Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday visited the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, revealing that work on the Apapa corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project would begin next week. A statement Thursday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
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…
Ambode tasks FG on Apapa gridlock, holds 12th town hall meeting in Ibeju Lekki
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday tasked the federal government to do everything within its powers to revive existing ports in other states of the federation so as to bring about permanent solution to the perennial traffic congestion…
Ambode hosts 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, promises him educational support
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday hosted an 11-year-old hyperrealist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who drew a stunning portrait of French President, Emmanuel Macron in just two hours on the spot during the President’s visit to the new Afrika…
Ambode swears in six new permanent secretaries
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Wednesday swore-in six new permanent secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on them to contribute to the ongoing efforts by his administration to build a modern smart-city for the benefits of…
* Ambode bags award for exemplary performance (Punch) * Lagos attracts N203.4bn property investments (NewTelegraph)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 10, 2018 Ambode bags award for exemplary performance (Punch) The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been given the award for Political Brand Personality of the Year by Marketing Edge magazine for his…
President Macron’s special birthday gift to me – Steve Ayorinde
Steve Ayorinde, art writer, editor and critic is Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture and in this piece he speaks about the significance of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the shrine as well as The French president’s decision to…
Macron’s visit a good omen -Obi
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has commended the visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to Nigeria, describing it as “a positive development”. Obi spoke as part of the dignitaries that received the French President at Fela’s…
275 CDAs get N500m grant from Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday doled out N500million as grant to 275 Community Development Associations (CDAs) to enable them complete their ongoing self help projects. Governor Ambode, who presented the grant to the CDAs at De Blue Roof,…
