Category: News

LCDA

Oshinowo Launches Digital 2027 Platform, Opens Volunteer Registration Across Kosofe

KOSOFE POLITICAL WATCH — NEW DEVELOPMENT What changed A new public-service and campaign platform for Mayor Dele Oshinowo is now live at mayordeleoshinowo.org. The site presents his leadership profile, projects and impact record, and includes a dedicated “MDO 2027” section inviting residents to register as volunteers or members of a support group for Mayor Dele

September 13, 2026 No Comments

LCDA

Ikorodu Road Relief: AFA Bridge Reopens One Direction—When Will the Full Agric–Isawo Corridor Be Ready?

OgasTv Ikorodu Transport Watch — AFA Bridge Inbound Section Opens What happened: The inbound section of AFA Bridge on Agric–Isawo Road, Ikorodu, opened to traffic on 11 September 2026 during an inspection of the ongoing Agric–Isawo–Konu–Arepo road and bridge project. Why it matters: The reopening should ease movement for commuters who had been using difficult,

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Lagos Watch

One Dead—Who Is Responsible for Monitoring Abandoned and Distressed Structures?”

OgasTv Ikorodu Safety Watch — Building Collapse Kills One What happened: An abandoned two-storey building collapsed near Haruna Bus Stop, Ikorodu, on 10 September 2026. One person was confirmed dead and two others were rescued. Why it matters: Distressed and abandoned structures can endanger residents, traders and passersby, particularly in densely populated corridors. Verified: The

September 12, 2026 No Comments

Nigeria Watch

2027 Campaign Officially Begins: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and Broad Opposition Field Enter Nigeria’s Presidential Race

Nigeria has formally entered the 2027 presidential campaign season, with the regulated campaign period for the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections beginning on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The development marks a clear shift from months of political positioning, defections, coalition-building and internal party manoeuvring into the formal contest for the Nigerian electorate.

August 19, 2026 No Comments

Lagos Watch

KOSOFE 2027: OSHINOWO OPENS FORMAL CAMPAIGN WITH “THE TIME IS NOW” MESSAGE

Mayor Dele Oshinowo has moved into the formal 2027 campaign phase with a fresh message declaring that “the time is now” and arguing that Kosofe needs representation that “listens, understands and delivers.” The timing matters. Under INEC’s revised 2027 timetable, the Presidential and National Assembly campaign period opens on August 19, 2026, with the election

August 19, 2026 No Comments

Business

EU Rules Could Reward Digital Exporters — And Shut Thousands of Small Farmers Out.”

Nigeria Trade & Agriculture Watch — cocoa-export risk. A new development with direct implications for Nigerian exporters emerged on Monday, August 17, 2026. Reuters reported at 7:02 a.m. UTC / 8:02 a.m. WAT that industry experts expect more than half of Nigeria’s cocoa beans could initially fail to meet the European Union’s new anti-deforestation requirements

August 17, 2026 No Comments

Lagos Watch

Kosofe APC Dispute Escalates as Aloma DMW Rejects Primary Result, Calls for ‘Credible Mandate’.

Aloma DMW has now moved beyond appearing at Ogbara-aligned mobilisation events into openly amplifying a direct allegation that no valid APC primary took place in Kosofe Federal Constituency and that figures attributed to Mayor Dele Oshinowo’s victory were fabricated. His Instagram post also tags INEC and states that “the people want their mandate.” That is

August 17, 2026 No Comments

OgasTV Nigeria

YouthDesk.ai Gets September 3 Lagos Launch Date — OgasTv Grassroots Track Whether Platform Delivers Real impact.

OgasTv Lagos Watch — YouthDesk.ai Launch Date Now Confirmed This information emerged since the previous YouthDesk.ai check: the planned Lagos youth-opportunity platform now has a specific launch date and venue. What changed: YouthDesk.ai is scheduled to be formally unveiled on September 3, 2026, at Worksphere by Eridan, Oluwalogbon House, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Alausa, Ikeja. Earlier

August 17, 2026 No Comments

Africa Economic Watch

“Zambia’s Hichilema Leads Re-Election Count as Copper Investors Watch for Policy Continuity.”

Africa Development Watch — Zambia Copper & Investment Policy Alert A material new development suitable for OgasTv Africa coverage has emerged from Zambia’s presidential election. President Hakainde Hichilema is leading the vote count and, as of August 16, 2026, had 54.82% of declared votes with results from 105 of 226 constituencies announced. His main challenger,

August 17, 2026 No Comments

Politics

“Why Did Kebbi APC Change Its Deputy-Governor Ticket? Nasir Idris Picks Augie as 2027 Power Realignment Begins.”

Nigeria Politics Watch — Kebbi 2027 development. Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has changed his 2027 governorship running mate, replacing incumbent Deputy Governor Senator Abubakar Umar Tafida with former state Commissioner for Finance Ibrahim Muhammad Augie. The announcement was made on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Birnin Kebbi by APC National Organising Secretary Suleiman Muhammad/Argungu

August 17, 2026 No Comments