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Photos: Eletu Hosts Family Members, Residents, Others At Eyibi Party

October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun It was celebration galore on Tuesday, as family members, residents and friends of Oke – Eletu joined the traditional head of the community, High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, the Eletu of Oke – Eletu, in celebrating the 2023 Agemo and Eleku festivals, also known as Eyibi festival. They gathered at the Oke – Eletu market square on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, where they wined, dined and danced to good music. The social gathering was part of the seven days activities marking the Eyibi festival which began on October…

Mixed Reactions Trail Protest Against One Slot Commissionership Position For Ikorodu

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Residents of Ikorodu, have started going on the streets to protest the alleged marginalization of the division, following the release of the proposed list of cabinet members for the second term administration of Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, which has widely been described as unfavourable to the division. The list, which was sent to the Lagos State House of Assembly last Friday, has generated so much controversies with residents of Ikorodu, calling the one slot allocation given to the division, as marginalization and unfair, considering its support for…

Auntie Lola Foundation Partners IKODASS On Career Development For Pupils

June 10, 2023June 13, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye It was another successful and inspiring Career Day outing for the pupils of Local Government Primary School, Ipakodo in Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, as they shown what they could become if they set their minds at them and work tenaciously towards achieving their goals. Pupils of the school, many of them who are special children, were dressed as Doctors, Lawyers, Nurses, Engineers and Teachers among other careers and professions. The purpose, according to the organisers, Auntie Lola Foundation,…

Princess Aderoju Ladega, Founder, Never Say Never Loses Mother A Day To Her Birthday.

April 1, 2023April 1, 2023 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu It was shocking and disbelief on Friday, when Princess Aderoju Ladega, a granddaughter of the late Oba Ladega, popularly called ‘Kiniun Ikorodu’ and founder of ‘Never Say Never Foundation’, announced on her Facebook page that she has lost her mother, Aramide Oluwakamikun Ladega (Nee Odunuga). “Agbeekeee!! I’ve lost my mum!”, she screamed. The sad announcement has been generating so much comments from residents of Ikorodu, especially youths who worked with Princess Aderoju as a community advocate and developer as well as a humanitarian, while she was in the…

Lagos Sports DG Loses Mother At 94

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr Toyin Gafaar Bolowtan, has lost his mother, Alhaja Awawu Abeje Gafaar, popularly called, ‘Iya Ijebu’. According to a statement by the Sports DG on his Facebook page, she was 94 years old and she has since been buried according to the Islamic rites. The statement reads, “With a heart filled with gratitude and a total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, I on behalf of my family announce the death of my mother, Alhaja Awawu Abeje Gafaar (Iya…

Breaking: Hon. Jessica Enitan Oba, Emerges Leader, Ikorodu West LCDA

July 28, 2021July 28, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Hon. Jessica Enitan, the Councillor representing Ward A (Ipakodo) in ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has emerged the Leader of the 5th Legislative Assembly of the council. She was a former Supervisory Councillor, WAPA, in the just concluded administration of Princess (Hon.) Jumoke Jimbo – Ademehin. Hon. Jessica emerged during the proclamation of the new Assembly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Council’s Legislative Chamber. Also elected during the first sitting of the House was Hon. Daisi Batife as the Deputy Leader, while Hon. Abimbola…

Just In: Lagos Passes Bill Stopping Parade Of Suspects By Police

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jaguin The Lagos House of Assembly on Monday passed an amended version of the Criminal Justice Law of the state barring the police from henceforth parading suspects before the media. The bill was passed at a sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa. Section 9(A) of the newly passed bill states: “As from the commencement of this law, the police shall refrain from parading any suspect before the media.” The bill further stipulates conditions under which a…

Just In: Ikorodu Loses Asiwaju, Chief B.O. Benson

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Asiwaju of Ikorodu and former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sir (Chief )Babatunde Olusola Benson, SAN, KJW, is dead. He was 89 years old. Chief Benson was the first Chairman of the socio – cultural and development group, Ikorodu – Oga Development Association (IKODASS)…

Just In – Sanwo – Olu, Hamzat Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adaelabu Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat this afternoon received the COVID-19 vaccine. Both were vaccinated at the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Yaba. Details later…

Just In: Kidnapped Ikorodu Businessman Regains Freedom

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Kidnapped Ikorodu – based businessman Alhaji Lookman Onabanjo popularly called ‘Bugon’, who was kidnapped two days ago has regained his freedom. Alhaji Onabanjo, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Bugon Petroleum and popular developer, was abducted at the entrance of his farm. Sources said that he was released by his captors this evening. Details later…