EFCC probes Fashola •Investigators move to Lagos •True Face withdraws allegations against House – Tribune
February 17, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into the issues raised in the corruption allegations against the Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola.
EFCC’s spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, told the Nigerian Tribune that the petition detailing alleged corrupt practices by the governor in the handling of the state’s finances was receiving the attention of the agency, just like any other petition.
At memorial, Fashola, Tinubu, others laud Beko – The Guardian
February 11, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, his predecessor, Bola Tinubu, as well as several rights activists and groups yesterday marked the fourth year memorial anniversary of the late medical doctor and human rights activist, Beko Ransome-Kuti, in Lagos.
Court bars lawmakers from probing Fashola, others – The Punch
February 11, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The face-off between the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and members of the state House of Assembly assumed a new dimension on Wednesday as the Lagos High Court barred the lawmakers from going further with its probe of financial impropriety against the governor.
INVESTIGATION ON FASHOLA: D’Banj, 9ice, others take rally to Lagos Assembly • AC denies Tinubu’s involvement – Tribune
February 1, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The Coalition of Youths for Good Governance has concluded plans to stage a rally to protest allegations of financial misappropriation against the Lagos State governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, by a group, the New Face of Lagos.
Don’t distract Fashola, Mark warns – Lagos lawmakers boycott public sitting – Group warns against Fashola’s impeachment – Tribune
December 15, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Apparently reacting to the rumour that some forces were making efforts to scuttle the development activities of Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Senate President, David Mark, has warned people not to distract the governor.
Soyinka, Tinubu at Oshiomhole’s anniversary: Iwu must go – The Nation
November 13, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
The campaign for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair Prof Maurice Iwu’s removal intensified yesterday, with Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and others insisting that he must go.
Speaking during the celebration of the first anniversary of Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole in office, they said there would be no free and fair election if Iwu is not removed.
Lagos councils: Fashola says ‘No’ to Yar’Adua – The Guardian
July 27, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
As the head of a State Government that is committed to the highest standards of Constitutionalism and legality, I regret that I am unable to accede to your request to alter the current status quo by stopping the operation of the 37 Local Council Development Areas.
