President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu behind closed doors where he received pictorial reports on properties damaged by hoodlums during #EndSARS protests in Lagos State. The Personal Assistant to the President (Photography), Mr. Sunday Aghaeze, confirmed this via pictorial reports on the meeting. “The governor presented a report on the extent […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday signed an executive order for the rebuilding of the state as a result of the massive destruction inflicted by hoodlums during the #EndSARS protests. Sanwo-Olu also constituted the Lagos State Rebuilding Trust Fund to oversee the rebuilding of every aspect of the state and also look at the […]
By Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu invited the army to intervene in #EndSARS protests, the armed forces said yesterday. The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army (NA) had denied allegations that soldiers opened fire on #EndSARS protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza on Tuesday last week. In a statement by the Acting Director, Army […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to curtail the arson and widespread violence that has ravaged the state might be eased by Friday. The governor said the easing of the curfew was necessary for Lagos residents to restock food supplies and other essential commodities. READ ALSO: Lekki […]
The Lagos State government has declared a 24-hour curfew across the state. The announcement was made by the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu via his official Twitter handle. He wrote, “Dear Lagosians, I have watched with shock how what began as a peaceful #EndSARS protest has degenerated into a monster that is threatening the well-being […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved reopening of cinemas, gyms, spas and recreational centres in the state. The governor announced this during a briefing on Saturday. Cinemas and other recreational centres were closed in March to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Sanwo-Olu, however, noted that cinemas must keep strictly to 33% of their capacities. […]
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has permitted churches and mosques in the state to resume full services. He said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services. Worship centres were restricted to one gathering weekly after they were allowed to reopen following lockdown to check coronavirus in the nation. […]
The Lagos State Government has promised to pay the new minimum wage to all tertiary institutions in the state with effect from October. Daily Times Nigeria gathered that some unions in the tertiary institutions had staged protests on Monday. READ ALSO: Opinion: Lagos and the ease of doing business All the executive of the unions […]
Executive governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that worship centres across the state will reopen on the 7th of August. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, Worship centres across the state have remained closed since March despite reversals by other states to reopen worship venues. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu inspects works on Third […]
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has approved a 45 per cent increase on bus services in the state.
The increase is for buses on the routes operated by the Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL).
The Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of N1.157 billion for the payment of accrued pension rights to 368 public service retirees for the month of May. Director-General, Lagos state Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. Obilana appreciated […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed ace entrepreneur and Chairman of Executive Group, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, into the board of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-olu said the fresh appointment takes immediate effect, having been carefully done based on records of […]
.Defers reopening social, entertainment centres Lagos State Government has rolled back its earlier decision granting partial re-opening to houses of worship across the state, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, announced indefinite suspension of the order. By implication, churches and mosques in Lagos must remain closed for religious activities and gatherings until further notice. The […]
…Defers reopening social, entertainment centres Lagos State Government has rolled back its earlier decision granting partial re-opening to houses of worship across the state, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, announced indefinite suspension of the order. By implication, churches and mosques in Lagos must remain closed for religious activities and gatherings until further notice. The […]
Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reacted to Ibidun Ighodalo’s death in the early hours of Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Ibidun who was to mark her 40th birthday on July 19, 2020 was said to have been in Bayelsa and Rivers states helping to with the building of isolation centres […]
Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked an Igbosere High Court in Lagos to strike out a suit challenging the installation of Hakeem Ajasa as the oniru of Iruland. The suit is seeking a perpetual injunction, restraining Ajasa from parading himself as Oba Oniru of Lagos. The suit is also seeking to stop […]
Mrs. Aramide Adeyoye, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Works and Infrastructure, says the Sanwo-Olu administration will make the Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge a reality. The governor’s aide said this during an online covInspiration show organised to mark the first year in office of Gov. Sanwo-Olu. The social media show, moderated by UN Youth […]
…Infected Govt House Ssaff have recovered, says Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Government is considering full re-opening of the critical sectors of its economy, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed on Sunday. But, the move will not be pushed in a hurry. In the coming days, Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would be rolling out Register-to-Open initiative as part […]
Lagos state Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has threatened to re-impose total lockdown on the state if residents continue to flout guidelines established for gradual easing of lockdown which began last Monday in the state. The governor, who gave an update on developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic management in the state, also directed the police […]
The Lagos state government has issued new guidelines for the re-opening of markets and shopping malls in the state as part of efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, following Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement on the gradual easing of the lockdown in Lagos from Monday. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, […]