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#YNaija2019Review: Burna Boy vs AKA, Tacha vs Mercy, Ganduje vs Sanusi… The top 10 beefs of the year
Their battles, our entertainment. Bukola Saraki vs Gbemi Saraki One of the most sibling enduring rivalries in contemporary politics continued to play out as former senate president Bukola Saraki lost…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: The bill to regulate social media has scaled its second reading
The Bill to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria, passed its second reading at today's plenary session of the Nigerian Senate. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa who sponsored the…
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Sanwo-Olu is saying all the right things, but we’ve been through this before
Dear Lagosians, we have identified short, medium and long term projects across the state that require swift attention. Today, @drobafemihamzat and I inspected the roads on the Badagry expressway corridor…
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#HotTakes: Is Babajide Sanwo-Olu ready to do the work?
No matter what side of the divide you are on, it is hard to dispute the sterling performance of Babatunde Raji Fashola. His years at the helm in Lagos can…
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FG approves N30,000 as new allowance for NYSC, EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the ten stories that drove conversation this week: FG approves 30,000 as new allowance for NYSC The Federal Government has increased the monthly allowance of members of the…
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The Late 5: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN; Basiran replaces Shogunle as head of Police CRU – Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed June…
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The Big 5: 30 states ready to pay N30,000 minimum wage – NLC; Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi Ambode | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Akinwunmi Ambode The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday threatened to impeach Governor…
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Visionscape: Why Governor Ambode must break his silence
Since he lost his bid to clinch the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its Governorship candidate for the 2019 elections, it has become increasingly clear that Governor…
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Lagos 2019: Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu is a new installment in Tinubu’s scramble for regional power
The air in Lagos is thick with anticipation. Posters of the main men seeking the APC candidature in the 2019 governorship elections have become more invasive on the streets all…
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Ambode, Sanwo-Olu and Gbagada General Hospital’s breach of Hippocratic Oath
“Into whatever houses I enter…whatever, in connection with my professional practice or not, in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which ought not to…
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Profile: Akinwunmi Ambode has declared ambition for a second term; will he get one?
Political watchers with inside knowledge of state and party politics insist that despite his incumbent status, Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is good as finished politically. Word on the street…
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Ambode lost the battle to keep Lagos clean and now he is losing the battle to keep our road traffic free
This is not the best of time for Lagos Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. The famed “itesiwaju eko” man is definitely stuck at the moment. The first challenge that confronted him…
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Governor Ambode is a Chartered Accountant but frivolous with Lagos funds
The letters (attached below) were written in April and May this year. Its contents which were leaked online a few days ago has divided social media commentators across political lines.…
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This school in Lajo is a confirmation that Lagos is not working for all
This is Lajo community secondary school igbogbo Ikorodu, this school is way below standard for schools in Lagos STATE. @AkinwunmiAmbode please shine your light on this school. @4lowthemoney @HamzyCODE @Omojuwa…
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The Thread: “Statewide fitness day” “There’s kpandamonium everywhere” | TwitterNG reacts to #PMBInLagos
Governor Ambode is fast losing the support of Lagosians- at least on Twitter. First, he increased taxes on Land Use Charge by at least 400%. Then he turned Lagos state…
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Buhari is visiting Lagos and Ambode is ready to ruin the economy to impress him
Barring any change of plans, three things will happen today, March 29 2018. President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Lagos, there will be the 2018 edition of the Bola Tinubu Colloquium,…
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The Lagos state Government has not shown enough concern to residents of Olusosun
Last week, the entire Lagos was held to a standstill. Lagosians were unable to move from the mainland to the island and vice versa. The reason for this was a…
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Opinion: What is Ambode doing about LASPOTECH’s prolonged strike?
by Dele Owolabi In Nigeria, people are internally displaced for many reasons amongst which are: terrorism, militancy, natural disaster, territory conflicts, civil war, etc. Whatever reason that may be responsible…
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The Big 5: Baru continues attack on Kachikwu’s petition, Prof Osinbajo’s plan for 2019 election, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today. National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Maikanti Baru, has continued his series of rebuttal against his accuser, the Minister…
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[The Alausa Blog] Tinubu is technically still the governor of Lagos state and here’s proof
Okay! Okay!! No need for palpitations yet. Of course, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not the governor of Lagos state although he still sits on his exalted throne from where he…
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[The Alausa Blog] What Melaye said about Ambode at the Notting Hill carnival
Besides singing the infamous Ajekun Iya hook and getting a few rude boos, part of Senator Dino Melaye agenda at the ongoing Notting Hill carnival was reeling out praises for…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Here’s how the Lagos state government is preparing for the Sallah celebrations
In preparation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations coming up at the end of the month, the Lagos state government will begin sales and distribution of its locally produced LAKE Rice. Beginning…
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Opinion: What exactly do you mean by disability? Blind man quizzes Ambode
by Opeolu Akinola Does disability necessarily turn folks to beggars? I am wondering about this as I recall the treatment meted out to the persons with disabilities who expectantly assembled to…
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The Thread: “Looks like American film” “Lagos, the pacesetter state” | Nigerians applaud Ambode’s latest innovation
Just when you've written Governor Ambode and his "mega city" plans off, since they appear to have one thing in common: oppressing the poor and underprivileged, this comes across your…
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[The Alausa Blog] Reconstruction of Oshodi-International Airport road to begin September
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday said that work on the proposed expansion and reconstruction of the Oshodi-International Airport Road would commence next month. Speaking at the Third Quarter…
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[The Sexuality Blog] 5 things to know about the 42 men arrested in Lagos for homosexuality
On the 31st of July 2017, gossip social media channel, Instablog9ja first broke the news that the Lagos State taskforce at the behest of the citizens of Owode, had raided…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode receives Brenthurst foundation led by Olusegun Obasanjo (Pictures)
Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode received the Chairman and Board Of The Brenthurst Foundation which was led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the State House.
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode pays courtesy visit to Oyo state governor at the Government House
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi at the Government House, Ibadan. According to Ambode, Governor Ajimobi has played a very important…
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Feyi Fawehinmi: The Word On The Streets XVII- The Lagos floods edition
by Feyi Fawehinmi If you are reading TWOTS for the first time, the back catalogue is here. This was a short trip so this edition is somewhat abridged. 1 I…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy