Oshodi News

14/01/2023

The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Baale of Mafoluku Asalu-Elemo of Ilemo Land in Oshodi, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas.

The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Baale of Mafoluku Asalu-Elemo of Ilemo Land in Oshodi, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas. The council boss whose delegation was led by his vice, Mrs Modupe Badmus-Aregbe, alo...

14/01/2023

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday takes the collection of permanent voters Cards (PVCs) to the various wards across the country, the commission has been commended for the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Oshodi-Isolo local government.

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday takes the collection of permanent voters Cards (PVCs) to the various wards across the country, the commission has been commended for the peaceful conduct of the exercise in Oshodi-Isolo local government.

13/01/2023

The Executive Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has received news of the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant SSA on Traffic Hon. Ridwan Animashaun (popularly called Alesh), with rude shock.

The Executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has received news of the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant SSA on Traffic Hon. Ridwan Animashaun (popularly called Alesh), with rude shock.

13/01/2023

The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Adeola Oloyede has paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Baale of Mafoluku Asalu-Elemo of Ilemo Land in Oshodi, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas.

The executive chairman of Oshodi-Isolo local government, Otunba Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede has paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Baale of Mafoluku Asalu-Elemo of Ilemo Land in Oshodi, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas. The council boss whose delegation was led by his vice, Mrs Modupe Badmus-Aregbe, alo...

12/01/2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the extension of the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to Sunday, January 29, 2023.

09/07/2022

The Friday early morning multiple motorcycle accident at Okeafa traffic point has elicited reactions on why there should be the presence of traffic officers both day and night.

The Friday early morning multiple motorcycle accident at Okeafa traffic point has elicited reactions on why there should be the presence of traffic officers both day and night. According to an eye witness Judith Oboh the accident was because the traffic wardens have not resumed when it occurred so t...

09/07/2022

Not everybody understands the wonders inherent in exercising with skipping ropes. This was disclosed Saturday morning by sports instructor Israel Nwelu during the morning drilling of the skippers in Isolo.

Not everybody understands the wonders inherent in exercising with skipping ropes. This was disclosed Saturday morning by a sports instructor Israel Nwelu during the morning drilling of the skippers in Isolo.ADVERTISEMENT The instructor who is also a lawyer said that the use of skipping ropes capture...

09/07/2022

The ever-busy Ireakari road was deserted on Wednesday night following an attack on a premium sharwama spot.

The ever busy Ireakari road was deserted in Wednesday night following an attack on a premium sharwama spot. According to one of the victims of the attack, Shina Idowu, the incident occurred late night while waiting for their sharwama.ADVERTISEMENT “Suddenly two men on the bike stopped also as if t...

09/07/2022

The heavy downpour Tuesday morning has exposed the negative effects of shallow drainage along the Ireakari/ Isolo road.

The heavy downpour Tuesday morning has exposed the negative effects of shallow drainage along the Ireakari/ Isolo road. The road has been covered with flood causing vehicles and human beings to drift into the drainage.ADVERTISEMENT According to one of the motorists, Azu Michael whose vehicle fell in...

09/07/2022

Road users along the Okeafa/Isolo road have condemned the recklessness and overspeeding of the commercial motorcyclist popularly known as Okada riders which have caused many accidents on the road.

Road users along the Okeafa/Isolo road have condemned the recklessness and overspeeding of the commercial motorcyclist popularly known as Okada riders which have caused many accidents on the road. The condemnation followed a head on collision that occurred between two bike men Infront of the Isolo h...

09/07/2022

The ram market in Ishagatedo appears to be a beehive of activities as the Muslim faithful are seen trying to buy rams for the upcoming festival.

The ram market in Ishagatedo appears to be beehive of activities as muslim faithfuls are seen trying to buy rams for the upcoming festival. According to the seller Razaq Aliyu, the economic situation in the country has affected the prices of rams.ADVERTISEMENT He said that rams which sold previously...

