Sanwo-Olu: Rethinking Lekki-Epe traffic architecture – Gboyega Akosile

From 6:30am up to about 9:30am, and most times, till noon, motorists plying the ever-busy Lekki-Epe Expressway from Ajah axis inward Victoria Island and other parts of Lagos, now have a daily ordeal of traffic snarl to contend with. Arguably,…

Work to resume on Pen-Cinema Bridge – Sanwo-Olu

There will soon be a respite for motorists plying Agege-Pen Cinema axis in Lagos, as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given the assurance of the accelerated completion of the abandoned Pen-Cinema Bridge. The Governor spoke on Sunday while inspecting…

Sanwo-Olu begins tour of state-owned schools

The Lagos State government has started the implementation of its plan to improve quality of education in all state-owned schools with the tour of schools on Monday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to physically assess the state of facilities. The Governor…

*Lagos to become tech talent hub — Hamzat (Punch) * We expect ministerial list in two weeks, senators say (Guardian)

Lagos to become tech talent hub — Hamzat (Punch) The Lagos State Government on Saturday said it was positioning the state as a technology talent hub for the world through training and job placement. The Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat,…

Sanwo-Olu in Apapa, restates commitment to ending gridlock

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday visited Apapa and its environs to assess the lingering traffic gridlock in the area, pledging to find a lasting solution to the menace. A statement by Director, Public Affairs, Toro Oladapo, said…

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, lawmakers-elect to receive Certificates of Return March 27 (Punch)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, Lagos State, said it will on March 27 present Certificates of Return to the Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. Mr Sam Olumekun, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, said on…

Ambode congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Assembly members on election victory

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as well as the 40 House of Assembly candidates of the party for their…

*Revealed: New tricks beggars use to milk Lagos residents (Punch)* Ojikutu advocates removal of power of governors to appoint, sack traditional rulers (Tribune)

Saturday, January 5, 2019 Revealed: New tricks beggars use to milk Lagos residents (Punch) Mrs Yemi Akindele was driving home from work at about 10:20pm last Wednesday evening when she ran into an unusual sight around Irawo bus stop along…

Ambode endorses Sanwo-Olu, advocates conciliation in APC (Guardian)

Apparently living out the pater noster admonition in the Bible, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has made up with his erstwhile rivals in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries and gone further to back them for the 2019 governorship…

We will sustain Employment Trust Fund, says Hamzat (Nation)

Deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has said the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, if elected, will sustain and expand the state’s Employment Trust Fund which the current administration initiated. Hamzat said the…

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