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Story of Nigeria’s democracy incomplete without Jagaban’s name – Sanwo-Olu hails…

John Ogunsemore Mar 28, 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated the National Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, whose 69th birthday comes up Monday, March 29.Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief…

Business

Excited Sanwo-Olu Thanks Dangote Over Refinery, Fertiliser Plant’s Progress, Impact

John Ogunsemore Mar 21, 2021 0

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the Dangote Group for situating the biggest investment in the country in Lagos State, and for the positive development which the Dangote Oil Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Complex…

Health

I feel no side effect 3 days after taking AstraZeneca vaccine – Sanwo-Olu

Agency Report Mar 16, 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said that he felt no side effects three days after taking the COVID-19 vaccine injection.Sanwo-Olu said this at Lagos House, Ikeja, while responding to questions from State…

Government

Lagos to Lay 4th Mainland Bridge Foundation Before End of 2021 – Sanwo-Olu

Florence Onuegbu Feb 26, 2021 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said that the foundation for the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge would be laid before the end of year 2021.Sanwo-Olu made this known during the 16th…

Government

“Where will we go to?” Sanwo-Olu warns inciting comments could cause war in Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Feb 21, 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday cautioned religious leaders and opinion moulders against reckless utterances that could further aggravate the security crises in the country.Sanwo-Olu gave the admonition at…

Tribute

“You’re a major critic” – Sanwo-Olu hails Aisha Buhari at 50

John Ogunsemore Feb 16, 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has showered encomiums on the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on her 50th birthday celebration.Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday,…

Government

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates 84 Housing Units in Lekki Phase II

Florence Onuegbu Jan 27, 2021 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inaugurated 84 housing units at Lekki Phase II, aimed at reducing the housing deficit in the state.The project, LagosHOMS Lekki Phase II, located at Eti-Osa Local…

Politics

Stop encouraging miscreants – AD advises Sanwo-Olu’s govt

Adeyemi Adeleye Jan 21, 2021 0

Mr Kola Ajayi, Lagos State Chairman, Alliance for Democracy (AD), has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to check activities of miscreants across the state to create a better thriving economy.Ajayi, also former Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory…

Health

COVID-19: Oxygen demand may hit 750 cylinders daily – Lagos govt

Florence Onuegbu Jan 19, 2021 0

The Lagos State Government has projected that before the end of January, the demand for Oxygen by Coronavirus patients will increase to 750 of 6-litre cylinder daily.The governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the projection at Lagos House,…

Health

Consider malaria-like symptoms as COVID-19 until proven otherwise – Sanwo-Olu

Florence Onuegbu Jan 19, 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said any malaria-like symptoms should be considered as COVID-19 infection until proven otherwise.Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing Lagos State Government House correspondents…

News

COVID-19: Lagos Govt. extends work-from-home order to Feb. 1

Florence Onuegbu Jan 17, 2021 0

The Lagos State Government has further extended the work-from-home order to all state public servants on Grade Levels 14 and below from Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, to Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the directive in a…

Government

ENDSARS: Gov. Sanwo-Olu Updates Buhari of Progress in Lagos

Ismaila Chafe Jan 7, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met behind closed doors with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State at the State House, Abuja.Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the meeting, the governor said that he…

Government

Lagos State Govt. Sets to Inaugurate 377 Projects

Florence Onuegbu Jan 3, 2021 0

The Lagos State Government on Sunday says 377 projects will be inaugurated across the state in the next few months.Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known during the Year 2021 Hybrid Edition of the Lagos State Annual…

Features

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.16tn 2021 Budget into law

John Ogunsemore Dec 31, 2020 0

The Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday signed the state's 2021 Appropriation Bill of N1.164 trillion into law.Speaking during the signing at Lagos House, Marina, Sanwo-Olu said that the budget has a capital to…

Health

‘Suspend Church Crossover Services’–Gov. Sanwo-Olu Pleads

Dumebi Dec 25, 2020 0

The Governor of Lagos State has asked all churches in the state to put on hold all-night services, vigils and crossover services inclusive, due to the growing number of COVID19 cases.Governor Sanwo-Olu said this while speaking to…

