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    Metro Gov Ambode Fires LASEMA Boss Michael Akindele

    The General Manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Mr. Michael Akindele, has been fired by Governor Akinwumi Ambode. In a statement on Monday, LASEMA Head of Public Affairs Unit, Mr Adebayo Kehinde, said Mr. Akindele was fired on Sept. 14 2016. Kehinde said that the...
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    Economic Recession: Nigerian States That May Not Be Badly Affected

    For quite a while, the term economic recession has been on the lips of every Nigerian. Theoretically, economic recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial...
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    Metro Eid-el-Kabir: Ambode Sends Vital Message To Nigerians

    The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has called for endurance, tolerance and understanding among Nigerians for peace to reign in the country. Ambode, in a message by his Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna, Governor Ambode said the festivity called for reflection and the need for every...
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    Metro Lagos: Ambode Declares War on Domestic Violence

    The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday led an All Male Walk against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), vowing that his administration would leave no stone unturned to ensure that all perpetrators of such crimes are made to face the wrath of the law. The walk...
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    Politics Flood Disaster: PDP Condemns Ambode for Abandoning Lagosians

    The Lagos chapter of the People Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned Governor Akinwumi Ambode for allegedly abandoning citizens of Lagos during trying time. In a statement released on Wednesday, the party said Ambode doesn't have the interest of his state at heart. “Governor Ambode abandoned...
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    Metro Gov Ambode Orders Redeployment of Lagos Policemen Over Harassment of Innocent Citizens

    Governor Akinwumi Ambode has ordered Lagos state Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni, to immediately redeploy of some policemen attached to the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit out of Lagos state. This follows last Friday’s raids in different parts...
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    Politics Lagos Tax Chairman 'Sacked for Financial Irregularities'

    Chairman of the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Mr. Folarin Ogunsanwo, has been sacked. The Lagos state government said he has been "retired" from his position. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has also nominated Mr. Ayodele Hamzat Subair as his replacement. However, NigerianEye said...
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    Metro Lagos BRT Workers Protest, Embark on Strike [PHOTOS]

    Drivers and ticket sellers of the Lagos State Bus Rapid Transport today protested over unpaid salaries. According to Procotinz.com, the protest which was followed by strike action was staged at Ikorodu area of the state. The state government is yet to respond to the development. See photos:
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    Metro Gov. Ambode Opens Up on Militants Attacks In Lagos, Devise Means to Tackle Them

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday vowed that the State Government would deploy its entire arsenal to ensure that militants and vandals threatening the peace are flushed out of the State. The Governor who spoke when he received the Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr...
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    Politics Ambode Appoints 5 New Permanent Secretaries

    The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries and Tutor General in the State Public Service. A statement issued on Tuesday from the Office of the state Head of Service, quoted the Head of Service, HoS, Olabowale Ademola, as listing...
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    Politics Top 5 Most Performing Governors in Nigeria

    The African Leadership Magazine is conducting a poll to determine the top performing governors in Nigeria. These are the current top 5 most performing governors in the country according to the poll: 5. Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna) - 5% 4. Nyesom Wike (Rivers) - 7.9% 3. Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) -...
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    Politics Bola Tinubu: 'I Am Very Proud of Governor Akinwumi Ambode'

    APC Leader Ahmed Bola Tinubu has heaped praises on Governor Akinwumi Ambode for his achievements in Lagos state. Speaking at a meeting of APC members in Lagos on Friday, Tinubu said he and the presidency is proud of Ambode's work in Lagos. “I was with Mr President, President Muhammadu...
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    Politics How Lagos Will Look Like In The Next 6 Months – Ambode

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday noted that the State would witness massive transformation in critical sectors in the next six months. Speaking in Badagry at the opening session of a two-day retreat organised by the State Government for members of the State Executive...
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    Metro Nigerians Condemn Gov Ambode for Enforcing Ban on Street Hawking in Lagos

    Nigerians have reacted to the enforcement of the ban on street hawking in Lagos state. According to Governor Akinwumi Ambode, both seller and buyer, if caught stand to be jailed for 6 months, or pay a N90,000 fine. Read more: Ambode Bans Street Hawking, Buyers And Sellers To Be Jailed For 6 Months
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    Politics Buhari's Ministers, Ambode Visit Dangote Refinery In Lagos [See Photos]

    Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, with Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and President, Dangote Group; Alhaji Aliko Dangote during the Vice President’s inspection visit to the Dangote Refinery at the Lekki...
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    Metro What Lagos Smart City Will Look Like [SEE PHOTOS]

    The Lagos State Government and the City of Dubai on Monday entered into a historic partnership that will see Lagos emerge as the first Smart City in Africa. The deal is expected to bring multi-billion dollar investments to Lagos, create thousands of jobs and transform the state, a statement by...
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    Politics Lagos Assembly Makes Yoruba Language A Compulsory Subject in Schools

    The Lagos State House of Assembly, today, directed that teaching and learning of Yoruba language be made compulsory in all public and private schools in the state. Guardian reports that the House, in a Motion, ruled that Yoruba language should be taught for at least three periods in a week for...
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    Politics Lagos Governor, Ambode Hosts German President [See Photos]

    Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has expressed the desire of his administration to partner with the Federal Republic of Germany in the areas of power, transport, technology and development finance to bring about a quantum leap in establishment and sustenance of businesses in the State...
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    Metro Lagos State Government Demolishes Baba Ijebu’s Building

    Lagos State Government, yesterday, demolished a four storey-building owned by the founder of the Premier Lotto, popularly known as “Baba Ijebu,” Sir Kensington Adebutu, in order to avert possible loss of lives and property in the area. The building located at No 6, Campbell Street, Lagos Island...
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