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August 18, 2015

Tinubu, APC leaders shun Fashola’s book presentation

Although Bola Tinubu was not physically present, he sent a representative to the book presentation of the immediate past Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola. Tinubu was represented by Prof. Tunde Samuel. Besides Tinubu, several leaders of the All Progressives Congress were also absent at the presentation of three books written in honour of Fashola,... Read More
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August 9, 2015

Fashola’s personal website: IT firm sets the record straight on the N78m figure

Info Access Plus Limited, the IT firm named to have gotten a contract of N78 million for the upgrade of the personal website of former Governor Babatunde Fashola, has come out to shed some light into the issue. According to the website of Lagos State procurement office, Info Access Plus Limited allegedly received N78 million for... Read More
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August 9, 2015

“Fashola must be probed” | SERAP urges Buhari

Civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, insists that President Muhammadu Buhari must investigate the administration of former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola. SERAP has urged the President, to not exempt Fashola and other past officials, who have been accused of mismanagement, from the ongoing probe of past public office holders. Executive Director of... Read More
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August 7, 2015

Buhari advised against appointing Fashola as Minister

Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders, a civil society group, has warned President Muhammadu Buhari against appointing the immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, as a minister in his cabinet. Chairman of the group, Debo Adeniran, revealed to Punch Newspapers on Thursday, August 6, that Fashola’s administration left behind a mountain of debt and was also... Read More
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June 13, 2015

3 people strongly expected to make Buhari’s cabinet

Two weeks after President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration, strong feelers have emanated that he will announce his ministerial list next week. Although Buhari, has so far been tight-lipped about the people who will make up his cabinet, there are a few persons that are strongly believed to have earned the President’s trust and respect. A couple... Read More
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May 8, 2015

Forget all you’ve heard, Tinubu and Fashola have never fought (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju National leader of the All Progressives, Bola Tinubu, wants Nigerians to believe that- he’s never had any serious fight with outgoing Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola. Tinubu says they have only had “disagreements over procedures in the past.” In a couple of tweets, Tinubu made some clarifications. Between Fashola and Myself there has... Read More
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May 8, 2015

Oba of Lagos promises to be Buhari’s snitch

by Kolapo Olapoju Oba of Lagos is a lot of things. Oba of Lagos. A fierce antagonist of Jimi Agbaje. The Lagoon executioner. And now, he’s about to be a whistleblower and/or snitch for President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari. Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has indicated his intention to expose the people who worked against Buhari during the 2015 election. The monarch said this on... Read More
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May 4, 2015

Fashola says if you cannot obey law and order, Nigeria will not move forward

by Damilola Jagun Outgoing governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, saus that every Nigerian must obey law and order if the country is to be moved forward. At the opening ceremony of the 3rd Session of the 32nd Synod of the Diocese of Lagos, Anglican Communion, held at Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Lagos, Fashola said... Read More
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April 19, 2015

The north has an agenda for Buhari’s presidency… and Tinubu is not part of it – Femi Aribisala

by Kolapo Olapoju Femi Aribisala, controversial scholar and international affairs expert, is of the opinion that by the time Muhammadu Buhari is sworn in as presidency, national leader of the All Progressives Congress, may become expendable. Aribisala in an interview with Vanguard, believes that the northerners have an agenda, which will become known after May... Read More
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April 17, 2015

Opinion: Where Lagos stands in Nigeria’s emerging political order

by Tayo Ogunbiyi Like life itself, politics is very dynamic in nature. Sometimes politics could be both dynamic and dramatic. In politics, things happen in swift and remarkable fashions that rapidly alter the status quo in inconceivable manner. In Nigeria, the political landscape is often turbulent and unpredictable. Political shakers and movers emerge and quit... Read More
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April 13, 2015

Gbenga Sesan: Now that you have won – An open letter to the new governing party

by ‘Gbénga Sèsan I sat on the floor of my son’s room, in tears. It was supposed to be a good day because I had invested resources in an election that meant a lot to me and the numbers coming in meant change — electoral defeat of the incumbent President — was certain. “That’s just... 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

