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RESCUING IKORODU CONSTITUENCY II FROM POLITICAL DOLDRUMS

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By Tayo Odesanya The season is here again, the craziest of seasons in our sociopolitical existence as kinsmen -the general election calendar- when nerves fray the most- which recent (especially cyber) events have strongly suggested we are not having it any differently on this episode, & expectedly so too in politics that interests will constantly clash. I’ve entertained a barrage of requests for my opinion on the raging controversy as it borders on especially a fraction of the Ikorodu twin constituencies, the II part precisely, upon which I initially nursed…

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Two Suspected Armed Robbers With Fake ‘AK47’ Apprehended By JTF

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Kunle Adelabu Two armed robbers with fake AK47 gun have been arrested by the Local Joint Task Force (LJTF) of the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited/GTE, after dispossessing a resident of his motorbike, money and phone. While one of the suspects was apprehended at the point of snatching the motorbike at gunpoint late Sunday night, his accomplice who ran away with the bike, was nabbed today (Monday). The suspects- Kelvin Obinna,  21 year-old native of Udemili South, Anambra State and graduate of Ignatus Ajuli University, Port Harcourt, came to Ikorodu…

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With HOA4HOA’23, We Can Achieve The Trifecta (Part II of III)

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By Nurudeen Oshinlaja In part I of this piece, the idea of driving the development of the constituency with global mindsets was discussed.  It was suggested that to have the accelerated development of our constituency (in particular), the concept of you scratch my back, I scratch yours is no longer viable because it is not transformational. For HOA, the adopted concept is you scratch my back, I pass it forward. This will make majority to be better socioeconomically. In other words, you scratch my back, I scratch someone else’s leads…

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Bolaji Isikalu Declares For Lagos Assembly Seat

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Kunle Adelabu An Information Technology (IT) expert and entrepreneur, Mr Isikalu Bolaji Olanrewaju, has declared his intention to seek an election into the Lagos State House of Assembly come next General elections in 2023. Isikalu is aspiring to represent the people of Ikorodu Constituency I, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made his declaration in a letter of intent, a copy which was sent to THE IMPACT on Sunday. According to Isikalu, his aspiration is hinged on change in representation for Ikorodu constituents. “I write to…

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Employment Data Bank: 31 Applicants To Resume Job Monday As IKODASS Concludes Interviews

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Kunle Adelabu The screening and interviews of interested applicants on the Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS) Employment Data Bank was concluded on Saturday, April 2, 2022, with 31 applicants certified fit for the job. These applicants are to resume job on Monday, April 4, to fill the vacant positions in a popular manufacturing firm in Ikorodu. According to Mr Olumide Adegbesan, the representative of the recruiting and training firm, S Lloyd Recruiting and Training Consultant which handles the screening and interview exercise, the successful applicants will resume for work…

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Asiwaju Tinubu, Pioneer Of Modern, Functional Lagos Deserves Our Support – Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu An aspirant for the sole Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun has called on Nigerians, especially citizenry in the Southwest of the country, to give maximum support to the Presidential aspiration of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Aroyewun said that Tinubu should be supported to recreate the impact he made when he was the Governor of Lagos State, at the national level. The aspirant spoke with THE IMPACT at the kick…

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NAFRC Skill Acquisition Beneficiaries Empowered To Contribute To National Development – Rep Benson

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has said that the 150 participants in the two weeks Skill Acquisition training at the National Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) have been empowered to contribute to national development. He charged them to use the skills they have acquired during their training to create employment opportunities and remain competitive in the labour market by developing themselves. The two – term lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, made these statements in his speech as the Special Guest of Honour…

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Fun, Glamour As Grace Skies School Holds Bi – Annual Sports Festival In Ikorodu

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Wale Jagun & Gabriel Eweje The Grace Skies School has held its Bi – Annual Inter – House Sports 2022 which was very colourful and filled with fun and excitement as several dignitaries and parents graced the occasion. At the sporting event, which held at the newly commissioned Ita – Elewa Youths Sports Centre, Ikorodu, on Friday, April 1, 2022, students and pupils of the school located within the highbrow Elepe Estate, Gbasemo, Ikorodu, had a great fun –filled, fulfilling and enjoyable moment as they engaged in various interesting sporting…

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How I’ll LeAP Ikorodu Constituency II To Greater Height – Hameed Aroyewun, Assembly Aspirant

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Kunle Adelabu A leading contender for the Ikorodu Constituency II seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun has unveiled his agenda for the people if he is elected to represent them in the coming general elections in 2023. Aroyewun, who was a former Commissioner nominee for Ikorodu Division, while presenting his electoral programmes tagged, Lekan Aroyewun Project (LeAP), said that these programmes will take the Ikorodu Constituency II; comprising of Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede and Imota Local Council Development Areas (LCDAS) in Ikorodu Division area of Lagos…

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We Are Reuniting Our Party To Win Ikorodu For PDP – Dr Oshin, PDP Chairman

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Dr Oshin Olanrewaju, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu Local Government, is a grassroots politician who is into Estate Management. He and his executives came into office in January 2022 to steer the affairs of PDP after serious infighting. In an interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, he spoke on his agenda which is to reunite members of the party and reposition it to win the coming general elections in Ikorodu. Dr Oshin also spoke about the performances of the APC Council Chairmen…

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