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Mohammed Fawehinmi didn’t live under his father’s shadows – Sanwo-Olu mourns

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2021 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of Mohammed, who he noted did not live under the shadows of his father, the late legal luminary and human rights lawyer, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. Naija News had reported that Mohammed Fawehinmi died at age 52 on Wednesday

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SocialMediaTrends: Reaction trails Sanwo-Olu’s ‘latest’ Tinubu photos & Enekwechi’s ‘wash and wear’ Olympic kit

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2021 0

Viral pictures of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Tinubu in London confirming claims that Tinubu was hale and hearty have sparked reactions on social media. Reacting to rumours his principal was hospitalised on Wednesday at the State House with correspondents in Alausa, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide […]

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Lagos to partner Dangote Foundation, others on employment generation, says Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2021 0

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, announced his government’s willingness to partner with Aliko Dangote Foundation and Germany based company, VDMA, for employment generation for youths. The Governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to partner with the private sector in order to empower and strengthen the teeming youths of the State. He

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Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamila, Obi, Adebanjo others eulogise Odumakin at laying-in-state

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday led other dignitaries to honour the late spokesman of the Yoruba social cultural group, Afenifere, at a laying-in-state, service of songs and tributes programme held at Police College, Ikeja, Lagos. Sanwo-Olu was joined by former Governors Peter Obi of Anambra State, Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) Olusegun Mimiko

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I pay police salaries in Lagos, not Buhari – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2021 0

While the salaries of police officers in Lagos are under the jurisdiction of the federal government, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says that his administration pays them. Mr Sanwo-Olu was also angry that President Muhammadu Buhari had ignored demands for state police. Mr Sanwo-Olu admitted, “It’s a huge annoyance, and it’s a really easy thing that

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Buhari is not the only problem, we all are!

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

Dele Olawanle Having spent the last 31 years in the United Kingdom (UK) and having been visiting Nigeria, at least, twice a year for the last 21 years, I decided to host a leadership programme recently in Lagos. I was to do it last year, but it was postponed due to Covid-19. It was looking […]

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Columnist: Sanwo-Olu: Visible leadership

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2020 0

By Ray Ekpu Sanwo-Olu, It was Franklin D. Roosevelt the 32nd President of the United States who coined the term “first 100 days” during a July 24, 1933 radio address. During this period he pushed 13 major laws through parliament and brought major transformational reforms in what came to be known as The New Deal. […]

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Sanwo-Olu sends important message to Ndigbo residing in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2020 0

Daily time reports that Lagos State’s Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu thanked the Ndigbo residence for their diligence in commerce and their integrity in paying of bills in the state, stressing that their partnership in the progress of Lagos is ap­preciated. On Saturday during the new yam festival hosted by Eze Christian Nwachuk­wu, chairman, Council of Ndieze in Lagos

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Sanwo-olu moves to reduce cost of governance, proposes pension abolition for ex-gov, deputies

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2020 0

As part of plans to reduce the cost of governance, governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced his intention to repeal the Public Office Holder (Payment of Pension Law 2007), which provides for payment of pension and other entitlements to former Governors and their Deputies, Daily Times gathered. He made this known while […]

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We need prayers to defeat COVID-19 — Gov. Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the COVID-19 pandemic situation the nation has found itself is an indication that Nigeria needs prayers, Daily Times gathered. Sanwo-Olu made this statement on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Session of the 34th Synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Anglican Communion. The governor also […]

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Mixed reactions trail LASCOFED election as groups seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

Rigging spearheaded by immediate president, group alleges Poll free and fair, he says By Tunde Shorunke Mixed reactions have continued to trail the Lagos State Cooperative Federation (LASCOFED). Lagos State Youth Cooperative Society and Lagos State Cooperative Good Governance Initiative have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the proceedings and outcome

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Sanwo-Olu faces probe on missing helicopters

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2020 0

The Lagos State House of Assembly has requested the presence of Tayo Ayinde, Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Also summoned were Commissioners for Economic Planning and Budget; Special Duties; and management of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). As gathered by Daily Times, the lawmakers are investigating the whereabouts of the three […]

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Lagos deserves more federal representation -Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2020 0

By Benjamin Omoike Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed displeasure over the low quota reserved for the State’s indigenes in the employment scheme of the Federal Government’s organisations operating in the State, Daily Times gathered. The governor vowed that his administration would be making necessary moves to address the inadequacy, which, he said,

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Resist wasting Lagos funds on Ondo, PDP tells Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

Following the appointment of Sanwo-Olu as the Chairman of the APC campaign council for the Ondo election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have sent a strong warning to the Governor. As gathered by Daily Times, PDP cautioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu against spending funds belonging to the state on the upcoming governorship elections in Ondo and […]

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Edo 2020: Victory is certain- Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2020 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has become the latest politician to weigh in on the highly contentious Edo Gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on the 19th of September. Weighing in through his official Twitter handle, Governor Sanwo-Olu hailed the united front held by the party (APC), predicting that should such concerted efforts continue, victory […]

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Sanwo-Olu Launches Smart Metre Initiative

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2020 0

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured residents of the state of improved access to sustainable electricity. The governor gave the assurance in Lagos, during the launch of the Smart Metre Initiative tagged “The Lagos Smart Metre Hackathon 2020” Daily Times gathered that the initiative was launched during a virtual press conference organised […]

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How Sanwo-Olu saved man who wanted to jump into Lagoon on Sallah

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has narrated how he intercepted and saved a man who was about to plunge into the lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge over N500,000 debt. Following the incideant, Lagos Chief Imam seeks fervent prayers for Nigeria Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu By Olasunkanmi Akoni In what could have turned into Sallah tragedy, […]

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Sanwo-Olu inspects works on Third Mainland Bridge (photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on all motorists plying the partially shut Third Mainland Bridge to be patient all through the period the repair work will last. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal to commuters on Saturday, while on an inspection of the bridge and alternative routes rehabilitated by the State Government. The Governor also […]

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Buhari, Sanwo-Olu mourn Abiola Ajimobi

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of  former governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, whose contributions to the development of the state, and nation, will always be remembered. In a condolence message released by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Thursday, the President commiserated […]

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LAWMA: Protest by street sweepers over salary was planned to embarrass Sanwo-Olu and me-Coordinator

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

…. Pays outstanding salaries of street sweepers A co-coordinator of street sweepers in Lagos State under the state’s Waste Management Authority (LAWMA),  Mrs Ola Williams has said that those alleging that she has been swindling the state government through LAWMA contract are either out to malign her and paint the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in bad […]