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ICYMI: Sanwo-Olu swears in newly-elected 57 council chairmen

Agency Report Jul 27, 2021 0

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday swore-in the 57 newly elected Local Government and Local Government Development Council chairmen and vice chairmen in the state.Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at…

Politics

Lagos LG poll: Sanwo-Olu votes, urges residents to exercise franchise

Florence Onuegbu/Debo Oshundun Jul 24, 2021 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday appealed to residents of the state to come out en masse and vote in the ongoing local government elections.Sanwo-Olu made the appeal after casting his vote at Polling Unit 019,…

Business

Full List: 16 Companies Shut By Lagos Govt Over Tax Evasion

Lilian Okoro Jul 20, 2021 0

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) on Monday resumed sealing of companies and hospitality firms over unpaid consumption taxes, shutting 16 firms during tax law enforcement.The LIRS Director of Legal Services, Mr. Seyi…

Politics

APC delivering on its promises to Nigerians – Sanwo-Olu

John Ogunsemore Jun 24, 2021 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is focusing and delivering on it promises, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said.Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen during the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) meeting…

Features

Buhari: We’ll tackle those attacking security personnel, wielding AK-47s

Ismaila Chafe Jun 10, 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says his directive to security agencies to shoot any person or persons found illegally wielding AK-47s and other assault weapons, remains in place.The president also vowed that his administration would act…

Tribute

TB Joshua’s death painful – Sanwo-Olu

Florence Onuegbu Jun 8, 2021 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday described the death of Prophet TB Joshua, who died last Saturday at 57, as painful. This is contained in a statement signed by Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega…

Education

Sex scandal: Sanwo-Olu hails UNILAG after sacking of randy lecturers

Florence Onuegbu Jun 4, 2021 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) management for entrenching the culture of discipline and sustaining the school’s academic excellence.Sanwo-Olu gave the commendation on…

Economy

Constitutional Review: Again, Sanwo-Olu justifies need for ‘Special Economic Status’ for Lagos

Adeyemi Adeleye/Oluwatope Lawanson Jun 2, 2021 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday restated the need for a Special Economic Status for the state owing to its role in the nation and the burdens the state bears.Sanwo-Olu spoke at the South West Zonal Public Hearing…

Politics

IPOB: What Ohanaeze President-General Told Sanwo-Olu About Threat To Attack Lagos

John Ogunsemore May 13, 2021 0

The President-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor, has said that alleged plots by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to attack Lagos was nothing but a rumour aimed at causing disharmony between Igbo and Yoruba…

Ticker

Sanwo-Olu seeks residents’ partnership for development

Florence Onuegbu May 6, 2021 0

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on residents to partner with his administration in order to enjoy good governance and dividends of democracy in the state. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Wednesday at the 12th edition of the…

Metro

Insecurity: Lagos bans occupation of abandoned buildings

John Ogunsemore Apr 30, 2021 0

The Lagos State Government has prohibited illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and properties under construction as part of measures to address security challenges.Dr Idris Salako, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban…

Politics

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…

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