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Amidst a festive atmosphere of cultural brilliance and aquatic excellence, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, led other dignitaries to witness the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 in Victoria Island on Saturday. The Regatta, held simultaneously across…
3 days ago
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu, Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over the stampedes in their areas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stampedes claimed many lives and left many others injured at Abuja and…
20 Dec
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to tap into the country’s vast potential for personal growth and national progress. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the “ConnectED Diaspora Fireside Chat 2024″ held at Jk Randle Museum, Onikan, Lagos. The governor was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. He…
15 Dec
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new 140-bed multi-specialist hospital, the Lagos Medi
14 Dec
LEDCo Limited has said it is partnering Lagos State Government for the implementation of solar street lighting project. The company stated that the new project would see 20,000 units of LEDCo’s “state-of-the-art NightSUN” deploymen across Lagos. According to the company, each NightSUN unit integrates advanced technology, including smart monitoring systems, GPS tracking and a robust…
11 Dec
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to host the 18th yearly Lagos State town hall meeting on security. The state commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday via X. Omotoso said the town hall meeting will be held at Lagos House Ikeja on the 18th of December, 2024. He…
8 Dec
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented the staff of office to Oba Abdurasak Akanni Musa, the Orijeru of Igbooye Kingdom in Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Epe area of the state. Oba Musa, a master's degree holder from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, was a professional town planner specialising in urban development…
6 Dec
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will next week inaugurate 36 roads, five bridges, and a pedestrian bridge executed across the state. The Special Adviser on Infrastructure to the Governor, Olufemi Daramola, who disclosed this on Friday during a briefing, stated that in a bid to grow the economy through a robust infrastructure portfolio, the…
4 Dec
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday paid over ₦1.5 billion as compensation to over 150 beneficiaries whose properties were acquired by the state government for public interest. The beneficiaries, which include organisations, individuals, landlords, and tenants, were given compensation during Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's public presentation of cheques. Compensations were paid to those affected by the…
3 Dec
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 is a comprehensive plan by the state government to address long-standing challenges in the energy sector. The law, according to the state government, will lay a robust foundation for economic growth, fostering industrial…
30 Nov
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, said the 220 hectares Lagos State Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Hub at Ketu-Ejirin, Epe, will ensure food sufficiency for Lagosians and stabilised market prices when completed in the second quarter of 2025. The governor said this during a working visit to the Lagos State Logistics Hub,…
30 Nov
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that local council autonomy is essential for bringing government and economic development closer to the good people. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bolaji Robert, said this during the 2024 Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ASELGON) yearly retreat/award in Lagos.…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials to victims of banditry attacks and winstorm in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Mr Suleiman Mohammed, North-West Zonal Coordinator of the agency, disclosed this during the distribution exercise in Kaduna on Tuesday. According to him, although the palliatives would not solve all…
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The Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State, Mr Ahmed Musa, has assured the residents of peaceful and secure Christmas as well as New Year celebrations, while extending his goodwill to the Christian faithful in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Ahmad Rufai,…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command in Abia has deployed 1,550 officers and men to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Yuletide season in the state. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Umuahia on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC II Doreen Udugwu. It…
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Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State on Tuesday swore in seven new Commissioners, seven Special Advisers, and eight Permanent Secretaries to strengthen the state’s administration. Speaking at the ceremony, the Governor urged the appointees to prioritise service delivery and work towards the development of the state. “All of you were appointed based on the expectation…
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Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara has congratulated the Christian community on the celebration of Christmas festive season. This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Rafiu Ajakaye. “The Governor says the season is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, a key event in human history through which a…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has extended warm Christmas greetings to the people of the State and Nigerians, urging them to embrace peace, unity, and love during the festive season and beyond. In his Christmas message delivered at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday, Governor Fubara congratulated Christians in Rivers State and across the nation…
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Alidu Shutti as Acting Secretary of the Commission with immediate effect. The appointment follows the voluntary retirement of Dr Abdullahi Rabi’u Kontagora on December 6, 2024. Assistant Director, Information and Publications Division,…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the territory to submit to the will of God as Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Wike, in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, expressed confidence that with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, things would keep getting better…