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![PHOTOS; Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Adeleke, Other South-West Governors Meet In Lagos]()
PHOTOS; Sanwo-Olu, Makinde, Adeleke, Other South-West Governors Meet In Lagos
The governors of the six South-West states have arrived at the Lagos State government house in Alausa, Ikeja, for an important meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-OluAs at 12 noon, on Monday, all the governors had arrived and then went in for the meeting.Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Oyo Stat... -
![Sanwo-Olu Emerges As Chairman Of S’West Governors, Speaks On Minimum Wage]()
Sanwo-Olu Emerges As Chairman Of S’West Governors, Speaks On Minimum Wage
The Southwest governors said on Monday that the negotiations between the Nigerian government and organised labour should reflect fiscal federalism.The governors said they support whatever outcome of the negotiation on the minimum wage.This was disclosed by the chairman of the forum, Governor Babaji... -
![Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu & Akpabio Join Dangote For Unveiling Of Sinotruk Factory In Ikeja (Video)]()
Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu & Akpabio Join Dangote For Unveiling Of Sinotruk Factory In Ikeja (Video)
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote arrived in Ikeja on Sunday for the highly anticipated unveiling of the Dangote Sinotruk factory.Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Sanwo-Olu, announ... -
![Lagos State Gov Sanwo-Olu Rewards LASU Best-Graduating Student, Olaniyi Olawale With ₦10m]()
Lagos State Gov Sanwo-Olu Rewards LASU Best-Graduating Student, Olaniyi Olawale With ₦10m
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best-graduating student of Lagos State University, Olaniyi Olawale, with N10m.Sanwo-Olu announced this on Thursday at the university’s 27th convocation grand finale in Lagos.According to a tweet by Jubril Gawat, Senior Special... -
![Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief Of Staff, Gbenga Soyannwo Dies At 55]()
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief Of Staff, Gbenga Soyannwo Dies At 55
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's Deputy Chief of Staff, Gbenga Soyannwo is dead.Soyannwo died on Wednesday, May 15, at the age of 55 after a brief illness. Confirming the sad news, Lagos state's commissioner for information and strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said; “With deep sorrow, the Lagos S... -
![Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Receives Prince Harry, Meghan Markle (Photos)]()
Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Receives Prince Harry, Meghan Markle (Photos)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on SundayThe British Royal couple was received by Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and some members of the State Executive Council during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Mar... -
![Lagos Gov Sanwo Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde's Daughter, Basirat As SSA To Gov On Tourism]()
Lagos Gov Sanwo Olu Appoints Wasiu Ayinde's Daughter, Basirat As SSA To Gov On Tourism
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appoints Damilola Basirat Ayinde Marshal as SSA To The Governor Of Lagos State On TourismSee her biography below...BIOGRAPHYDAMILOLA BASIRAT AYINDE MARSHAL is an intelligent Lagos-based Legal Practitioner.Up until her appointment as a Senior Special Assistant... -
![Sanwo-Olu Hosts Coach Dreh For Swimming Almost 3 Hours Across Lagos Lagoon]()
Sanwo-Olu Hosts Coach Dreh For Swimming Almost 3 Hours Across Lagos Lagoon
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended Dare Samuel Akinrodoye, also known as Coach Dreh, for his remarkable achievement of swimming across the Third Mainland Bridge in an impressive time.Coach Dreh completed the 11.8km swim on March 30, 2024, in just 2 hours and 33 minutes.Sanwo-Olu,... -
![Lagos Hosts Governors As Governor Sanwo-Olu's Daughter, Modupe Ties The Knot In Grand Ceremony (Photos)]()
Lagos Hosts Governors As Governor Sanwo-Olu's Daughter, Modupe Ties The Knot In Grand Ceremony (Photos)
In a joyous celebration of love and unity, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, proudly witnessed his daughter, Modupe Oreoluwa, exchange marital vows with her beloved, Oladele Johnson, on Saturday, April 6.The auspicious occasion, held at the prestigious Cathedral Church of Christ in L... -
![Drama As Hospital Shuns Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Directive, Detains Mother Over Delivery Bill]()
Drama As Hospital Shuns Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Directive, Detains Mother Over Delivery Bill
