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Lagos unveils 11-day activities for Sanwo-Olu’s second term inauguration
Lagos State government on Friday unveiled activities for the inauguration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, for a second term in office. Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the governor’s second term inauguration ceremonies, unfolded the 11-day activities, during a briefing in Alausa, Ikeja. Omotoso said the inauguration…
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Invoking ‘Lagos Spirit’, Sanwo-Olu makes surprise appearance at Guinness record cooking contest
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday afternoon made a surprise appearance at Amore Gardens in Lekki to motivate and celebrate a young talented Lagos-based chef, Hilda Baci, who is making a global record in Longest Cook-a-thon contest. Hilda is challenging the current Guinness World Record set by an Indian chef, who made a global recognition in the craft, cooking for 86…
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10th Senate Presidency: Sanwo-Olu throws weight behind Akpabio, Jibrin
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, pitched his support for the Stability Group rooting for the emergence of Senator Goodswill Akpabio and Senator Barau Jibrin as President and Deputy President of the 10th Senate. The governor said he aligned himself with the All Progressives Congress (APC) zoning decision, having read the legislative agenda being pushed forward by the Akpabio-led…
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House of Reps Speakership: Sanwo-Olu hosts Abass, Kalu, harps on indivisibility of Nigeria
As the jostle for the leadership positions in the National Assembly hots up, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday stressed the need to give priority to the nation’s unity in diversity in the zoning and contest for the various positions. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this when the Speakership aspirant, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and the deputy Speakership aspirant, Hon. Ben…
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ANA to mark tenth year of Achebe’s death
Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) is set to mark the 10th anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s death . The two-day event is scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st May 2023 at the Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village, Abuja. Highlights of the activities lined up for the memorial include tributes and reminiscences on the legend, open conversation between the old and…
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LASG names inauguration comittee for Sanwo-Olu’s second term
Lagos State government has inaugurated a 22-man committee for Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term. In a statement on Wednesday by Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso, the committee will coordinate activities for the May 29 swearing-in of Governor Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat’s second term in office. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr.…
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We can’t fund education alone-LASG
Lagos State government on Wednesday said it can’t fund the education sector alone , adding that it needs the support of the private stakeholders to contribute to the sector in the state. Commissioner for Education in Lagos, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo stated this at the Lagos State education conference 2023 with the theme “Exploring the opportunities in public-private partnerships for educational…
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LASG promises end to flooding on Lagos Island before end of July
Lagos State government on Wednesday assured that by end of July, completion of work on a mega pumping station being constructed in Ilubirin will permanently address the issue of flooding on Lagos Island. Speaking with newsmen after an assessment tour of the level of work on the pumping station located in the Ilubirin Estate, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services…
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Tinubu, Ooni, Akiolu others to grace annual Omoluabi Festival
Leadership of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, in collaboration with the Lagos State government, National Troupe of Nigeria, National Council of Arts and Culture, National Theater and other critical stakeholders in the Tourism, Arts and Culture industry in Nigeria, will hold their fifth annual World Omoluabi Festival tagged: “EKOFEST 23” on May 1. President, Yoruba Council Worldwide, Aare Oba Oladotun Hassan,…
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LASG begins demolition of illegal structures in Banana Island
Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) and the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Task Force) on Wednesday commenced the demolition of buildings on Banana Island that are in contravention of the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning Development Law (2019). A statement by the ministry of information and strategy said the exercise is in compliance with Governor Babajide…
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