Kosofe News

2022 INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE CELEBRATING NIGERIA AT 62, KOSOFE ON THE PATH TO GREATNESS. It is indeed a great pleasure for me on this auspicious occasion marking the celebration of the 62nd Anniversary of our attainment of Nationhood.      Today, we celebrate with pride the 62nd anniversary of our country's sovereignty. Our accomplishments have been attained through the collaboration of the public, private and social sectors at home and in the international arena, and the contributions of our heroes past and the strives of every other. . We have endured and demonstrated resilience through the periods of coloniasm, slavery and post-emancipation. In the midst of our struggles, we have experienced tremendous success (in economic and political stability, agriculture, health and social services) demonstrating an indomitable zeal and a compelling desire to excel against the odds. Independence is a day for us  to rejoice, reflect and take stock of what  we...

National Media Community Award Honours Lagos SWAN Executive Caretaker Secretary, Olympic Committee PRO    Having celebrated the resounding  victory of team Nigeria at the just concluded 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, United Kingdom,where Nigerian athletes broke records and setting another new records , In the same vein,  the Lagos State chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, still in jubilation mood celebrated some of her members again as the Secretary of Caretaker Executive Commitee, Olatutu Oladunni clinched another Prestigeous Award of Excellence alongside the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, NOC, Phemmy Adetula honoured as the Sports personality of the year. Olatutu Oladunni who was one of the Awardees, expressed her utmost happiness while receiving the  Award of Excellence from the Chairman SONA Group of Industries alongside The...

Lagos Speaker Obasa Hails Lagos SWAN   As He Receives Fellowship Award of Recognition.  The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon Speaker Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has commended the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria  SWAN Lagos state chapter for her consistent commitment and advocacy towards sports growth in Lagos state.  This was made known  recently in Lagos at the Assembly Complex  in Alausa, as he received the Caretaker Executive Commitee headed  by Aron Akerejola during a courtesy visit to the Rt.Hon. Speaker.  The leader of the most prestigious House of Assembly in Nigeria  hailed the Caretaker Executive Committee for their outstanding Performance on spirts upgrade and ensuring Sports continue to gain better recognition and necessary attention needed. He said, it is no doubt, Lagos state government has continue to play special role sports...

Senator Tokunbo Abiru Congratulates Alhaji(Hon) Musiliu Alade Aigoro On His Appointment As A Commissioner, Lagos State Audit Service Commission. On behalf of the good people of Lagos East Senatorial District, I congratulate my dear brother and political associate, *Alhaji(Hon) Musiliu Alade Aigoro* on his appointment as a commissioner, Lagos State Audit Service Commission. Alhaji Aigoro, is highly qualified for this position considering his vast experience in public administration from his days as the pioneer Executive Secretary, Lagos Island Sports Commission who bequeathed enduring legacies - the establishment  the J.K. Randle Swimming Pool, Bombata Sporting Centre,  Chief Molade Okoya Lawn Tennis Court among others. He is an experienced and versatile grassroot politician who has consistently demonstrated loyalty to the party and upheld the sanctity of party supremacy.  To the admiration of all progressives in Kosofe LGA in particular, Aigoro showed traits o...

"LIKE CHARLES, LIKE BABATUNDE FROM  PRINCE TO KlNG......" .... Colourful carnival at coronation ceremony... In a carnival-like ceremony, the score of dignitaries from all walks of life thronged the royal and beautifully decorated venue of the colourful event. Oba Saliu was resplendent in his royal regalia of white agbada with designer crown grinning from ear to ear as he exchanged banter with people, waving his white horsetail. Amongst the highbrow dignitaries are royal fathers from all parts of the state and beyond, particularly the presence of the Ooni of Ife, Oba  Ogunwusi, (Ojaja ll) who led other Obas in opening Prayer and words of exhortation. The Paramount royal father congratulated the new Oba, urging him to be courageous in victory and be magnanimous to a...

A BUSINESS TYCOON, PRINCE ADEKUNLE FADIPE FLAUNTS SON'S WEDDING IN OGUN STATE.  By Taiwo Fadipe  A Frontline Lagos State businessman and socialite, Prince Adekunle Fadipe on Saturday, 10th September, 2022, flaunted his son's wedding in Ogun State.  The marriage of his son had started in the morning of D-Day with a traditional wedding at CK 10 Intercontinental Hotel and Suites, Magboro, Ogun State.  It was a colourful traditional wedding. Prince Fadipe had earlier led his wife, Mrs. Omolara Fadipe, with other members of his family to meet the bride's family, Elder and Mrs Adedayo, where traditional rites were performed with the consent of both parties. Afterwards, the reception followed immediately at the same venue.  It was a mass of heads as many people from all walks of life thronged the venue. The guests were treated to various delicious dishes and any drink you co...