Kosofe Reporters

Contrary to widespread reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had ordered the suspension of the demolition of buildings in Ojulari community, Oworonshoki for two weeks, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has continued the demolition exercise of the area, leaving many residents homeless. The suspension order, which was reportedly issued following the intervention of Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, the lawmaker representing Kosofe constituency 1, appears to have been a hoax. According to one of the affected residents, who expressed frustration and disappointment at the government's actions, Mrs. Grace Familusi, the entire area has now been demolished, except for a Celestial Church and Oworonshoki Police Station. The demolition, which began at 2 am on Saturday, was carried out with the aid of bulldozers and RRS officers, who allegedly woke residents and gave them only 5 minutes to pack their belongings. The chaotic scene was further exacerbated by the us...

The Kosofe Local Government's CDC/CDA on Thursday 19 January, 2023 joined the rest of the communities in Lagos State to celebrate this year's Community Day. The Community Day celebration which is an annual event was held at Police College Ikeja with hundreds of community leaders taking part in the event. The Kosofe Local Government Contingent was led by the Supervisor for agricultural and social services, Hon. Saka Kehinde and HOD Agriculture and Social Services Mrs. Adebobuyi Olabisi. The event was graced by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some functionaries of the State Government.

A prominent figure in Oworonshoki community, Chief Akinola Ogunduyilemi, who made official complaints to the police on the fraudulent disposal of a vehicle belonging to Oworonshoki Community by Mr. Segun Babatunde, the SSA on community affairs to the executive chairman of Kosofe Local Government and some members of Oworonshoki Joint CDA has been violently assaulted by some members of the Joint CDA. The violent assault on Chief Ogunduyilemi popularly known as Baba Chevron took place on Thursday, a day after the alleged group of people were temporarily left off the hook of prosecution by the zone 2 Police Command Headquarters Onikan following an undertaking to replace the stolen vehicle signed by a member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Kosofe Constituency 1 Hon. Sanni Okanlawon. Chief Ogunduyilemi told our correspondent that he was ambushed on the street of Oworo by Deacon Solaja, Samuel Oruetsajo, Mr. Tomiwa and others whom he could not remember their names. He disclosed ...

*Gov Sanwo-Olu Assures of Accelerated Infrastructure Development Commercial activities were brought to a standstill on Saturday in Oworonshoki, Kosofe local government area of Lagos State as preeminent Nigerians and thousands of guests stormed Oworonshoki Kingdom to celebrate the coronation of the new monarch of the community His Royal Majesty Oba Babatunde Saliu. Oba Babatunde Saliu celebrated his ascension to the throne of his forebears at the sand field area of the community amidst pomp and pageantry three months after his installation and five days after emerging from the mandatory 90 days in seclusion. And thousands of guests and dignitaries from far and near thronged the venue of the coronation ceremony to rejoice with the new Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom.  Prominent among them were the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), Ojora of Ijoraland, Oba Fatai Aromire, Osolo of isolo, Oba Kabir Agbabiaka, Elegushi of ikateland, Oba Ademola El...

HRM Oba Babatunde Saliu on Monday September 12, 2022 made his first public outing 90 days after his installation as the paramount traditional ruler of Oworonshoki Kingdom. Oba Babatunde Saliu took a walk through some major streets of Oworonshoki Kingdom alongside thousands of people to symbolise the completion of the mandatory 90 days in seclusion as demanded by Yoruba tradition. The Oloworo of Oworo was escorted through the major streets and back to the palace by members of the Ogboni fraternity, the palace Chiefs, Oworonshoki council of Elders, Oworonshoki Youth, Women and residents who had thronged his palace as early as 10 a.m. While moving around the town, Oba Babatunde Saliu occasionally stopped at specific places of historical importance such as Elebo shrine, Ebute, Awanatu Junction, Miyaki Street Junction and Orile Oworonshoki to offer special prayers for the progress, peace and prosperity of the kingdom. The Palace of the Oloworo was jam-pa...

