Ondo 2024: Shettima arrives Akure for APC mega rally

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Akure on Wednesday for the grand finale of APC campaign for its governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Ondo State. Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa succeeded the late Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on Dec. 26. 2023,…

Sanwo-Olu hails Pastor Tunde Bakare’s legacy at 70

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community Church, on his 70th birthday. In a November 11 statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega…

*Lagos to pay N85k minimum wage, says Sanwo-Olu (Punch)*Toddler dies of ‘‘cholera’’ in Lagos (Nation)

Lagos to pay N85k minimum wage, says Sanwo-Olu (Punch) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that his government plans to pay workers a minimum wage of N85,000. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Wednesday evening during an interview on Channels TV…

Sanwo-Olu woos Korean investors

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended an invitation to Korean investors to explore more opportunities in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos. Speaking during a meeting with the Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Lee Sang Ho, and other…

Identity theft: Sanwo-Olu seeks robust data protection

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for robust data protection measures, as the country embraces digital transformation. Sanwo-Olu made the call during a courtesy visit by Dr Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Data Protection Commission…

Calls for expulsion of Igbo go viral on social media, Lagos, Obi, Atiku condemn perpetrators

An anonymous social media handle called @Lagospedia’ on X has issued a divisive call for the expulsion of Igbo from Lagos State and the entire Southwest region of Nigeria. The post, which went viral before the account was eventually suspended,…

Fire guts Lagos warehouse, destroys goods

A fire outbreak in a factory warehouse in Lagos on Friday destroyed some goods estimated to be worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Management Agency announced this in Lagos on Friday. LASEMA Permanent Secretary Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident…

Celebrations continue for Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday

The literary world and admirers across Nigeria and beyond continue to honour Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka as celebrations for his 90th birthday extend into their second week.  On Tuesday evening, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special dinner at…

Seinye Lulu-Briggs’ unending accolades — Akintayo Abodunrin

On July 17, foremost entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, will receive the Special African Business Leadership Commendation Award at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) at the House of Lords, London, United Kingdom.  ABLA is the African…

Sanwo-Olu urges cooperative societies to uphold integrity, drive development

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday called for the collaboration of cooperative societies, urging their leadership to uphold integrity, accountability, dedication, and compassion to drive growth and development. Sanwo-Olu made this appeal at the grand finale of activities…

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