Babatunde Fashola
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Fashola, others laud Salako’s achievements at NIMR
As Prof. Babatunde Salako exits the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) as the Director-General, some Nigerians on Tuesday lauded him for his exceptional service and contributions to health development. Mr Babatunde Fashola, a former Governor of Lagos, who spoke at a sendforth programme organised in honour of Salako in Lagos, described him as a great mind and patriotic Nigerian.…
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Tinubu celebrates Fashola at 61
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday congratulated Mr Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State, on his 61st birthday. In a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, the President described Fashola as a highly esteemed lawyer, administrator, author, essayist, and a public officer per excellence. “He has had a brilliant career trajectory – in…
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Hardship: Fashola urges Lagos Assembly to review tenancy law
The former governor of Lagos State has urged the state House of Assembly to review the state’s tenancy law to compel landlords in the state to collect six months rents. Mr Babatunde Fashola made this known to newsmen at a Gala Night in commemoration of 25 years of unbroken democratic governance in Nigeria organised by the Lagos State House of…
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Tinubu has never influenced electoral process, Vice-President Shettima says
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday in Ilorin said the present administration led by President Bola Tinubu has never influenced the electoral process. Shettima, while speaking during the 30th anniversary of Prof. Yusuf Ali’s Ghalib Chambers, explained why President Tinubu decided to steer clear of the electoral process. He said this was because of Tinubu’s belief in political freedom, fair play…
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General News
Sanwo-Olu urges use of innovative technologies in solving challenge
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for the use of innovative technologies to resolve the economic and social challenges of the country. Sanwo-Olu said this on Wednesday during the pioneer graduation of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) at Konga Place in Lekki. He said that the new platform of globalisation and the Internet of Things…
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Free education will reduce poverty, says Child-rights Advocate
A U.S.-based child rights and abuse advocate, Atim Tolbert, has called on the government to provide free basic education for all children across schools in every state, especially in under-developed communities. She made the call on Monday during a virtual meeting organised by the Reach out Africa Charity Initiative (ROACI), a Non-governmental organization. Tolbert, who is also a domestic violence…
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Group laments slow pace of Okenne-Auchi-Benin highway project
A group, Justice Research Centre (JRC), has decried the slow pace of work on Okenne-Auchi-Benin dualization, inaugurated in 2013 under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. The group made this known in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Mr. Donald Inwalomhe and made available to newsmen in Benin on Thursday. Inwalomhe noted that the slow pace of work had contributed…
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Nigerian author breaks American record, 2 varsities accept book for PG
A Nigerian writer, Obii Pax-Harry, has had her book, “Prophetic Engagement: Issachar Mandate,’ adopted as recommended text for Master’s degree course by two American universities. The book was recommended as a text for Master’s degree programme in women leadership by Wagner University, Pasadena and Shiloh University. A statement by Ugochukwu Uwajeh, Communications Consultant, Nehemiah Resource Centre, Abuja on Tuesday, said…
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FG’s commitment to infrastructural development yielding results – Minister
The Federal Government has expressed satisfaction that its commitment to infrastructural development were manifesting and yielding positive results. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Josephine Ademu, Press and Public Relations Officer at the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. She stated that Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the minister expressed the satisfaction at the handover…
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Fashola slams N2b libel suit against power coy’s CEO, two dailies
Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has slammed a N2 billion defamation suit against the Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd., Leno Adesanya. In a statement of claim before an FCT High Court presided over by Justice Sylvester Oriji, the minister accused Adesanya and two national dailies of making false and disparaging publications against him. He…
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economy
NIEEE poises to proffer solutions to perennial low power generation capacity
The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) has decried the perennial issues of low power generation capacity, distribution and transmission in the country. Mr. Richard Adenekan, the Chairman, NIEEE Organizing Committee of the Distinguished Electrical and Electronics Engineer Annual Lecture (DEEEAL), made the assertions in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Adenekan said that…
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NEWS
Fashola lists major roads completed by FG
The Minister of Works and House, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, on Wednesday listed major roads that have been completed by the Federal Government and are ready for commissioning nationwide. The minister reeled out the names of the roads when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Works to defend the 2022 budget proposal in Abuja. The roads, according to…
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Politics
Senate seeks bailout to Works Ministry’s N420 billion liability on road projects
The Senate Committee on Works will liaise with the House of Representatives, the Executive on provision of an emergency fund to clear the N420billion owed road contractors by the Ministry of Works and Housing. Senate’s move for an emergency fund for the ministry was hinged on presentation by the Minister, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, when he appeared before the committee to…
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Minister wants emergency fund for road repairs
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has called for an emergency fund for periodic repairs on expressways across the country. Fashola said this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Works and Housing for 2022 budget defense on Friday in Abuja. The minister decried inadequate budgetary provisions for the ministry, stressing that such fund would help…
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