Elizabeth Davis, a woman who lost her baby shortly after delivering prematurely at the Ajeromi General Hospital in the Ajegunle Area of Lagos State, has been detained by the hospital management due to her inability to settle her medical bill of N323,000.This is despite the state’s directive to al... -
![Late Herbert Wigwe is an 'Isale Eko Boy', Lagos Will Immortalize Him - Gov. Sanwo-Olu]()
Late Herbert Wigwe is an 'Isale Eko Boy', Lagos Will Immortalize Him - Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to immortalise the late consummate banker and business mogul Herbert Wigwe in Lagos State.The Governor disclosed this while paying tribute to the former Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings at a funeral rites ceremony tagged 'Herbert Wigwe: ... -
![How Marriage Failed Mr Ibu - Man Compares Late Actor’s Marriage to Olu Jacobs']()
How Marriage Failed Mr Ibu - Man Compares Late Actor’s Marriage to Olu Jacobs'
A Nigerian man, identified as Ajinwa on the micro-blogging platform, X, has revealed how marriage failed the late actor, Mr Ibu.Comparing him to his senior colleague, Olu Jacobs, the Twitter user, stated that the same marriage is sustaining the ailing actor. He stated that the difference between th... -
!['Sanwo-Olu's Promise Of Free Antenatal, Delivery Services A Mirage' - Lagos Residents Lament]()
'Sanwo-Olu's Promise Of Free Antenatal, Delivery Services A Mirage' - Lagos Residents Lament
Some residents of Lagos have lamented the promise of a free child delivery programme for expectant mothers in all the state-owned General Hospitals and special maternity centres by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is so far a mirage.Sanwo-Olu during a media chat on Feb. 22 promised that child delivery, ... -
![Business Mogul Diaadem Emotional as She Opens up on Her Affair With Governor Sanwo Olu (VID)]()
Business Mogul Diaadem Emotional as She Opens up on Her Affair With Governor Sanwo Olu (VID)
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur, Adeola Adeyemi, better known as Diadem, has taken to social media to tearfully debunk claims of being romantically involved with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.A blogger had claimed that the mother of one was sleeping with the politician and that he was const... -
![Sanwo-Olu Announces 25% Discount on Lagos Public Transportation]()
Sanwo-Olu Announces 25% Discount on Lagos Public Transportation
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the resumption of a 25% reduction on public transportation in the state.Sanwo-Olu revealed this in a live media chat with journalists on Thursday.The governor said, “Almost immediately from this weekend, we’re throwing back a 25% re... -
![VID: Gov Sanwo-Olu Reacts After Being Accused Of Spending $6M On Sidechick's Birthday In Grenada]()
VID: Gov Sanwo-Olu Reacts After Being Accused Of Spending $6M On Sidechick's Birthday In Grenada
Governor Sanwo Olu releases pictures amidst reports that he abandoned work to celebrate his alleged side chic’s 50th birthday in Grenada.A New York-based journalist, Jackson Ude, had leveled allegations against the Lagos State Governor, claiming that he spent a staggering $6 million on his allege... -
![Gov Sanwo-Olu Meets US Secretary Of State, Blinken In Lagos]()
Gov Sanwo-Olu Meets US Secretary Of State, Blinken In Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, met with Antony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, on Wednesday, at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja.Sanwo-Olu made this known via his official X handle on Wednesday.The governor stated that Lagos Stat... -
![Ex- Minister Of Power And Steel,, Olu Agunloye Released From Kuje Prison]()
Ex- Minister Of Power And Steel,, Olu Agunloye Released From Kuje Prison
Olu Agunloye, a former Minister of Power and Steel, has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre after fulfilling the requirements for his bail, according to information gathered by The PUNCH.It was learnt that Agunloye was released on Friday.The spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territor... -
![‘It Is For The People Of Lagos’ – Sanwo-Olu Speaks Over Supreme Court Victory]()
‘It Is For The People Of Lagos’ – Sanwo-Olu Speaks Over Supreme Court Victory
The Supreme Court on Friday, re-affirmed the re-election of Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as Governor of Lagos State, in the March 18, 2023 Governorship poll.The Appeal Court had earlier affirmed the victory of Sanwo-Olu after the Governorship Election Petition Tribu... -
![BREAKING; Court Grants Ex-Minister, Olu Agunloye Who Was Remanded To Jail, N50m Bail]()
BREAKING; Court Grants Ex-Minister, Olu Agunloye Who Was Remanded To Jail, N50m Bail
Former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, has been granted bail in the sum of N50 million.New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating Agunloye over the $6 billion Mambilla Hydropower Contract.Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Fe... -
