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Contribute to social-economic development – Sanwo-Olu charges corps members
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, on Tuesday, charged corps members to contribute meaningfully to the social-economic development of the state and the entire Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the closing ceremony of the orientation course for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream 2 corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos State. The News Agency…
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Hardship: Sanwo-Olu’s aide urges Nigerians to cut expenses
Mr. Biliamin Oba, Senior Special Assistance to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to cut down on expenses to adapt to the present economic challenges facing the country. Oba gave the advice during the 2024 International Youth Day organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chapter, on Tuesday in…
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ASCSN scores Sanwo-Olu high on labour friendliness
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Lagos State Chapter, has lauded the state government for labour friendliness. The Secretary of the chapter, Mr Aladetan Abiodun, said on Wednesday that enhancements in Lagos State workers’ welfare under the administration of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu were unparalleled in the state’s history. Abiodun spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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LP urges Sanwo-Olu to tackle perennial flooding
The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State on Thursday called on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to deploy the state resources to address flooding in the state. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Mrs Olubunmi Odesanya, made call in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)reports that the call followed the floods that hit most parts of the…
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PDP chieftain commiserates with Sanwo-Olu over aide’s death
The 2023 Lagos PDP governorship candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) on Friday commiserated with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the death of his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Soyannwo died after a brief illness on Wednesday at 55. Adediran, in a condolence message issued by Mr Gbenga Ogunleye,his spokesman , said…
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Sen. Abiru mourns Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief of Staff
Sen. Adetokunbo Abiru (APC-Lagos East)has mourned the passing of Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Abiru, in a statement by his media aide, Mr Enitan Olukotun, in Lagos on Thursday, described the death of Soyannwo as shocking and a huge loss to his family, friends and the state. ”Late Gboyega…
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May Day: Sanwo-Olu applauds workers, union demands more
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded the dedication and service of hardworking men and women in both skilled and unskilled labor in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor gave the commendation on Wednesday at the Sir Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos Island, in commemoration of the workers day. “I honor the invaluable contributions of workers…
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Lagos Govt Sets Up Mega Viewing Centre for Super Eagles/Bafana Bafana Match
Lagos, Nigeria In a bid to foster community engagement and celebrate the unifying spirit of football, the Lagos State Government has established a mega viewing centre for the upcoming Super Eagles/Bafana Bafana match on Wednesday, February 7. The iconic Onikan Stadium, now Mobolaji Johnson Arena, has been designated as the Mega Viewing Centre for the highly anticipated clash, kicking off…
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Election
SDP congratulates Sanwo-Olu, urges inclusive governance
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on his victory at Saturday’s governorship election in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC on Monday morning declared Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the poll, defeating all his 15 opponents with 762,134 votes for a second term in office. The state SDP…
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Gov’ship election: Sanwo-Olu visits Bishop Oyedepo
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, revealed that he paid a visit to the bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, on Monday. The governor, who shared a picture of both of them on his Instagram page wrote, “Yesterday, was indeed a memorable day as I met with a man after God’s own heart, a…
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It’s is illegal to reject old naira notes – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on residents, business owners, and especially retailers to accept the old N500 and N1,000 notes – in line with the Supreme Court judgement which ruled that the currency remains legal tender until December 31, 2023. Sanwo-Olu made the call in a statement through the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, yesterday. The…
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Train Accident: Sanwo-Olu sad, commiserates with victims’ families
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed deep shock and sorrow over theThursday morning accident involving a train and a Lagos State Government staff bus. The accident happened between Shogunle and Ikeja axis. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, expressed sadness at the event. He sent deep condolences to the families of…
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Fish out perpetrators of Akere Auto spare parts market fire, Sanwo-Olu charges CP
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has directed the Commissioner of Police, Lagos, Idowu Owohunwa, to conduct a full investigation into the Akere fire incident and fish out the perpetrators. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, visited the scene of the midnight inferno that destroyed goods and properties worth millions of naira at Akere Auto…
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Sanwo-Olu assures Igbo traders of safety
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday embarked on campaign tour of major markets populated by people from the South-East. Sanwo-Olu took a tour of the markets ahead of the Saturday gubernatorial election, following the open endorsement for his re-election by Ndigbo community in the state. It was a rousing welcome for Sanwo-Olu at an open forum organised by…
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MURIC backs Sanwo-Olu for second term
The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC said that it will support Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second-term bid as governor of Lagos State following his performance in his first term. In a statement on Monday, the group’s director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said the governor’s score card reveals giant steps in critical areas. The statement partly reads, “The people of Lagos state will join their…
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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates maternal centre, couples clinic in Orile Agege
Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-olu, the Wife of the Lagos State Governor on Thursday inaugurated a 30-bed Maternal Maternity Centre and a Couples Clinic at the Orile Agege General Hospital (OAGH to further enhance antenatal care and child delivery in the state. Speaking during the inauguration, Sanwo-olu said the facilities were in line with the THEMES agenda of the current government to…
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Sanwo-Olu sponsors medical bills of 8,000 Lagos residents
About 8,000 residents in Lagos have benefitted from a free medical outreach programme sponsored by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. Dr Oreoluwa Finnih, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Health, said this in a statement signed by Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, Director, Public Affairs, in the state Ministry of Health, on Thursday in Lagos. Finnih said the free…
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