News

No multiple taxation in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 February 2020 0

Lagos State Government has reiterated that there is currently no multiple taxation in Lagos State revenue system. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja by the Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, (FIRS) Mr. Muhammad Nami. Placing

Opinion

Okada restriction Sanwo-Olu’s action in the best intrest of Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

By Gboyega Akosile ‘’If you care about the security of Lagos State, support your Governor on the restriction of Okada and Keke.’’ This was the submission of the former Governor of Lagos State and current Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola at a recent interaction with newsmen in Lagos. I have followed news reports, […]

Featured Politics

Perm Sec appointment will now be based on examinations – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 February 2020 0

What can be called a fundamental change has been instituted in the Lagos State Civil Service. Henceforth, elevation of any person to the position of Permanent Secretary will now be based on examination and rigorous interviews, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared on Wednesday. Besides, the Governor said the regular promotion of civil servants from one level […]

News

Sanwo-olu expresses shock, sadness over martins street inferno

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

Gov: We Must Build Modern Markets For Our People Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday expressed shock over the fire that razed down four buildings on Martins street in Lagos Island, saying it was a sad development for the State to experience another fire under an absolutely avoidable circumstance. Brigade Commander promises improved […]

Metro

492 families benefit from Sanwo-Olu’s maiden housing scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2020 0

It was all outpouring of emotions and joy, on Friday, at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa on Friday when Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presented keys to beneficiaries of his administration’s maiden rent-to-own housing scheme. Governor Sanwo-Olu allotted all the apartments of the Lateef Kayode Jakande Housing Estate in Igando […]

Politics

Lagos smart city: Sanwo-olu seeks LGs collaboration

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday charged Local Government administrators to collaborate more with the State Government to deliver democratic dividends to the residents, adding that there must be a synergy between the two arms of Government for his administration to achieve its vision of a Greater Lagos. The Governor stated this during […]

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Residents beg Sanwo-Olu to ban ‘Okada’ in their community

Ihesiulo Grace 30 January 2020 0

Residents of Ajao Estate in Oshodi Isolo Local Government Area, on Thursday, made a startling request to the Lagos State Government. They want the recent ban of the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, extended to their area to forestall what they described as “security breach” in the neigbourhood. The concerned residents under […]

Politics

Sanwo-Olu says potentials of women cannot be left untapped

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2020 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday led other stakeholders to flag off the State’s leg of the HeForShe Campaign, a United Nations initiative that rallies the support of men to fight gender inequality in the world. Speaking on the need for gender balancing at the event held at the Adeyemi Bero hall in […]

Health

Sanwo-Olu lauds NNPC, SNEPCo’s donation of medical emergency equipment

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday lauded the donation of Medical Emergency Response Equipment to the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos by two oil companies. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday in Lagos at the inauguration of medical equipment donated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd.

News

Sanwo-Olu Calls For Equal Trade Partnership Between Uk And Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2020 0

..Gov Attends Investment Summit In London Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for equal partnership between United Kingdom and African countries if it hoped to have genuine global development. Speaking to journalists at the sideline of the UK-Africa Investment Summit that opened in London on Monday, the Governor reaffirmed that his administration will

News

2020 turning point for great things in Lagos -Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 6 January 2020 0

 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the year 2020 will be a turning point for great things to happen in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this on Sunday during the Year 2020 Annual Thanksgiving Service organised by the Lagos State Government, with the theme: ”Offering Thanksgiving Glories God”. He said that his administration was determined to […]

Environment

Sanwo-Olu fulfils promise, completes section of Lagos-Badagry expressway

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2020 0

A newly constructed section of Lagos-Badagry Highway was on Friday, declared open for public use by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, fulfilling the promise made at inception of his administration. The construction of the 4-kilometre section, which stretches from Agboju to Trade Fair, started shortly after the current administration took off. It would be […]

Politics

Sanwo-Olu says he won’t retreat from solving challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

Lagos State Government will be pursuing audacious development programmes in 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed in a New Year broadcast. The Governor unveiled his administration’s direction in policies and programmes in the year, disclosing that the Government would be prioritising investment in critical infrastructure with a new vigour. Sanwo-Olu said the State

Education News

Sanwo-Olu seals 8,200 hostel deal for LASU

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2019 0

Lagos State University (LASU) is set to become a residential tertiary institution, 36 years after it was established. The State Government, at the weekend, signed a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with six private property developers to deliver 8,272 units of hostel on the school campus in the next 18 months. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

Education Featured

We won’t progress in the 21st century using 20th century curricular – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2019 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised graduating students of the Mountain Top University to embrace change and disruption if they intend to compete in today’s labour market. The Governor, who was the Guest Lecturer at the Maiden Graduation Ceremony of the University owned by the Mountain of Fire Ministries, made this call on […]

Politics

Sanwo-Olu welcomes Supreme Court judgment

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2019 0

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision […]

News

Fix Lagos roads, NBA chairman tells Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

Lagos – Ikeja branch Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Dele Oloke, has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu  “to put politics aside and fix Lagos State” after 200 days in office. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Tuesday, Oloke said Sanwo-Olu should think of how to move Lagos forward by delivering […]

News

Sanwo-Olu’s aides decry low production of coconuts in Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

Badagry (Lagos State) – Ms Abisola Olusanya, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Agriculture has decried the low production of coconuts in Badagry, Lagos. Olusanya spoke at the Celebration of 2019 Coconut Festival tagged “Agunfest” held at Suntan Beach, Badagry on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]

Education

Professionals in politics: Panacea for sustainable national development -Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Delivered by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the UNILAG Faculty of Engineering 3rd Alumni Lecture, at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos, on 12th December 2019. Protocol. I am delighted to be here with you today, to deliver this Alumni Lecture. It is always a pleasure to return to events organised by my […]

Featured Politics

No meaningful growth without professionals taking part in politics – Sanwo-Olu

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Career professionals and politicians have corresponding roles to play in the struggle to set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development. Any effort to alienate professionals from politics may spell doom for the growth and development of the nation. This was the submission of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday when he delivered […]