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BIRTHDAY: Achievers’ Crew Celebrates Astute Journalist, Adelabu

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Wale Jagun The Achievers’ Crew, a social, community and political organization, has celebrated one of its members, Adelabu Kunle, a community journalism practitioner, who added another year today. In a statement signed by the group’ Board of Trustees (BoT), the Achievers’ Crew commended the celebrant for his dedication to journalism practice. In a separate statement by its Chairman, BoT, Mr Olugbenga George Oduniyi, he commended the journalist for excellent practice and described him as a pride of the group. “Best wishes to IMPACTFUL IMPACT. “On this special day, we want…

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Birthday: Ikorodu LG Boss, Prince Ladega Celebrates Community Journalist’s Objectivity, Mobilisation

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Jare Olukotun The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government, Prince Abdul-Lateef Adedayo Ladega, has celebrated the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief of THE IMPACT newspaper, Adelabu Olukunle, on his birthday today. Prince Ladega described the celebrant as an objective reporter who has made himself the voice of the masses and mobilising people in the grassroots for community engagement. The new council boss gave the commendations in a statement commemorating the reporter’s birthday. “Happy Birthday, Mr. Jagun Adelabu Kunle, Publisher, The Impact Newspaper. “Today, we celebrate not just a media icon, but…

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Otunba David Ekiyoyo, Former IKODASS Chairman Passes On

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Kunle Adelabu The death of a former Chairman, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS), and Asiwaju of Odo – Nla, Otunba David Afolabi Ekiyoyo, DCIO, has been announced. The late community leader and prominent Ikorodu son died on Sunday. He was 89 years old. In a statement announcing his passing, the Ekiyoyo Royal Family, in conjunction with the Odeyemi Ofiran Ruling House of Odo-Nla and the broader Ikorodu Division, announced the peaceful passing of their patriarch. “It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived that…

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Governor’s Adviser, Dr Nurudeen Agbaje Celebrates Oba Shotobi On 10th Coronation Anniversary

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Kunle Adelabu The Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, has felicitated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, HRM (Oba) Dr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, on his 10th coronation anniversary as the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom . The Governor’s aide described the highly revered monarch as a symbol of peace, harmony and development. In a statement congratulating the monarch, Dr Agbaje said that the Ayangbure, in his 10 years reign, has solidified the relationship between the government and his people, which has attracted developments. “I…

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2027: Ayangbure Reiterates Clamour For Governorship Position, Mobilises Ikorodu Stakeholders, Residents

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Wale Jagun The Ayangbure of Ikorodu, His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), has used the commencement of his 10th year coronation anniversary celebrations to reiterate his call for the next Governor of Lagos State to come from Ikorodu. The royal father has over the years declared his support for the current administration while also stating and emphasising that the next state’s Chief Executive Officer must come from Ikorodu. Oba Shotobi reiterated his call at the Ayangbure Palace where he hosted the Olombas (traditional religious practitioners)…

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10th Coronation Anniversary: APC Ikorodu Division Felicitates Ayangbure Of Ikorodu

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Jare Olukotun The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, has extended its congratulations to His Royal Majesty, Oba (Engr. Dr.) Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi (Adegorushen V), the Ayangburen of Ikorodu kingdom on the occasion of his 10th coronation anniversary on the throne. The week -long celebration started on Saturday, with Olomba and Woro Day. Otunba Olasunkanmi Tijani, divisional APC chairman, in a statement on Sunday, extended the party’s congratulations to the royal father describing his reign as eventful reign: “On behalf of all the LGA Chairmen and Excos, Ward Chairmen, Leaders…

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Oba Shotobi’s 10th Coronation Anniversary Begins With Woro Procession, Olomba Day

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Mariam Akinloye The 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Majesty, (Oba) Engr. Dr. Abdulkabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu kicked – off on Saturday with carnival like activities all around Ikorodu City spaces and at the Ayangbure Palace. The Woro which saw large numbers of Ikorodu residents filling out in various traditional, social and other groups in a procession, took off at 8.48am at the Osugbo Abalaye Chamber at Ajina Market. Various traditional groups that participated were dressed in white attires. The crowd moved through Ajina to…

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Abdulfatai, Kuti Battle Tunisian, Egyptian For Boys’ Singles Final 2025 ITTF African Championship Spots

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Wale Jagun The final day of the ITTF Africa Youth Championships, has promised to be a very tough and interesting ending as the defending champion Wassim Essid of Tunisia faces Nigeria’s Abdulbasit Abdulfatai in the semifinals and another Nigerian, who is the current West African champion, Matthew Kuti, battles Egypt’s Badr Mostafa for the final match. The defending champion, Wassim Essid of Tunisia is so far undefeated, but he will have to deal with a very tough challenger in Nigeria’s Abdulfatai. 2025 ITTF Africa Youth Championships will come to an…

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Ijede LCDA Launches Summer Coaching For Public Primary School Pupils Monday

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Mariam Akinloye The Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) will on Monday, August 4, 2025, launch its Summer Coaching Programme, a free academic support initiative for pupils in public primary schools across the community. This initiative, tagged “Read Today, Lead Tomorrow”, is designed to provide intensive academic revision, reduce academic gaps, and keep pupils engaged productively during the holiday period. The coaching which starts Monday is expected to run till Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm daily. It holds Monday to Friday every week. According to…

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Oba Shotobi’s Ascension To Throne Marks Golden Era Of Transformation In Ikorodu – Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hameed Aroyewun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorusen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, on his 10th year coronation anniversary, and described his reign as one that ushered in the golden era of transformation. Aroyewun, who is a native of Igbogbo Kingdom, and also a Prince from Onadugba branch of Rademo Ruling House of Ikorodu, added that the monarch has been using his wisdom and foresightedness to bring development and make his kingdom…

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