Category: Interview

INTERVIEW: My Late Mother’s Resilience Inspired The Aramide Ladega Med – Fit Initiative – Princess Ladega

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The Aramide Ladega Med – Fit is an annual outreach programme organized by the Seniors Wellbeing Foundation, a non-governmental organization in Nigeria, to initially cater for senior citizens only, particularly those that are dealing with hypertension and diabetes. But, it has now been expanded to include people of all ages. It was initiated in 2024 in honour of Olori Aramide Ladega, who battled diabetes for nearly 30 years before her passing in 2023, by her United States of America (USA) based daughter, Princess Aderoju Ladega. She spoke with Kunle Adelabu,…

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INTERVIEW: Japheth Odesanya Is Unique Among Other Aspirants And Well Prepared To Administer Ikorodu, Says Campaign DG

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As the campaign moves into full swing, Comrade Japheth Abolade Odesanya, an aspirant for the Ikorodu Local Government Chairmanship position has been described as unique among others and well prepared for the task of administering the council if elected. Japheth, a former Secretary to Ikorodu LG, former students’ union leader and a journalist, is vying for the position on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alhaji (Prince) Hameed Folorunsho Owolabi, the Director -General for Kolujo Team and Vice Chairman, APC Ward E (Aga-Ijomu), gave the description in an…

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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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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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INTERVIEW: We Have Learnt Our Lessons, APC Will Not Allow Opposition Parties

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Otunba Tijani Jimoh Olasunkanmi, Divisional Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ikorodu Division, possesses the remarkable qualifications of a grassroots politician, a former teacher and former Chairman, Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The APC Chairman who has handled several positions of responsibilities and critical assignments for the ruling party has been the coordinating Chairman of all the six APC chairmen in Ikorodu Division of Lagos for some years leading the party to victory in the last General Elections and also ensuring reconciliation and rebuilding of the party. In an…

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Interview: Modern And Digitalised Classrooms Will Foster Good Education And Development, Says Master AbdulAzeez, 2024 One – Day Lagos Governor

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Master AbdulAzeez Abdulramon, a 200 level medical student at the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), was a student of Oriwu Senior Model College, Ikorodu when he competed in the spelling bee competition and at the state level in 2022. In an interview with THE IMPACT crew comprising of Kunle Adelabu, the Publisher/Reporter – in – Chief and Bolu Orebajo, a SIWES student, he brought out details from his mind on his experience as a day governor on October 28, 2024, where he presided over the state executive council,…

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INTERVIEW: If Well Administered, Challenges Confronting Nigeria Like Food Crisis, Insecurity And Others Can Be Solved Through The 774 LGs – Basorun Rotinwa, fmr. Chairman, LG Service Commission

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Bashorun Babatunde Tajudeen Rotinwa, was a former Chairman, Lagos State Local Government Service Commission between 2015 to 2019, under the administration of Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as the Executive Governor of the state. This was after he served as the Head of Service (HOS) for nine months under the military administration of Col. Buba Marwa in Lagos State, before the commencement of this democratic dispensation. Rotinwa had, on returning to Nigeria in 1976, got enlisted into the service of the Lagos State Government as an Inspector of Education Grade Level 1…

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Meet Lamina Azeez (Waves): A Pride Of His Generation

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Lamina Azeez Abolaji is the CEO, Waves Media Limited. He is a serial entrepreneur with over 17 years hands-on experience toiling in the Nigerian media space. Kunle Adelabu of THE IMPACT newspaper sat with him for a brief interview and here are the excerpts: THE IMPACT: Good afternoon, Mr. Waves, can you do a proper introduction of yourself for some of our audience who would be reading about you for the first time? Waves: My name is Lamina Azeez Abolaji. I would like to describe myself as a serial hustler,…

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Agbelebu Is A Song That Celebrates The Determination To Endure In The Face Of Adversity – Da’Fresh Olorin

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Oluwadamilola Ibrahim Emmanuel, popularly known as ‘Da’Fresh Olorin’, is a is musician, songwriter and a naturally-born entertainer with an unwavering passion for music and boundless creativity. He was born in Ebute Metta, Lagos, in the late nineties, and his journey in the world of music and entertainment, has been remarkable. Da’Fresh Olorin’s journey into the world of music began in his formative years. At just 11 years old, while residing in Ebute-Meta, Lagos, Damilola discovered his innate talent for music. He possessed a remarkable gift for crafting melodies and conveying…

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I Achieved My Dream Of Making A First Class Through Planning – Raji Ibrahim, LASU Distinction Graduate

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Raji Ibrahim, from Isiwu in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, studied Accounting Education at the Lagos State University, Ojo, and graduated with 4.69 CGPA. This is the last of the direct interview interaction by THE IMPACT newspaper, with the 11 First Class and Distinction graduates (both first and Masters’ degrees) from Ikorodu Division. The session is part of our coverage of the laudable feats achieved by these students. As a foremost news medium in the Division, we are not just celebrating them, but…

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