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 …

In an affirmation of the expertise and competence of WACOT Rice Limited, the Lagos State Government on has signed an agreement with it to manage the Imota Rice Mill. The leading rice-producing company is a subsidiary of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group. According to the arrangement, the 32-metric tonnes Imota Rice Mill will be handed over to WACOT Rice Limited …

The federal approval recently granted the Lagos State Government to embark on the development of a passenger and cargo airport on the Lekki-Epe axis of the State has been officially presented. On Tuesday, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu received the Federal Government’s instrument authorising the state to commence the airport project. Minister for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika presented the document to the …

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State governorship flagbearer, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have embarked on a solidarity walk in major parts of Lagos. The walk is spearheaded by the Chairman of the state Parks and Garages Management Committee, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (better known MC Oluomo). He had earlier postponed the rally …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye have called on Nigerians to continuously work and pray for peace in the nation. They made the call on Sunday at the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG) October Thanksgiving Service and Special Prayer Session for all State Governors and …

Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM is set to unveil a weekly programme, B.O.S Transportation Landmarks on Monday. A statement by the station’s General Manager, Mr Tayo Akanle stated that the new programme was informed by the need to enlighten residents on the giant strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration on Traffic Management and Transportation, the “T” pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S Developmental Agenda. …

An account of Lagos State’s journey to a cosmopolitan society would not be fully told without chronicling the contributions made by women to the cultural growth and socio-economic transformation of the State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said on Tuesday. He acknowledged the roles played by women in the transformation of Lagos at a forum tagged “WAPA Connect”, organised by the Ministry …