Health

Updated: Sanwo-Olu bans concerts, street parties, night clubs

Florence Onuegbu Dec 19, 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has banned carnivals, concerts, and street parties until further notice, following the increase in coronavirus cases in the state.Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on Friday, also returned the…

News

COVID-19 Second Wave: Sanwo-Olu Restricts Churches, Mosques In Lagos

John Ogunsemore Dec 18, 2020 0

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restored restrictions on worship centres and banned carnivals and street parties in the state in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19 hitting the state.He disclosed this in a Friday…

Ticker

Sanwo-Olu goes into self-isolation over COVID-19 fears

John Ogunsemore Dec 11, 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu will go into self-isolation immediately, after one of his close aides tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, December 10.Commissioner for Health in Lagos, Prof. Akin Abayomi disclosed this…

Breaking

Sanwo-Olu Gives 7-day Ultimatum For The Removal Of All Unapproved Street Gates In The State

Ife Adewole Dec 6, 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given a 7-day ultimatum for the removal of all unapproved street gates in the state to ease the flow of traffic. Sanwo-Olu ordered that the gates should either be left open between 5 am and…

News

Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Gives Stern Warning Over Gender-Based Violence In Lagos

Florence Onuegbu Nov 24, 2020 0

The wife of Lagos State Governor, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday raised alarm over the increasing rate of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. SEE ALSO: Lekki hotel rape: Lagos will continue prosecution of 2 Babcock varsity…

News

Sanwo-Olu raises alarm over level of insecurity in Nigeria

John Ogunsemore Nov 24, 2020 0

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the level of insecurity in Nigeria calls for serious concern.According to a state government statement, the governor spoke Tuesday during a Stakeholders’ Engagement on Internal Security…

Government

Lagos State Donates Palliatives to 200 Widows in Badagry

Raji Rasak Nov 23, 2020 0

Mr Solomon Bonu, the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Monday donated palliatives to 200 widows in Badagry to cushion economic hardship faced by them.Speaking…

Government

LASG Set To Establish Youth Affairs Department In All LGs, LCDAs

Kazeem Akande Nov 22, 2020 0

The Lagos State Government is set to establish Youth Affairs Department in all Local Government and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the state. SEE ALSO: Dubai Tourism didn’t ban Nigerians from Visiting- Official Saheed Akanbi,…

Government

Tank farms: Lagos govt vows decisive action against illegal operators

Grace Alegba Nov 21, 2020 0

The Lagos State Government on Friday announced that it would commence Physical Planning enforcement on all Tank Farms illegally operating in the state next week.A statement by Mr. Mukaila Sanusi, spokesman of the Ministry of Physical…

Government

APC Commends Sanwo-Olu for Abolishing Payment of Pension to Ex-Governors

Yemi Adeleye Nov 12, 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s decision to abolish the payment of pension to former governors and their deputies has added to his “lofty credentials’’.The APC, the ruling…

Politics

What Tinubu said about Sanwo-Olu’s plot to stop pension for ex-governors

John Ogunsemore Nov 11, 2020 0

Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has backed incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's bid to stop pension payment to ex-governors and ex-deputy governors in the state.Tinubu made his position known in a Twitter thread…

Features

Sanwo-Olu Set To Stop Pension Payments To Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode, Others

John Ogunsemore Nov 10, 2020 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has moved to stop pension payments to former governors and deputy governors in the state.Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure while submitting the 2021 Budget estimates to the State House of…

Politics

#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu presents pictorial evidence of destruction in Lagos to Buhari

John Ogunsemore Nov 6, 2020 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House with pictorial evidence of the massive destruction that trailed the #EndSARS unrest in Lagos.Sharing the photos, Special Adviser to the President on…

Government

Sanwo-Olu Calls Governors on Their Expenditure Profile

Florence Onuegbu Nov 5, 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday called on governors to look into their expenditure profile and do away with unnecessary spending.Sanwo-Olu made the call during the 22nd Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered…

Ticker

#EndSARS Unrest: I Nearly Shed Tears After Seeing Destruction In Lagos – El-Rufai

John Ogunsemore Nov 5, 2020 0

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai said he was close to tears when he saw the level of destruction that trailed the #EndSARS protests in Lagos State.The Kaduna governor stated this Thursday when he visited his Lagos counterpart,…

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