Senator Tokunbo Abiru Condoles King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal On Passing Of His Mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe

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Wale Jagun The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has extended a heartfelt condolence to the Fuji music icon and cultural ambassador, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate), on the demise of his beloved mother, Alhaja Halima Shadiya Anifowoshe. The Fuji music maestro, who is the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu, lost his mother on Saturday, at the age of 105. In a statement issued by the Senator’s media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Saturday, Abiru described the loss as an irreparable…

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Rep. Benson Openly Wins PDP Chieftain, Chief Olaniyi Banjoko Into APC

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Kunle Adelabu It was another big win for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu at the weekend as a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Chief Priest of Etunrenren Stream, Otunba Olaniyi Banjoko, openly aligned with the ruling party. The traditional leader accepted the wooing by the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson whom he said has shown him progressive governance. The acceptance was at the official commissioning of the 3.6km Erunwen Road in Ikorodu, facilitated by the three – term lawmaker, at the…

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Lagos Urges Public To Partner Govt In Supporting Vulnerable Individuals

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Wale Jagun -As 3-year-old victim of abuse gets scholarship The Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende has declared the willingness of the Ministry to collaborate with public-spirited individuals and organisations that support vulnerable citizens. The Commissioner gave the charge at a official ceremony organised by the Ministry to formalise the scholarship agreement between Michael Abayomi’s family and Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd, held recently in Alausa.The commissioner said: “The state government cannot do it alone. We are always ready to partner with any individual or…

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Kidnapped Woman At Igbe Alagemo Released Days After She Was Held Hostage

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Kunle Adelabu The woman who was kidnapped last Saturday at Igbe Alagemo has been released by the kidnappers after the payment of N10million and other items. It was gathered that the woman who was kidnapped at Igbe Alagemo was released during the week. A reliable source confirmed her release which was kept under wraps to our reporter last night, while another a reliable security source confirmed it this morning. The second source also confirmed that the sum of N10million was paid as ransom before she was released. It was gathered…

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Lagos Launches Empowerment Programme To Equip Ikorodu Residents

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Mariam Akinloye The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Rural Development, has launched training and empowerment programme for 2025 in Ikorodu. The initiative is designed to equip rural residents with essential digital skills, including website and blog creation, business branding for advertisements, and entrepreneurial development. The training took place at the Ikorodu Local Government secretariat on Friday. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr Nurudeen Agbaje, the program spearheaded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, is aimed at enhancing…

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INTERVIEW: AAC Is Pushing For Constitution To Be Obeyed By Conducting Elections In 20 LGAs Only – ACC Chairman, Ikorodu Local Government

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Comrade Michael Olasoji is the Chairman, African Action Congress (AAC), Ikorodu Local Government and member of ‘Take lt Back Movement’, a human rights organization in Lagos that is committed to defending human and civil rights, and ensuring economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights of every citizen. He spoke with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, on the forthcoming local government elections.In the online interview, Comrade Olasoji said that AAC will push for the conduct of the election in the 20 LGAs only, in accordance with…

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Patricia Okosodo Declares For Councillorship Position In Ward C4, Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun-Canvasses for support Comrade Patricia Oluwatobiloba Okosodo, a community mobiliser and youth development facilitator, has declared her interest to represent the people of Ward C4 (Owode/Ibeshe) in the legislative arm of the Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The aspirant, who said that she understands the challenges and needs of the people of the ward, explained that she intends representing the Owode – Ibeshe community, and that she needed the cooperation and support of the people to give them quality representation, and together unlock the potentials inherent therein, for…

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School Rehabilitation: Hon. Aro Moshood Gives Luwasa Junior Secondary School Facelift

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), has commenced full rehabilitation of a block of seven classrooms, staff and Principal offices at Luwasa Junior Secondary School, Ijede. The rehabilitation of the block which has been dilapidated and not healthy for academic activities, was part of the lawmaker’s electioneering campaign promises that he has been fulfilling. When THE IMPACT visited the school last week, the roof of the building and ceilings have been replaced with new ones. The project includes rehabilitation of toilet facilities within…

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Save Our Souls, Save Us From Kidnappers: Igbe Communities Pleaded With Sanwo – Olu, Council Chairmen

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Kunle Adelabu -Recorded 5 cases of kidnapping, lost 5 lives -Call on govt to clear Afa Swamp down to Agunfoye In the past two years, the Igbe communities under the Igbogbo/Bayeku and Ijede Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Ikorodu Division of Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, have been living in fear and uncertainties as kidnappers took control of the once peaceful, secured and livable communities. The harrowing and unfortunate reality is that these hoodlums now operate freely without fear. Unlike before when they usually laid siege on isolated locations, the…

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INTERVIEW: PDP Will Contest For Chairmanship, Councillorship Positions In All LGs, LCDAs In The Forthcoming Elections – Ikorodu PDP Chair

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Dr Oshin Olanrewaju, Chairman, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ikorodu Local Government, has said that the opposition party is ready to confront the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), in the forthcoming council elections in Lagos State. In an interview with Kunle Adelabu, Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief, THE IMPACT newspaper, at the PDP Secretariat in Ikorodu, the Igbogbo – born opposition leader who was elected into office in 2021, said that never again will his party boycott any election. He also bore his mind on his party’s activities, readiness…

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