…

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AOSTEM Honours 15 Scholars With Best UTME JAMB Results

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Wale Jagun Dr. Akinola Ogunlewe Stem Centre (AOSTEM) has honored 15 of its scholars that scored above 260 in the recently concluded UTME JAMB examinations, in fulfilment of its promises to them. The young and brilliant scholars were honored during the get -together event organized by the Network Global Mandate Alliance Youth (NGMA), Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, at the AOSTEM Centre, Apalura, off Dr Akin Ogunlewe Avenue, Igbogbo, last weekend. The AOSTEM Centre is an educational hub in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, which provides free academic and digital skills classes for students preparing for…

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Insecurity: Aroyewun Calls For Stronger Intelligence Measures, Inter – Agency Collaboration

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‎Wale Jagun ‎-Orders database of non-Nigerian residents ‎‎The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has called for stronger intelligence-led security measures and greater inter-agency collaboration to address emerging security concerns within the council area.‎‎‎Aroyewun made the call on Monday, while hosting a high-level security meeting at the Council Conference Room.‎‎‎The meeting brought together top security personnel, including representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, the IBLCDA Joint Task Force (JTF), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),…

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PHOTOS: Bolowotan Celebrates Son’s Graduation From University Of Toronto

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‎‎‎ ‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I, for the 2027 General Elections, Prince Oluwatoyin Gafaar Bolowotan, on Tuesday, celebrared his son’s graduation from the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.‎‎‎Young Abdulrahman Toluwalase Gafaar bagged Honours Bachelor of Science, at the university’s Spring Convocation 2026. ‎ ‎‎

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