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![Mercy Johnson Under Serious Fire For Endorsing APC's Governor Sanwo-Olu For Second Term]()
Mercy Johnson Under Serious Fire For Endorsing APC's Governor Sanwo-Olu For Second Term
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie have come under heavy fire after she publicly endorsed Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.The 2023 gubernatorial election is around the corner and everyone has been canvassing for their choice of candidate in Lagos State.Taking to Inst... -
![I’ve Learnt My Lesson – Sanwo Olu Speaks On #EndSars Incident Days To Governorship Election]()
I’ve Learnt My Lesson – Sanwo Olu Speaks On #EndSars Incident Days To Governorship Election
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has spoken about the Endsars protest that claimed lives at Lekki toll gate in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu during an interview on ARISE TV on Wednesday said he has learnt his lessons. Speaking further, he added that he wanted to get forensic analysis of what happene... -
![So You Always Had This Money - Simi Reacts As Sanwo-Olu Pays 1.2B Pension Funds To Retirees]()
So You Always Had This Money - Simi Reacts As Sanwo-Olu Pays 1.2B Pension Funds To Retirees
Nigerian singer, Simi has called out Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This comes after the governor paid N1.2 billion penson owed retirees just few days to election. The singer expressed shock that the government had the money all the while but refused to pay it, only to come few days t... -
![Gov. Sanwo-Olu Begs For Votes, Offers Free Medical Screening to Ikorodu Residents]()
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Begs For Votes, Offers Free Medical Screening to Ikorodu Residents
The wife of the Lagos State governor, Ibijoke Sanw-Olu, has called on residents of Ikorodu to take their health very seriously and embrace the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme.Mrs Sanwo-Olu made the call during the medical screening conducted by staff of Ikorodu General Hospital at Ikorodu town ha... -
![Sanwo Olu Deserves Second term Because He Empowered Me With N1Million - Man Says]()
Sanwo Olu Deserves Second term Because He Empowered Me With N1Million - Man Says
A Nigerian entrepreneur identified as Anthony Kupe has stated why he believes Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu deserves to be re-elected. The Governorship and State Assembly elections in Nigeria come up on March 11, 2023, exactly two weeks after the presidential and national assembly ele... -
!["Tinubu May Be Poisoned, Sanwo-olu Will Win Lagos Election" – Prophet Bisi Olujobi]()
"Tinubu May Be Poisoned, Sanwo-olu Will Win Lagos Election" – Prophet Bisi Olujobi
Prophet Bisi Olujobi has advised President-elect Bola Tinubu to be cautious of his surroundings to avoid harm.The General Overseer of Wisdom Church of Christ International in Ketu, Lagos, gave the advice in a statement sent to DAILY POST at the weekend.The cleric congratulated the former Lagos gove... -
![Ohanaeze Denies Calling For Sanwo-Olu's Resignation, Pledges Support For Him]()
Ohanaeze Denies Calling For Sanwo-Olu's Resignation, Pledges Support For Him
Ahead of next Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has pledged their support toward the re-election of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying Igbo people living in the State will ensure that the governor is re-elected for another term.The lead... -
![Your Candidacy Is Shaking! Actress Beverly Naya Tells Sanwo-olu After Obi Defeats Bola Tinubu]()
Your Candidacy Is Shaking! Actress Beverly Naya Tells Sanwo-olu After Obi Defeats Bola Tinubu
Actress Beverly Naya has sent a message to the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu after Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defeated the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu in Lagos state.In a tweet she shared, Beverly Naya stated that Lagosians sh... -
![Toyin Abraham Opens Up As She Is Spotted With APC Pre. Candidate, Bola Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu]()
Toyin Abraham Opens Up As She Is Spotted With APC Pre. Candidate, Bola Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham spotted with APC presidential candidate as she narrates how he was able to disclose his ideas, vision and strategy to solve Nigeria's challenges.Toyin Abraham also shares some pictures with Bola Tinubu and Lagos gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu with caption below: "... -
![Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos State Residents, Says Resist Old Notes And Face Prosecution]()
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos State Residents, Says Resist Old Notes And Face Prosecution
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has warned residents of the state against rejecting to old Naira notes. In a statement released on his social media page this evening, Governor Sanwo-Olu warned that anyone resisting the old Naira notes will be prosecuted- His statement reads Dear Lagosi... -
![Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu Orders Ministry Of Justice To Begin Trial Of Truck Owner, Driver]()
Lagos State Gov., Sanwo-Olu Orders Ministry Of Justice To Begin Trial Of Truck Owner, Driver
The Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the state Ministry of Justice and relevant authorities to begin the trial of the owner and driver of the container truck that fell on a mini bus, killing 9 passengers.Sanwo-Olu has expressed condolences to the families of the victims.The po... -
![Video: Mother Of Delta Man Who Claims Gov. Sanwo-olu As Father Begs Him To Acknowledge Child]()
Video: Mother Of Delta Man Who Claims Gov. Sanwo-olu As Father Begs Him To Acknowledge Child
A forty-seven-year-old woman, Grace Moses today appeared at the Delta State High Court 2 sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the State urging the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to come and collect his child from her.Grace Moses spoke with newsmen shortly after the Court... -
![Nollywood Actress, Joke Silva Reveals How She Manage Her Husband, Olu Jacob's Health]()
Nollywood Actress, Joke Silva Reveals How She Manage Her Husband, Olu Jacob's Health
Nollywood actress, Joke Silva has revealed how she is able to manage the health of her husband, Olu Jacobs.Recall that the actress acknowledged that her husband, Olu Jacobs, was coping with dementia caused by a Lewy body. She revealed that her spouse “doesn’t comprehend what is going on” and ... -
![Gov Sanwo-Olu Breaks Silence On Killing Of Barrister Raheem, Insists She Must Get Justice]()
Gov Sanwo-Olu Breaks Silence On Killing Of Barrister Raheem, Insists She Must Get Justice
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has condemned the killing of Barrister Bolanle Raheem in the Ajah area of the state.It was reported that an Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP, on Christmas day, opened fire on the unarmed lawyer while she was returning home.It was learnt that the off... -
![Reactions Trail Toyin Abraham's Outfit With Lagos State Gov Sanwo Olu At Her Movie Premiere (Photo)]()
Reactions Trail Toyin Abraham's Outfit With Lagos State Gov Sanwo Olu At Her Movie Premiere (Photo)
Popular actress, Toyin Abraham, recently hosted top personalities, including the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the premiere of her latest movie titled, ‘Ijakumo’.It was indeed an atmosphere of colours at the event with the theme, ‘Sunday’s Best’.The movie centres on a wealt... -
![Gov Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Blue Line Rail In Lagos (Photos)]()
Gov Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Blue Line Rail In Lagos (Photos)
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the Blue Line Rail in Lagos state on Wednesday, December 21. Sanwo-Olu’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat, made this known on his Twitter page, where he shared photos from the ceremony. According to Gawat, the first phase of the infrastru... -
![Gov. Sanwo-Olu Turns Chef, Prepares Pepper Soup At The Lagos Food Festival 2022 (Photos)]()
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Turns Chef, Prepares Pepper Soup At The Lagos Food Festival 2022 (Photos)
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday joined other African chefs at the 2022 Lagos food festival to prepare fish pepper soup to the delight of participants at the event.The governor was joined by Chef Gbolabo Adebakin and a popular food blogger in Instagram “Diaryofakitchenlover” Chef Tolani.Over 1... -
![Gov Sanwo Olu of Lagos is My Father - Delta Man, Emmanuel Sanwo-Olu Claims Seeks DNA Test]()
Gov Sanwo Olu of Lagos is My Father - Delta Man, Emmanuel Sanwo-Olu Claims Seeks DNA Test
A 27-year-old man based in Delta State has claimed that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is his biological father.Speaking with newsmen at the premises of High Court 2 sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta, the man who identified himself as "Emmanuel Sanwo-Olu," ... -
![Gov. Sanwo-Olu Invokes Immunity Clause As A 27-Year-Old Man Alleges That The Gov Is His Father]()
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Invokes Immunity Clause As A 27-Year-Old Man Alleges That The Gov Is His Father
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s lawyers have invoked the immunity clause in a paternity suit at the Effurun Division of the Delta State High Court to prevent their client from submitting to a DNA test, Peoples Gazette reports. It would be recall that on Wednesday, a lawsuit was filed by a 27-year-o... -
![N5000 Recharge Cards To Support Governor Sanwo-Olu's Re-Election Bid Surface Online (Photos)]()
N5000 Recharge Cards To Support Governor Sanwo-Olu's Re-Election Bid Surface Online (Photos)
Voters in Lagos state are reportedly being wooed to support the All Progressives Congress with five thousand Naira (N5,000) worth of GSM Airtime Recharge cards. According to the report on Nairaland, the cards were distributed to support the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He is currentl... -
