Abule-Egba flyover: Communities beg Sanwo-Olu over roads damaged by construction

Communities in new Oko-Oba and Abule Egba in Lagos State have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently repair the adjoining roads destroyed during the construction of Abule Egba Flyover by the past administration of Akinwumi Ambode. The communities in…

*Lagos records rare traffic control as Buhari commissions projects (Guardian)* Organisers move ‘The Match for Ambode’ to Agege Stadium (Sun)

Lagos records rare traffic control as Buhari commissions projects (Guardian) Tinubu, Fashola absent as governors, others receive president President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Lagos yesterday was without the usually accompanying traffic chaos, thanks to effective measures by the state government.…

Oluwo, Elegushi laud Ambode over Muri-Okunola’s appointment (Punch) * Atiku to Buhari: 90m Nigerians living in extreme poverty (Nation)

Oluwo, Elegushi laud Ambode over Muri-Okunola’s appointment (Punch) The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi and the Elegushi of Ikateland,Oba Saheed Elegushi, have commended  Governor Akinwumi Ambode on the appointment of Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola as the new Head of Service…

Ambode: Lagos Invaded by Indigenes of Failed States (ThisDay)

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has said that the state will continue to face the influx of people from other states of the federation because their states failed economically. The governor who said this at the 75th…

Lagos gov ticket: Ambode’s wife fails to change Tinubu’s mind (Punch) * APC reviews timetable, presidential primary now September 25 (Punch)

Lagos gov ticket: Ambode’s wife fails to change Tinubu’s mind (Punch) A last-minute effort by the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode, to save her husband’s job was said to have hit a brick wall on Tuesday. It…

Photos: Jim Ovia’s book launch

Chairman and founder of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia launched his 200-page book titled ‘Africa Rise and Shine: How a Nigerian Entrepreneur from Humble Beginnings Grew a Business to $16 Billion’ on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the convention hall…

Sacrificial leadership is the bedrock of great nations, says Osinbajo at Jim Ovia’s book launch

The founder/chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia, on Monday unveiled his much awaited book ‘Africa Rise and Shine: How a Nigerian Entrepreneur from Humble Beginnings Grew a Business to $16 Billion’. The book launch, held at Eko Hotels…

Lagos-Badagry expressway: Alternative route abandoned after spending N1.2bn (Vanguard)* Lagos Task Force Arrests 210, Impounds 125 Bikes (ThisDay)

THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 11, 2018   Lagos-Badagry expressway: Alternative route abandoned after spending N1.2bn (Vanguard) Residents and commuters in Lagos State have accused the state government of abandoning the Ariyo (Mile 10)-Ira-Muwo road project in Ojo Local Government…

ART X Lagos stages exhibition during Macron’s visit

ART X Lagos, West Africa’s foremost international art fair, curated a special exhibition of artwork during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the iconic New Afrika Shrine. The exhibition featured works by three of Nigeria’s leading contemporary artists Victor Ehikhamenor, Abraham…

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