For the third consecutive year, Lagos State has recorded no single case of armed robbery attacks on banks and other financial institutions operating within its boundary. The development hinted of a significant improvement in security surveillance and the sustainability of measures adopted in checking organised crimes. On Thursday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu shared the progress with stakeholders in the security circle …

It was an emotional moment for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday when he listened to firsthand stories of young boys and girls retrieved from the streets in different parts of Lagos. The Governor literally winced in discomfort, as he paid attention to heartbroken narratives of how the youngsters suffered social exclusion and ended up on the streets. Some of them …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has mourned the passage of a state House of Assembly member, Hon. Sobur Olayiwola Olawale, who represented Mushin II state constituency, Sanwo-Olu described the death of the lawmaker as shocking and a great loss to the state. The Governor commiserated with the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, …

Lagos State became the convergence of Nigeria’s diversity and cultures on Wednesday. It literally turned into the centre stage for the exhibition of local customs, arts and traditions in what appeared to be the largest cultural carnival in the country. An array of elegantly dressed troupes from 29 states of the federation kept the guests’ attention hooked to flamboyantly rehearsed …

The 36 finalists shortlisted for the inaugural session of the Lateef Jakande Leadership and Fellowship Academy were presented to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday at the State House, Alausa. The meeting with the Governor formally ended the rigorous application process, which received over 3,000 applications across the country. The finalists will be prune to pave the way for the first …

Lagos State Government on Wednesday recorded a major asset expansion in its emergency response services with the inauguration of three newly built fire stations in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu physically commissioned the new fire station in Ebute Elefun, while he virtually unveiled the other two built in Oniru and Ajegunle. The projects were initiated to enhance the response time …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday called on women to mobilise massively to elect the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s President in 2023, recalling how he (Tinubu) revived the economy of the state from bankruptcy in 1999 as Governor. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the closing ceremony of the 22nd National …

Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the state. On Wednesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them at a physical event organised by the Special Committee on …

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike may have set a new precedent in the nation’s political culture with his open endorsement of an opposition Governor in an electoral contest in which his political party has a candidate. Wike, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor, on Tuesday openly pitched his tent with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, endorsing his Lagos State counterpart for a …

Determined to ensure effective coordination of energy resources that will keep the Lagos economy on the path of growth, the state Electricity Board (LSEB) held a two-day strategic retreat for its staff members. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olalere Odusote said at the event that the capacity-building retreat is required to position the state towards attracting private sector …