In a surprising turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The suit sought to restrain the EFCC from arresting or prosecuting him after his tenure. The dismissal came as a shock to the EFCC Read More…
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Sanwo-Olu Presents Lagos Y2025 Budget Estimates to Legislature
In a significant move towards sustainable development, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu today presented the Year 2025 Budget Estimates of N3.005 trillion to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The budget, aptly christened the “Budget of Sustainability,” aims to foster continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagosians. The Y2025 budget is structured around five key pillars: Infrastructure Read More…
Sanwo-Olu to present Lagos Y2025 budget to legislature on November 21
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is set to present the Y2025 Appropriation Bill to the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at noon. This highly anticipated event will unveil the “Budget of Sustainability,” a comprehensive plan to foster continuity, resilience, and prosperity for Lagosians. The Y2025 budget, dubbed the “Budget of Sustainability,” Read More…
South-West Governors adopt common agenda for regional prosperity
Regional economic integration, food production, and security emerged as the main priorities at the South-West Governors’ Forum meeting held in Lagos on Monday. During the closed-door session in Alausa, Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Forum, succeeding the late Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN. The Read More…
Lagos Red Line rail ready for inauguration: Sanwo-Olu takes test run
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu conducted a test run of the Red Line train on Saturday, meticulously inspecting the tracks and rail corridors. This prelude comes ahead of the formal commissioning scheduled for next Thursday, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will inaugurate the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) infrastructure along with its stations and ancillary Read More…
Lagos launches multi-pronged attack on economic hardship, unveils relief package for residents
As the grip of economic hardship tightens on Nigerians, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emerged as a beacon of hope, unveiling a comprehensive relief package designed to shield residents from the harshest blows. Recognising the multifaceted nature of the challenges, the governor’s plan tackles issues ranging from transportation costs and food insecurity to education Read More…
Sanwo-Olu meets with market leaders, approves grant for 100 traders
As part of continuing political engagements with stakeholders, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu met with market leaders on Tuesday. Under the auspices of the Association of Commodity Market Women and Men of Nigeria, Sanwo-Olu met the traders. The gathering took place at Mrs. Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, their president-general’s home in Alausa. According to Sanwo-Olu, the traders Read More…
Sanwo-Olu pursues state govts input in Electricity Bill
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has pleaded with the House of Representatives to permit state governments’ input into the Electricity Bill 2022. According to Sanwo-Olu, allowing state governments’ involvement into the Electricity Bill 2022 will help resolve complicated problems related to Nigeria’s power generation, transmission, and distribution. In order to increase citizens’ overall energy security, Read More…
Sanwo-Olu advises rescued street kids not to give up dreams
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged rescued “street boys and girls” to keep pursuing their goals of improving themselves as members of society. When Aralola Olumuyiwa, also known as “Ara,” a female talking drum expert, and some of the street children she is rehabilitating through the “Eko Inspire Me” initiative, which is backed by the Lagos Read More…
Lagos APC remains unbeatable – BAT
APC presidential candidate Sen. Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the party could not be stopped in Lagos. Tinubu said this at the party’s caucus meeting on Acme Road in Ogba, at the Lagos APC secretariat. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the chairman of the Lagos APC, welcomed everyone to the meeting, which was headed by Lagos Read More…