Senator Abiru Commissions Classrooms, Rehabilitated PHC In Ijede LCDA

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, on Thursday commissioned two key community projects in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). He was joined in commissioning of the fully equipped block of classrooms at Luwasa Junior High School and the rehabilitated Abule-Eko Primary Healthcare Centre in Ijede LCDA, by the Executive Chairman, Ijede LCDA, Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba. According to Imota LCDA Public Affairs Unit, the new classrooms, facilitated by Senator Abiru, aimed to enhance education and provide a more conducive learning environment for students.…

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Ibeshe Honours Former Council Representatives For Outstanding Performances

-Welcome Barr. Ade Ayeni, Councillor Bello into new administration Mariam Akinloye The Joint Community Development Association (JCDA) in Ibesheland, has honoured two former representatives of the community at the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), in the just concluded administration for their outstanding representation. They Honoured Barr. Ayeni, former Secretary to the Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, for two consecutive terms (2015 and 2025) and Councillor Matthew Arowolo who served as the councillor representing the area within the same period, with Excellence Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Excellence Hall of…

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PVC: Ikorodu Federal Lawmaker, Political Leaders, Chairmen Urge Residents To Improve On Registration

Mariam Akinloye & Taiwo Oluwatoyin (SIWES Student) Residents of Ikorodu Federal Constituency have been charged to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC) enrollment, by registering to be able to participate in the forthcoming General Elections in 2027. While the divisional leaders acknowledged the improvement in Ikorodu’s voting strength going by the 2023 General Elections and the last Local Government Elections in Lagos, the party leaders said that there is room for improvement, adding that the upward trends in the number of votes attract development projects and government…

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Tinubu’s Administration Has Granted More Financial Powers To LG Administration – Rep Benson

Kunle Adelabu -Says Ita – Oluwo/Agbede Road construction commencing soon The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has described the two years administration of President Bola Tinubu has being a fantastic one economically and infrastructurally, emphasising that it has given financial muscle to the Local Government administration in the country. Rep. Benson who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defence, pointed out that President Tinubu’s tax reform initiative which he described as the main highlight of his administration would give more financial power to the…

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Sanwo -Olu Felicitates Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat At 61

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has celebrated his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on his 61st birthday. He praised him for his long years of dedicated and meritorious service to Lagos State and Nigeria. The Governor described Hamzat, who clocks 61 today, as a trusted, dedicated and committed public officer who is passionate about the growth and development of Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described Dr Hazmat as a team player, seasoned technocrat and…

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COLUMN: LIFE REFLECTION PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY

LIFE and the Power of Hidden Battles By Oluwole Solanke (PhD FCIB) Life is a mosaic of moments—some radiant, others shadowed, but all deeply human. Beneath the surface of our daily smiles and routines lie hidden battles: the quiet struggles, unspoken fears, and resilient triumphs that shape who we are. These battles, often invisible to the world, are where we forge our strength, discover our purpose, and learn to embrace the beauty of our imperfections. As we explore the power of these hidden battles, let’s draw inspiration from timeless quotes…

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LASG Suspends Reclamation Projects Over Environmental Concerns

Wale Jagun The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has ordered the immediate suspension of all ongoing and proposed land reclamation projects across the state, citing severe environmental concerns. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Thursday, raised alarm over the rapid spread of unauthorized reclamation works on wetlands, floodplains, and lagoon fronts in high-risk locations such as Parkview, Banana Island, Osborne, Victoria Island Extension, Lekki, Ajah, Oworonshoki, Lagos Mainland, Ikorodu, Ojo, and Badagry. According to him,…

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Rep. Benson Approves Classroom Infrastructure For Yewa Junior Grammar School

Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has pledged construction of a block of classrooms to address the deficit of infrastructures Yewa Junior Grammar School. The federal lawmaker gave the pledged to the Local Government Education Authority team led by the Education Secretary, Alhaji Taiwo Odumbo, that paid a strategic visit to him today at his constituency office in Ikorodu. Recall that THE IMPACT had, last week, reported the disheartening state of the school in a report titled, ‘Parents, Students Lament Lack Of Classrooms, Disturbing State…

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Education District II Monitors School Resumption, Advocates Excellence, Safe Learning Environment

Our Reporter The Supervising Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, Mr. Olusegun Osinaike and Directors from the School’s Administration Department embarked on a monitoring exercise across schools in the District to ensure a smooth resumption for the 2025/2026 academic session. During the visit, Mr. Osinaike urged both teachers and students to commit themselves to hard work, discipline, and dedication, emphasising that the ultimate goal of education is to achieve excellent results in key examinations such as BECE, WAEC, and NECO. He noted that sustained effort, coupled with effective teaching and…

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LASG Set To Commence Statewide Enumeration Of Private Schools

Our Reporter The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has announced the commencement of a comprehensive statewide enumeration of private schools. This initiative was unveiled on Tuesday, at the OEQA Conference Room by  the Coordinating Director of OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul as approved by the Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun. He said the exercise is designed to establish a robust database of all private schools operating in the state. “This enumeration is not merely a counting…

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