09/07/2022

The deplorable and flooded state of the road that leads through Afolabi sole street Okota, has become a source of worry to the residents.

The deplorable and flooded state of road that leads through Afolabi sole street Okota, has become a source of worry to the residents. According to a resident Emeka Ogalue who works in Apapa, the road has become so bad that the residents hardly go out with their cars.ADVERTISEMENT According to Ogalue...

04/07/2022

Football spectators on Saturday were treated to fantastic display at Metropolitan field Isolo when youthful Youth Academy traded tackles with Sasunet academy.

Football spectators on Saturday were treated to fantastic display at Metropolitan field Isolo when youthful Youth Academy traded tackles with Sasunet academy. The group A match which comprise six teams had the two teams battle for the best to qualify for the next stage. The Sasunet academy football....

04/07/2022

The deplorable and flooded state of road that leads through Afolabi sole street Okota, has become a source of worry to the residents.

The deplorable and flooded state of road that leads through Afolabi sole street Okota, has become a source of worry to the residents. According to a resident Emeka Ogalue who works in Apapa, the road has become so bad that the residents hardly go out with their cars. According to Ogalue, vehicles ar...

04/07/2022

The sudden removal of slabs on two openings along Isolo/Ireakari road has become a source of worry for the motorists.

The sudden removal of slabs on two openings along Isolo/Ireakari road has become a source of worry the motorists. A trader at Ireakari / Isolo Junction Joe Obi narrated how an accident was averted Wednesday morning at the spot. According to Joe, a school boy almost fell into the ditch but for the in...

29/06/2022

Late arrival and lack of enough registration machines are marring registration for PVC at St Mary’s Catholic church and other centres in Isolo. https://oshodinews.com/news/630/pvc-complaints-over-slow-registration-isolo/

Late arrival and lack of enough registration machines is marring registration for PVC at St Mary’s Catholic church and other centres in Isolo. Officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) have been keeping to many residents waiting at the registration centres. According to one of the a...

28/06/2022

All the entrance gates into Oludegun/Osibote Ireakari Estate Isolo were on Monday locked leaving the residents trapped inside.

All the entrance gates into Oludegun/Osibote Ireakari Estate Isolo were on Monday locked leaving the residents trapped inside. According to Akpan Ikot,one of the men manning the locked gate, the decision was to enforce compliance of the agreement for residents. Mr Akpan said residence of the street....

27/06/2022

A clash that almost turned bloody was averted on Saturday at the Jakande gate in Isolo following a misunderstanding that occurred when a young man suspected to be area boy shattered the windscreen of a bus conveying the youths of Believers Glorious Ministry, Ijesha from a programme.

A clash that almost turned bloody was averted on Saturday at the Jakande gate in Isolo following a misunderstanding that occurred when a young man suspected to be area boy shattered the windscreen of a bus conveying the youths of Believers Glorious Ministry, Ijesha from a programme. According to an....

27/06/2022

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the Lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents.

A health insurance program known as Ilera Eko Social Health Plan operated by the lagos state executive council will be offering free enrollment to at least 5,000 Lagos residents. This was disclosed by the commissioner of information and strategy for the state of Lagos, Gbenga Omotosho in a statement...

27/06/2022

A therapist Moses Abiakam stated this on Saturday morning in Isolo while taking a group of people on a drilling session.

Massaging is very effective for ensuring weight loss. A therapist Moses Abiakam stated this on Saturday morning in Isolo while taking a group of people on a drilling session. According to the therapist, massage therapy is a wholistic exercise that affects all the parts of the body for the body’s o...

25/06/2022

The recent laying of asphalt on a rural road linking Aye/ Aswani road from Isolo health centre has been applauded.

The recent laying of asphalt on a rural road linking Aye/ Aswani road from Isolo health centre has been applauded. The residents of the area who were visibly happy over the development said it was one major life touching projects being executed by the Isolo LG chairman Otunba Bayo Olasoju and his te...

25/06/2022

Food vendors under the Iyana Isolo bridge have decried the large refuse dump adjacent to their location.

