Category: News

‎Mariam Akinloye ‎ ‎Representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon.  Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA) has announced date for consultation screening of successful applicants for the second edition of his free cataract surgery, initiated to assist residents correct their eye defects and restoring their vision. ‎ ‎ ‎He announced the screening, which is slated for AMA Hotel & Suites, Ijede, will hold 12:00pm on Sunday, 9th August, 2026, in a statement today. ‎ ‎ ‎The lawmaker, some weeks ago had called for applications from the three council areas in his constituency –…

Read More

‎‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎Prince Kazeem Amusa, a prominent royal of Ijede and youth leader in Ijede Area of Ikorodu Division, has felicitated the Ayangbure of Ikorodu Kingdom, HRM Oba (Dr.) Engr. Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, on the occasion of his 11th reign anniversary as the Oba of Ikorodu. ‎ ‎ ‎Oba Shotobi mounted the throne 11 years ago after the passage of the former Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi. ‎ ‎ ‎In a statement commemorating the anniversary, Prince Amusa described the reign in the last 11 years as…

Read More

Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson has lauded the smart school initiative of Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), as a bold move to redefine learning experience for children through technology. Rep. Benson, who was part of the ground breaking ceremony of Zumratul Islamiyyah Smart Primary School project in Igbogbo, initiated by Omo’ba Aroyewun, gave the commendation during the week. The ground breaking ceremony of the smart school which is first of its kind in Lagos State…

Read More

‎Kunle Adelabu What started as a dissagreement over the operational tickets being issued to the commercial motorcycle riders popularly called “Okada” in the local parlance has resulted into the vandalisation of the operational patrol vehicle and motorbike of the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA)  Joint Task Force (JTF) on Friday. ‎ ‎ ‎THE IMPACT gathered that the local security team’s vehicle and bike were destroyed by the Hausa Okada riders who attacked the personnel upon responding to call of a possible breach of peace at the Igbogbo Market where the…

Read More

‎Kunle Adelabu ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, has described the developmental interventions of the Member representing Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), as a demonstration of purposeful and people-centred representation. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Aroyewun who emphasised his administration’s readiness for collaboration, also urged stakeholders to initiate projects that would improve the lives of residents across the constituency. ‎ ‎ ‎Chairman Aroyewun made the remarks while receiving a delegation from the AMA…

Read More

‎Wale Jagun ‎ ‎Ahead of the kick – off of the 3rd edition of the AMA Unity Cup in August, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has described the annual tournament as a ground to develop talents in the grassroots and strengthen bonds among communities. ‎ ‎ ‎Aroyewun said this while hosting a delegation of the AMA Smile Foundation and the AMA Unity Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Thursday, which came to present officially to him the AMA Unity Cup trophy, as part of the activities ahead of the football…

Read More

Jare Olukotun ‎ ‎ The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has announced the appointment of Dr Steven Anu’ Adesemoye as its pioneer Director of Advancement and Internationalisation, effective immediately. ‎ ‎ ‎The office marks the university’s deliberate push to deepen its global footprint, strengthen institutional partnerships, and position LASUSTECH as a destination of choice for international staff and students. ‎ ‎In this pioneering capacity, Dr Adesemoye will champion the university’s vision and mission before external clients, corporate partners, and international organisations. His mandate includes forging strategic partnerships…

Read More

‎‎ Wale Jagun ‎ ‎ ‎The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has reopened six iron and steel manufacturing companies in Odogunyan, Ikorodu, after confirming they had addressed environmental violations that led to their closure. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎The companies were unsealed following a comprehensive compliance assessment that verified they had implemented corrective measures to meet the agency’s environmental standards. ‎ ‎The affected firms are African Steel Mills Ltd, Pulkit Alloy & Steel Limited, LandCraft Industries Ltd, Sunflag Steel Nigeria Ltd, Gemini Steel Nigeria Ltd, and Top Steel Nigeria Ltd.…

Read More