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Kosofe

March 23, 2023

Lagos: Labour candidates file 25 election petitions against Gbajabiamila, others

Labour is challenging the winners of Oshodi-Isolo, Kosofe, Lagos Mainland, Surulere, Shomolu, Mushin and Ikorodu.

James Faleke and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila
March 20, 2023

INEC declares Sanwo-Olu winner of Lagos governorship election

The governor won 19 local government areas with 762,134 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party, who won one LGA with 312,329 votes.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
March 15, 2023

Lagos govt warns Okada riders against taking advantage of elections to violate ban

“For now, we have a lot in our hands but it behoves the offenders to obey the laid down rules,” he said.

Okada riders
February 27, 2023

Tokunbo Abiru wins Lagos East senatorial seat for APC 

The APC candidate secured 178,646 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Akobada Adekunle of the PDP, who got 80,249 votes.

Adetokunbo Abiru
July 19, 2022

Lagos govt implements mobile flood solution in Kosofe

The innovative mobile flood barrier and management solution is called “SLAMDAM”, an easily deployable water-filled flood barrier.

Flooded Lagos road used to illustrate the story
July 15, 2021

Lagos: 194 men assaulted by partners in six months

“Men have difficulty reporting incidents of assault by their partners largely due to cultural norms.”

A woman beating a man
December 5, 2020

Lagos: By-elections progress amid widespread voter apathy

Some citizens blamed security and economic situations for staying away from voting.

A picture of Nigerians voting. [PHOTO CREDIT NAN]