The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday said he would support the International Table Tennis Federation tournament in 2019 to make it bigger. Ambode said this after the finals of the tournament, tagged, ‘ITTF Nigeria Open 2018,’ at the…
Lagos light rail to commence operation in 2022
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that its light rail project running between Mile 2 and Marina will now commence passenger operation in 2022. The state government said on Sunday that after a comprehensive review of the project, it had…
ITTF Challenge to get bigger next year, says Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed excitement over the emergence of first Nigerian to win the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Seamaster Challenge, assuring that the state government would support the tournament in a bigger edition in 2019.…
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…
Ambode okays LagosReads Competition to boost reading culture
Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor, has approved the LagosReads Competition geared towards improving the reading culture among Lagos residents. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh in a statement on Thursday to announce the “Books-of-the-month” for August, said…
Ambode approves competition to boost reading
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has Okayed the LagosReads Competition geared towards improving the reading culture among Lagos residents. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Obafela Bank-Olemoh, in a statement on Thursday to announce the “Books-of-the-month” for August, said…
Gov Ambode at Ikeja Mall for a quick lunch
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode (centre) in the midst of ecstatic managers, chefs and staff of the Rhapsody Restaurant and Lounge at Ikeja City Mall on Sunday afternoon after a quiet lunch at one of the State’s shopping and entertainment…
*2019: Oba of Lagos endorses Buhari, Ambode, Obasa (NewTelegraph)* Group harps on need for PVC collection (Independent)
MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 5, 2018 2019: Oba of Lagos endorses Buhari, Ambode, Obasa (NewTelegraph) The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, has urged Nigerians, particularly Lagosians, to ensure the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari, Lagos State…
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 state traffic offenders sweep streets, clear grass as punishment
Traffic offenders in Lagos state were forced to sweep and cut grasses as new punishment from the Lagos State Traffic Management for breaking road laws. Below are photos of offenders serving the punishment: