At the very least, Ambode is working on this (PHOTOS)

Akinwunmi Ambode never seems to get a break… maybe justifiably so. While many Lagosians believe he’s finding his feet, several others say he just isn’t cut out for the job. With many fair and unfair aspersions constantly thrown at him, one would think the Lagos state governor, has been on the job for years. But... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Why Ambode’s commissioners won’t be screened before October 13

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode will not be swearing in members of his cabinet anytime soon as the Lagos state House of Assembly adjourned sitting till October 13 without screening the nominees. Ambode had last Monday sent his list of commissioners to the House for screening. But on the floor of the Assembly on Tuesday,... Read More

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September 15, 2015

‘Boy go slow’ is waiting for Tinubu to help him appoint commissioners – PDP

The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, as ‘boy go slow’. PDP says the governor’s pace of governance is slow and uninspiring. The party said Ambode is not ready for governance, as he appears to be waiting for APC leader, Bola Tinubu, to help him appoint ministers. Publicity Secretary... Read More

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September 8, 2015

Ambode gets no love from Twitter over #100DaysInOffice – Top 10 Tweets

After Babatunde Fashola had been dragged through the mud for the past few weeks- we never expected that Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos state governor, would get a worse treatment on social media. Ambode is presently the most maligned individual on the streets of Twitter. His performance in office, in the last 100 days, is being rubbished... Read More

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August 26, 2015

Agbaje gets fined, as Appeal Court upholds Ambode’s victory

Not only did the Lagos Division of the Appeal Court uphold the election of Akinwunmi Ambode, his challenger, Jimi Agbaje, was fined and asked to compensate the respondents. On Wednesday, the Court of Appeal affirmed the verdict of the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, and declared Ambode the bonafide winner of the April 11, 2015... Read More

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August 20, 2015

Why Ambode terminated Falomo plaza project

The Lagos State has halted work on the redevelopment of the Falomo Shopping Centre, in Ikoyi. On Wednesday, August 19, the state government terminated the concession granted by the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation to Afriland Properties for the shopping plaza. A statement put out by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna,... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, Biodun Oki, contract, Falomo plaza, termination

August 16, 2015

Ambode might release his cabinet list this week

Indications suggests that Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, may announce members of his cabinet this week. It was revealed that 15 names have been penciled to head some of the 20 ministries in the state and Deputy Governor, Oluranti Adebule, is expected to head the education ministry. Adebule, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education... Read More

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June 4, 2015

“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens” – Ambode warns LASTMA, VIO

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has warned officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA and Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs to stop the act of forcing themselves into vehicles of traffic offenders. Ambode gave the warning during an interactive session with officials of LASTMA, Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI and VIO at Government State... Read More

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May 13, 2015

Oba of Lagos: Why I anointed Ambode as governor

by Kolapo Olapoju Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu I is a staunch proponent of Governor-elect of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode and over time, many have sought to understand why the monarch chose to pitch his tent with someone who was relatively unknown a few months ago. Just in case you’re one of such persons, the... Read More

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May 11, 2015

Oba of Lagos speaks on his threat to the Igbos… with another warning

by Kolapo Olapoju The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu I, has finally spoken out about his Lagoon throwing threat against the Igbos in the state. In an interview with Punch Newspapers, the monarch warned non-indigenes in Lagos State to respect the tradition and culture of their host. In response to the threatening comments while campaigning for Akinwunmi Ambode of... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, All Progressives Congress, igbos, oba of lagos

April 29, 2015

Lagos PDP is at loggerheads with Ambode over plans to delay council polls

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Lagos State Governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, of planning to delay the yet-to-be conducted local council elections in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, the PDP also accused the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission of working with the... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, council polls, PDP

April 14, 2015

And the first monarch Ambode visits after victory is… (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju It really shouldn’t be too hard to guess who Akinwunmi Ambode visited shortly after becoming governor. The monarch anointed him as the governor of Lagos… and almost derailed his chances of emerging victorious at the polls. After making the threatening comment to throw Igbos into the Lagoon if they don’t vote for... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu

