* Ambode: Without True Federalism, Nigeria can’t grow (ThisDay) * ‘Health, education, LASG’s top priority’ (Punch)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 9, 2018   Ambode: Without True Federalism, Nigeria can’t grow (ThisDay) Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday lamented Nigeria’s lopsided federal structure, noting that it had been the bane of national development and…

* More cracks in Lagos APC over ward congress (Guardian) * Ikeja NBA Chairman, Ogunlana, alleges threat to life (Independent)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 8, 2018   More cracks in Lagos APC over ward congress (Guardian) Convener, Broom United Movement (BUM), a group within the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Fouad Oki, has demanded that the Lagos State Congress…

* Why Ambode may emerge Lagos APC sole Guber Candidate in 2019 (Independent) * Ambode seeks effective public finance, strong leadership (Punch)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 7, 2018   Why Ambode may emerge Lagos APC sole Guber Candidate in 2019 (Independent) Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos State, may not face any major hurdle in securing the ticket of the All Progressives…

* Lagos unveils robust strategy on drug abuse, mental health (ThisDay) * Lagos APC congress ‘ll be hitch-free –Egunjobi (NewTelegraph)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 5, 2018   Lagos unveils robust strategy on drug abuse, mental health (ThisDay) The Lagos State Government on Friday said comprehensive plans are currently being firmed up to generally address prevalence of drug abuse under…

* Eko Atlantic City ready in October 2019 – LASG (Punch) * Ambode deserves second term, says women’s group (Nation)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 4, 2018   Eko Atlantic City ready in October 2019 – LASG (Punch) The Lagos State Government on Thursday said the phase six of the Eko Atlantic City would be completed in October 2019. The…

* Lagos affirms commitment to quality healthcare (Guardian) * Ambode swears-in 3 new High court Judges, Perm sec (Vanguard)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 3, 2018   Lagos affirms commitment to quality healthcare (Guardian) Lagos state Commissioner for Health, Jide Idris has affirmed the state’s commitment to achieving sustainable and affordable healthcare delivery to reduce medical tourism. To realise…

* Ambode calls for realistic salary demand (Punch) * Ambode to deliver UNILAG’s 49th Convocation Lecture as Varsity turns out 245 1st Class (Independent)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE MAY 2, 2018   Ambode calls for realistic salary demand (Punch) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Tuesday urged the labour unions to be realistic and reasonable in their demands for salary increase for workers.…

* Ambode’s wife wants increased action on malaria prevention (Guardian) * 2019: Opposition Parties in Lagos form Alliance to Challenge APC (Independent)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 29, 2018   Ambode’s wife wants increased action on malaria prevention (Guardian) The wife of the Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has called on Lagos residents to be more concerned with preventing malaria than…

* Pandemonium as Lagos officials begin market demolition (PremiumTimes) * Tinubu denies ownership of Visionscape, tells Ambode to reverse self (Guardian)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 28, 2018   Pandemonium as Lagos officials begin market demolition (PremiumTimes) Officials of the Lagos State Government have begun the demolition of the Araromi Oke-Odo Ile-Epo market in the state, Premium Times can report. The…

* Ambode to stakeholders: be flexible (Nation) * Excitement as TVS Tricycle Riders get free Check-ups in Ajah (ThisDay)

THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE APRIL 27, 2018   Ambode to stakeholders: be flexible (Nation) Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday urged stakeholders to be open-minded and flexible in their demands for minimum wage, in the interest of everyone. He said…

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