Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday took over as the seventh democratically elected Governor of Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu was sworn-in by the State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Kazeem Alogba at exactly 11:44 a.m., shortly after his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat took the oath of office amidst cheers...
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By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is in celebration mood as Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu prepares to take oath of office for second tenure on May 29., 2023. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured Lagos residents that his administratio will double efforts to deliver more on electoral promises. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday at Onikan, during the Public Lecture, with the topic: ”The Making of a Beacon: Lagos and the Consolidation of a Democracy...
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, the largest petrochemical company in the world. The company is expected to make Nigeria self-sufficient in refined petroleum products and have surplus for export. Speaking at the occasion on Monday, the president described the feat as a significant...
The President of The Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Monday, said his refinery will generate “massive” job opportunities for the teeming Nigerian youths. He stated this in Lagos during the commissioning of the 650,000 bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals by President Muhammadu Buhari. The project is expected to...
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived for the commissioning of the Dangote refinery. The refinery is located at Dangote Industries Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, and it is set up to process crude oil grades from the continent of Africa, Asia and America, with a delivery of a surplus of close...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says his administration will convert some skill acquisition centres in the state to Eko Creation Innovation Hubs. Sanwo-Olu said this on Friday in Ikorodu, during the inauguration of SAIL (Senator Abiru Innovation Lab), an initiative of Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, the senator representing Lagos...
On May 14, 2023, a momentous day for the real estate industry, Dennis Isong was honored with the prestigious Excellence Award, recognizing him as the outstanding realtor of the year. This remarkable occasion was graced by numerous dignitaries, including Governor Jide Sanwoolu, the esteemed Governor of Lagos, who received...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has praised the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, for efforts in the security of lives and property. Obasanjo spoke on Friday in Lagos in a keynote address at National Daily Newspaper Awards for Year 2022. He said the I-G deserved the award. The News Agency...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says workers’ hardwork, dedication, and contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State and Nigeria are immeasurable. Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday, on his Facebook page, while felicitating with workers on the commemoration of Workers Day. ”On this Workers’ Day, I extend...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of three two-storey buildings in Banana Island following the collapse of a seven-storey building in the area. Sanwo-Olu gave the order on Saturday during his visit to the site of the collapsed seven-storey building and inspection of other infrastructure around...
The camp of Babajide Sanwo-Olu is said to have been rattled by the petition submitted before the Lagos governorship election tribunal by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18, 2023 election, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, challenging the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner....
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday received their Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following their re-election in the March 18 poll. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission also issued Certificates of Return to...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has fixed Thursday for issuance of Certificates of Return to winners in the March 18 Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Mr Olusegun Agbaje, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Lagos State, disclosed...
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has directed the State Ministry of Education to commence investigation into the case of a pupil who was reportedly sent out of school for using the poster of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to wrap books. The incident was reported to have...
A former APC Presidential aspirant, Chief Stanley Osifo, says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu deserves reelection to sustain his commendable trajectories in Lagos State. Osifo, in a statement on Saturday in Lagos, commended Sanwo-Olu’s developmental strides and constant engagement with residents, the business habitat and other inhabitants of the state. “Many...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared three days mourning for victims of the Train/Bus accident that occurred at Shogunle area of the state. Sanwo-Olu visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, to understand the condition of the victims of the bus/train accident. He said the LASUTH...
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent cut in fares on all government-owned transportation system. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the Lagos House Marina, while addressing newsmen on the fuel shortage and currency exchange crisis in the country. Sanwo-Olu said that the 50...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Governor of Lagos State, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday ordered the immediate prosecution of the truck owner and the driver that claimed the lives of nine persons at Ojuelegba area of the state. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by the Lagos State Commissioner...
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Chairman, Bankers Committee, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the committee could no longer delay in resolving the structural issues inhibiting non-oil export receipts. Emefiele said this at the opening of the 13th Annual Bankers’ Committee retreat, on Friday in Lagos,...