April 13, 2015

Obanikoro congratulates Ambode on win

by Kolapo Olapoju The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has congratulated Akinwunmi Ambode, over his victory at the governorship election of Lagos state. Obanikoro posted a message on his Facebook page on Monday, April 13. He said: “I congratulate Akinwunmi Ambode as the governor of Lagos State.” Obanikoro’s son, Ibrahim, was... Read More

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April 13, 2015

‘I shall make you proud’ – Ambode speaks to Lagosians after victory

by Kolapo Olapoju After his victory, Lagos State governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, promised to make the residents of the state proud of him. In his acceptance speech after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared him winner of the 2015 Lagos State governorship election, Ambode stated that he would not victimize for voting against him at the polls.... Read More

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April 12, 2015

‘I will not run again…!’: Jimi Agbaje reacts to Lagos guber election loss

by Isi Esene Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje has declared his intention not to contest again for the position of governor in Lagos after the losing twice. Agbaje who lost to All Progressives Congress (APC) Party candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode with a 152,206 vote margin spoke to ChannelsTV correspondent this evening after his opponent was... Read More

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April 12, 2015

Agbaje calls Ambode, concedes defeat

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has called the All Progress Congress (APC) candidate Akinwunmi Ambode, to congratulate him on his victory at the Lagos governorship election. He called Ambode at 6.58pm, prayed for him and said he was looking forward to a more prosperous Lagos. He also... Read More

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April 12, 2015

Agbaje has a message for his supporters on Facebook (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has implored his supporters to not pay attention to election results that are being circulated on the internet. The PDP candidate made the appeal today on his Facebook page. He stated that victory was still possible for him, adding... Read More

#ASUU Strike Latest: AAUA begins lectures, Akinwunmi Ambode, jimi agbaje, lagos, PDP

April 11, 2015

Ambode thrashes Agbaje in his own polling unit

by Damilola Jagun Akinwunmi Ambode has defeated Jimi Agbaje in his own polling unit. The Lagos governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode defeated his main competition Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party. Ambode polled a total of 124 votes while Agbaje of PDP had 88 votes at his polling unit, 009, ward 3 in... Read More

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April 11, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Ambode gets his accreditation done in Epe (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been accredited to vote. Ambode did his accreditation at his polling unit in Ogunmodede Junior College, Papa-Epe. See photos below:

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April 10, 2015

Dear Igbos, Agbaje wants you to push APC into the Atlantic Ocean… with your votes

by Kolapo Olapoju It’s crunch time and it’s only apt that Jimi Agbaje will capitalise on the unfortunate utterance of the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, who threatened that the Igbos would die in the Lagoon if they don’t vote for Akinwunmi Ambode. Consequently, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, has done what any other politician would... Read More

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April 10, 2015

Edward Israel-Ayide: Why Jimi Agbaje should be the next governor of Lagos

by Edward Israel-Ayide There is no way one can say that both Agbaje and Ambode do not have their strong sides and great arguments in their favour, but the prospect of Tinubu foisting his underlings on us without any opposition and the absence of choice is not only undemocratic, but presents us the opportunity of... Read More

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April 9, 2015

Opinion: Why I am now for Jimi Agbaje in Lagos

by Kole Onikoyi We need to be wary of people that are deliberately selected by godfathers that have the state on lockdown already. I used to be a supporter of APC candidate Akinwunmi Ambode for the Lagos gubernatorial elections for 2015. My support was because of a personal liking for the man who smiled at me... Read More

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April 8, 2015

Opinion: Lagosians, keep the faith in the winning formula

by Toibudeen Oduniyi Yes, there is much more that could be done but changing a winning formula for an untested one doesn’t make governance the positive engine of growth that it should be. Folks, let us make no mistake about this, there MUST be continuity in Lagos State. And here are my reasons for saying... Read More

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April 7, 2015

‘Our mind is made up and we love APC ‘|| Igbo groups came out to endorse Ambode today

by Azubuike Azikiwe Igbo groups in Lagos State have collectively endorsed the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode for this Saturday’s governorship election. Their position was communicated at a press conference in Festac, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 7. At the event, the Eze Ndigbo of Lagos, Chief Christian Nwachukwu, and... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, Igbo groups, lagos state

April 7, 2015

‘He does not speak for us’ | Finally, APC condemns Oba of Lagos (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress has condemned the threatening comments made by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, against the Igbo ethnic groups in Lagos state. The party, in an attempt to stay out of the brouhaha, has completely distanced itself from the mess created by the first class monarch. In a series... Read More