The Oba of Oworonshoki Kingdom HRM Oba Babatunde Saliu joined other members of the royal family on Thursday to mark the one-year remembrance of the late monarch of Oworonshoki Kingdom Oba Bashir Oloruntoyin Saliu. Oba Bashir Oloruntoyin Saliu who joined his ancestors on August 30, 2021 after a brief illness was committed to mother earth on September 8, 2021. And on Thursday, the sons and daughters of the late monarch from far and near converged at the palace of Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom to remember the life and times of their late monarch who ruled the Kingdom for over twenty years. Before refreshment and entertainment of guests took place, special prayers for the continuous repose of the soul of the late monarch had been offered by Islamic Clerics led by the chief Imam of Ajunmoni Central Mosque Alhaji Lukmon Sanusi. The One-year remembrance event was graced by Osolo of Isolo HRM Oba Kabiru Adelaja Ilufemiloye Agbabiaka, Oworonshoki...

* Says First Bank and Zenith will commence operations soon The reigning monarch of Oworonshoki Kingdom HRM Oba Babatunde Saliu has facilitated the reconstruction of four inner roads in Oworonshoki Kingdom and the construction of the link road to Iyana Oworo Berger bus stop a few months after his installation. The roads which have been earmarked for reconstruction are Palace road, Miyaki Street, Adam/Onabajo streets and Papa Secretariat. The Lagos State Public Works Corporation has already commenced reconstruction works on Palace road while Kerbs are about to be laid on the link road to Iyana Oworo Berger Bus stop. The reconstruction of four inner roads in Oworonshoki Kingdom is in fulfilment of the promises made by the monarch to his subjects after his installation that he would bring positive transformation to the community. The network of roads when completed is expected to boost smooth vehicular movements in and out of Oworonshoki community. ...

*Says the Aworis are marginalized in the political scheme of things in Agboyi/Ketu The Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom Oba Babatunde Saliu has been described as a jinx breaker and a progressive-minded monarch due to his exploit in the political terrain and his vision for Oworonshoki Kingdom. A Prince of Agboyi Kingdom and a renowned Master of Ceremony, Kehinde Oladega made the remark last week Thursday during the visit of Awori Monarchs to the palace of Oloworo of Oworonshoki Kingdom. Prince Ladega while introducing the quartet of Olofin Adimula of Isheri Kingdom, Oba Sulaimon Adekunle Bamgbade, Olu of Agboyi Kingdom, Oba Monsuru Abimbola Oladega; Alaketu of Ketu, Oba Isiaka Oyero and Olojudu of Ojudu, Oba Sobowale Benson noted that Oba Babatunde Saliu was the first indigene of Kosofe Local Government to be elected as Vice-Chairman of Kosofe Local Government. He added that the marginalization of the Aworis at the grassroots level was even worse in Agboyi/Ketu LCD...

At the behest of the paramount traditional ruler of Ijora Kingdom, Oba Fatai Aremu Aromire, the Ojora Royal family on Tuesday paid a royal visit to the Oloworo of Oworoshoki Kingdom Oba Babatunde Saliu (ELEBO II) at his palace.  The palace of the paramount traditional ruler of Oworonshoki Kingdom was agog with hundred of Ojora Royal family comprising of White Cap Chiefs, Women and the Ejiwa Elegba. The Whitecap Chiefs were led by the Lisa Abaraoje of Ijora Kingdom Chief Akeem Ajadi Ojora.  The Chief host Oba Babatunde Saliu, members of Bashir Oloruntoyin Royal Family, the palace Chiefs, Women and Youth of Oworonshoki were treated to dulcet traditional songs and eulogies of Ijora Kingdom sang by the Ejiwa Elegba who were mainly youth. A special prayer was also offered for the long, prosperous and peaceful reign of the Elebo II of Oworonshoki Kingdom. In an interview with newsmen the Baale of Olojowon town in Ijora Kingdom, Chief Tajudeen Ajib...