![Court Remands Ex-Minister, Olu Agunloye In Kuje Prison]()
Court Remands Ex-Minister, Olu Agunloye In Kuje Prison
A former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye has been remanded in Kuje Correctional Service. The order for his remand was given by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned Agunloye over allegations of fraud in the Mambilla Power Proj... -
![Soldiers Who Criticized Gov Sanwo Olu For Arresting Colleague Have Been Arrested - COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja]()
Soldiers Who Criticized Gov Sanwo Olu For Arresting Colleague Have Been Arrested - COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja reveals that soldier who criticised Governor Sanwo-Olu for arresting his colleague has been arrested.Addressing newsmen today, January 9, Taoreed said the conduct of the soldier apprehended for driving against traffic does not represent... -
![VIDEO: Top Ranking Military Officer Slams Lagos Gov. Sanwo-olu For Arresting A Soldier]()
VIDEO: Top Ranking Military Officer Slams Lagos Gov. Sanwo-olu For Arresting A Soldier
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been slammed by a top ranking military officer, for ordering the arrest of their colleague alongside three other motorcyclists for driving against traffic on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The soldier faulted Sanwo-Olu for calling the soldier “usele... -
![Popular Kannywood, Actor Funky Mallam Slams Gov. Sanwo-Olu For 'Arresting Soldier Using Police']()
Popular Kannywood, Actor Funky Mallam Slams Gov. Sanwo-Olu For 'Arresting Soldier Using Police'
Kannywood actor and comedian, Saeed Muhammed, popularly known as Funky Mallam has criticised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,l of Lagos State for ordering his police escorts to arrest a “soldier” over a traffic violation.Sanwo-Olu had ordered the arrests of motorcyclists riding against traffic on t... -
![Popular Kannywood, Actor Funky Mallam Slams Gov. Sanwo-Olu For 'Arresting Soldier Using Police']()
Popular Kannywood, Actor Funky Mallam Slams Gov. Sanwo-Olu For 'Arresting Soldier Using Police'
Kannywood actor and comedian, Saeed Muhammed, popularly known as Funky Mallam has criticised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,l of Lagos State for ordering his police escorts to arrest a “soldier” over a traffic violation.Sanwo-Olu had ordered the arrests of motorcyclists riding against traffic on t... -
![VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu Arrests Okada Riding Soldier, Motorcyclists For Plying One-Way]()
VIDEO: Sanwo-Olu Arrests Okada Riding Soldier, Motorcyclists For Plying One-Way
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, ordered the arrest of some motorcyclists, including an Army Lance Corporal, who ran into his convoy while riding against traffic along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.This was seen in a video shared by Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Gover... -
![“So You Won’t Greet Me?” – Moment Governor Sanwo Olu Mets Mr Macaroni At Tony Elumelu’s Party]()
“So You Won’t Greet Me?” – Moment Governor Sanwo Olu Mets Mr Macaroni At Tony Elumelu’s Party
A viral video circulating online shows the moment the popular comedian, Mr Macaroni seemingly snubs the Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu at Tony Elumelu’s all-white party.It would be recalled that the business tycoon, Tony Elumelu hosted an all-white party, and the event was attended by m... -
![Lagos State Gov., Babajide Sanwo-Olu Unveils Newly Constructed Mid-level Food Agro-hub (Video)]()
Lagos State Gov., Babajide Sanwo-Olu Unveils Newly Constructed Mid-level Food Agro-hub (Video)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, unveiled a newly constructed mid-level food agro-hub at Idi-Oro in the Mushin area of the state.The Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Jubril Gawat, revealed this in a series of tweets on his X handle on Sunday.Gawat wrote, "T... -
![EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Of Power, Olu Ogunloye Wanted For Fraud]()
EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Of Power, Olu Ogunloye Wanted For Fraud
Dr. Olu Ogunloye, a former Minister of Power and Steel, has been proclaimed wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.Ogunloye was the first Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), as well as the Minister of State for Defence (NAVY) and the Deputy National Chairman of th... -
![Olu- korede Adenewo Appointed As MD/CEO Of Firstbank In UK]()
Olu- korede Adenewo Appointed As MD/CEO Of Firstbank In UK
FirstBank Group has appointed Olu- korede Adenewo as MD/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank UK, according to a press release. The statement said that the appointment-effective from November 16, 2023-is subject to regulatory approval. It stated that Adenewo, who has demonstrated exceptional leaders... -
