Mane Sends Teranga Lions Into AFCON Final

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Kunle Adelabu Senegal has qualified for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after beating Egypt 1 – 0 in the semi -final game, played at the Grand Stade de Tanger, Morocco. Today’s win made it 7th final for the Senegalese in the AFCON history. Liverpool player, Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the encounter for Senegal in the 78th minutes. The Teranga Lions did not just win the game, but dominated the first semi -finals with 65% to Egypt’s 35%. Senegalese also had 11 shots…

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AFCON: Super Eagles Chasing Eighth Final Against Morocco In Rabat

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Kunle Adelabu As the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), gradually winding down, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, will, tonight, be gunning for the eighth final appearance at the continental tournament as they take on the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the second semi-final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco. Super Eagles was runner – up in the AFCON two years ago. ‎ This match will be the 12th encounter with Morocco at AFCON with the Atlas Lions winning six times and Nigeria thrice with two draws. This…

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On -Site NIN Enrolment Boosts APC E -Registration Exercise in Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA

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Wale Jagun The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise has received a boost as the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun, facilitated the deployment of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) officials to strategic locations within the council, to ensure a smooth and inclusive registration process. The APC e-registration exercise commenced on January 5th, 2026, across the council area. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Oluwaseun Ajayi, in a statement on Tuesday, he said that the deployment of NIMC officials was…

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Ijede Council Chair Offers Residents Free NIN Registration

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Jare Olukotun ‎The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo- Alogba, has announced free National Identification Number (NIN) registration for residents of Ijede that are yet to be registered. ‎‎The exercise which will commence on Wednesday, January 13, at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, will last for three weeks. It was gathered that the council boss facilitated the NIN registration to enhance the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) e – registration which requires NIN but which many of the residents do not have. ‎Residents that are yet…

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Commendations As Road Grading Extends To Oke – Sabo, Agudungbun, Other Areas In Imota 

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‎Our Reporter ‎Commendations have continued to pour in for the Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, following the extension of the council’s road grading exercise to several other communities, including Oke-Sabo, Agudungbun, and other parts of the LCDA. ‎ The ongoing grading exercise, aimed at opening up previously inaccessible earth roads and making them motorable, has brought visible relief to residents while boosting socio-economic activities across the benefiting communities. ‎ ‎In Agudungbun Community, roads graded include Iradelu Street, Iradelu – Mile 12 Road, Ajenifuja…

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Super Eagles’ Semi-Final Match Against Morocco Will Be Highly Technical, Tactical, But Nigeria Will Win – Akwa Ibom FA Chair

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Kunle Adelabu A stakeholder in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, has predicted that the much -talked about semi -final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Wednesday, will be a highly technical and tactical game. Umoh, speaking ahead of the match, also said that the Nigerian team has been improving game by game with technical depth, and will continue to do better. The FA Chairman shared his thoughts with THE IMPACT at…

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Ijede LCDA Boss Welcomes Pupils Back To School, Emphasises Importance Of Education

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Mariam Akinloye‎ ‎Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo – Alogba, Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has welcomed pupils and students in Ijede, back to school for the second term of the 2025/26 academic session, after a long holiday.‎‎Schools across Lagos State, resumed on Monday, January 12, 2026.‎‎‎In a statement by the chairman, she reiterated her administration’s commitment to providing good learning conditions and support for pupils, while also emphasising the importance of education.‎‎ ‎”As the second term of the 2025/2026 academic session begins, I warmly welcome all our pupils back…

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A TRIBUTE TO SEVEN AND A HALF DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP: HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY, CHIEF AYODELE OLUWOLE ELESHO (KJW)

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By Dr. Oluwole Solanke Grace and peace be multiplied unto you on this momentous occasion! It is with profound joy and deep reverence that I write to celebrate your 75th birthday – a milestone that marks not merely the passage of years, but the extraordinary impact of a life consecrated to service, leadership, and the upliftment of humanity. As the Psalmist declares, “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon… They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh…

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Hon. Benson Completes Construction Of Block Of Six Toilet Facilities At Methodist Pry School

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Mariam Akinloye The construction of a block of six classrooms by the authority of the Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), at the Methodist Primary School, Imota, has been completed. Hon. Benson Sunday, Executive Chairman, Imota LCDA, started the project last year’s October.According to the Office of the Media & Publicity Engagement of the Chairman, the project is part of the administration’s commitment to providing a conducive learning environment, and promoting quality education in the council. The facility has four toilet rooms for the pupils, two each for male and…

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Again, Former Chairmanship Aspirant, Ibrahim Onibudo Shares Dreams For Ikorodu On Birthday

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Kunle Adelabu ‎The former Chairmanship aspirant for the Ikorodu Local Government, Mr Ibrahim Alani Onibudo, has kept his dream for Ikorodu alive despite his inability to get the opportunity of administering council during the last year’s council elections.‎‎‎He aspired for the chairmanship position along with about 20 other aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), but the party opted to pick the incumbent, Prince Adedayo Ladega, as its candidate who went on to win the election. ‎‎However, in commemoration of his birthday, Onibudo, who ran his campaign then…

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