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Sanwo-Olu assures on total urban regeneration as Gov inaugurates network of roads in Ikeja GRA

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…reiterates LASG commitment to provision of quality infrastructure …Fayose commends Lagos Gov for developmental strides, good governance Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents that no part of the State would be left behind in the government’s urban regeneration bid.

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Sanwo-Olu Signs 2025 appropriation bill, Says N3.366trn Budget’ll build on past gains

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..Lagos Internal Revenue Service has crossed N1trn in IGR — Assembly Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged “Budget of Sustainability.” Governor Sanwo-Olu signed the budget, which is N3.366 trillion, at the Lagos House, Ikeja, during a ceremony attended by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat; Secretary to

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Sanwo-Olu sues EFCC alleging plans to arrest, prosecute him in 2027

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BY ORIAKU IJELE Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Sanwo-Olu, through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When

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Identity theft: Sanwo-Olu seeks robust data protection

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for robust data protection measures, as the country embraces digital transformation. Sanwo-Olu made the call during a courtesy visit by Dr Vincent Olatunji, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and his team on Wednesday in Ikeja. He urged the NDPC to continue raising […]

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Sanwo-Olu receives Prince Harry, Meghan

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…Praises British Royal couple for working with Nigeria’s military on mental health Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Sunday. The British Royal couple was received by Governor Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke, and some members of the State Executive Council during a […]

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Things very tough, but … -Sanwo-Olu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 March 2024 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says things are presently very tough in the country, but it is no time for blame game. Sanwo-Olu said this at the 25th State House Ramadan Tafseer Anniversary Prayer, held at the State House Mosque Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, on Wednesday. The theme of the lecture is: “Allah Will […]

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Hardship: Sanwo- Olu rolls out measures relief measures , reduced work days for workers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 February 2024 0

…Governor sets up open markets for cheap food items, slashes T-fares by 25% on public transport means …Launches palliative in health, education Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced sweeping interventions which the State will be implementing in order to reduce the effects of the current economic hardship on its citizens. The Governor, during a […]

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Lagos Govt mulls airline, vows to revive Badagry’s tourism potential

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 January 2024 0

BY TUNDE OPALANA Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos says the state is not ruling out venturing into owning an airline, solely owned and run by the state. He stressed that the plan, along other major and strategic ventures were in the pipeline and at various operational stages in the overall master plan of his administration […]

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Group Seeks Support of President Tinubu, IGP, Gov. Sanwo-Olu Against Land Grabbers in Okeegun Baale Eleran – Igbe Community of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos

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Social Justice and Human Rights groups committed to ensuring protection of fundamental rights, peace building and sanctity of the rule of law have nocalled on President Bola Tinubu, the inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun and the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to come to the aid of residents of Okeegun Baale Eleran […]

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Christmas: Spread Love, Compassion To Less-Privileged, Sanwo-Olu Urges Residents

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Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to residents of the state to show love and compassion to the less-privileged around them in the spirit of the season. Governor Sanwo-Olu said there is a need for peaceful coexistence that will bring about togetherness and harmonious relationship among the citizens of diverse beliefs as they […]

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Sanwo-Olu opens Ikeja Red Line flyover to traffic

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 December 2023 0

…‘Lagos is model for governance constituency’ – Kwara Gov Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, commissioned the fourth flyover constructed along the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line corridor, signifying the near completion of the 37-kilometre rail network connecting Lagos and Ogun States. Ikeja Flyover – the largest overpass component of the Red Line

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Lagos is open for business – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 November 2023 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, during an interview on ‘Business Live with Ian King on Sky News’ in London, on Friday, speaks on Lagos participation in the Lord Mayor’s Show in London, the inauguration of the Lagos International Financial Centre Council, commitment of his administration to attract more investments to the State and President […]

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Flooding: Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Jankara, Other Markets

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 October 2023 0

…Govt to inaugurate Ilubirin pumping station in January Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of Jankara and Bombata markets on Lagos Island of the state, noting that the regeneration of the entire Lagos Island has begun. He hinted that Pelewura Market, also on Lagos Island, will soon be brought down after […]

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COWLSO NWC: Sanwo-Olu’s wife calls for active participation of women, youths, leads awareness walk

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 October 2023 0

…Mama Otedola lauds efforts of COWLSO in impacting the lives of women The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Mrs Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged women and youths to participate actively in this year’s National Women’s Conference, saying that the Conference is specifically designed towards influencing participants for positive outcomes in the society. Dr. Sanwo-Olu […]

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Sanwo-Olu approves over N370mn for Lagos students

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Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the payment of N375,455,000.00 (Three Hundred And Seventy-Five Million, Four Hundred And Fifty-Five Thousand Naira) for both fresh and subsequent scholarship and bursary awards for indigenes. The fund is designated to alleviate the financial burdens faced by Lagosians pursuing higher education nationwide.

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Flooding: Sanwo-Olu reads riot act against indiscriminate dumping of refuse

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2023 0

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday declared zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages. Sanwo-Olu made the declaration while addressing newsmen at the ongoing four-day 2023 Onboarding Retreat Programme for Members of the State Executive Council, the Body of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of some Agencies and Parastatals, held in Epe.

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Sanwo-Olu Swears In 37 Commissioners, Special Advisers

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2023 0

…says no bickering between Executive, Legislature Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, swore in 37 Commissioners and Special Advisers, charging them to engage collaboratively and work together to build on the successes of the incumbent administration’s first four years in office. The state executive council, which is a mixture of politicians and

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Tinubu means well for Nigeria – Gov. Sanwo-Olu tells NLC

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Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on the planned strike action over petrol subsidy removal. Politics Nigeria recalls that during his inauguration speech on May 29, President Bola Tinubu said, “petrol subsidy is gone”. Tinubu’s announcement immediately led to long queues at fuel stations and a […]

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Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of storey building, others in Banana Island

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2023 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered the immediate demolition of a two-storey building located on 310 Close in Banana Island, Ikoyi. Additionally, other buildings in the area have been sealed. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the decision comes after the collapse of a seven-storey building on First Avenue in Banana Island, which the governor […]

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Sanwo-Olu mourns ex-CGS, Oladipo Diya

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2023 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. Sanwo-Olu described the death of Diya, a former Chief of Defence Staff and ex-Military Governor of Ogun State, as a great loss to the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a condolence message issued on Sunday by his […]