Ambode inaugurates 20-man transition committee

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member Transition Committee that would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration on May 29, 2019. A statement by Chief Press Secretary, Habib…

Ambode visits scene of collapsed building, commiserates with families of victims

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday visited the scene of a three-storey building which collapsed in Ita Faaji area of Lagos Island, where he commiserated with families of victims who lost their lives, most of whom are children.…

Ambode urges voters to support all APC candidates, as party officially flags off Lagos State campaign

The Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday officially flagged off its campaign towards the 2019 general elections, with the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, urging voters in the State to massively support all the candidates of…

Gbagaun…. Every day for the thief: Ambode arrests traffic offenders

Irked by the flagrant abuse of the Lagos State Traffic Laws, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday evening came down hard on some recalcitrant motorists who drove against traffic along the Muritala Mohammed Airport Road, Ikeja. Returning from Abuja where he…

*Muri-Okunola appointed as new HOS (Punch)*Why I rejected Jonathan’s $5m offer in 2015 – Hamzat (Independent)

December 30, 2018 Muri-Okunola appointed as new HOS (Punch) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday approved the appointment of Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the state’s 21st Head of Service. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib…

Lagos treats 100,000 emergency calls daily

General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu on Thursday said the agency receives at least 100,000 calls daily from residents in the state via the emergency response number 767 and 112. “Tiamiyu, who spoke…

Ambode, Amosun, Gowon, Akiolu, others celebrate Akintola Williams at 99

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, and his Ogun State counterpart, Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Thursday led other eminent Nigerians to celebrate the first African to qualify as a chartered accountant, Chief Akintola Williams who clocked 99. The governor said Williams…

Politicians must serve the people despite party differences, says Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday evening urged lawmakers across the country to eschew all acts that can constitute clogs in the wheel of progress based on party differences, saying the whole essence of politics is to serve the…

Lagos to transform Ajegunle stadium to multi-purpose sports centre, says Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday evening visited the popular Maracana football stadium in Ajegunle, assuring that the plan to transform the facility to a world class multi-purpose sports complex would begin soon. “Governor Ambode, who spoke to…

Ambode lists benefits of water transportation at roundtable

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday expressed the commitment of his administration to provide critical infrastructure and enabling environment for investors to participate in the ongoing efforts to rev up water transportation. Ambode said the sector remains critical…

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