Kosofe Local Government has announced a digital-skills scholarship programme for 1,000 residents, with physical registration and onboarding scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026.
New September figures point to some relief for households, but rising tomato, egusi and cooking-oil prices could keep meal costs high.
The debate over whether Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada, the Mayoress of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, should be described as a “Kingmaker” has revealed more than a disagreement over political language. It has exposed competing interpretations of influence within Kosofe APC as the party moves towards 2027. Reactions to Kosofe Inside Out’s recent analysis largely reflected existing political alignments. Members of Bada’s camp defended the description, citing her role in mobilising support for aspirants who later emerged victorious. Opposing camps within the APC argued that the title overstated her position in Kosofe’s political hierarchy.
Community media practitioners have called for greater inclusion in Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 general election, arguing that grassroots news organisations can play a significant role in voter education, local issue reporting and the dissemination of credible electoral information.
From helping Kafilat Ogbara secure an extraordinary 44-1 APC primary victory in 2022 to throwing her political machinery behind Mayor Dele Oshinowo four years later, Princess Samiat Bada's expanding influence is reshaping the conversation about power within Kosofe politics.