Food vendors under the Iyana Isolo bridge have decried the large refuse dump adjacent to their location. According to one of the vendors who did not disclose her name, the refuse dump was not there when she started her business, but regretted that what started small has suddenly developed into a big...

22/06/2022

The sudden closure of all the filling stations along Isolo axis Monday evening has left the residents of the area wondering on the cause and the effects of the action.

The sudden closure of all the filling stations along Isolo axis Monday evening has left the residents of the area wondering on the cause and the effects of the action. A visit to the fuel stations Tuesday morning revealed that the motorists were not being attended to except the people with cans, and...

21/06/2022

The long queue of trailers along Ilasa- Oshodi Expressway has continued to generate controversy amongst the motorists as it affects their movements in the area.

The long queue of trailers along Ilasa- Oshodi Expressway has continued to generate controversy amongst the motorists as it affects their movements in the area. The queue which stretches from Ilasa to Iyanasolo has continued to cause congestion. According to one of the trailer motor boy Musa Idris,....

21/06/2022

This year’s father’s celebration has come and gone but not without lessons for all the members of the family.

This year’s father’s celebration has come and gone but not without lessons for all the members of the family. In a sermon to mark this year’s celebration at St Paul’s Anglican church Ishagatedo on a topic”My father”, the vicar of the church Venerable Oluwaseun Dokunmu defined a father as...

21/06/2022

St Paul’s Anglican church Ishagatedo has called on the youths, especially the unemployed ones and those wishing to improve their careers to take advantage of the one-month program organized by the church as part of their efforts to address the unemployment in the country.

St Paul’s Anglican church Ishagatedo has called on the youths, especially the unemployed ones and those wishing to improve their careers to take advantage of the one month program organized by the church as part of their efforts to address the unemployment in the country. The program which started...

18/06/2022

The state government has been commended for building a modern toilet him facility in Iyana Isolo to solve the problem of open defecation in the area.

The state government has been commended for building a modern toilet him facility in Iyana Isolo to solve the problem of open defecation in the area. A trader at Daleko market, Mr Ben Oguazu who was seen coming out of the toilet said it is one of the best things the government has done for […]

16/06/2022

The total blackout within Ireakari Estate and environs has resulted in a scarcity of water in the area, with water vendors increasing their prices.

The total blackout within Ireakari Estate and environs has resulted in a scarcity of water in the area, with water vendors increasing their prices. According to one of the water vendors, Haruna Niger, a truck load of water was sold for between N1,500 and N2,000 depending on the height of the buildin...

16/06/2022

The ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as Okada, from plying the express roads in Lagos was on Wednesday intensified following the operation of the Task Force along Ilasa/Oshodi expressway.

The ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as Okada, from plying the express roads in Lagos was on Wednesday intensified following the operation of the Task Force along Ilasa/Oshodi expressway. The task force members who were stationed by the roadside immediately commenced arresting the defaulter...

13/06/2022

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireakari, Isolo, has organized an inter-group football competition to raise awareness for the upcoming Father’s Sunday on June 19th, 2022. https://oshodinews.com/news/573/fathers-sunday-church-groups-compete-for-supremacy/

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ireakari, Isolo, has organized an inter-group football competition to raise awareness for the upcoming Father’s Sunday on June 19th, 2022. This was disclosed by one of the organizers, Ohanyere Christian, while speaking on the relevance of the competition. According...

13/06/2022

The street of Godwin Omonua, opposite Apata roundabout, Ireakari, was agog with fun on Sunday as the children’s recreational and event centre kicked off. https://oshodinews.com/news/577/international-recreational-centre-opens-in-isolo/

The street of Godwin Omonua, opposite Apata roundabout, Ireakari, was agog with fun on Sunday as the children’s recreational and event centre kicked off. The center will serve children from Okota, Isolo, and surrounding areas by providing a variety of refreshing snacks and drinks. According to th...

