Tag: Akinwunmi Ambode

Is Ambode picking the LP’s guber ticket?

Many times, when you hear or see stories about Nigerian politicians, please wait a bit for another story that will debunk the previous one. Sometimes, it's not even the politicians…

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Disqualified PDP presidential aspirants face panel today; Ambode groups says Sanwo-Olu will be sent home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CAN declares three-day prayer for insecurityDisqualified PDP presidential aspirants face panel TuesdayFIFA fines Nigeria ₦64m, orders Eagles to play one match without fansAmbode group say the former governor is ready…

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“I’ve never shed a tear over any election” – Jimi Agbaje speaks on politics, controversy and more #WithChude

This week's episode of #WithChude featured Nigerian pharmacist and two-time Lagos State gubernatorial candidate, Jimi Agbaje. In this episode, he disclosed the details of some of the popular controversies he's…

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With a 48% reduction in Land Use charges & a 5.8bn waiver on penalties, Lagos opens to homeowners

One of the major criticisms against the Lagos state government has been the prohibitive costs of owning a home. These costs start all the way from purchasing land with restrictive…

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All of the reactions as Godwin Obaseki bid APC farewell

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Barely four days after incumbent Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was controversially disqualified from contesting in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections, as a result of festering…

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I will pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics | 10 striking takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s Inauguration speech

Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths…

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Sanwo-Olu promises to walk the talk as far as transparency and fiscal discipline are concerned | Full Inauguration Speech

Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths…

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The Late 5: Nigeria’s population now 201m – UNFPA; Dickson rejects life pension bill for lawmakers | Other stories

Here are the  stories that drove conversation: Nigeria's population staggeringly hits 201m in new UNFPA report According to a report released by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA), Nigeria's population…

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Lagos announces traffic diversion ahead of President Buhari’s Wednesday visit

The Lagos Ministry of Transportation through the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has on Tuesday notified the public of traffic diversions in certain roads in the state to ensure…

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The YNaija Cover – the 5th of February

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The Late 5: Women protest at INEC, demand violence-free polls; I was investigated for being privy to illicit transfer of funds – Obanikoro | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari seeks support from Ekiti monarch against elections President Buhari on Tuesday met monarchs in Ekiti and sought their support for his…

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Ambode’s impeachment: We have resolved the crisis – Tinubu

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has resolved the impeachment crisis in the state following the uproar that greeted the move by the Lagos House of Assembly…

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The YNaija Cover – the 29th of January

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Ambode endorses Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat 2019 governorship ticket

Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has endorsed the governorship aspiration of the All Progressives' Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The governor, who spoke…

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8 weeks after “operation fix the pothole”, Lagos government assures residents of solutions to traffic

On September 21, 2018, the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, through the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Ade Akinsanya, directed the state Public Works Corporation to repair all the potholes on…

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The YNaija Cover – the 9th of November

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“We’ve never had it so bad” | Lagosians call on Ambode to fix Lagos roads

Unlike many states across Nigeria, Lagos has witnessed some form of continuity in governance since 1999. Its political status is even more unique as Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor…

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The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of October

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The Late 5: I’ll never succumb – Suspended NHIS boss boasts; Presidency finally reacts to re-apperance of Nnamdi Kanu | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Presidency has reacted to Saturday's reappearance of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), one year after…

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The Late 5: Suspended NHIS boss, Yusuf resumes amid protest; Fayose remanded in EFCC custody | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf Monday, forcefully gained entrance into the Abuja head office with…

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The Late 5: El-Rufai imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis; Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Gbenga Daniel | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Following security breaches in some part of Kaduna, a statement has been issued by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Nasir El-Rufai…

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The YNaija Cover – the 18th of October

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Governor Ambode’s megacity plan has too many potholes

From the diaspora, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has worked so hard to ensure the livelihoods of Lagos residents is upgraded to such an extent as to receive many commendations. Or would…

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Ambode’s press conference and the Lagos APC primaries; President Buhari’s Independence Day speech and 5 things we learnt and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode holding a World Press Conference where he spewed some negative things…

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The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of October

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The Late 5: Ambode breaks the ice, accepts re-election defeat; Ajimobi, Uduaghan, Shekarau secure APC Senate tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has conceded defeat to his opponent in Tuesday's governorship primary election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Addressing a news conference…

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BREAKING: Ambode concedes defeat, pledges to support Sanwo-Olu

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has conceded defeat to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, winner of the party's Lagos governorship primary. Addressing a news conference, the Lagos governor urged the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

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BREAKING: APC NWC panel declares Sanwo-Olu winner of Lagos governorship primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee primary election panel for Lagos has declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the winner of the party's governorship primary in the state. The chairman…

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The Big 5: Lagos APC declares Sanwo-Olu as its flag bearer; Ambode is doing well but not a good party man – Tinubu | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has upheld the results of Tuesday's governorship primaries in Lagos,which returned Babajide Sanwo-Olu as…

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Oshiomhole supports APC Lagos chapter, affirms governorship primaries result

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed the cancellation of the Lagos governorship primaries held on Tuesday, thereby, ignoring all the controversy that surrounded…

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