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Igbogbo Demolition: Oke – Ira Residents Will Not Engage ‘Ajagungbales’ To Regain Property

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Kunle Adelabu Residents of Oke – Ira in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, has vowed never to engage in illegality by engaging the service of ‘Ajagungbales’, also known as ‘Landgrabbers’, to regain their landed properties on which over 200 houses were demolished last year. Shakiru Seidu, one of the victims of the demolition at Oke – Ira, stated this in a statement sent to THE IMPACT on Thursday, February 2, 2023, adding that affected residents would continue to seek redress in…

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Federal Lawmaker Lights – Up Additional Communities, Pledges More Infrastructural Developments

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Kunle Adelabu As part of the efforts of the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, to provide light in every part of his constituency, the two term lawmaker has announced the installation of additional solar power in 19 communities. In a statement released late evening on Tuesday, on THE IMPACT chat platform and e – signed by the two term representative who is seeking third term in the House of Representatives, said that the efforts is geared towards improving security of lives and properties of residents.…

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Ikorodu Crystal Club Charges Students On Success

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -As HOMAT, Oriwu, Quantum schools shine at cultural display Students in Ikorodu have been asked to focus on their educational pursuit if they are to achieve success in life and contribute meaningfully to the development of the society. The Ikorodu Crystal Club gave the charge on Wednesday, February 1, 2023,which was the Day 5 of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the club during which the club hosted students from various public and private schools to Cultural Performance and Seminar. At the event held at…

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Aroyewun’s Group Charges Residents On PVC Collection

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Kunle Adelabu -Calls for support for APC candidates Residents of Ikorodu Division area of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have been charged to get their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) and be part of the decision making regarding who will govern the country in the next four years, through their votes. The Lekan Aroyewun Support Group gave the charge in a statement titled, ‘Let’s start The ‘Renewed Hope’ This February’.In the statement, which was signed on Wednesday by the duo of Nurudeen Oshinlaja, the Director-General, Lekan Aroyewun Project/Lekan Aroyewun Support Group, and…

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Photos: Ikorodu Crystal Club Royal Visits To Ayangbure, Adeboruwa, Olubeshe

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Wale Jagun As part of the activities lined up in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, chieftains and members of the Ikorodu Crystal Club, on Tuesday, January 31,2023, paid courtesy visits to royal palaces in Ikorodu Division. The club, led by its President, Alhaji Olawale Tairu Mohammed Amusa, visited the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi and the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali. During the visitations, members of the club informed the royal fathers of the achievements and impacts of…

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OPINION: A Formula for an Economy 2: Managing the Mannas

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By S.O.K. Shillings We have our own share of the biblical manna for the Israelites. But manna is only a respite for the Israelites in the wilderness. It was not permanent. In fact, it seized when they became contumacious and failed to obey God their ultimate Benefactor. Our mannas come in the forms of petroleum, natural ornamental stones (gold, sapphire, iron ore bauxite et al), water resources especially the sea and rivers, fertile landmasses and favourable climate including sunlight. Our economic growth must start with the realisation that those natural…

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Naira Redesign: Lagos Assembly Commends NASS

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Our Editor – Says Nigerians are suffering, economy in danger The Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has brought mass suffering on the citizens of the country while the economy is in danger, the Lagos State House of Assembly has lamented. The lawmakers further noted that even though the policy was a good one, its timing was wrong as it had further thrown the country into economic chaos which could become difficult to resolve if urgent steps are not taken. The CBN had announced a 10-day…

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50th Anniversary: Ikorodu Crystal Club To Adopt School, Extend Club House

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-Sanwo – Olu, Abiru, Benson, others to get special awards The Ikorodu Crystal Club has announced that a school will be adopted and provided with necessary learning infrastructures that will make learning effective. This, according to the club, is part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to the society. The revelation was made by the club’s President, Alhaji Olawale Tairu Mohammed Amusa, who also said that the club house at Adaraloye, Ikorodu, will also be expanded and equipped. Alhaji Amusa disclosed these during the press conference…

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Dallas International Yoruba Movie Awards Recognises Lateef Adedimeji For His Role In Ayinla

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Our Editor The prestigious Dallas International Yoruba Movies Awards (DIYMA) has bestowed the special “award of excellence” on the multi-talented and cross-over actor Lateef Adedimeji for his outstanding performance in the movie “Ayinla”. Mr and Mrs Kogberegbe, the CEOs of DIYMA, presented the award on Wednesday, 25th January 2023, during a “Meet & Greet” event organised in honour of the celebrity couple- Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji in Dallas, Texas, United States of America. According to the organisers of the awards, “DIYMA recognises outstanding crafts and celebrates same as the opportunity…

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Prof. Omobitan Emerges LASU Deputy VC

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State University (LASU) has elected Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics. Prof. Omobitan, a professor of Economics, before his current appointment served as the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, LASU. His appointment as the DVC was announced on Monday, January 30 via LASU’s official Twitter handle. Prof. Omobiatn specializes is development Economics with interested in Public Sector Economics. He served several times as Head of Department 1992 – 1994, 1994 – 1998, 2011 – 2012, 2012 – 2014, and 2016 – 2018. He was the…

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