Category: blog

GRANTING PUBLIC PROPERTIES TO PRIVATE PERSONS: THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVES

Impact Newspaper

By ROTIMI OGUNLEYE Public officials at the various tiers of government often misuse their powers and roles in relation to public properties within their areas of governance by granting the properties to persons (natural or artificial) for private use. Such properties or parcels of land were acquired under the Public Lands Acquisition Law of the States such as the Public Lands Acquisition Law of Lagos State 1973 as amended by the Public Lands (Amendment) Edict of Lagos State 1976 and subsequently under the Land Use Act 1978 now Land Use…

Read More

Community Initiative For Igbogbo Development Commiserates Chieftains On Father’s Death

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Board of Trustees (BOT) and the entire members of the Community Initiative for Igbogbo Development Union(CIIDU), a non- partisan development-oriented platform based in Igbogbo, has commiserated two of their chieftains who lost their father, Elder (Chief) Abayomi Okusanya JP., the Baba Ijo of the United Africa Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, last week. Late Okusanya died last Thursday, at the age of 87 years old. He will be buried on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, in Igbogbo. In a statement signed by the President of the group, Dankuwo Adeboye…

Read More

Council Polls: Selewu Estate Central Working Committee Endorses Aroyewun

Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye In furtherance of his engagement with key community stakeholders, the APC standard bearer for Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairmanship position in the forthcoming Local Government Election, Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), paid a strategic visit to the Selewu Estate Central Working Committee (SEWOC). During the visit, the campaign team paid homage to the traditional head of the community, Chief Olusola Adeleke Olugbode, Baale Oremala Selewu, who gave them royal blessings. The Baálẹ also urged the candidate to ensure that his administration serves the people diligently and with the fear of God,…

Read More

Imota APC Chairmanship Candidate Strengthens Campaign With Inauguration Of Mobilisation Committee

Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun The campaign team of Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in lmota Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and his co – flag bearer, Princess Abisoye Jimoh, has strengthened their campaign structure with the inauguration of a Mobilisation Committee. The committee, which covers the four political wards in Imota LCDA, was inaugurated to propagate the APC flag bearers, including the Councillorship candidates. The event took place when the party’s flag bearers hosted chieftains and members of APC, Imota LCDA chapter, at a…

Read More

Blue Origin Successfully Completes 13th Crewed Suborbital Flight

Impact Newspaper

-As Ikorodu – born Owolabi Salis sets record Source: abcNews: https://abcnews.go.com/US/blue-origin-successfully-completes-13th-crewed-suborbital-flight/story?id=123320375 Blue Origin launched its 13th crewed mission to the edge of space on Sunday morning, sending six civilian astronauts, including a married couple, past the Karman line and back in a little over 10 minutes. The private space program’s reusable New Shepard booster rocket ignited and cleared the launch pad tower in the West Texas desert and took about three-and-a-half minutes to travel the 62 miles to the Karman Line, the internationally recognized boundary of space. The trip —…

Read More

Apanisile, Matthew Campaign Team Get Communities, Road Unions’ Endorsement

Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun -As residents request for school, drainage system The campaign team of Hon. Ameen Olawale Ibrahim Apanishile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and his running mate, Hon. Matthew Adesanya, popularly known as “APA – MATH Campaign Team’, on Monday met with Baales and other representatives of Lasunwon, Araromi Okegbegun, Apeka, Rofo and Hausa communities, to seek their support in the July 12 elections. At the meeting held at the Lasunwon palace hall were Chief Tajudeen Atobajaye, Baale of Araromi…

Read More

COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

Impact Newspaper

“We Rise by Lifting Others”: Life and the Transformative Blessings of Giving By Oluwole Solanke (PhD, FCIB) “No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank In a world often fixated on getting, achieving, and hoarding, the quiet power of giving remains one of life’s most profound secrets. Giving—be it our time, resources, love, or simple acts of kindness—is not just an act of charity; it is a life-giving force that heals, uplifts, and connects. The Heart of Giving: More Than Material Things Giving is not confined to…

Read More

CEO H&Y Furniture, Feyisola Abiru Engages Creative Professionals, Industry Stakeholders On Business Philosophy

Impact Newspaper

Jare Olukotun The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director, H&Y Furniture Manufacturers Limited, recently engaged design professionals, industry stakeholders, and creative entrepreneurs on her core business philosophy, “Structure is the New Creative.” which has made her company an innovative and leading modular company in Nigeria. She spoke at the Business of Interior Design Masterclass hosted by VickyHeldan, and the prestigious Lagos Leather Fair 2025, emphasizing the importance of structure and standardisation on the future of the industry. The events took place on June 28, 2025, in Lagos. Drawing from her over 30…

Read More

Ikorodu LG Chairmen Support Local Security Joint Task Force With Bye – Law

Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye -Donates six patrol vehicles to outfit The six Council Chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have signed the bye – law to establish The Local Security Joint Task Force, which is aimed at improving security of lives and properties. The bye – law that were jointly made by the 30 Councilors across the six councils were signed into law by the chairmen at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Ikorodu Local Government Secretariat last Friday. They include Hon. Wasiu Adesina, Ikorodu LGA,…

Read More

LG Polls: Ikorodu PDP, LP Chairmanship Candidates Refuse To Debate As APC Counterpart Fails To Show Up

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu It was a disappointing evening in Ikorodu on Sunday, as the much – talked about debate failed to hold, due to the refusal of the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Princess Saidat Odofin and that of the Labour Party (LP), Qs. Abdulazeez Adekunle Awesu, to go ahead with the debate. The duo arrived at the Ikorodu Town Hall venue of the debate within scheduled time, but declined to go ahead, because the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Adedayo Ladega, did not show up for…

Read More