![Gov Sanwo-Olu Speaks On Death Of Chief Of Staff’s Wife]()
Gov Sanwo-Olu Speaks On Death Of Chief Of Staff’s Wife
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has reacted to the demise of Princess Adedoyin Ayinde nee Ojora, wife of his chief of staff, Tayo Ayinde. Mrs Ayinde died on Sunday at the age of 36 after a brief illness. She recently gave birth to her second child. In a statement on Monday by his chief press ... -
![Lagos Was Bankrupt When Tinubu Took Over In 1999 - Governor Sanwo Olu]()
Lagos Was Bankrupt When Tinubu Took Over In 1999 - Governor Sanwo Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has said that the state was bankrupt in 1999 when Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as Governor. According to him, Tinubu who is the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), revived the economy of the state from bankruptcy in 1999. Speaking ... -
![Lagos PDP Gov. Candidate, Jandor Reveals He's Not Surprise Over Wike Endorsing Sanwo-Olu]()
Lagos PDP Gov. Candidate, Jandor Reveals He's Not Surprise Over Wike Endorsing Sanwo-Olu
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State Olajide Adediran better known as Jandor says he is not “surprised” by Governor Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival Babajide Sanwo-Olu.Wike, a PDP chieftain, had raised eyebrows Tuesday ... -
![PDP's Guber Candidate, Jandor in 'Severe Pain' Over Wike's Endorsement of Sanwo Olu in Lagos]()
PDP's Guber Candidate, Jandor in 'Severe Pain' Over Wike's Endorsement of Sanwo Olu in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday said Olajide Adediran (Jandor), governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is very pained by Governor Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.The party in a statement sig... -
![Wike Declares Support For Gov. Sanwo Olu''s Re-Election, Donates N300M To Lagos Women (VIDEO)]()
Wike Declares Support For Gov. Sanwo Olu''s Re-Election, Donates N300M To Lagos Women (VIDEO)
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Tuesday declared total support for the re-election bid of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2023 general elections. Wike who has been running battle with his political party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the emergency of its presidential c... -
![Sanwo-Olu Increases Lagos Students’ Bursary By 100%]()
Sanwo-Olu Increases Lagos Students’ Bursary By 100%
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given approval for an increment of 100 per cent on bursary payable to students of Lagos State origin in tertiary institutions across the country. This was confirmed by the Executive Secretary, of Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdur Rahaman Lekki said... -
![2023: Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Begins Campaign For 2nd Term]()
2023: Lagos Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu Begins Campaign For 2nd Term
Sanwo-Olu announced this at the closing of the ninth Edition of Ehingbeti Lagos Economic Summit at Victoria Island, as he rolled out his achievements and plans for Lagos State.He said that he remained the best among the governorship candidates in the state, based on his administration’s track rec... -
![Gov. Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Health Insurance Scheme For Veteran Nollywood Actors, Filmmakers]()
Gov. Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Health Insurance Scheme For Veteran Nollywood Actors, Filmmakers
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched a health insurance scheme for veteran Nollywood actors and filmmakers.He made the disclosure when he hosted some of the veterans to dinner on Monday night.This was contained in a statement shared by the governor on his official Facebook ... -
![Decision To Increase Lagos Workers Salaries By Sanwo-Olu Not Politically Motivated – Omotoso]()
Decision To Increase Lagos Workers Salaries By Sanwo-Olu Not Politically Motivated – Omotoso
Contrary to speculations that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, shored up salaries of the state workers for political gains in view of the forthcoming general elections, in which Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to feature prominently, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy... -
![Tinubu's Aide, MC Oluomo Fixes New Date For Solidarity Rally For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu]()
Tinubu's Aide, MC Oluomo Fixes New Date For Solidarity Rally For Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has announced the proposed solidarity rally for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, will hold in the state on Sunday, October 9, 2022.He a... -
![Gov Sanwo-Olu Announces Plan To Increase Salary Of Lagos Civil Servants]()
Gov Sanwo-Olu Announces Plan To Increase Salary Of Lagos Civil Servants