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April 7, 2015

Buhari to the rescue… President-elect arrives Lagos to campaign for Ambode (PHOTOS)

by Damilola Jagun President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Lagos state, to campaign for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode. Among those present at the campaign rally held in the Orile area of Lagos are; Bola Tinubu, Rotimi Amaechi, Olusegun Obasanjo, among others. Here are some photos from the rally which was... Read More

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April 6, 2015

Opinion: This is the concluding debate of the contest between Ambode and Agbaje

by Odutola Odumosu Lagosians have a choice to make, between selecting a predictable candidate who will deliver at the level his party has set, or gambling on a candidate who is akin to an electoral machinery, hand-picked in a manipulated party primaries to delivery Lagos to the vested interest in the PDP. Lagos still... Read More

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April 6, 2015

I will not discriminate against any ethnic group in Lagos || Ambode just has to defend himself

by Kolapo Olapoju Okay, things are getting interesting in Lagos… Less than 24 hours after the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, reportedly threatened to punish the Igbos if they vote against APC candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode at the polls, the person of interest, has come out to distance himself from the debacle. While receiving 20 buses from a group,... Read More

Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, igbos, lagos, Rilwan Akiolu

April 6, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: This is the Oba Akiolu audio everyone has been waiting for [LISTEN]

by Isi Esene YNaija has exclusively obtained an audio recording of the conversation between Oba Rilwan Akiolu and Igbo leaders over their tendency to vote against the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode. According to Akiolu, “On Saturday, if anyone of you vote against the Ambode that I picked, that is... Read More

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April 6, 2015

#ToWhomItMayConcern: This is how the ‘Lagoon’ issue came up in Oba Akiolu’s statement (READ)

‎by Isi Esene After much ruckus about a statement purportedly made by the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, threatening Igbos resident in Lagos over their tendency to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, the palace has made clarifications. In a statement released this afternoon, palace spokesman, Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose,... Read More

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At the very least, Ambode is working on this (PHOTOS)

Why Ambode’s commissioners won’t be screened before October 13

‘Boy go slow’ is waiting for Tinubu to help him appoint commissioners – PDP

Ambode gets no love from Twitter over #100DaysInOffice – Top 10 Tweets

Agbaje gets fined, as Appeal Court upholds Ambode’s victory

Why Ambode terminated Falomo plaza project

Ambode might release his cabinet list this week

“I don’t want officers that will torture my citizens” – Ambode warns LASTMA, VIO

Oba of Lagos: Why I anointed Ambode as governor

Oba of Lagos speaks on his threat to the Igbos… with another warning

Lagos PDP is at loggerheads with Ambode over plans to delay council polls

And the first monarch Ambode visits after victory is… (PHOTOS)

Obanikoro congratulates Ambode on win

‘I shall make you proud’ – Ambode speaks to Lagosians after victory

‘I will not run again…!’: Jimi Agbaje reacts to Lagos guber election loss

Agbaje calls Ambode, concedes defeat

Agbaje has a message for his supporters on Facebook (READ)

Ambode thrashes Agbaje in his own polling unit

#NigeriaDecides: Ambode gets his accreditation done in Epe (PHOTOS)

Dear Igbos, Agbaje wants you to push APC into the Atlantic Ocean… with your votes

Edward Israel-Ayide: Why Jimi Agbaje should be the next governor of Lagos

Opinion: Why I am now for Jimi Agbaje in Lagos

Opinion: Lagosians, keep the faith in the winning formula

‘Our mind is made up and we love APC ‘|| Igbo groups came out to endorse Ambode today

‘He does not speak for us’ | Finally, APC condemns Oba of Lagos (TWEETS)

Buhari to the rescue… President-elect arrives Lagos to campaign for Ambode (PHOTOS)

Opinion: This is the concluding debate of the contest between Ambode and Agbaje

I will not discriminate against any ethnic group in Lagos || Ambode just has to defend himself

EXCLUSIVE: This is the Oba Akiolu audio everyone has been waiting for [LISTEN]

#ToWhomItMayConcern: This is how the ‘Lagoon’ issue came up in Oba Akiolu’s statement (READ)

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