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Kunle Adelabu The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State have charged the Lagos State Government and the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the need to ensure that the forthcoming Local Government election is free, fair and in strict adherence with democratic principles. The royals spoke with THE IMPACT at the meeting of the Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, hosted by the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade II, at his palace in Igbogbo. They enjoined aspirants to be selfless and think of…

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Kunle Adelabu A leading Aspirant for the Chairmanship position of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has called on residents of the council to support each other during the fasting period. In a chat online with THE IMPACT, Aroyewun who pledged to administer the council with compassion and kindness, prayed for the renewal of spirit towards collective action in developing Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA. HOA exhorted in the comprehensive message, “As we begin Lent, I greet the resilient people of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area. May this period…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has extended his warmest congratulations to the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Shamsideen Batunde Ogunjimi. His appointment in substantive capacity was confirmed by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. Ogunjimi was first appointed as the AGF in December 2024 before it was recalled by the Presidents. Rep. Benson in a statement he personally signed said that the appointee’s exceptional qualities made him deserving of his new role. “It is with great joy and pride that we celebrate…

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Kunle Adelabu -Admit two new Obas The Ijebu Obas in Lagos State, again, gathered in Igbogbo last week to discuss issues that are of paramount importance to their domains, state and the nation at large. The meeting made it the second time that the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade II, has hosted the Obas of Ijebu extraction in Lagos state since the body was created about five years ago. At the meeting that took place at the Adeboruwa Palace were several Oba(s) from…

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has enjoined residents of her council especially Christians to be compassionate and extend love to others during the sacred season of Lent. The council boss gave the charge as Christians began their 40 days fasting period with the observation of today as Ash Wednesday. “As we begin the sacred season of Lent, I extend my warmest wishes to all Christian brothers and sisters in Ijede LCDA and around the world. “This season is a time…

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Mariam Akinloye & Kunle Adelabu Following the demolition of the distressed Adeboruwa Palace, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, has laid the foundation of an ultra – modern Adeboruwa Palace. The Igbogb/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, had at the weekend demolished the distressed palace to pave way for a new and befitting edifice for the First-Class monarch and the ancient Igbogbo community. THE IMPACT had reported that the council earmarked over N400milion for the project which…

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Wale Jagun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. The appointment of the Ikorodu – born Accountant, was approved Tuesday, takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor December 2024. A selection committee later chose him through a competitive, rigorous, and merit-based process involving Directors of Accounts in the Federal Civil Service. The committee conducted the process through three stages:…

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Wale Jagun -Event holds Thursday Ikorodu will be hosting the rest of the country on Thursday for a book walk in commemoration of the 2025 World Book Day. The event, which is the 3rd edition, is being organized by the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP) in conjunction with the Ikorodu Division Resource Development Group (IDRDG) through the Musediq Alogba E – Library & Research Centre. This year’s edition is themed, “Reading for Progress” and the event will be chaired by Mr Alabi, former Director,…

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Kunle Adelabu The combined Class of 1975 to 1980 set of the Oriwu College Old Students’ Association of Nigeria (OCOSAN), has unveiled plans for further development of the premier school in Ikorodu Division and one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria. The plans were revealed to THE IMPACT by the immediate past Chairman of the combined set, Mr Taiwo Bolade Sonoiki, who spoke with our reporter at the reunion ceremony of Class of 1977 set at the Oriwu College Hall on Sunday. He explained the six sets that made…

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