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.

Ijede: Council Chair Inspects Ongoing Construction Of Blocks Of Classrooms At Egbin, Abule Eko Pry Schools

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, has extended her onsite inspection of multiple blocks of classroom across primary schools in her council. Recall that her administration embarked upon the expansion of educational facilities to improve the standard of education. In addition to her previous visitations to inspect the ongoing projects, Hon. Gbadebo – Alogba, along with council officials have also visited Egbin Kingdom Nursery and Primary School and Abule -Eko Community Primary School, Ijede. The intervention which started September 23,…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTIONS PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

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There’s No Deadlines in Life By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) “Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” — Brian Dyson The Tyranny of the Clock We live in a world obsessed with deadlines. Graduate by 22. Marry by 30. Buy a house by 35. Have children before 40. Retire at 65. As if life were a timed examination where late submissions receive failing grades, we rush frantically from milestone to milestone, measuring our worth by how closely we adhere to an…

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Makbet FC Lifts 2025 Ikorodu Constituency II Unity All Stars Cup

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Kunle Adelabu & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) -Royal fathers, guests laud AMA’s initiative, representation After a long season of construction, the yet to be completed Igbogbo Stadium came alive on Sunday as Makbet FC and Triple O Elites All Stars teams trade tackles in the finals of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity All Stars Cup. The two teams out of the 32 that entered for the tournament in the last 10 weeks, delivered thrilling and entertaining football actions to excitement of the royal fathers, government functionaries, sports administrators and thousands…

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Aga, Ijomu, Isele Ignite Ikorodu With Spectacular Fanti Display

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As Rep. Benson leads iCare Fanti It was awesome experience on Saturday when Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) staged the first Ikorodu -Oga Fanti Carnival, with the aim of uniting the entire kingdom towards cooperation and development and that was exactly what was achieved with thousands of residents trooping out from different corners and quarters storming streets and major roads from different directions. The results were a total shutdown of vehicle and human movements and sea of heads filled every road in and out…

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Lagos Urges More Residents To Get Involved In Farming, Support With Modern Tools

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Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government through the Office of Rural Development has charged Lagosians especially those in rural communities to get involved in mini – farming to produce for their immediate needs and also derive economic power thereof. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekini Agbaje, gave the charge during the distribution of farm implements at the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD). He emphasised the distribution of the equipment is part of the government’s means of promoting farming among residents and improving food productions…

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Adeboruwa Cup 2025: Baba Ode FC Joins Ifeoluwa For Final Showdown

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Jare Olukotun & Austin Onah (SIWES Student) After weeks of intense football actions with 62 matches played at the U.A.M.C (Eleja) Primary School, Igbogbo, two teams that will play in the 2025 Adeboruwa Cup final, slated for Wednesday, November 26, 2025, have emerged. Baba Ode FC the team which defeated Back of Model FC 8 – 7 in a penalty shootout after playing goalless draw at the regulation time has now joined Ifeoluwa FC, which qualified on Friday in the finals. 32 teams entered for this year’s tournament which aimed…

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Scholar, Dr Solanke Congratulates Sir Soji Onafowokan On His Emergence As Olisa -Elect Of Mushin

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Kunle Adelabu Dr. Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB, Chairman, Caretaker Committee, Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (1977 Set), has extended his congratulations to Sir (Dr.) ‘Soji Onafowokan, KCW, on his emergence as the Olisa-elect of Mushin Kingdom, Remoland, a community situated within the boundaries of Ogun State and Lagos State. Sir Onafowokan, a grand concert choir master and Knight of Charles Wesley (KCW),Methodist Church of Nigeria, was accepted by the royal father of Mushin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Taiwo Adebunmi Bamgbose, Wolagunshen I, Oni Mushin of Mushin, during…

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Ikorodu Kicks – Off 2025 Oga Carnival With Funfair, Cultural Display

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Kunle Adelabu, Mariam Akinloye with Kehinde Faleti, Austin Onah & Mariam Oyekan (SIWES) -Foreign visitors laud Ikorodu’s cultural heritage The much – anticipated 34th edition of Ikorodu – Oga Celebration lived up to the expectations as residents trooped out in their large numbers to herald its commencement on Saturday. Hundreds of residents and traditional groups gathered as the annual celebration commenced with Interdenominational prayers, Woro procession and Fanti carnival, which is a new introduction. On the opening day, there was also another new addition – All White Party. The week-long…

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Achievers’ Crew Honours Exceptional Chairman, Gbenga Oduniyi At 50

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Kunle Adelabu A leading social and developmental body in Igbogbo Kingdom of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, the Achievers’ Crew, has congratulated its chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT), Mr Olugbenga Oduniyi, on his golden jubilee anniversary. In a statement celebrating its leader who turned 50 today, the crew described him as dedicated, selfless, and a kind leader: “Happy 50th birthday to an extraordinary, exceptional and exemplary Leader, Mr. Olugbenga Oduniyi. Your selfless dedication, kindness and leadership skills have really inspired and impacted many. “Your leadership role as BOT Chairman…

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Ikorodu Is Secure, Welcoming To Everybody – Oba Shotobi

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Kunle Adelabu The Ayangbure of Ikorodu and Permanent First Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas & Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabiru Shotobi, has debunked claims that there is insecurity all over the country, clarifying that his own kingdom is secured and welcoming to everybody. Oba Shotobi, emphasised that Ikorodu is home to people of various religious and traditional beliefs. The monarch said this while welcoming some teams from Europe that were part of the 34th edition of the Ikorodu – Oga Day Celebration, which commenced on Saturday.…

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