No matter how many times you have visited Badagry, there is always something to love afresh whenever you return to the Lagos’ haven of history, culture and tourism. From its whispering and whistling palms to its engagingly iconic sites, Badagry is like a unique onion wrapped in multiple layers of juicy lobes. What about its playful white sands, gentle beaches …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated Nigerian Chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest marathon chess. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor said that Onakoya’s remarkable story showed that with determination, dreams can indeed soar to monumental heights. …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be the special guest of honour at the National Association for Physical Health Education, Recreation, Sports and Dance (NAPHER-SD) seminar scheduled from 16 to 18 April at the NIS Gymnasium, National Stadium, Lagos. The seminar is in conjunction with the National Institute for Sports. Chairman of the organising committee Dr Johnson Williams, said arrangements …

Ahead of the 16th November gubernatorial election in Ondo State, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-West Zone would continue to work with stakeholders to ensure the APC remains the party of choice. Sanwo-Olu, who is the APC Zonal Coordinator for South-West, said members of the National Working Committee and …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received the leadership of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), led by its newly appointed Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar. The NEMA national leadership team was in Lagos to sympathise with the state government on the fire disaster that razed no fewer than 14 multi-storey buildings and destroyed assets worth millions in Docemo …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to make the Badagry axis of the State a tourist attraction city. He said the ancient city of Badagry, with many historical and tourist sites, has a lot to offer in tourism. During a working tour of Badagry tourism sites and project to gain firsthand knowledge of the needs …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has rejoiced with Nigerians and residents of the State, particularly Muslim faithful, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of a month-long spiritual renewal after 30 days of fasting, prayers, and other spiritual activities. In an Eid-el-Fitri message on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, …

Lagos State Government on Tuesday read the riot act to those flouting extant laws regulating building in the State, saying anyone who goes to site and starts construction without a revalidated authorisation by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) would be brought to book. The decision of the state government was made known on Tuesday by the Special Adviser …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians and Muslims, to continue to live in love and peace, just as they demonstrated during the Lenten and Ramadan seasons. The governor assured that his administration will continue to do everything that has made Lagosians proud of his government in the areas of infrastructure, education, transportation, and health, …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named a United Kingdom-based Nigerian solo driver, Ms. Pelumi Nubi, as Lagos Tourism Ambassador. Nubi made a road trip from London to Lagos, which she completed on Sunday. Governor Sanwo-Olu also presented a house and a branded LAGRIDE vehicle with the customised number plate NUBI 9JA to the 28-year-old adventurer. The governor assured …