![‘We Can Make Mistakes’—Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Lagos Spending]()
‘We Can Make Mistakes’—Sanwo-Olu Reacts To Lagos Spending
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration is not immune to mistakes.Admitting that a mistake was made over figures of spending, Sanwo-Olu said his government was committed to public goods.He spoke at the inauguration of the Lagos State Building Control Agency Building, ... -
![Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu Knocked For Spending N3.75bn On Perfume, Rechargeable Fans]()
Lagos Gov. Sanwo-Olu Knocked For Spending N3.75bn On Perfume, Rechargeable Fans
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has been heavily criticized following the approval of the whopping sum of N7.5 million to replace liquid fragrance in his office and N3 billion to purchase rechargeable fans for the office of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat.New Telegraph also repor... -
![PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Receives Wonder Athlete Who Walked On Rope Across Lagos]()
PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Receives Wonder Athlete Who Walked On Rope Across Lagos
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as he officially received Estonian slackliner, Jaan Roose who walked over a rope across Lagos on Friday.Reputed for possessing steely nerves, Roose, a 3-time world champion performed a daring Slack-Lining... -
![Court Dismisses Labour Party GRV's Appeal, Affirms Sanwo Olu's Electoral Victory in Lagos]()
Court Dismisses Labour Party GRV's Appeal, Affirms Sanwo Olu's Electoral Victory in Lagos
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has affirmed the judgment of the tribunal, confirming the return of Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Lagos State.In its ruling on September 25, the tribunal dismissed the PDP's governorship candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran ... -
![BREAKING! Former Ekiti PDP Chairman Bola Olu-Ojo is Dead]()
BREAKING! Former Ekiti PDP Chairman Bola Olu-Ojo is Dead
Rotarian Bola Olu-Ojo, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, has reportedly passed away.According to reports sent to media on Thursday morning, the politician passed away on Wednesday 1 Nov, 2023. “With the total submission to the Almighty, we announce the pass... -
![Sanwo-Olu Commissions Yaba Overpass Bridge]()
Sanwo-Olu Commissions Yaba Overpass Bridge
As a follow-through on his recent commitment, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State officially inaugurated the Yaba Overpass Bridge on Thursday, November 2, making it accessible for public use. The Yaba Overpass is one of the four that the state government has lined up for commissioning. The r... -
![comment*] Gov. Sanwo Olu Makes Runway Debut At Lagos Fashion Week 2023, Videos Spark Reactions]()
comment*] Gov. Sanwo Olu Makes Runway Debut At Lagos Fashion Week 2023, Videos Spark Reactions
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has shown that he can do beyond governing the state The politician made a surprise appearance at the Lagos Fashion Week, and he strutted the runway with other models With a wide smile on his face, the governor waved and bowed as the huge crowd cheered him on the ru... -
![Photos Of Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Opening A Vehicle Assembly Plant]()
Photos Of Lagos Governor, Sanwo-Olu Opening A Vehicle Assembly Plant
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, has opened the GAC Car Assembly Plant in Lagos. The Governor disclosed this in a statement posted on his official X handle.Sanwo-Olu revealed that this partnership is a step towards greater industrialisation, more jobs, and technical training for the pe... -
![Lagos Debunks Report Of Sanwo-Olu Banning LASTMA From Arresting Motorists]()
Lagos Debunks Report Of Sanwo-Olu Banning LASTMA From Arresting Motorists
The government of Lagos State has denied the report making the rounds on social media that the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had directed the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority to stop arresting erring motorists. In the flier that went viral on social media platforms on... -
![Sanwo-Olu’s Re-Election Cannot Stand – Jandor Tells Appeal Court As He Files 34 Appeal Notice]()
Sanwo-Olu’s Re-Election Cannot Stand – Jandor Tells Appeal Court As He Files 34 Appeal Notice
The Lagos state governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), AbdulAzeez Adeniran popularly known as Jandor, has filed an appeal on the judgment of the election petitions tribunal which affirmed the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Jando...
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