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Sanwo-Olu calls for unity and patriotism amid economic challenges

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged citizens to unite and seek solutions rather than engage in a blame game over the nation’s current economic difficulties. Speaking at the 25th State House Ramadan Tafseer Anniversary Prayer, Sanwo-Olu, represented by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, emphasised the need for collective action and patriotism. “The challenges Read More…

Elections Legal Metro Top Story

Court affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election victory, Governor extends olive branch to opponents

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the Court of Appeal’s decision, upholding his win in the March 18 governorship election. The dismissal of petitions from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party validates the free choice of Lagosians, according to Sanwo-Olu. He expressed gratitude and humility, emphasizing his commitment Read More…

Business Trade

Collaboration with Denmark will improve food security in Lagos State – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State reaffirmed the government’s dedication to collaborating with other nations and private sectors to advance the state’s development. Sanwo-Olu made this statement during a courtesy visit to the governor’s office in Alausa, Ikeja, by the Consul General and Head of Trade at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Read More…

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Education Metro

Lagos Deputy Governor Advocates Alumni Involvement in University Progress

Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has urged higher education institutions to leverage the potential of their alumni for infrastructural development. Hamzat made this call during a visit to the University of Ibadan, where he met with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kayode Adebowale and the university’s management in Ibadan, Oyo State. Highlighting the significance Read More…

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Elections Metro Top Story

Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal reserves judgment in petitions against Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat

The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has reserved judgment in two petitions challenging the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The three-man tribunal led by Justice Arum Ashom made the announcement on Saturday after counsel to the parties adopted their final written addresses. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party (LP) Read More…

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Education Metro

Lagos has the best higher education policy in Nigeria – Hamzat

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has declared that the state enjoys the pride of employing the best higher education policy in Nigeria. He made this assertion while delivering the keynote address of the Maiden Edition of the Lagos State University Post Graduate Students’ Association of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (LASUPGSAHRIR) Read More…

Metro Politics Top Story

Lagos Deputy Gov not beaten up by APC members, says state

The Lagos State Government has debunked reports that the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and some APC chieftains were beaten up by aggrieved political miscreants at a reconciliation meeting on Monday. The Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos state deputy governor, Mr Tunde Alao, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. He Read More…

Featured Metro Obituary

Lagos Deputy Gov mourns younger brother’s death

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Wednesday mourned the death of his younger brother, Dr Haroun Hamzat. Hamzat, who made the announcement through his Instagram page (drobafemihamzat), however called on the public to be conscious of the volatility of COVID-19 pandemic. He implored everyone to obey all the rules of COVlD-19. Read More…

Agriculture Business Metro Top Story

Lagos to establish fish centre to boost production

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the government will establish the Lagos Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (L.A.C.E), in collaboration with a private sector investor, as part of efforts to boost fish production in the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who disclosed this over the weekend at the Y2020 edition of the Lagos Seafood Festival Read More…