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Aroyewun Leads Tours Of Multiple Federal Projects Facilitated By Rep. Benson Across Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA.

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Wale Jagun & Mariam Akinloye Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, led many stakeholders of the council to inspect and assess federal projects facilitated by Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson (JB) in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA (IBLCDA. The inspection tours offer stakeholders and the generality of resident’s firsthand information on the state of the multiple projects facilitated by Rep. Benson ( which are progressing). The stakeholders witnessed the progress of the landmark projects and they acknowledged governments’ renewed drive for grassroot development. From roads that accelerate socioeconomic development…

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New Term: Ikorodu Education Secretary Monitors Resumption, Oversees TaRL Training

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Jare Olukotun As schools across Ikorodu Division resumed for the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session, Alhaji Taiwo Abiodun Odumbo, the Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Ikorodu, embarked on a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure a smooth and impactful start to learning activities. During his visit to various schools, the Education Secretary emphasised the effective utilisation of the Hope Edu Textbooks, a Lagos State Government provided learning resource distributed to all public primary schools. These textbooks, covering Basic One through Basic Six, are designed to enhance curriculum…

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Classroom Building Collapses On Teachers, Pupils In Ikorodu

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Jare Olukotun A classroom building at the at Odokekere Community Junior Secondary School, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, on Thursday collapsed on students and teachers while they were in class. According to eye witnesses, no casualties were recorded, as occupants were said to have escaped with minor injuries. A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media platform X, was shared by @omoelerinjare, who expressed concern over the safety of students. “This Odokerere High School at Ikorodu,…

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Armed Forces Remembrance: Rep. Benson Honours Courage, Sacrifices, Patriotism Of Fallen Heroes

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Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, House Committee on Defense, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has saluted the brave men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces that ensured that the country is enjoying peace and unity with their sacrifices and patriotism. Rep. Benson, who is representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, honoured the fallen soldiers, in a statement commemorating the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. ‎”Today, we pause as a grateful nation to honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism of the brave men and women…

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Mane Sends Teranga Lions Into AFCON Final

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Kunle Adelabu Senegal has qualified for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after beating Egypt 1 – 0 in the semi -final game, played at the Grand Stade de Tanger, Morocco. Today’s win made it 7th final for the Senegalese in the AFCON history. Liverpool player, Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the encounter for Senegal in the 78th minutes. The Teranga Lions did not just win the game, but dominated the first semi -finals with 65% to Egypt’s 35%. Senegalese also had 11 shots…

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AFCON: Super Eagles Chasing Eighth Final Against Morocco In Rabat

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Kunle Adelabu As the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), gradually winding down, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, will, tonight, be gunning for the eighth final appearance at the continental tournament as they take on the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the second semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles was runner – up in the AFCON two years ago. ‎ This match will be the 12th encounter with Morocco at AFCON with the Atlas Lions winning six times and Nigeria thrice with two draws. This…

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On -Site NIN Enrolment Boosts APC E -Registration Exercise in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise has received a boost as the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, facilitated the deployment of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) officials to strategic locations within the council, to ensure a smooth and inclusive registration process. The APC e-registration exercise commenced on January 5th, 2026, across the council area. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Oluwaseun Ajayi, in a statement on Tuesday, he said that the deployment of NIMC officials was…

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Ijede Council Chair Offers Residents Free NIN Registration

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Jare Olukotun ‎The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo- Alogba, has announced free National Identification Number (NIN) registration for residents of Ijede that are yet to be registered. ‎‎The exercise which will commence on Wednesday, January 13, at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, will last for three weeks. It was gathered that the council boss facilitated the NIN registration to enhance the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) e – registration which requires NIN but which many of the residents do not have. ‎Residents that are yet…

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Commendations As Road Grading Extends To Oke – Sabo, Agudungbun, Other Areas In Imota 

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‎Our Reporter ‎Commendations have continued to pour in for the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, following the extension of the council’s road grading exercise to several other communities, including Oke-Sabo, Agudungbun, and other parts of the LCDA. ‎ The ongoing grading exercise, aimed at opening up previously inaccessible earth roads and making them motorable, has brought visible relief to residents while boosting socio-economic activities across the benefiting communities. ‎ ‎In Agudungbun Community, roads graded include Iradelu Street, Iradelu – Mile 12 Road, Ajenifuja…

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Super Eagles’ Semi-Final Match Against Morocco Will Be Highly Technical, Tactical, But Nigeria Will Win – Akwa Ibom FA Chair

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Kunle Adelabu A stakeholder in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, has predicted that the much -talked about semi -final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday, will be a highly technical and tactical game. Umoh, speaking ahead of the match, also said that the Nigerian team has been improving game by game with technical depth, and will continue to do better. The FA Chairman shared his thoughts with THE IMPACT at…

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