Opinion: To attain mega-city status, here’s what Lagosians must do

by Moses Nasamu As the gubernatorial elections in Lagos draw closer, now is the time for Lagosians to do away with sentiments and vote strategically to elect a leader that can attract the support required to transform Lagos into a true mega city. Lagos State is widely referred to as Nigeria’s financial, industrial and commercial... Read More
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April 9, 2015

Dear teachers, VP-elect, Osinbajo has made you a (very) juicy promise

by Damilola Jagun Teachers in public schools have been made a promise by the Vice president-elect. Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, pledged that teachers will get free tertiary education when the next administration is sworn in on May 29. Osinbajo stated this during consultative meeting with Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and members of Nigerian Union of... Read More
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April 6, 2015

Fashola didn’t sack Ambode | This is what really happened

by Kolapo Olapoju Dear Lagosians, Governor Fashola wants you to know that he did not sack the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, while he served as the Accountant-General of the state. Recently, the Peoples Democratic Party had said Ambode was sacked by Fashola for financial impropriety. According to a statement released by Fashola... Read More
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March 25, 2015

Tinubu, Fashola to bribe Lagos monarchs, youth corpers and INEC officials – PDP alleges

by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party claims to have unearthed a scheme by the Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola and a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, to financially induce all Lagos monarchs, youth corp members and INEC officials participating in the election. According to the Lagos chapter of the PDP,... Read More
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March 22, 2015

Tinubu’s strange pose || APC leaders show the red card to PDP – See our top 7 photos from last week

by Kolapo Olapoju It’s been an enthralling and interesting 7 days, and as such, we review last week’s happenings in pictures.   1. During the week, Yemi Osinbajo, VP candidate of the All Progressives Congress, had to abandon his car in Lagos traffic, and walk down to his destination.   2. Someone came up with the electoral statistics... Read More
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March 17, 2015

“This vuvuzuela only thinks after talking” – Fashola takes Abati to the cleaners in 5 quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju Are you not entertained? Never in the history of Nigeria’s electioneering period has there been so much vitriol and heated verbal exchanges, as is obtainable nowadays. Back to regular business – Governor Babatunde Fashola has defended his claim that President Jonathan is responsible for the success of the Lekki Robbery incident on... Read More
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March 15, 2015

“Fashola’s skewed accusation, Nigerian troops on a winning streak” – See our Winners and Losers of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree or disagree..   WINNERS 1. Atiku uncharacteristically, embraces fidelity Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, is not exactly known for hanging around a political party whenever... Read More
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March 15, 2015

“Are you ready to go and give your father food in the prison?” – These are our top 7 quotes of the week

by Kolapo Olapoju In no particular order, we present to you our top 7 quotes of the week: 1. “So, let no one say that he has no money to deliver power for the entire country. This is the limit to which the law allows us to do, but we have done this to make... Read More
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March 13, 2015

Exclusive: Fashola blames Jonathan for death of policemen in Lekki-Ikoyi robbery

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola, has held President Goodluck Jonathan, responsible for the death of three policemen and civilians during an armed robbery around Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge. The robbery occurred on Thursday, March 12, when the policemen engaged in a firefight, armed men that went to rob a First City Monument... Read More
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March 12, 2015

Fashola wants GEJ to divorce himself from Patience Jonathan’s comments

by Damilola Jagun Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola wants President Jonathan to disown the inciting comments credited to his wife. Fashola believes that it is imperative for the President to publicliy dissociate himself from Patience Jonathan’s recent utterances. The governor mae the statement on Wednesday, March 11, during a courtesy visit by the officials of... Read More
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March 9, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Fayose insists that the Card Reader thing is a scam | APC takes Dame Patience’s case to the ICC | GEJ meets Mbeki, Abdusalami at Aso Rock | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. #ToWhomItMayConcern: Seun Kuti will not vote in the coming elections. AllAfrica APC takes Dame Patience’s case to the ICC. Nation Okupe wants the north to wait for their turn. Nation Wear hear INEC’s Card Reader... Read More
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