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BIRTHDAY: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairman Celebrates Principled, Cerebral Reporter, Adelabu

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Mariam Akinloye The Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), has described the Publisher/Reporter -in-Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, Kunle Adelabu as a reporter and media guru of unwavering principles, intellectual depth and an exemplary character. Aroyewun poured the encomiums on Adelabu in a statement he personally signed commemorating Adelabu’s birthday. The statement is reproduced below: Congratulations to the Duke of Journalism On this special day, I celebrate a man of unwavering principles, intellectual depth, and exemplary character, Jagun Olukunle Adelabu, The CEO, Impact Newspaper. Your…

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Heavy Downpour: Ijede LCDA Authorities Blame Indiscriminate Dumping, Lack Of Drainage System

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Kunle Adelabu -Says efforts ongoing to address challenges The authorities of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), have blamed blockade of waterways and lack of drainage infrastructure for the cause of flash floods being experienced in some parts of the council due to heavy rainfall in several parts of Ikorodu. The rainfall started on Sunday night and only subsided this morning. The council in a statement by its Public Affairs Unit, listed Igbe Kapo, Igbe Oloja, Oko Ope (Oke Eletu), Oke Oyinbo, Igbopa, ⁠Igbe-Ogunro and Ijede Junction as areas affected…

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Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Chairman Calls For Calm Over Fuel Spill

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) has asked residents of Igbogbo especially those residing at Agbalumo, Oreyo axis of the community to remain calm over the fuel spill caused by infiltration of a petrol tank located within the area due to heavy downpour experienced since last night. According to the office of the Chairman, the infiltration of the tank caused it to overflow and spill on the ground. Aroyewun who quickly responded to the emergency call earlier in the morning,…

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Ikorodu Federal Rep Celebrates Kunle Adelabu’s Journalistic Excellence, Community Advocacy

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Mariam Akinloye The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson has joined numerous eminent personalities, well – wishers, associates and family members to celebrate the Publisher/Reporter -in- Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, Kunle Adelabu, on his birthday. Rep. Benson who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, in a statement celebrating the community reporter, described the celebrant as a media trailblazer, strong voice of the grassroots and promoter of culture. “Happy Birthday, Mr. Olukunle Adelabu! “Today, I celebrate an Ikorodu icon – a sagacious media trailblazer, principled voice of truth,…

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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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