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.

Nigera Beats Egypt To Claim Ninth AFCON

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Kunle Adelabu The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat their Pharaohs of Egypt counterparts 4 – 2 in a penalty shootouts on Saturday, to claim the third place at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The win was the ninth bronze medal by the Super Eagles in their 20 appearances in the AFCON, and the highest tally by any country. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties, including the first from Mohamed Salah and another from Omar Marmoush, to give victory to his team. Nigeria and the Atalanta forward,…

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Super Eagles Face Egypt For AFCON Third Place Match Today

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Kunle Adelabu After their respective disappointing semi -final games, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Pharaohs of Egypt will, on Saturday, meet to determine the third -place team in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. While Nigeria lost its semi -final match 4 – 2 in a penalty shootouts, in a very controversial manner to the host country on Wednesday, Egypt also lost hers to Senegal 1 -0.The two teams will play at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, Morocco. CAF, on Friday, announced Jayed as the…

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AFCON 2025 Exposes Fans’ Ignorance About New Laws Of The Game – Ref. Ogunmuyiwa FIFA (Rtd)

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Kunle Adelabu A retired FIFA badge referee, Mr Jelili Ogunmuyiwa, has claimed that most of the criticisms by football fans, especially Nigerians against officiating at the ongoing AFCON tournament in Morocco, were due to ignorance of the new laws of the game. He said that officials at the tournament, who have been exposed to the new laws before the tournament, only implemented the provisions of the laws and rated the general officiating at 8.5/10. He also commended the Ghanaian referee, Mr Daniel Nii Laryea, whose handling of the Nigeria versus…

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Collapsed Odokekere Community School Was Marked For Demolition – Ikorodu North LCDA Authorities

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Kunle Adelabu -Council boss acted promptly The authorities of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has revealed that the collapsed structure at Odokekere Community Junior Secondary School, Odokekere was marked for demolition due to its deteriorating and unsafe state. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ikorodu North LCDA, Mr Femi Adinlewa, it was also clarified that the visit by the Council Chairman, Hon. Ameen Apanisile was born out of his concern for the welfare of students and teachers and not reactive to public pressure…

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Tribute: Dr Sholanke Extends Heartfelt Birthday Wishes To Sir David Sunmoni

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Sir David Olabanji Adewale Sunmoni, FCA, FCCA, CITN, KJWPro-Chancellor and Former ChairmanLagos State University Governing CouncilAlakoso Ijo, Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral Church, IkoroduLagos State Dearest Uncle Sir Sunmoni (KJW), HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION It is with immense joy, profound gratitude to Almighty God, and deep reverence that I write on behalf of the family of Late Bishop Samuel Kolawole Solanke and Mrs. Janet Mosunmola Solanke to felicitate with you on the momentous occasion of your 70th birthday on January 16, 2026. Seventy years is not merely a…

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Ijede Lays Foundation for New Primary Health Centre At Ayetoro

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, once again demonstrated her administration’s commitment to improved healthcare delivery in Ijede by laying the foundation of a new ultra – modern Primary Health Centre at Ayetoro. The council boss represented by her Vice, Hon. Femi Kabir, performed the ground breaking on Thursday. The proposed Primary Health Centre will be equipped with modern healthcare facilities, including general medical consultation units, laboratory services, maternal and child healthcare units, preventive care services, a pharmacy, and parking spaces…

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Aroyewun Leads Tours Of Multiple Federal Projects Facilitated By Rep. Benson Across Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA.

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, led many stakeholders of the council to inspect and assess federal projects facilitated by Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson (JB) in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA (IBLCDA. The inspection tours offer stakeholders and the generality of resident’s firsthand information on the state of the multiple projects facilitated by Rep. Benson ( which are progressing). The stakeholders witnessed the progress of the landmark projects and they acknowledged governments’ renewed drive for grassroot development. From roads that accelerate socioeconomic development…

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New Term: Ikorodu Education Secretary Monitors Resumption, Oversees TaRL Training

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Jare Olukotun As schools across Ikorodu Division resumed for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo, the Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu, embarked on a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure a smooth and impactful start to learning activities. During his visit to various schools, the Education Secretary emphasised the effective utilisation of the Hope Edu Textbooks, a Lagos State Government provided learning resource distributed to all public primary schools. These textbooks, covering Basic One through Basic Six, are designed to enhance curriculum…

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Classroom Building Collapses On Teachers, Pupils In Ikorodu

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Jare Olukotun A classroom building at the at Odokekere Community Junior Secondary School, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Thursday collapsed on students and teachers while they were in class. According to eye witnesses, no casualties were recorded, as occupants were said to have escaped with minor injuries. A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media platform X, was shared by @omoelerinjare, who expressed concern over the safety of students. “This Odokerere High School at Ikorodu,…

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Armed Forces Remembrance: Rep. Benson Honours Courage, Sacrifices, Patriotism Of Fallen Heroes

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has saluted the brave men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces that ensured that the country is enjoying peace and unity with their sacrifices and patriotism. Rep. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, honoured the fallen soldiers, in a statement commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. ‎”Today, we pause as a grateful nation to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism of the brave men and women…

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