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Ambode: Bode George attacks Tinubu again

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2021 0

Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has attacked the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over comment he made on former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode. Tinubu had during the commissioning of the Pen Cinema Flyover said the ship

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Court says Ambode will still be probed, dismisses his suit

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

A Lagos State High Court has dismissed a suit by former Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, seeking an injunction to restrain the State House of Assembly from probing him. The former governor had asked the court for an order to stop his probe by the lawmakers over the purchase of 820 buses. READ ALSO: […]

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Lagosians were disenchanted with Ambode’s performance … – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2019 0

Chairman of the party in Lagos, Tunde Balogun, has said that Lagossians were disenchanted with the performance of the former governor Akinwumi Ambode hence he was not allowed to rule the state for another four years. Balogun lamenting on Ambode’s performance he went on to say that the party, APC, refused the Akinwimi Ambode 2019 […]

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We are committed to zero infant mortality in Lagos – Bolanle Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

Wife of the governor of Lagos State, Bolanle Ambode, has said that no effort would be spared, to achieve zero infant mortality in the state. She made the commitment during the donation of two transport incubator ambulance to Gbagada General Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity, by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), […]

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Governor Ambode Accepts Defeat, Congratulates Sanwo-olu after accusing him of suffering mental illness

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, has publicly spoken for the first time since he lost the governorship primary election of the the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ambode just ended his live press conference which was scheduled for 2:30pm, today. Ambode who was defeated in yesterday’s primary election, thanked Lagosians and party members, congratulated

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Trouble In Paradise? Lagos APC Chairmain Defies NWC, Declares Sanwo-Olu Winner Of Primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 3 October 2018 0

The Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Tunde Balogun, last night declared Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the party’s governorship primary despite the National Working Committee panel sent from Abuja to oversee the election had declared the primary invalid. The panel, led by Mr. Clement Ebri, said […]

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#LagosAPCPrimaries: APC Cancels Lagos Guber Primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2018 0

Accreditation and voting at the APC Gubernatorial Primaries, are yet to commence at the various centres according to the latest report by the Chairman of the Lagos Governorship Electoral panel, His Excellency Chief Clement Ebri. Distribution of electoral material to commence by 1pm today, followed by accreditation and voting which will be conducted by the […]

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Breaking: Sanwo-Olu defeats Governor Ambode in the #LagosAPCPrimaries

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2018 0

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, at ward c, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday. Olanrewaju Yahaya, the electoral officer in charge of the ward, announced that Sanwo-Olu polled 960 votes ahead of the governor who secured just four votes. Alausa is the seat of […]

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APC Faction Makes Case for Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

Meanwhile, a faction of the APC in Lagos State led by Mr. Fouad Oki, has supported Ambode’s return bid, saying like his predecessors, he was entitled to a second term of office without a contest. The faction, which broke away in February due to alleged cases of illegalities, manipulation and marginalisation against some members, warned […]

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‘What President Macron’s Visit Means To Lagos’- Governor Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode on Tuesday said that the visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos will usher in a new dawn. Ambode made the remark while speaking at the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, on Tuesday night, at an event tagged “Celebrate African Culture”, which welcomed Macron to the state. […]

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Banky W, Governor Ambode And France President Pose For A Selfie At Afrika Shrine

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

Singer, Banky W who was one of the hosts at the Celebration of The African Culture which held at Afrika Shrine, founded by late music legend, Fela Kuti, in Lagos posed for the camera in a new selfie alongside Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and France President, Emmanuel Macron.

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Africa’s tourism story, still untold – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the huge tourism potentials inherent in Africa are not only grossly underutilised, but also were yet to be fully harnessed. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, in an address when he hosted 101 delegates from 34 countries of United Nations World Tourism […]

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Lagos Completes 450 Roads, 50 Other Impactful Projects In Three Years

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said that it has completed the construction and rehabilitation of 450 major roads and 50 other impactful projects in the last three years to make life comfortable and build a sustainable environment for residents and visitors. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya who said this at the […]

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Lagos Releases Over N1.24 Billion To 183 Retirees

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

The Government of Lagos State has released about N1.24 billion for the payment of Pension entitlements of 183 Public Service retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme Dispensation for the month of March 2018.   The State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, made this known during the 49th Retirement Benefit Bond Certificate presentation, where reiterated his

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My government will replace poverty with prosperity – Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2018 0

President Buhari says the Federal Government is committed to uniting the people of the country such that every Nigerian can benefit from the other.   The President said this on Thursday while giving a speech at a colloquium organised to mark the birthday of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, […]

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See Why President Buhari’s 2-Day Visit To Lagos Is important

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday begin a two-day official visit to Lagos State, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan said on Wednesday. The President, will during the course of his visit carry out some groundbreaking ceremonies and inspect some ongoing projects in the State.   The ceremonies and events include but […]

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Olusosun dumpsite fire: Lagos orders relocation of residents

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

LAGOS State government on Monday directed residents living very close to Olusosun dumpsite that was recently gutted by fire to temporarily relocate from the area, in order to avert health hazards associated with inhaling of thick smokes emission from the dumpsite. Director-General, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), Hon. Hakeem Dickson gave this during a pre-event […]

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Land use charge: NBA, civil society groups take protest to Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2018 0

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA; National Conscience Party, NCP; Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, and Joint Action Committee, JAC, in apparent disapproval of the 2018 Land Use Charge Law in Lagos state, stormed the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday to protest against the hike in levies charged by […]

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Nigeria needs $2bn to revive Lagos-Kano rail line – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2018 0

* Commends Ambode, Ganduje for economic partnership Investments in Lekki Free Zone ’ll earn Nigeria N8trn annually – Dangote Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government needs at least $2 billion to revive the Lagos-Kano rail line to boost local and international trade along the Northern and Southern zones. Osinbajo disclosed this […]

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Idimogu applauds Ambode over construction of pedestrian bridge at Toyota b/stop

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2018 0

A member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II, Jude Emeka Idimogu, has applauded the Executive Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, for considering and granting his request to construct a pedestrian bridge at Toyota bus stop on Apapa/Oshodi express way of the road. In a recent chat with select newsmen, […]