Category: blog

OPINION: MY ELECTRIC BUS EXPERIENCE, GREATER LAGOS IS INDEED RISING

Impact Newspaper

By Asoro Abubakri Olatunji It was 4 pm and I was glad to close for the week, said TGIF to myself! But I remembered the stress to get back home, Oshodi to Ikorodu is about 50 minutes but the long queue at BRT and possible traffic will make the flavor of the trip bitter, little did I know that this particular experience was not going to be the usual. On arrival at Oshodi Bus terminal, behold at my sight was the electric bus. The future of Lagos promises a less…

Read More

Ikorodu Ambassadors’ Founder Writes Open Letter To Sanwo – Olu Over Street Lights

Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye The founder of the Ikorodu Ambassadors Group, Mr Adedeji Fatuga, has written an open letter to the Executive Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, over the non-working conditions of street lights in lkorodu. Fatuga, who stated that the lack of street lights have increased crimes in some of the areas in Ikorodu, adding that provision of effective light, especially at night, is vital to the attainment of Smart City status and good governance in Lagos State. He appealed for the intervention of the Governor in…

Read More

Contractor Begins Palliative Work On 32 – Km Ikorodu – Itoikin

Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun -Full rehabilitation to commence soon Ahead of major rehabilitation of the Ikorodu – Itoikin Road, palliative measures to stabilize the road and reduce difficulties being encountered by motorists and other users of the road on a daily basis, has begun. The rehabilitation project was facilitated by the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA. The Ikorodu-Itokin Road was constructed in 1975 by Taylor Woodrow, under the regime of General Yakubu Gowon. This is the first major rehabilitation of the road since it was…

Read More

Lagos Methodist Knights Celebrate Wesley Day

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Council of Knights, Lagos Chapter of the Methodist Church Nigeria, on Wednesday, held a special service in celebration of the founders of Methodism, Revs. John and Charles Wesley. The celebration, tagged, ‘Wesley Day with Most Preached Sermon of John Wesley and Most Popular Hymns of Charles Wesley’, held special service at the Patriarch Bolaji Methodist Cathedral, Ita – Elewa, Ikorodu. At the special service, biographies of Revs. John and Charles Wesley, tagged ‘In Reminiscence’, were read by Sir Teju Ogunjimi and Lady Adetutu Ogunnaike. Also, John Wesley’s…

Read More

Institute Of Criminology Honours Chairman, Executive Secretary, Ikorodu Division Security Architecture As Fellows

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -As IDPIL becomes corporate member The Chairman of the Ikorodu security architecture – Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, High Chief Adewunmi Ogunsanya, SAN, was, on Wednesday, inducted as a fellow of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studiesof Nigeria (ICSS). He was honoured alongside the Executive Secretary of the group, Otunba Ganiyu Olusegun Abiru, at a special investiture ceremony which was held at the Regal Hall, Olu – Odo in Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA, Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria. At the ceremony, which was attended by chieftains of…

Read More

Olanshile Majolagbe Takes Over As President I-Heroes

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As new excos take Oath of Office It was a smooth transition as Seun Elesho, the immediate past president of the I-Heroes (Ikorodu Heroes), passed the baton of leadership of the club to his successor, Olanshile Majolagbe, after a successful two years tenure. Elesho handed over to the new President, at the club’s 8th Annual General Meeting held at the Oteju Hall of the Ikorodu Town Hall, on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Other officers sworn – in to steer the affairs of the socio –…

Read More

SAIL Commissioning: Senator Abiru Will Exceed Expectations Of Lagos East Residents – Sanwo – Olu

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Corporate, IT experts commend Senator, wife The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo – Olu, last Friday, commissioned the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) in Ikorodu, stating that he has no doubt that the Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru who initiated the lab, will exceed all expectations of the electorates with his uncommon and quality representation. Sanwo – Olu also described the initiative as another first from Ikorodu, and which will engender many innovative ideas and achievements in the state and…

Read More

Group Donates Educational Materials To Oriwu College Students

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Pledges further support The Empire Club of Nigeria, a social and humanitarian organisation, has donated educational materials to the students of Oriwu Senior and Junior Model Colleges, Ikorodu, as part of its efforts in encouraging academic excellence. The group, which visited the premier college in Ikorodu Division, also commended the school for its achievements and status, not only in the state but the country as a whole. Chief Bimbo Odukoya, President of the club, speaking during the brief ceremony, said that members of his club are involved in…

Read More

Oke Eletu Community Organises lnter – Faith Prayers For Peace, Development

Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu One of the prominent communities in Ikorodu, Oke – Eletu which is situated in the Ijede Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has organized inter – faith prayers for continued peaceful co – existence and development in the town. The prayer session, which was organized by Eletu of Oke – Eletu, High Chief Ajayi Omotayo Adeniyi, witnessed a large presence of religious leaders, family members, trade groups, community development associations, security personnel and residents of the community. The inter – faith prayer session…

Read More

Sanwo – Olu Mourns FCMB Founder, Otunba Subomi Balogun

Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun. Otunba Balogun, the Olori Omoba of Ijebuland and the Asiwaju of Ijebu Christians passed on at the age of 89 in London, England on Friday. Governor Sanwo-Olu described the late Otunba Balogun as a renowned technocrat, seasoned administrator and philanthropist, who made a mark in the country by contributing to the growth and development of the banking sector in Nigeria. In a condolence message issued by…

Read More