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Kunle Adelabu It has been all shock and disbelief since yesterday when the news of the passing on of the retired Director ofLagos State Ministry of Finance and former Council Administrator, Dr Olasunkanmi Odesanya (Steppy) broke out. Dr Olasunkanmi Odesanya, an unassuming gentleman and thorough bred professional passed on Friday, at 63 years after a brief illness and has since been buried on the same day. The late Odesanya, was a former Head of Council Administration/Council Manager before transferring his services to the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, where he…

Kunle Adelabu -Reports incident to CRU -CP has directed investigation – Lagos PPRO Condemnations has trailed the unprofessional conducts of police officers attached to the Ikorodu Divisional Police Headquarters, Ikorodu, that led to the death of two residents on Friday. Two residents were allegedly killed at Erunwen along the Obafemi Awolowo Way, after Police officers used their patrol mini bus known as ‘Korope’ in the local parlance to hit them from behind while pursuing them. Cases of police officers harassing and causing grievous body injuries onto residents while allegedly searching…

Our Reporter The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to grooming the next generation of farmers through the Lagos Agricultural Scholars Programme (LASP) – an initiative designed to introduce secondary school students to practical agriculture while building sustainable pathways for food security. The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, revealed this during the commissioning of projects implemented under the Lagos Agricultural Scholars Programme at Ansar-ur-Deen Grammar School, Surulere; CMS Grammar School, Bariga; Holy Child College, Ikoyi; and Vetland Senior Grammar School, Agege, respectively. She emphasised…

Kunle Adelabu Ikorodu has lost a prominent son and a retired Council Administrator, Dr. Olasunkanmi Odesanya, popularly called, “Steepy” by family members, friends and admirers. Dr Odesanya, a Chartered Accountant, who retired as a Director, Ministry of Finance, Lagos State, about three years ago died today, at the age of 63. THE IMPACT gathered that he died after a brief illness and has since been buried. Dr Odesanya was born into the family of Odesanya of Itunpate in Ikorodu. He bagged his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from Ambrose…

Kunle Adelabu The General Hospital Ikorodu has been honoured as the Best General Hospital by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency for its fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Lagos State. Management of the General Hospital announced the feat achieved by the medical facility on its social media handles today. The hospital under the leadership of Dr. Taiwo Hassan, the Medica Director /Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), received the award at the Governor’s Awards & Commendation Night 2025, at the Whitestone Event Centre, Billings Way, Oregun Ikeja.…

Wale Jagun Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, has joined family members, friends and well -wishers of Hon (Prince) Sultan Adeniji-Adele, Esq, former member, Lagos State House of Assembly (7th Assembly) on his birthday. Hon (Prince) Sultan Adeniji-Adele, celebrates his birthday every October 3rd. Aroyewun in a statement celebrating the former Lagos Assembly man, described him as a true friend and a remarkable brother. “On this very special day, I celebrate my friend, brother and esteemed leader, Hon (Prince) Sultan Adeniji-Adele, Esq, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly…

Kunle Adelabu -As group begins distribution of bags and writing materials in Igbogbo The much – awaited distribution of 1000 school bags and other writing materials by the I – Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes) to various primary schools across Ikorodu Division commenced Thursday with a visit to the United African Methodist (Eleja) Primary School, Igbogbo, where 100 pupils benefited from the gesture. Materials distributed includes branded school bags, with four 40 leaves exercise books, biro and pencil in each of the bags, with the beneficiaries and the Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council…

Mariam Akinloye As part of her contributions to the annual Ipakodo Day Celebration, the Council Leader, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Councillor Jessica Enitan Oba, on Wednesday staged the 4th edition of her street engagement initiative – Ipakodo Street Cinema in commemoration of Ipakodo Day and 65th Independence Day. The documentary film screening was held on October 1 The cinema was screened at the Noah Street Junction in Ipakodo, Ikorodu West LCDA It attracted residents of the area who trooped out to enjoy their Independence Day evening with…