12/06/2022

The entrance fence leading into Ogunfowokan Street, Okota, was Thursday brought down by multiple accidents which also led to the destruction of a POS kiosk. https://oshodinews.com/news/570/street-fence-broken-by-a-multiple-accident/

The entrance fence leading into Ogunfowokan Street, Okota, was Thursday brought down by a multiple accident which also led to the destruction of a POS kiosk. An eye witness who is also the guard of the street, Mallam Shehu Isa, said the incident occurred around 9pm when the car veered into the stree...

10/06/2022

Residents of Oke Afa Estate, Isolo were Thursday thrown into confusion following a clash between timber traders and commercial motorcyclists resulting in deaths. https://oshodinews.com/news/557/motorcycles-burnt-2-killed-as-okada-riders-traders-clash-in-okeafa/

Residents of Okeafa Estate, Isolo were Thursday thrown into confusion following a clash between timber traders and commercial motorcyclist resulting in deaths. According to the General Secretary, Oke Afa Landlords association Popola Kayode, the problem started when a timber trader coming to work ali...

10/06/2022

The State Police Command has been urged to deploy some officers to Chemist Bus stop, Okota to avert incessant accidents. https://oshodinews.com/news/561/call-for-traffic-officers-at-chemist-junction/

The State Police Command has been urged to deploy some officers to Chemist Bus stop, Okota to avert incessant accidents. The call was made Thursday morning following a collision between commercial motorcyclist carrying two passengers and a commercial bus. According to a commercial motorcyclist, Musa...

10/06/2022

In keeping with the Lagos environmental law on weekly market sanitation, the Police Wives Daily Market, Ago Okota has been rated high in compliance. https://oshodinews.com/news/565/sanitation-police-wives-market-enforce-total-compliance/

In keeping with the Lagos environmental law on weekly market sanitation, the Police Wives Daily Market, Ago Okota has been rated high in compliance. A visit to the market which is situated adjacent the Okota Police Station revealed a neatly swept market with shops closed waiting for the resumption t...

10/06/2022

Artisans and hospitality industry owners have cried out over the epileptic power supply within the Isolo area blaming it for the high cost of products and services. https://oshodinews.com/business/511/epileptic-power-supply-affects-our-daily-income-artisans/

Artisans and hospitality industry owners have cried out over the epileptic power supply within Isolo area blaming it for high cost of products and services. The owner of barbers shop along Ireakari/Isolo road pastor Bayo Bankole stated this while baring his mind on the epileptic nature of power with...

08/06/2022

Enabling the environment by the government is all the Nigerian youths need to turn the country into a technological-driven country. https://oshodinews.com/news/554/we-need-govt-support-to-develop-more-local-technology/

Enabling environment by the government is all the Nigerian youths need to turn the country into technological-driven country. An engineer, AbleGod Ayeni who specializes in assembling tricycle parts stated this while speaking on the skills of fixing Keke parts to form a complete Keke. According to Mr...

07/06/2022

The spectators were thrilled with a beautiful display of football at Metropolitan field when the two football academies, Diamond football Academy of Isolo traded tackles with the young Talented Football Club of Ejigbo in a friendly encounter. https://oshodinews.com/sport/551/football-academies-lock-horn-in-a-friendly-match/

The spectators were thrilled with beautiful display of football at Metropolitan field when the two football academies, Diamond football Academy of Isolo thraded tackles with young Talented Football Club of Ejigbo in a friendly encounter. The match which saw the young lads display various skills to t...

06/06/2022

“If you can dream it, you can make it” was the exact word of Professor Pat Utomi in a paper he presented to the youths at Deus Maria event hall Isolo on Saturday. https://oshodinews.com/news/547/isolo-youths-adomished-to-inculcate-reading-habits/

“If you can dream it, you can make it” was the exact word of Professor Pat Utomi in a paper he presented to the youths at Deus Maria event hall Isolo on Saturday. The annual event which was organized by the board of lector Saint Marys catholic church Isolo was meant to lecture the youth […]