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LG Elections 2025: Real Chairmanship Contenders Begin Race With Collection Of Party Forms

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Kunle Adelabu As the 2025 council elections moved into swing, real contenders have started proving their worth by storming the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat at ACME, Ikeja, to collect the party nomination forms. Between yesterday and today, a few of the aspirants from Ikorodu Local Government and Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA have obtained their forms and started signing the same with the party leaders. As at the time of filing this report, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) who is vying to replace Builder Sesan Daini as the Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, was…

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Ibrahim Onibudo Withdraws From Ikorodu LG Chairmanship Race

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Kunle Adelabu The Ikorodu – born Canada based young businessman, Ibrahim Alani Onibudo, popularly called ‘Prince of Quebec’ or ‘Budo Allen’ has pulled out of the race for the Ikorodu Local Government Chairmanship. Onibudo confirmed to THE IMPACT in an online chat this afternoon. About seven aspirants have so far collected the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form for the Ikorodu LG race. The decision of Onibudo to pull out of the race due to personal reasons, THE IMPACT gathered came to many of his supporters and others rooting for…

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Former Assembly Aspirant Charges Ijede LCDA Boss To Collaborate More With State, Elected Reps In Second Term

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Kunle Adelabu A former aspirant for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Prince Bello Yusuf Adeniyi, has charged Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, the chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on the need for more collaboration with the Lagos State Government and elected representatives in Ikorodu, to compliment her works when re – elected into the office. Prince Bello gave the charge at Egbin, on Tuesday, while endorsing the council boss for another term. He also commended the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II,…

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Awesu Gets Labour Party’s Chairmanship Ticket For Ikorodu LG Elections

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Kunle Adelabu A former House of Representatives aspirant, Qs. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu, has crossed to the Labour Party (LP) and will be flying the main opposition party’s flag in the forthcoming local government elections in Ikorodu Local Government. Awesu was, until recently, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Chairmanship position, before switching to the LP where he also got the ticket of the party. The young politician and Quantity Surveyor confirmed to THE IMPACT in Ikorodu today, his new party where he would be achieving his…

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Screening For AMA POS Empowerment For Tomorrow Postponed

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Mariam Akinloye The screening exercise for the POS Empowerment Scheme of Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, has been postponed. The exercise according to the Media Director/Personal Assistant to Hon. AMA, Rasaq Kabir Babatunde, in a statement released on Tuesday’a evening made it known the exercise has been postponed till further notice. “This is to inform all applicants who collected, filled, and submitted forms for the AMA POS Empowerment Scheme that the screening exercise initially scheduled for…

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Methodist Church Society Commemorates Easter Celebration With N.6million Support For Elders

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Jare Olukotun In compliance with the principles of the Easter Celebration, the Rock of Ages, one of the societies at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral, Itaelewa Ikorodu, supported 30 aged men and women with N.6million, in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as celebrated globally on Sunday and Monday. Each of the senior citizens were given N20, 000 each. Bishop of Ikorodu Diocese, Rt. Rev’d Dr. Samson Olukayode Osundina, JP., at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral during the Easter service delivered the sermon titled, “The Certificate of Resurrection.” He…

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LASG Records Over Two Million Passengers On Blue Line Rail

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Our Reporter -State-run buses move over 42,000 commuters daily The Lagos State Government has revealed that over Two Million passengers have been transported on the Blue Line Rail since its launch, while state-run buses move an average of 42,000 commuters daily. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during the Year 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa. The event marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, showcasing major strides in the transport sector under the THEMES Plus Agenda. Osiyemi highlighted…

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LAWMA Apprehends 300 For Waste Disposal Offences

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Our Reporter The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has arrested over 300 persons and prosecuted many for waste disposal infractions in a renewed offensive, through surveillance and investigative activities. The arrests resulted from a collaboration with the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) day and night surveillance efforts, aimed at identifying and apprehending individuals and businesses involved in illegal dumping across the city. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, confirmed that the agency had deployed comprehensive strategies, including the use of surveillance teams and mobile enforcement units, to monitor…

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15th Coronation Anniversary: Eletu Adeniyi Felicitates Oba Abdulhakeem Oyebo

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Kunle Adelabu The Obateru of Egbin Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo has been congratulated on his 15th coronation anniversary by the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, Eletu Adeniyi Ajayi Omotayo. Eletu Omotayo who is one of the Kingmakers in Ijede Kingdom while congratulating the Obateru also commended the royal father’s transformational impact on Egbin Kingdom, Ijede LCDA and Ikorodu Division in general. “On behalf of myself, the Eletu of Oke -Eletu, family, and the entire Oke – Eletu Community, I congratulate our dear Oba; the Obateru…

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Obateru’s Indelible Marks On His People, Kingdom -Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The chairmanship aspirant for the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Local Development Area (LCDA), Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has lauded the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom on his coronation anniversary today. Obateru of Egbin, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulhakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, is marking the 15th anniversary on the throne of his ancestors today. In a statement signed by the leading aspirant in the race for the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, it was noted that Obateru’s reign has been impactful and transformative. “I joyfully celebrate the 15th anniversary of your impactful and transformative…

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