* Lagos, not smart city yet, says Oyebode (Punch) * Lagos to students: Face your studies, shun vices (Tribune)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 28, 2018   Lagos, not smart city yet, says Oyebode (Punch) A professor of International Law, Akin Oyebode, has said Lagos is far from being a smart city, adding that the standards of living in…

What to do about traffic in Lagos

The one thing that terrifies most Lagos residents is traffic jams. And the present administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has done a great deal to tame the demon since coming to office three years ago. There has been progress; however,…

* Ambode promises conducive environment for workers (Punch) * French President, Macron to visit Lagos July 3 (ThisDay)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 27, 2018   Ambode promises conducive environment for workers (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has assured civil servants in the state of conducive working environment to perform their duties optimally. Ambode said this…

* Lagos senator hails APC convention (Punch) * Ambode hinges administration’s success on civil servants’ efficiency (Vanguard)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 26, 2018   Lagos senator hails APC convention (Punch) The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Gbenga Ashafa, has expressed satisfaction in the convention of the All Progressive Congress, which he described as successful. Ashafa…

* Ambode, a special gift to Lagos, says Commissioner (Guardian) * Epe agog as indigenes rally support for Ambode’s second term (NewTelegraph)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 23, 2018   Ambode, a special gift to Lagos, says Commissioner (Guardian) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been described as a blessing from God to the people of Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Home…

* Lagos woos German investors, highlights opportunities in LFTZ (Punch) * Motorists warned against calls while driving (Punch)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 22, 2018   Lagos woos German investors, highlights opportunities in LFTZ (Punch) The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, has called on German investors to tap into the state’s business opportunities, assuring them of sound…

Road construction: LASTMA adopts new strategy to enhance free movement (Vanguard)

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Wednesday lauded motorists and commuters for their understanding, support and cooperation since the State Government commenced massive road rehabilitation across the State, revealing that a new strategy has been mapped out to…

* Ambode’s 5,000 buses arrive in batches (Nation) * Court dismisses suit challenging Oluwa of Lagos’ installation (Nation)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 19, 2018   Ambode’s 5,000 buses arrive in batches (Nation) The new environmentally-friendly high capacity buses, which are now arriving the state in batches, were also equipped with modern facilities to bring about comfort and…

* Why Ambode has not declared for second term—Epe indigenes, others (Vanguard) * Lagos seeks prioritisation of children’s rights in national policies (Guardian)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 18, 2018   Why Ambode has not declared for second term—Epe indigenes, others (Vanguard) As anxiety mounts over continued delay by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to declare for second term, prominent indigenes of…

* Lagos 2019: Group Mobilises 1m Votes for Ambode (ThisDay) * Lagos 2019: Ambode walks a tight rope (DailyTrust)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 17, 2018   Lagos 2019: Group Mobilises 1m Votes for Ambode (ThisDay) As the 2019 general elections draw closer, a group, Epe Division Indigenes has endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for another four-year term in Lagos…

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