Kosofe Reporters

In a bid to eradicate hunger and nourish the community, NOELLA Foundation in conjunction with Kosofe Local Government on Wednesday distributed about 2000 10kg bags of rice to the residents of Kosofe Local Government.  The beneficiaries of this laudable initiative consisted of vulnerable individuals, CDC/CDA members, market women, artisans, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The distribution of the food packs which took place in Kosofe Local Government secretariat was supervised by the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe. Beneficiaries of the food packs who had gathered at the council secretariat as early as 8 am were well received by the representatives of NOELLA Foundation and the local government, while the atmosphere was tinged with excitement and gratitude, as they queued patiently to receive their share of bags of rice. The Creative Executive of NOE...

The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe has disclosed that key sectors such as Health, Education and Infrastructure development would be given top priority in the preparation of the year 2024 budget In the bid of his administration to sustain the tempo of infrastructure development and quality service delivery.  The council boss while addressing the executive members, management, revenue officers and other important political appointees of the Local Government at a two-day budget retreat held at Novotel Hotel, Lekki last week. Barrister Ogunlewe, while appraising the performance of the year 2023 budget, expressed delight at the gains and success recorded by his administration in the outgoing year and called for a concerted effort towards the preparation and execution of the people-centric 2024 budget. He assured that all valuable inputs made at the budget retreat would be seriously considered and factored ...

In a tragic turn of events, the Gbagada inward Oworonshoki, particularly the Charlie Boy Bus stop, has been transformed into a hotbed of protest following a horrifying incident that claimed the lives of two Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweepers by a driver fleeing from LASTMA Taskforce.  The tragic incident has led to the blockage of the road by furious protesters, causing severe traffic congestion along Gbagada/Oshodi expressway. According to eyewitness accounts, chaos erupted when a vehicle belonging to yet to be identified driver being chased by the Task Force unit of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LAWMA) crushed two LAWMA street sweepers to death on their duty post.  While the sequence of events leading to the tragic incident remains unclear, unconfirmed reports suggest that the reckless chase by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Task Force resulted in the fatal incident.  The...

The police in Lagos have launched a manhunt for two land grabbers in Oworoshoki, Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State, who killed a former councillorship aspirant of the community, Samsondeen Ali over N5000 "owo Omonile" Ali was reportedly murdered on Saturday by one Nurudeen Suraju and Lukmon Taiwo aka "Bobalade of Oworoshoki" while he was erecting a fence around his house on Aralamo Street. Another account has it that the deceased was killed by the two land grabbers while he was trying to erect a fence to block a loophole in his residential area, Precious Seed Estate, where cases of stolen building materials had been reported. Suraju and Taiwo were reported to have stormed the construction site to accoast the deceased for N5000 "Owo Omonile" before he could be allowed to continue with construction activities. The incident, however, took a tragic turn when Samsondeen Ali was hit with a plank on his head and a shovel collected from one...

The Kosofe local government under the Chairmanship of Barr. Moyosore Ogunlewe, on Saturday, held a Fitness Walk tagged, "Walk For Nature" in conjunction with Fidelity Bank PLC. "Walk for Nature" is an annual program of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation designed to create awareness among the people about nature conservation and good environmental practices in Nigeria. This year's event was sponsored by Fidelity Bank, in line with its commitment to sustainable initiatives and investing in the future of local communities and the environment.          The 2023 edition of the "Walk for Nature" event was themed "We advocate solutions to plastic pollution". The Foundation for Sustainable Ecotourism took off from Kosofe local secretariat at about 7:30 am through the Ogudu axis, a distance of about 4km and then returned to Kosofe local government secretariat.      T...

The Lagos State Government has advised all residents of the state living in the Ogun River banks to relocate immediately and move to the upper land for safety. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement said the relocation notice became expedient following the incidence of flooding already being experienced in the neighbourhood of Ajegunle, Kara. It noted that the directive was also sequel to the alert issued by the Ogun Osun River Basin Authority on the operation of Oyan Dam for flood in September and October. The statement listed the affected catchment areas to include Alagbole, Meiran, Maidan, Kara, Isheri-Olowora, Agiliti, Owode-Onirin, Owode-Elede, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, Ajegunle, Itowolo, Majidun, Ibeshe, Baiyeku, Maidan, Lekki-Ajah and the Lagos Lagoon boundaries. It noted that the latest alert which emanated from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources ...

Hon. Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, the immediate past member of the House of Representatives for Kosofe Federal Constituency, has expressed his sincere condolences to GAC leader Prince Tajudeen Olusi on the passing of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi.  Despite being unable to personally visit the grieving GAC Leader due to prior engagements outside of the state, Hon. Agunsoye sent a delegation of his loyalists to convey his heartfelt sympathy and support. The team consisted of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA APC Chairman Otunba Seyi Odufowokan; Ikosi-Isheri APC Chieftains Chief Richard Adeyanju and Hon. Jimmy Akinboro; Kosofe LGA APC Vice Chairman Kunle Balogun; Comrade Adebajo Adetunji; ROT Babes President Alhaja Rukayat Olashile; Kosofe Ward C APC Woman Leader Mrs. Titilayo Ayodele; ROT Ward F Coordinator, Mrs. Dupe Adedigba and Mrs. Mercy. On behalf of Hon. Agunsoye, they extended their deepest condolences to Prince Tajudeen Olusi and assured him t...

 The pedestrian bridge at the popular Seven Up Bus Stop along Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Lagos State has become a potential deathtrap due to the removal of its protective side railings.  This alarming situation poses a grave risk and danger not only to pedestrians but also to young children who rely on the bridge to safely cross the bustling highway.  Urgent action from either the Lagos State or Federal Government is now imperative to replace the protective railings of the bridge and ensure the safety of users. The pedestrian bridge, a crucial lifeline for thousands of pedestrians daily, has fallen into disrepair over the years. Previously offering a secure and reliable passage over the busy highway, the removal of its side railings has left pedestrians exposed to the inherent dangers of crossing a major road without proper protection. Local residents and commuters have expressed grave concerns over the state of the bridge. Many have witnessed firs...

In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and support, the ROT Babes of Kosofe Federal Constituency on Friday provided cash palliatives to 50 widows of the Constituency.  The event which took place at 21 Aroyewun Street Alapere, Ketu, Lagos, was attended by prominent members of the All Progressives Congress across the constituency such as Ikosi-Isheri LCDA APC Chieftain Elder Segun Adeyanju; Former SLG Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. Gbenga Osobu, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA APC Chairman, Otunba Seyi Odufowokan; Prince Odunayo Agunsoye, Alhaji Isa Bajo, Hon. Wunmi Okewunmi and Former SLA to the former Speaker House of Representatives, Olusegun Apena, among others. According to the President of the organization, Alhaja Rukayat Olashile Ahmed, the purpose of the event was to extend a hand of support to widows who are finding it extremely difficult to cope with the prevailing economic hardship in the country. She noted that the charitable gesture...