* 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…

* Military, Police move to end rivalry in Lagos (Vanguard) * LASG abolishes career progression promotion for performance appraisal (Guardian)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 21, 2018   Military, Police move to end rivalry in Lagos (Vanguard) The Nigerian Army, yesterday, called for immediate end to inter-service rivalry, particularly between the Military and the Police, to adequately tackle crimes in…

* Lagos goes tough on drug abuse, plans 100-man walk against scourge (Vanguard) * Daddy Freeze’s message to Chimamanda causes controversy (Punch)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 20, 2018   Lagos goes tough on drug abuse, plans 100-man walk against scourge (Vanguard) In a bid to step up its campaign against all forms of drug abuse, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday…

* 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…

* Eid-el-Fitr: Lagos Deputy Gov preaches Love, Peaceful Co-Existence (Independent) * MSSN Lagos congratulates Muslims, warns politicians against insincerity (Vanguard)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 15, 2018   Eid-el-Fitr: Lagos Deputy Gov preaches Love, Peaceful Co-Existence (Independent) As the Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-el-Fitr to commemorate the end of one month Ramadan Fasting period, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, Lagos State Deputy…

* Celebrating ‘restless’ Lagos (Tribune) * June 12 Crisis: Some weren’t happy i didn’t allow Lagos to Burn – Ojikutu (Independent)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 14, 2018   Celebrating ‘restless’ Lagos (Tribune) Prescient Nigerian observers who are watching what’s going on in Lagos State would rightly agree that hard work in the right direction delivers enduring fruits. Hard work doesn’t…

* 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…

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