Community Affairs

Six Hours Every Two Days’: Ifako Customer Questions Electricity Supply

An electricity customer in Ifako has questioned the supply he receives from Ikeja Electric, saying his household gets about six hours of power every two days despite being classified under Band B.

Who Is the Next Kosofe Star? KIO Invites Local Talents to Step Forward

Kosofe Inside Out’s new editorial spotlight will introduce emerging talents across Kosofe, Ikosi-Isheri and Agboyi-Ketu.

As Councils Consult Residents, Put Weekly Food Relief on the Budget

As Kosofe’s councils consult residents on their budgets, weekly food relief deserves a costed hearing. A dependable market offering essential foods at genuinely reduced prices could give households something practical to plan around—and councils a clear measure of their usefulness.

Kosofe’s Fuel Squeeze: Getting to Work, Powering Homes and Keeping Shops Open

Petrol prices reported at four stations on October 24 range from ₦1,360 to ₦1,370 per litre. Unreliable electricity adds another layer of pressure for households and businesses buying generator fuel.

Ebola Confirmed in Abuja: How Prepared Are Kosofe’s Busiest Markets?

What official health plans mean for Mile 12, Owode Onirin and Jakande traders, what remains unverified, and how residents can get help.

OmoAdugbo Hosts Oshinowo’s Delegation Amid Alleged Threats Against Members

The OmoAdugbo Progressive Movement hosted a gathering in honour of Mayor Dele Oshinowo, the APC candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Kosofe Federal Constituency, at Olatunji-Ige Street, Ikosi-Ketu, on Monday, October 19, at 5:00 p.m.

Kosofe Cares: Oshinowo Foundation, Seyi Tinubu Bring Free Healthcare to 4,000 Residents

The Mayor Dele Oshinowo Foundation, in collaboration with Seyi Tinubu, Esq., has announced a free healthcare programme for 4,000 residents across Kosofe Federal Constituency.

Sanwo-Olu Reportedly Asks LAWMA Chief to Resign After Ojota Waste Intervention

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reportedly asked LAWMA chief Muyiwa Gbadegesin to resign over waste collection failures, following an earlier intervention at the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota.

Otedola Tanker Fire Injures Two, Disrupts Berger Route for Kosofe Commuters

A tanker fire beneath Otedola Bridge disrupted the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway towards Berger on Monday, October 19, leaving two men with severe burns and affecting a route used by Kosofe commuters.

Leave for Where? Ajegunle and Agboyi Face Lagos’ Flood Relocation Dilemma

Leaving a flood-prone home can mean moving away from the work that feeds a family. For residents of Ajegunle and Agboyi in the Kosofe area, that tension sits at the heart of Lagos State Government’s appeal for cooperation with evacuation and infrastructure improvements.

Tizeti Restores Internet in Parts of Kosofe

Tizeti subscribers in affected parts of Kosofe lost internet access for three hours on Sunday morning after a faulty cable

Same Budget, Different Homes: How Rents Compare Across Kosofe

From Ketu and Mile 12 to Magodo and Ogudu, the same rent budget can mean a different size of home.

Two Brothers, Two Crowns: What Lagos State’s 2016 Records Reveal About Oworonshoki’s Royal Story

Ten years before two sons of the late Oloworo emerged as government-recognised monarchs, Lagos State had already approved separate chieftaincy appointments for both men. KIO examines the official records, a reported 2021 tribunal recommendation and the recognition that followed in 2026.

Iyana Oworo Waste Heap Faces Clearance as LAWMA Probes Illegal Dumping

The refuse piled around Carwash Bus Stop, Iyana Oworo, is being evacuated as the Lagos

Omoadugbo Movement Helps Over 100 Youths Register for Federal Empowerment Programme

More than 100 young people have been registered for the federal government’s Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme

Arowosegbe, Ketu Comprehensive Take Agboyi-Ketu Spelling Bee Titles

Arowosegbe Nursery/Primary School and Ketu Comprehensive Senior High School claimed the two category titles at Agboyi-Ketu LCDA’s 2026 spelling bee competition,

Ikeja Electric Lists Oworo Feeders, Magodo Transformer for Customer Notifications

Ikeja Electric has listed the Hospital and Ifako electricity feeders under its Oworo undertaking, alongside a transformer serving part of Magodo, in customer-notification entries dated Thursday, October 15.

Kosofe’s Ogbara Takes Call Against Child Marriage to Reps

Kosofe’s representative in the House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara, has secured the adoption of a motion calling for stronger action against child marriage and harmful practices affecting Nigerian girls.

