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<strong>We Will Shun Any Forum With PDP ‘Agents of Violence’ – Sanwo-Olu</strong>

29Jan

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

We Will Shun Any Forum With PDP ‘Agents of Violence’ – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has said that he won’t attend any forum where he would share a stage with Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members. There was an alleged attack in the Surulere area of Lagos State on Friday. While the opposition PDP has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of deploying thugs to attack supporters of its governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the APC has maintained that it was Adediran’s thugs that carried out violence on residents of the area. Reacting to the development, Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State commissioner for information, in a statement on Saturday said the state would not tolerate being portrayed in a bad light. Omotoso said, “The Lagos state government has noted the flood of comments sp...

2023 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Expresses Optimism Over Tinubu’s Presidency

12Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Elections, News, Nigeria

2023 Elections: Sanwo-Olu Expresses Optimism Over Tinubu’s Presidency

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed optimism that Bola Tinubu would enjoy massive support among the Yoruba in the 2023 elections. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed optimism that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu would enjoy massive support among the Yoruba. He disclosed this at the 2022 edition of the Annual Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Monday. Sanwo-Olu spoke highly of Tinubu, describing him as an experienced leader who would deliver if given the opportunity. He was quoted by SAN to have said, “It is my firm hope and belief that the Yoruba race will unite as one behind the momentous candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “He is a proud son of the race and...

Sanwo-Olu Approves Multimillion Naira Upgrade Of Lagos Television

29Aug

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Infrastructure, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

Sanwo-Olu Approves Multimillion Naira Upgrade Of Lagos Television

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a multimillion Naira upgrade of key infrastructure at the Lagos Television (LTV) as part of a comprehensive plan to reposition the State-owned television station for national and international competitiveness. According to a release by Mr. Rasaq Musbau, the Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), the Project Management Team from the Agency recently went on an inspection tour of the complex and expressed satisfaction with the pace of work. He explained that the facility is now a beehive of activities carried out by construction workers to deliver a phased plan to revamp the 41-year-old television station. See Also: Lagos Government Announces School Resumption Dates M...

APC is Focusing On Its Promises — Sanwo-Olu

24Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Lagos News, News, Nigeria

APC is Focusing On Its Promises — Sanwo-Olu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is focusing and delivering on its promises, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said. Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen during the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) meeting with Information Managers of APC at federal and state levels held on Thursday at the Lagos House, Ikeja. He said that the mantra of APC was premised on ”Change”, which was on security, infrastructure development and economic growth. According to him, these have been the driving initiatives in APC states and across the country. Read Also: Why We Can’t Remove Dead Persons From Voter Register – INEC ”We all know where we are when it comes to security issues as states and country. ”On economic growth and infrastructure, massive investment in i...

May God give Nigeria Prudent and Honest Leaders like Jakande –Tinubu

20Feb

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Interview, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

May God give Nigeria Prudent and Honest Leaders like Jakande –Tinubu

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday, hailed the late first civilian governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, saying the country needed more leaders with integrity and pragmatism. Jakande, who served between October 1, 1979, and December 31, 1983, passed away last Thursday at the age of 91. Tinubu, who is also a former governor of Lagos, spoke at the eighth-day Fidau prayer session for Jakande, saying had started his political career at the late ex-governor’s house. Recounting a conversation with Jakande, the APC chieftain stated, “He said, ‘Go, we need many like you. Go to the Senate.’ The rest is history. “We pray for Nigeria to give us more leaders that are prudent, very honest, and give priority to the future, looking a...

10Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria

COVID-19 Not Hoax – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Sunday warned Lagosians on the devastating effect of the raging Coronavirus (COVID-19). The governor appealed to Lagosians to take all the COVID-19 protocols seriously as COVID19 is not a glamorous disease or a hoax as some people claim it is. ”Lagosians, #COVID19 is not a glamorous disease, neither is it a hoax. You need to follow the safety guidelines to safeguard your friends and loved ones. “In the midst of increasing #COVID19 cases, we have some good news from our Infectious Diseases Hospital.” Sanwo-olu tweeted.

BREAKING: COVID-19 Second Wave: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Down Schools Until Further Notice

18Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Lagos News, News, Nigeria, Press Statement

BREAKING: COVID-19 Second Wave: Sanwo-Olu Shuts Down Schools Until Further Notice

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that all public and private schools in the state be shut down until further notice. The governor disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He also directed all public servants from Grade Level 14 and below, except emergency workers and first responders, to work from home for the next 14 days starting from Monday next week – in the first instance. Sanwo-Olu also stressed that concerts, carnivals and street parties were banned in Lagos until further notice. According to him, night clubs have not been allowed to open yet and all night clubs in the state should be shut down indefinitely with immediate effect. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that the 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government remained in place, and the pro...

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19

12Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria, Safety

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Tests Positive For COVID-19

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has tested positive for coronavirus. The state health commissioner, Akin Abayomi announced this on Saturday. African News Today had earlier reported that the governor had gone into isolation on Friday following contact with persons infected with the virus. Abayomi said the Governor is currently experiencing “mild symptoms and fatigue typical of a mild case of COVID.” In a statement, he added that Sanwo-Olu is receiving treatment and is being closely monitored at home by a clinical team from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba. “Mr. Sanwo-Olu is doing well on treatment and rest and we are confident that he will recover quickly and clear the virus,” the statement said.

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Goes into Self-Isolation

11Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Covid-19, Nigeria

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Goes into Self-Isolation

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has gone into self-isolation following the news of one of his close aides testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. According to a statement by the state Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, the unnamed aide was said to have tested positive, necessitating the governor to proceed on self-isolation. The governor and other members of his team will be tested by the Lagos State biobank but will remain in isolation until the results of the test are available. “This is not the first time the governor is having the COVID-19 test. He has had at least three since May when he announced that 10 of his aides had tested positive for the virus,” the commissioner stated.

Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th

20Oct

By adminNo Comments

Breaking News, Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Violence, Youths

Breaking News: Lagos State Declares 24-Hour Curfew from Today 20th

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu has announced a 24-hour curfew starting by 4pm today, 20th of October 2020. In a statement made available to reporters, the governor said that no one should be found outside except for essential service providers and first responders. The statement read thus in full: "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 of our society. Lives and limbs have been lost as criminals and miscreants are now hiding under the umbrella of these protests to unleash mayhem on our State. "As a government that is alive to its responsibility and has shown a commitment to the movement #ENDSARS, we will not watch and allow anarchy in our d...