Kosofe Reporters

*Wins N250,000 Cash Prize *Okla makes case for compulsory debate in schools Ogudu Senior Grammar School has emerged as the winner of the maiden edition of Hon. Sanni Okanlawon sponsored debate competition for secondary schools in Kosofe Constituency 1 just as its representative Master Christopher Precious emerged as one-day lawmaker. In the debate competition tagged “Hon. Okla Sponsored Kosofe Constituency 1 secondary schools debate competition” held at Immaculate Heart Hall Maryland on Wednesday, Ogudu Senior Grammar School represented by Master Christopher Precious came first ahead of other Schools which participated at the maiden edition of the competition. A total of seven secondary schools based in Kosofe Constituency 1 took part at the final stage of competition. The schools were Ojota Senior Secondary School, Immaculate Comprehensive Secondary School, Muslim Senior College, Ifako Comprehensive, Mende Senior High School, Anthony Village Senior High School

*Says the contest is to prime the students for leadership positions. *Winner to become a one-day legislator representing Kosofe Constituency 1  The lawmaker representing Kosofe Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Sanni Ganiyu Okanlawon, is all set to stage a Secondary Schools Debate Competition for his Constituents on Wednesday. The debate competition which is tagged:  "Hon Okla Sponsored Kosofe Constituency 1 Secondary Schools Debate Competition"  will take place at Immaculate Heart Event Hall, Maryland by 10:00 am. And t he Topic for debate is: "SHOULD GOVERNMENT SPEND MORE MONEY ON SECURITY THAN EDUCATION" According to the sponsor of the debate competition, Hon. Okanlawon, the Winner (Student/Teacher) of the debate competition will go home with a cash prize of #250,000, Second place  #150,000 and third place #100,000. While there are  consolidation prizes of T-Shirts for other debaters. In addition, the winner of the contest will

A vibrant legal practitioner based in Ifo local government area of Ogun state, Barrister Ademola Adefolaju, has declared his intention to contest for Ogun State House of Assembly, Ifo Constituency II  in 2023 general elections under the banner of All Progressives Congress (APC). Barrister Adefolaju made his intention known on Friday at Oke Aro Primary School Playing Ground before a large gathering of supporters and party faithful. His declaration followed wide consultations he had with key stakeholders of the constituency after huge pressure piled on him to vie for the position by the youth of the area. In his speech at the venue of the declaration, Barrister Adefolaju, expressed gratitude to his supporters for their encouragement and support, pledging to continually and diligently pursue the interest and well-being of his Constituency. He assured that if allowed to serve, he would passionately represent the interest of the people of Ifo Constituency II and would not let th

• As Council Boss, Mayor Dele Oshinowo promises more development projects In a bid to provide safer and smoother roadway for motorists, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA under the Chairmanship of Mayor Dele Oshinowo has completed the resurfacing of Ajibola Street, Alapere. Ajibola Street is a major thoroughfare that provides access for commuters to connect Ogudu Ori-oke. The Council Mayor noted that the completion of the project signals another huge testament of his administration's commitment to keeping roads in the LCDA in a state of good repair. Mayor Dele further noted that Ajibola Street is a critical road in the locality, stressing that his administration cannot afford to have potholes risking the safety of motorists and pedestrians along such an important thoroughfare. The council mayor further promised more development projects for residents of the locality during his remaining years in office.

*Dedicates Award To Constituents *Welcome criticisms, Says They Make Him To Be Very Focus Member representing Kosofe Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye was on Thursday honoured with a merit award as the most performing Lagos Federal Representative of the year 2021. The award was presented to him at his Abuja office by Southwest First Alert Magazine in recognition of his outstanding performances, impacts and achievements as a federal lawmaker. The media outfit also pointed to the success of mega empowerment Programmes the lawmaker recently organized for his constituents as one of the reasons he was honoured with the merit award. "This is the way south west alert magazine would like to appreciate you for outstanding efforts and tremendous contributions in putting Kosofe Federal Constituency on good and productive governance path. As one of the most influential house of representative members in Nig

The Executive Chairman of Kosofe local government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, yesterday, presented a budget of N2,999,470,814.42(Two Billion Nine Hundred And Ninety Nine Million, Four Hundred And Seventy Thousand, Eight Hundred And Fourteen Naira, Forty Two Kobo) to the council's legislative assembly. The year 2022 Budget proposal is tagged Budget of All Inclusiveness. In his keynote address, Ogunlewe expressed gratitude to all the good people of Kosofe and the entire staff of the Council for their support and solidarity within the short period he had been on the saddle, adding that his Administration was committed more than ever to improving the living standard of the People of Kosofe through implementation of result oriented policies. He explained that the year 2022 budget was dubbed ' budget of all inclusiveness' because his Administration was determined to execute projects and programmes that would have meaningful impacts on t

A Councillor in Agbado -Okeodo LCDA in Lagos, Ogunyemi Olatunji Emmanuel, has run into trouble water with the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC. The Councilor who represents Ward G in the LCDA was at the Ikoyi office of ICPC on Tuesday following an invitation by the anti-graft agency over a petition written against him. The anti corruption agency is reported to be investigating the councilor for an alleged corruption and abuse of office  contrary to certain provisions of the constitutions of Nigeria. Ogunyemi was alleged to have been receiving double salaries concurrently as a political office holder and as a civil servant with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education, SUBEB in violation of Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 5 of 2000, . Further findings shows that Ogunyemi as a civil servant with Oracle Number;132138 gets monthly salary through his Polaris bank account number:1767634542. And at the same time gets paid as an elect

       ....Calls for immediate arrest of Olamide Adesiyan, Akinola, Bashiru Ogunjobi, Fatai Isiaka,Titus Babajide, others A human rights organization, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) has raised alarm over plan by some unscrupulous elements in ancient town of Ihunbo, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State to organize a blood-sucking festival where blood of some innocent people perceived as enemies, would be used for rituals in the ancient town. According to a statement signed and made available to our media outfit by the executive chairman of the Human Rights Organization, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman, t he planned egungun festival is a ploy to unleash mayhem in the town and deal with perceived enemies. It noted that similar festival had been staged in the past where lives of some perceived enemies in the ancient town were abruptly cut short while others sustained varying degree of wounds. It stated