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Kidnappers Release Igbe, Agunfoye Victims After Ransom Payment

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Kunle Adelabu Victims of the recent kidnapping in Igbe Laara and Agunfoye, have been released by their captors after days in their den and payment of ransom. THE IMPACT gathered that they were released late Thursday. It was also gathered that N12million was received before the release of the three victims. While we gathered that N7million was paid as ransom for the mother and daughter kidnapped last Saturday, N5milion was paid for the Agunfoye victim that was kidnapped a few days ago The woman was kidnapped with her 14 –…

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LG Polls: APC Presents Ijede Chairmanship Candidate, Running Mate To Traditional, Religion Leaders

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Mariam Akinloye Ahead of June 12 Local Government elections, the Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally presented its Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba and her running mate, Hon. Femi Kabir, to the traditional and religion leaders in the council. The duo who are serving Chairman and Vice Chairman were presented by the APC LOC led by Mr Kiyesola Awosanya, as it continued with its stakeholders’ engagement tour. The first stop was the Alajede-in-Council, led by High Chief Musediku Aliu, the…

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Lagos University Of Education Promotes Dr. Okedeyi Abiodun To Full Professorship

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Kunle Adelabu The pioneer Head of Department of Physics, Lagos State University of Education, Dr Okedeyi Sakiru Abiodun, FNIP, Phd., has been promoted to a full professorship status. His appointment as a Professor of Environmental Physics, was announced by the institution on Thursday. Dr Okedeyi was promoted to an Associate Professor in May 2023, and bagged his Ph.D., at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State in 2012 in Environmental Management and Toxicology with Specialization in Radiation Physics. He was inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of…

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Achievers’ Crew Mourns Passage Of Elder Abayomi Okusanya, Commiserates Family

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Jare Olukotun The Achievers’ Crew has mourned the passage of the Baba Ijo of the United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, Elder (Chief ) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya. The late revered community leader is the father of Arch. Tunde Okusanya, a prominent member of the group. In a statement by the General Secretary, Board of Trustees (BOT), Achievers’ Crew, Mr Olabode Oyesanya, the group said that the late Baba Ijo lived a fulfilled life. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved father,…

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Igbogbo Loses Community Leader, Elder Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya

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The death of the Baba Ijo, United African Methodist Church Cathedral, Igbogbo, Elder (Chief) Abayomi Oyebola Okusanya, has been announced. THE IMPACT gathered that he gave up the ghost early today in his home in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, He was 87 years old. His death was announced by the family. According to a family, burial arrangements will be announced soon.

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Lagos Parking Authority Opens Area Office In Yaba

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In line with the Lagos State Government commitment for a continuous improvement in the parking management, the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), has commenced operation in its Area office in Yaba. The office which is located inside the Yaba Local Council Development Area (LCDA) at 379, Herbert Macaulay way, Yaba, commenced operations in May, 2025. ‎Speaking on the initiative, the General Manager of LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, stated that the creation of the Yaba Area Office was a deliberate move by her Agency to ensure a broader and more efficient…

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LG Elections: Outgoing Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Chairman Solicits Support For APC Flag Bearer, Hammed Aroyewun

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Kunle Adelabu The outgoing Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Builder Sesan Daini, has enjoined members of his political group, and the generality of the residents in the council to support and vote massively for the Chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the July 12 Council Elections. Daini gave the directive to members of his political caucus, Isokan, on Wednesday when the APC flag bearer and the party’s campaign team paid a visit to the group’s Secretariat at Oreyo in Igbogbo, as part of the…

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APC Canvasses Massive Votes From Market Association Across Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye -Chairmanship candidate pledges bus, development, redevelopment of new, old markets The leadership and members of market association in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have been tasked by the leadership and candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the council, to ensure that the party record massive votes in the forthcoming July 12 Council Elections. The party gave the charge at the formal presentation of the party’s candidates and campaign to the leadership of the association held at the Miksson Onas Event Hall, Bola…

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GAC Chieftain, Asiwaju Basorun Felicitates Sanwo -Olu At 60 With Prayers

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Kunle Adelabu A chieftain of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, has sent his warmest felicitations to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Olushola Sanwo -Olu, on his 60th birthday. The Governor celebrated his birthday anniversary on Wednesday, June 25. In a tribute by the elder statesman who was a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), he offered the celebrant prayers from the Book of Deuteronomy 28: 6 – 13. “Heartiest felicitations on your attainment of DIAMOND JUBILEE today, and many happy returns,”…

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60th birthday: Senator Abiru Celebrates Sanwo-Olu

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing the Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has extended his warm greetings to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajde Olushola Sanwo -Olu, on his 60th birthday. Sanwo -Olu celebrates his birthday every June 25. In a statement, the Senator said that the Governor is celebrating a lifetime of service, and exceptional leadership. “On behalf of the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, I extend our warmest congratulations to our esteemed Governor, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the occasion of…

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