New Year: Action Alliance Candidate, Laiwola Idowu Commits To Good Governance

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Wale Jagun The Action Alliance candidate for Ikorodu Constituency I Assembly seat, Mr Olaiwola Adeleke Idowu, has pledged to legislate for good governance if elected as the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, in the coming 2023 General Elections, while wishing constituents prosperous 2023. Olaiwola, who expressed his gratitude to God and his entire constituents, pledged to ensure peaceful Ikorodu with economic prosperity and social harmony. He stated this in his new year message sent to THE IMPACT. “Here’s to a bright New…

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PHOTOS: Olowogbowo Fanti Celebrates 171 Anniversary Of Bombardment Of Lagos With Oloja – Elect

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Kunle Adelabu The Olowogbowo Fanti Carnival group, on Monday, December 26, 2022, stormed the Kosoko Palace at Ereko, Lagos, to commemorate the 171 years of the bombardment of Lagos by the British Navy, with the Oloja of Lagos – elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko. The British Navy, on December 26, 1851, attacked Lagos in what is today known as ‘Exodus’. The attack led to the movement of King Kosoko and his followers out of Lagos. Prince Kosoko, who welcomed the group in colorful attires, announced that the date is significant to…

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Sanwo – Olu Grants 104 Inmates Pardon

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Wale Jagun The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted 104 inmates pardon in his effort to decongest correctional facilities in the state. The pardon was granted on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. A statement issued by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), said the Governor signed the release order on the 28th of December 2022 in cognisance of the Spirit of the Season and the New Year Festive celebrations. He explained that the exercise is pursuant…

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Ikorodu Residents Embrace Greater Lagos Fiesta With Disappointments

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Kunle Adelabu The return of the annual yuletide entertainment carnival, now renamed ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta’, has been well received by  the Ikorodu people who also expressed disappointment at the level of the organization. The carnival, which began on Thursday, December 29, 2022, again, provided residents the opportunity to gather and relax in a safe and  convivial environment. Though, it started on a low key on Thursday, residents started trooping to the Ikorodu Ultra – Modern Town Hall which is the venue of event for, lkorodu division, on the same night…

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Veteran Journalist, Prince Henry Ojoye Is Dead

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Kunle Adelabu Many in Ikorodu have expressed sadness over the death of a veteran journalist, Prince Henry Ojoye, when the news of his death filtered in Friday. He was 62. He was, until his death, the Publisher of the Digest Magazine. It was gathered that he gave up the ghost on Monday. Ojoye, popularly called ‘Omoye’, worked with the Guardian newspaper and other national dailies. He later worked with a regional news medium, New Nigeria (now defunct) owned by the wife of late Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Olori Muyibat Oyefusi, before…

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Ikorodu Constituency I PDP Candidate, Lawal Charges Youths To Get Their PVCs

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Kunle Adelabu The young candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the Ikorodu Constituency I Assembly seat, Mr Olamide Olalekan Lawal, has charged residents of Ikorodu, especially youths to ensure that they get their Permanent Voters’ Card (PVC). Lawal, who said that he will be making laws favourable to Ikorodu people and Lagosians at large, also canvassed the people to elect the PDP Presidential candidate come 2023 General Elections. He made the appeals during the rally staged in Ikorodu on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, to mobilise support for the…

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2023 General Elections: PDP Will Floor APC, Labour In Ikorodu – Awesu

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Kunle Adelabu QS. AbdulAzeez Adekunle Awesu, a contender for the Ikorodu House of Representatives seat in the National Assembly in Abuja, has stated that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), will win all available positions in Ikorodu come 2023 General Elections. Awesu, who is currently at the Supreme Court to reclaim his mandate given to Mr AbdulKareem Shittu through judgements of the Federal High Court and Court of Appeal, also described the Labour Party as a distraction. The young politician spoke with THE IMPACT during the rally he convened…

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Council Boss Reiterates Commitment To Implementing Policies, Programmes To Improve Residents’ Lives

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Kunle Adelabu The Executive Chairman, Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. (Otunba) Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, FCA, FCTI, has again stated that his administration is committed to improving the standard of living of residents of the council. He said that his administration will be implementing policies, programmes and policies that will impact positively and bring about economic prosperity and social harmony to the people. Otunba Sulaimon disclosed this at the ongoing 4 – Day 2023 Budget Retreat at Femson Hotels & Suites, Agric in Ikorodu West LCDA, which commenced…

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My Food Support Initiative Designed To Bring Relief To Those In Need – Ijede LCDA Chairman

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Ademola Olatunji The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, Hon. Motunrayo Gbadabo – Alogba has stated that her food support initiative is an idea conceived to bring succor to the people in need in the council area. The Motunrayo Ayonitemi Food Support Initiative was introduced last year by the Council boss, and many have benefitted from the gesture. At the second edition of the initiative held at the premises of the Ijede LCDA, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 500 residents…

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Beauty Queen, Adetutu Oshinowo Celebrates Xmas With Senior Citizens

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Jare Olukotun Miss Universe Lagos Most Beautiful Girl 2022, Queen Adetutu Oshinowo, has expressed her happiness for making senior citizens in Igbogbo, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, smile during the Xmas season. The beauty queen, who spent the season visiting old people in their homes and sharing food packs to them, said that it is part of her duty to share love and bring happiness to the people. Adetutu, while speaking with our reporter after extending the kind gesture to the aged mothers…

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