Kosofe Voters Ask How to Check INEC Register: Here’s What to Do

Residents have been asking how to check their names on INEC’s voters’ register following KIO’s report on today’s deadline.

Kosofe Voters: Last Day to Check Your Name on INEC Register

Voters across Kosofe have until today, Thursday, October 15, to check their names and polling-unit details on INEC’s preliminary voters’ register and

Agboyi-Ketu, Agiliti Residents Seek Food and Repair Materials After Flooding

Residents of Agboyi-Ketu Waterside and Agiliti have called for food, building materials and essential household items after flooding affected homes and access routes in the Kosofe communities.

Ikeja Electric Records Prolonged Load Shedding on Isheri, Olowora Feeders

Electricity feeders serving the Isheri and Olowora axis were listed for prolonged load shedding in an October 5 notice on Ikeja Electric’s network fault register, although their current supply status remains unconfirmed.

Beyond the nearest bus stop: what Kosofe’s residents should know about the new postcode

Giving someone your address should be enough to help them find you. Nigeria’s new digital postcode aims to make that possible, with a code that identifies a particular building rather than a broad neighbourhood.

The Oloworo Succession: How One Prince Emerged as Oba-Elect and His Brother Became King

Two decades after Oba Bashiru Saliu fought to secure his throne, his death reopened questions about who should occupy it. Drawing on its exclusive interviews with the late monarch and his successor, Kosofe Inside Out reconstructs the dispute that divided opinion in Oworonshoki and set the stage for a second royal crown.

TWO THRONES. ONE ROYAL FAMILY. AN UNFINISHED STORY.

Three brothers. A disputed royal succession. Two government-recognised thrones. And questions about the boundaries of Oworonshoki.

Oshinowo Meets Widows, Hoteliers, Community Groups Across Kosofe

APC House of Representatives candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, has taken his consultations to widows,

Strange Wind Causes Panic, Disrupts Traffic in Ketu, Mile 12

Residents of Ketu and Mile 12 in Lagos State were gripped by fear and anxiety on Thursday morning after an unusual cloud formation was followed by powerful winds that reportedly caused damage and disrupted traffic along the busy Ikorodu Road corridor.

Mile 12 Food Survey: Garri, Maize Prices Fall as Tomatoes, Egusi Rise

New September figures point to some relief for households, but rising tomato, egusi and cooking-oil prices could keep meal costs high.

Community Media Practitioners Seek Bigger Grassroots Role Ahead of 2027 Elections

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.

Chairman With Presidential Moves: Mayoress, the Kingmaker of Kosofe

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.

Omoadugbo Progressive Movement to welcome Dele Oshinowo in Ketu on October 1

The Omoadugbo Progressive Movement, Ketu, has invited residents and supporters to a gathering to welcome Mayor Dele Oshinowo on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Kosofe businesses want a stronger voice. What happens after the Ogudu dialogue?

Small businesses in Kosofe need a stronger voice with government on taxes, regulation, finance and security, speakers said at a business dialogue in Ogudu last Thursday. Four days later, the public accounts of the meeting still leave a practical question unanswered: what actions will follow, and who will carry them out?

Kosofe Students Receive School Bags, Books and Shoes from Lions Club

Students of Kosofe Junior High School in Ketu-Alapere have received school bags, books, shoes and writing materials from the Lagos Elites Lions Club.

Electricity Workers’ Ultimatum Ends Today; No Strike Confirmed in Kosofe

An electricity workers’ union has threatened nationwide action over an alleged confrontation in Bauchi State. As of 9:02 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, Kosofe Inside Out had found no announcement that the threatened strike had begun.

Learner Driver, Container Truck Collide at Ile-Ile Bus Stop, No Serious Injury Reported

A Toyota Camry bearing a learner-driver sign collided with an oncoming container truck at Ile-Ile Bus Stop on Saturday evening,

NOA Sensitises Mile 12 Traders on Sanitation, Protection of Public Infrastructure

NOA Sensitises Mile 12 Traders on Sanitation, Protection of Public Infrastructure The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kosofe Local Government Area, has sensitised traders at the Potato Market in Tundaas/Owoseni Market Complex, Mile 12, on environmental sanitation and the protection of public infrastructure.

Omo-Adugbo Progressives Emerges in Ikosi-Isheri, Sets Community Development and Political Support Agenda

A new grassroots political and community development group, Omoadugbo Progressives, has emerged in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), with a stated commitment to community development, accountable governance and the advancement of indigenous political participation.

Kara Bridge Repairs: Ogbara Alerts Kosofe Residents, Advises Alternative Routes