President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday night made a historic visit to the Afrika Shrine, home of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing it as an iconic centre for the propagation of African culture, strength and music.…
Ambode visits tanker accident scene, commiserates with victims’ families
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday evening visited the scene of the tanker explosion which occurred on Otedola Bridge inward Ojodu Berger along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, describing the incident as sad and unfortunate. The incident, which occurred at about…
Lagos working because of dedicated, diligent public servants –Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday evening said that Lagos State is working because of dedicated and diligent public servants in the state who, according to him, are daily working to make life comfortable for residents and investors. He…
*Pray for peaceful elections in 2019, Ambode urges Nigerians (Guardian)* Research lab commissioned in Lagos (Nation)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 16, 2018 Pray for peaceful elections in 2019, Ambode urges Nigerians (Guardian) Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, urged Nigerians to promote peaceful co-existence and pray for the successful conduct of next year’s general elections.Speaking…
Gov Ambode stars in stage play, Akpororo takes on Akpororo, Brymo set to thrill…
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! Gov Ambode…
* Ambode inaugurates new Abiola statue, calls for restructuring (Punch) * Ikoyi, environs to experience power interruption — EKEDC (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 13, 2018 Ambode inaugurates new Abiola statue, calls for restructuring (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday inaugurated the new 37-foot statue of the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential…
Keep supporting govt policies, Ambode’s wife tells residents
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, on Saturday urged Lagosians to keep faith with the present administration and remain supportive of its policies and programmes, expressing optimism that the future will be greater than the past. A statement…
Lagos declares June 12 public holiday
The Lagos State Government on Saturday declared June 12, 2018 as public holiday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the annulled 1993 Presidential elections adjudged to have been won by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO)Abiola. The State Governor, Akinwunmi…
Femi Otedola: Billionaire who bounced back big time
Barely one week after billionaire and CEO of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, was spotted on a molue bus from Sango to Agege, he landed on another one on Sunday with fellow billionaire, Aliko Dangote, and Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi…
Ambode urges traditional rulers to ensure peace, security in their communities
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday urged traditional rulers to work towards ensuring peace and security and as well be at the forefront of correcting anti-social behaviours in their communities, saying peaceful atmosphere remains the necessary ingredient for development.…