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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.

Nigeria Will Have State Police In Next Three Months – Rep. Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will pass the State Police Bill into law in the next three to four months. He said that the bill would among others be the focus of the lawmakers when they resume back for legislative business. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Defence lauded the impacts of the federal government on infrastructural developments of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, and also spoke on how kidnapping of residents which was…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Identifies Nine Areas For Targeted Flood Control Interventions

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun after a tour he embarked on and on-site inspection of flood-affected communities across Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA has identified root causes in nine areas, with firm commitment towards addressing drainage failures to prevent reoccurrence. He embarked on the tour on during the week with members of his cabinet and in company of senior staff of the Hi-Tech Construction Company, including Mr. Dandre Gabar, the Project Manager. During the tour, Omoba Aroyewun and the team visited Olorunfunmi Basorun…

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LASUSTECH Mass Comm Partners Dataphyte Academy for Data Journalism Training

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Our Reporter The Department of Mass Communication, Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has partnered with Dataphyte Academy to equip 300-level students with essential skills in data journalism. The intensive two-day training, held on recently at the university’s ICT Centre, provided students of the department with both theoretical foundations and practical skills in data-driven storytelling, infographics, and data visualization. The HoD, Dr Zannu Prosper mentioned that the programme was initiated in response to the rising demand for data-literate journalists in the evolving global media landscape. Mr. Kehinde…

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World Environment Day: Hon. Benson Calls For Collective Action Towards A Cleaner, Greener Imota LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu ‎‎‎The Executive Chairman,  Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon.  Sunday Benson, has urged residents and stakeholders within the council, to join hands with the council authority in making Imota cleaner and also environment friendly.‎‎‎He charged them on the need for proper disposal of refuse, consistent planting of trees and general good sanitation.‎‎‎Hon.  Benson made the clarion call on Friday, in commemoration of the 2026 World Environment Day. ‎‎‎”As the world commemorates World Environment Day, I urge all residents, community leaders, and stakeholders across Imota Local Council Development…

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Receive Financial Boost From Sen. Abiru

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Kunle Adelabu In a significant boost to grassroots political mobilisation, the Distinguished Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has donated ₦15 million to support the activities of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), the body championing the re -election of President Bola Tinubu in Ikorodu Federal Constituency. The money was donated towards the furnishing and equipping of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) Secretariat in Ikorodu Federal Constituency hosted at the Odesanya/Ogbe family house; located at 27 Olubi Street, off Ayangburen Road, near the Ikorodu Town Hall,…

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To Forestall Parents’ Withdrawal Of Pupils, Imota Chairman Allays Fear Of Bandit Attack, Visit UNA Primary School

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Wale Jagun -Set to construct fence round the school, engage LNSC officials for protection Still dealing with the aftermath of misinformation that led to panic and fear in Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), the council boss, Hon. Sunday Benson, on Wednesday, visited the UNA Primary School, Oke -Agbo to reassure staff, pupils and parents that his administration is on top of the situation. Following the news report by a local radio station on Monday that two pupils in the school were beheaded, parents withdrew their pupils from the school…

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Insecurity: AAC Gov’ship Candidate Calls For Conversion Of One Year NYSC Into Military Service

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Kunle Adelabu -Urges Tinubu to do everything to secure release of abducted pupils, teachers The Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Lagos State, Mr Sol-Nuyi Oluwadamola Adesoca, has called for the conversion of the one-year mandatory service – National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) – into military training to boost the country’s security. He urged the President to activate the section of the NYSC Act, which states that corps members form an official part of the national reserve and make graduates serve in the military for them to…

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Aroyewun Administration Partners Hi-Tech Construction Company To Clear Drainages, Prevent Flood In Igbogbo

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Kunle Adelabu The perennially flood-prone areas in Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have received major flood-control attention through a public-private partnership between the administration of the council Chairman, Omoba Hammed Aroyewun and the Hi-Tech Construction Company. The Chairman, on Monday, conducted another on-the-site inspection of flood-affected communities across the council, to assess flood damages, identify root causes, and produce immediate directives and firm commitments to addressing drainage failures and preventing the recurring inundation across the council area. This is part of the Chairman’s intervention that he promised at the…

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16 Teams Qualify For AMA U-18 Youth Football Championship’s Next Round

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Jare Olukotun Actions continued across the four centres hosting the ongoing AMA U-18 Star Youth Football Championship at the weekend, as teams engaged in fierce battles to qualify for the Round of 16. The championship, initiated by Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Ikorodu Constituency II, continues to serve as a platform for youth empowerment, talent discovery, and community development through sports. During the week two games, young footballers showcased remarkable talent, determination, and sportsmanship, delivering thrilling encounters that kept spectators on…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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LIFE and the Lessons of Death By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Introduction: The Silent Teacher Death is the one visitor every human being must someday meet. It does not knock with respect for wealth, status, intelligence, beauty, or power. Kings have bowed before it, empires have collapsed because of it, and generations have disappeared into history through its silent passage. Yet, despite its certainty, many people live as though death belongs only to others. Ironically, death is one of life’s greatest teachers. It teaches lessons that comfort cannot teach, wealth…

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