Babajide Sanwo-Olu
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The Convener, Global Affairs Magazine Awards (GAMA), Regina Robinson has announced that the highly anticipated 3rd edition of GAMA will hold on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
16 Nov
Considering recent reports, there is growing concern regarding the sustainability of majority of the states of the federation due to their poor internally generated revenue (IGR) and dismal fiscal performance.
15 Nov
The Lagos State Government has doled out the sum of N100 million Agrinnovation fund to 26 successful agripreneurs, to transform agriculture, and build sustainable solutions to food systems in the state.
15 Nov
Lagos State Government has ordered the revocation of housing units allocated to subscribers that remained unoccupied for over two years. This decision is part of efforts to ensure equitable distribution of housing resources.
14 Nov
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Group Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria, Olusegun Alebiosu, have underscored the importance of collaboration between traditional banks and financial technology
14 Nov
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the organisers of the Lagos Women Run for giving women the opportunity to express their talents. The governor has also called on more women to embrace the opportunities offered...
14 Nov
In the last 25 years, there has never been a time Nigeria’s democracy is put under intense pressure and threatened than now. This is so because those elected at various levels to manage the affairs of the country in the last one year
14 Nov
As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, the MTN Foundation will host an appreciation dinner for key stakeholders and partners today at the Balmoral Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.
12 Nov
Tanzania’s High Commission in Nigeria has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral and trade ties with Nigeria and other West African nations.
12 Nov
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised continuous support for the Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open Championship, which ended at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium at the weekend.
11 Nov
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged a Federal High Court in Abuja not to grant the reliefs sought by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State in his fundamental right enforcement suit, describing it as speculative. The EFCC, in its counter affidavit in opposition to Sanwo-Olu’s originating summon, told Justice Joyce Abdulmalik that…
11 Nov
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Olabode George, has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt the inhuman treatment of traders in the state and embrace a more civil approach to governance.
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Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has expressed deep condolences on the death of Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, the District Head of Kurfi, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 years. Radda, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, described Kurfi as a quintessential Nigerian public servant who dedicated his…
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Popular Nigerian musician David Adeleke, known to fans as Davido, has celebrated his 32nd birthday today, November 21st. The ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ crooner, while expressing gratitude to God and his fans, admitted that life hasn’t always been a bed of roses. Taking to the social media platform, X, Davido shared his reflections: "Big 32 soon!…
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The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant. In a court filing, the US Department of Justice urged a shake-up of Google's business that includes banning deals for Google to be the default…