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My second term will be much better, more effective- Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday promised to work harder in the interest of the people of the state during his second term in office even more than his first term. The governor, who gave the assurance during commissioning of various projects in the state as part of activities lined up for his second term inauguration, added that…

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World Menstrual Day: Foundation empowers over 200 students in tackling poverty

A Non-Governmental Organization, Edun Muinat Eniola (EME) on Friday sensitized and empowered over 200 students on menstrual cycle hygiene to alleviate poverty among less privileged homes. The sensitization programme which took place at Ikeja Grammar School, Oshodi, Lagos was organized to mark the international day on Menstrual Hygiene. This year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day had the theme; ‘Reusable Pads: Means of…

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My second term will be about good governance, people-oriented projects, says Abiodun

…dissolves cabinet, thanks members for successes recorded in first term By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the second term of his administration would be about good governance and people-oriented projects. Abiodun made this declaration during a special Jumat Service held at the Central Mosque, Kobiti, Abeokuta, to usher in the inauguration of his second…

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Sanwo-Olu commissions dual carriageway, bridge linking Ogudu to Alapere

…inaugurates new markets in Ketu, 12 other projects in Lagos East A newly designed access roadway linking four local councils in Lagos State has opened to vehicular traffic, solving a major traffic problem and ending decades-long wait for the beneficiary communities. Crowd of jubilant residents of Kosofe Local Government Area joined Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, at the ceremony where…

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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo commissions Oyo State Government Lodge in Abuja

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday commissioned the Oyo State Government Lodge in Abuja which was newly built by the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. Makinde while speaking at the commissioning, said his administration embarked on the project to ensure that the state has a lodge that is fit for purpose and thereby, reduce expenditure on accommodation and lodging when…

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Lagos Safety Commission trains 60 LASU officials on workplace safety

The Lagos State Safety Commission has trained sixty officials of the Lagos State University (LASU) on safety in the workplace. The one-day training held at the University’s main campus, Ojo, with the theme: “Lagos State: Training and Injection of Safety, Health and Fire Marshals in Lagos State University Campuses”, aimed towards ensuring healthy work environment. In a remark, LASU Vice…

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Sanwo-Olu commissions 13 infrastructural facilities across Lagos

In line with his administration’s commitment to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance to Lagos residents, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday, commissioned 13 projects in eight local government areas of the State. The commissioning of the projects in Amuwo-Odofin, Badagry, Agege, Ojo, Alimoso, Ifako Ijaiye, Ikeja and Ajeromi/Ifelodun local government areas, were parts of the 11-day programme lined up…

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Showdown as Tobun challenges Obasa for Lagos Speakership seat

….GAC backs Tobun- APC Chieftain….we await directive from party- New members-elect The retention of the Lagos Speakership seat by the incumbent, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa is under threat with the lawmaker representing Epe 1, Hon. Abiodun Tobun entering the race for the position. Tobun, it was learnt, declared his intention to vie for the position at the induction programme held…

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Sanwo-Olu dissolves cabinet ahead second term swearing in

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the expiration of his first term in office on Monday. Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement on Wednesday through a circular with No. 046. According to the statement, all political office holders are expected to hand over to the accounting officer or most senior director. The dissolution…

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Amosun forced Dangote to move refinery to Lagos from Ogun – Abiodun

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has responded to allegations regarding the relocation of the $19 billion Dangote refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, shifting the blame to his predecessor, Ibikunle Amosun. Abiodun, who served as the Chairman of the Olokola Free Trade Zone in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area during Amosun’s administration, asserted that he was not involved in…

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