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Residents of Oko Baba Agba and neighbouring communities on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the TA’AWUN Humanitarian Forum in partnership with the palace of the Olu of Oko Baba Agba, Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir. The medical outreach, which took place at the palace, witnessed a large turnout of residents who trooped out to access various healthcare services provided by the humanitarian organisation. The initiative formed part of activities lined up for the week-long celebration leading to the coronation ceremony of Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026. During the exercise, beneficiaries received free medical consultations, drugs, blood pressure checks and other medical examinations and treatments aimed at addressing their immediate healthcare needs. The outreach was designed to bring essential healthcare services closer to the grassroots, particularly residents w...

…As Residents Benefit From Initiative Ahead of November 14 Coronation  Residents of Oko Baba Agba and neighbouring communities on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the TA’AWUN Humanitarian Forum in partnership with the palace of the Olu of Oko Baba Agba, Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir. The medical outreach, which took place at the palace, witnessed a large turnout of residents who trooped out to access various healthcare services provided by the humanitarian organisation. The initiative formed part of activities lined up for the week-long celebration leading to the coronation ceremony of Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026. During the exercise, beneficiaries received free medical consultations, drugs, blood pressure checks and other medical examinations and treatments aimed at addressing their immediate healthcare needs. The outreach was designed to bring essen...

As part of activities marking his first 100 days on the throne, the Olu of Oko Baba Agba Kingdom in Oworonshoki, Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Adesegun Bashiru, has embarked on a series of community development initiatives focusing on education, healthcare and environmental sanitation. The initiatives included a community-wide environmental sanitation exercise held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, followed by the distribution of free exercise books to pupils in five primary schools and a free medical outreach on Monday, November 9, 2026. During the sanitation exercise, residents of Oko Baba Agba and its environs came together to clean their surroundings and dispose of waste responsibly. The exercise was aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness, public health awareness and collective responsibility among members of the community. On Monday, November 9, the monarch demonstrated his commitment to educational development by providing free exercise bo...

Oba Kabir Adesegun Bashir, the Olu of Oko Baba Agba Kingdom, has defended his emergence and installation as the traditional ruler of Oko Baba Agba, insisting that the process followed due process and was based on the recommendation of a Lagos State government tribunal. Speaking in an interview with Kosofe Reporters against the background of the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Oworonshoki, Oba Bashir said his elevation from the Kekeniju Opomoluwa chieftaincy title to the Olu of Oko Baba Agba stool was a legitimate progression approved by the relevant authorities. He explained that he previously held the title of Opomoluwa Kekeniju of Oko Baba Agba, which he said is recognised by the Lagos State Government and falls under Part Two of the Obas and Chiefs Law of Lagos State. According to him, the Kekeniju title has existed for over 20 years, and he has received a salary from the state government since 2016 by virtue of the position. "My brother in Oworo ( Oba Babatunde Sali...

The TA'AWUN Humanitarian Forum, Lagos State, on October 1st, held its Independence Day empowerment programme and medical outreach at NIA Nursery and Primary School, Ojota. The event, themed *"Nigeria @ 66: Empowering Youth, Securing The Future Through Humanitarian Action,"* was organized by the Forum, a humanitarian organization committed to improving lives through empowerment, healthcare, free educational activities, security services and cooperative services for community development. As part of the programme, the organization conducted a free medical outreach for over 200 persons and empowered residents with items including popcorn machines, sewing machines and grinding machines. In his welcome address, the President of the organisation, Mr. Taiwo Lasisi, stated the purpose of staging the programme and highlighted the humanitarian activities of the forum. He explained that t...

Gbenga Osobu bows out as ISECOM Chairman, renders Account of Stewardship; praises Rotimi Agunsoye ~Lists Police Station, Recreation Centre, Secretariat, Security as Legacy Isheri Estate Community (ISECOM) Chairman, Hon. Gbenga Osobu, has bowed out after four years in office, rendering a comprehensive account of his stewardship and listing the establishment of a functional police station, recreation centre, permanent secretariat and improved security as his major legacies. Osobu, who spoke on Wednesday, October 1, 2026, at the Annual General Meeting and Handover of Leadership of ISECOM, said he took over the mantle of leadership from his predecessor, Alhaji Abiola Abioye, after serving as Vice Chairman in the outgoing administration. Describing the journey as tough, Osobu said he was prepared for the battles and remained steadfast with the support of his Executive, residents and Kabiyesi Oba Adekunle Bamgbade. Police Station - Credit to Agunsoye, Sanwo-Olu Osobu ...