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that he has commenced the process to increase the salaries of civil servants in Lagos state. He assured them that it would be implemented in 2023. Sanwo-Olu made this known on Tuesday, October 4, while addressing the workers at the state secretariat, Alausa, Ike... -
!["Don’t Fall For That Lying Religious Spirit" – Nollywood Star, Femi Jacobs Tells Those Who Secretly Regret Relocating Abroad]()
"Don’t Fall For That Lying Religious Spirit" – Nollywood Star, Femi Jacobs Tells Those Who Secretly Regret Relocating Abroad
Nollywood star, Femi Jacobs has shared a tweet addressed to people who relocated and are now secretly regretting it.Jacobs advised those in such situation not to fall for such “silly, lying religious spirit” as it would cripple them.He stated that God’s blessings are on people and not on any ... -
![Lagos PDP Gov. Candidate, Jandor Slams Sanwo-olu For Auctioning Cars Owned By Traffic Offenders]()
Lagos PDP Gov. Candidate, Jandor Slams Sanwo-olu For Auctioning Cars Owned By Traffic Offenders
Olajide “Jandor” Adediran, governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, has condemned the practice of selling off vehicles belonging to traffic offenders at auction.However, the Lagos State Governorship candidate for PDP took a stand against reckless driving and break... -
![2023 Election: "Don’t Allow Religion To Divide Us" -Lagos Gov. Sanwo-olu Urges Nigerians]()
2023 Election: "Don’t Allow Religion To Divide Us" -Lagos Gov. Sanwo-olu Urges Nigerians
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians not to allow religious division, especially in respect to the APC Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidential poll.Sanwo-Olu gave the advice on Thursday in Ikoyi, at the 96th Anniversary Lecture of the Yoruba Tennis Club, with the topic: ”S... -
![Lagos Okada Riders Storm Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Office, Beg For Suspension Of Ban]()
Lagos Okada Riders Storm Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s Office, Beg For Suspension Of Ban
Okada riders, numbering thousands have stormed Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, office of Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, with a plea to suspend the ban on their activities in six Local Government Areas, LGAs, scheduled to commence on September 1, 2022, on Thursday, precisely.Recall as part of the on-goin... -
![Lagos Considers Public Holiday For Traditional Worshipers — Governor Sanwo-Olu]()
Lagos Considers Public Holiday For Traditional Worshipers — Governor Sanwo-Olu
He admonished Nigerians to cherish their tradition and culture, saying that whoever lost tradition lost his or her identity and has no basis for existence.Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State governor, has admonished traditional worshipers in the state.He pledged to give a listening ear to the a... -
![Photos From Peter Obi's Visit To Olu Of Warri As He Meets Him In The Palace]()
Photos From Peter Obi's Visit To Olu Of Warri As He Meets Him In The Palace
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, late Friday visited the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III.The visit was to celebrate Olu of Warri on his first anniversary since he ascended the throne in 2021.The celebration activities of his one-year anniversary continue ... -
![You Can Have Hypertension - Gov Wike Slams Those Questioning Invitation Of Sanwo-Olu To PH]()
You Can Have Hypertension - Gov Wike Slams Those Questioning Invitation Of Sanwo-Olu To PH
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has taken a swipe at those who have an issue with him inviting his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to commission Orochiri-Worukwo (waterlines) Flyover in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the commissioning on Monday, Wike said he did not understand wh... -
![Save Us From Land Grabbers, Thugs - Lagos Residents Appeal To Gov. Sanwo-Olu]()
Save Us From Land Grabbers, Thugs - Lagos Residents Appeal To Gov. Sanwo-Olu
Residents of Iba-Oloja Community in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Council Development Area of Lagos State have urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to save them from some of notorious land grabbers that have made life difficult for them in the community.The residents who protested on Monday expressed their gr... -
![Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III Laments Over Level Of Youths Unemployment In The Country]()
Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III Laments Over Level Of Youths Unemployment In The Country
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has lamented the level of youth unemployment in the country, saying it was worse than a time bomb waiting to explode.The monarch, who was a guest on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, Newsnight, yesterday, linked youth unemployment to the curre...
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