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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

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Ambode denies involvement in N9.9bn fraud allegations

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2019 0

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has denied involvement in the N9.9bn fraud said to have been discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Punch reports Ambode said none of his accounts contained N9.9bn let alone being frozen by the EFCC. He said in the spirit of Sallah and having […]

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Olusosun dump site location unhealthy – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday justified the decision of the State Government to shut down the Olusosun dumpsite in Ojota, saying the location of the facility was no longer healthy both for trading activities and residents living in the neighborhood. Governor Ambode, who spoke while addressing scavengers and other workers at the […]

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Ambode backs 25 years jail term for rapists, perpetrators of domestic violence

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2018 0

…As Lagos Gov, Wife, Deputy Gov, CJ, CP, Others Lead Walk Against Menace In Alausa Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday threw his weight behind the 25 years jail term for rapist and perpetrators of all forms of domestic violence, saying that the time has come to take aggressive steps to put a […]

Business

Ambode signs Lagos Electricity Reform Bill into law

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday, signed an important bill into law which will serve to guarantee 24-hour power supply in line with the vision to attain a 24-hour economy and make the state globally competitive. The Law is called the Lagos State Electric Power Reform Law. Giving details on the benefits of […]

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Welfare of ex-servicemen, families, our priority – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday said the state government will continue to give top priority to the welfare of ex-service men as well as their families, particularly the orphans of fallen gallant men and women. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Thanksgiving Service to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, held […]

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Ambode swears-in two new perm secs

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries, with a charge on the appointees to add value to the State Civil Service and to come up with fresh ideas that will facilitate delivery of dividends of good governance to the people. Speaking at the brief ceremony held at the Lagos […]

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Pen Cinema flyover ‘ll be ready in 10 months- Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inspected the site of the ongoing construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover, assuring that the project will be delivered in the next 10 months. Governor Ambode, accompanied by key members of his cabinet, said the 1.4km Flyover which will run from Agege down to the Abeokuta Expressway, […]

Business

Investors, banks, others keen on Ambode’s tourism development programme

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

The drive by the Lagos State Governors, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to create a private- sector driven tourism economy has earned the full confidence of multinational companies, notable entrepreneurs’ business owners and managers alike across the state. This was the general consensus at a stakeholders’ review meeting held with sponsors of the Lagos Street Carnival and […]

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Lagos new HOS, Folashade Adesoye, to begin work next Saturday

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2017 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs. Folasade Sidikatu Adesoye as the 20th Head of Service (HoS) in the State. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Mrs. Adesoye’s appointment, will take effect on November 11, 2017, following the statutory retirement […]

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Fela used music to fight for libration of the masses – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2017 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday, October 15, 2017, eulogized the virtues of the late Afrobeat legend and freedom fighter, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, describing him as an enigmatic artiste who used the platform of his art to agitate for social and human rights by challenging government and people to explore development through social and […]

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Beggars, physically challenged hold Ambode hostage over alleged dehumanisation

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2017 0

Hundreds of beggars and physically challenged people, on Tuesday, held Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, hostage while protesting an alleged dehumanisation by the state government. The protesters who practically shut down the entrance into both the governor’s office and the Lagos State House of Assembly, also held civil servants at both offices hostage. The

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Lagos trains civil servants on quality leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2017 0

Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has asserted that if civil servants acted as leaders at their duty posts, it would be easier to ensure good governance and provide devidends of democracy. Speaking at the opening of a two-day training on ‘Essential Qualities of Leadership,’ Ambode, who represented by the Commissioner for Establishment, Training and

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Amode rejoices with Adeboye at 75

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2017 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday showered encomium on the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as he clocks 75 on Thursday, March 2, 2017. The Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, described Pastor Adeboye as a minister of […]

Sports

Our goal is to make Lagos Marathon among world’s top 10, says AFN president

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2017 0

A total of 100, 000 athletes from 27 countries including Nigeria will be participating in the second edition of Access Bank Lagos Marathon billed to hold from 7am to 2pm on February 11, 2017. 64 elite athletes from 26 countries and 102 from Nigeria, as well as 30 special athletes will also be participating in […]

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Epe's election

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2015 0

  The Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, have promised Lagosians positive change and improvement in their living standard, if elected into office today. Ambode, who spoke to reporters after casting his ballot in his ancestral home in Epe, said he is very optimistic that he would win […]

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Group Drums up Support for Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2015 0

    Ahead of the gubernatorial elections, Youths and top socialites under the umbrella of Ambode solidarity initiative, participated in a solidarity ride to task Lagocians to vote for the APC gubernatorial candidate, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode come April 11. Akinwumi Ambode represented by the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Mr. Paul […]