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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tackled Peter Obi over the perceived disparaging comment he made about Nigeria at Johns Hopkins University in the United States. The Lagos Governor said Obi lacks the moral right to talk about poverty in Nigeria. During his recent engagement at Johns Hopkins University, the 2023 Labour Party Presidential …
Alhaji Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has stated that Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, won the 2023 governorship election in the state. Galadima while appearing on Arise Television’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, said Adediran, also known …
Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has claimed that if not for the “Peter Obi effect,” he would have emerged victorious over Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2023 Lagos State governorship election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate argued that the unexpected surge of support …
LAGOS — LEADERS of the Balogun Business Association, BBA, in Lagos State, yesterday, urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to disregard the activities of some traders parading themselves as leaders in the market who recently paid a courtesy call to his office. The leaders stated that those who paid the visit to the Governor were imposters. The …
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed satisfaction at the level of work on phase II of the Adiyan Water Works project, saying it has reached 80 percent completion. Sanwo-Olu, who made the remark after inspecting the ongoing water project, said, “It is expected to supply Lagos residents with 70 million gallons of water per …
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Dr. Fene Osakwe, Chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board, for becoming the First African to be nominated for the Cyber Personality of the Year award in the United Kingdom. The Cyber Security Awards, established in 2014, recognises outstanding individuals, teams, and organisations within the global cybersecurity …
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso has assured residents of dividends of democracy to the grassroots as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration continues to unveil new projects across local governments and local council development areas. Omotoso, made the remark at a media stakeholders’ forum in Ikeja, noted that the New Massey Street Children’s …
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, charged the newly recruited Constables to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism, as well as treat all citizens with respect and fairness, irrespective of their background. In his goodwill message at the Passing-OutParade ceremony of 10,000 Police Constables of 2022, held at the Police College Ikeja, the …
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that the Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) is a testament to the power of partnerships in advancing economic prospects of large corporations and small businesses. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said this at the opening of the 38th LITF by the Lagos Chamber …