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President Tinubu Honored at Grand Eid-al-Adha Dinner Hosted by Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a grand Eid-al-Adha dinner on Thursday in honor of President Bola Tinubu. The prestigious event took place at the Lagos State Government House in Marina, bringing together key figures from the nation’s commercial capital. Earlier in the day, President Tinubu paid courtesy visits to Oba Sikiru Adetona, the paramount ruler... Read More

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INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa; No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood – Fashola | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the arrest and prosecution of those who brutalised one of its national commissioners deployed to Adamawa State for the supplementary governorship poll held... Read More

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 of office amidst pomp and ceremony. With the Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the all-important Eagles Square celebrated in a low-key mood following the decision of... Read More

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September 19, 2016

Opinion: Fashola, power and realistic expectations

by Ikeogu Oke Though appropriate, the word “novel” arguably understates the import of President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to saddle Babatunde Fashola with three highly demanding portfolios in his cabinet, namely Power, Works and Housing. I am making this observation after reading the interesting piece by Uche Aneke entitled, “Power sector: Great Expectations from Fashola,” published in... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Dele Momodu: Unveiling President Buhari’s mindset

Fellow Nigerians, I doubt if there is anyone who does not see and feel President Muhammadu Buhari is a complex character. As a matter of fact, that is the veritable hallmark of his persona and super brand. Those of us that supported him voluntarily, and almost blindly, last year did so out of our acute... Read More

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#CHOBS2016: Fashola, Banky W, others spotted at Noble Igwe’s star-studded wedding (PHOTOS)

Notable personalities graced the wedding of the CEO, 360Nobs, Noble Igwe who got married to Chioma Otisi on Saturday, June 11. From captains of industries to entertainment figures, it was a display of affluence, sophistication and glamour at the wedding whose reception is taking place at the Landmark event center. The VIPs that have been... Read More

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Opinion: When will Buhari end the blame game?

by Bade Adebolu Since the swearing in of President Buhari on May 29, 2015, there has not been a shortage in the blaming of the previous administration by the president and his officials. We have heard in many cases, the President putting shifting the blame for his administration’s incompetency of on the previous administration. Some members... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Dele Momodu: The quality of Chief Ayo Adebanjo’s discipleship is questionable

by Dele Momodu A disciple is a follower of the doctrines of a leader, teacher or school of thought. The quality of discipleship is a function not only of loyalty but also the disciple’s perception or understanding of the doctrines. Fellow Nigerians, what should have been a special Valentine for Nigerians this year was cleverly... Read More

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December 15, 2014

@TundeFashola: These are the failed promises of Goodluck Jonathan (FOR THE RECORDS)

WELCOME SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR. BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, SAN AT THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS CONVENTION ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 2014 AT TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, LAGOS My duty today is simple; yet it is one that excites me very deeply because as I welcome you all to Lagos and to the first Presidential Convention of... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Ambode pays Governor Fashola a visit

by Kolapo Olapoju Lagos gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwumi Ambode, has paid a visit to the incumbent governor of the state, Babatunde Raji Fashola. Ambode, on Monday, December 8, visited the governor in his office, in Alausa, Ikeja. After the governorship primaries of the APC, Fashola was believed to be displeased with... Read More

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October 25, 2014

@ToniKan11: Ambrose – Will Tinubu get it right like he did with Fashola?

by Toni Kan “I take this declaration to be the next Governor of Lagos very seriously. As we all embrace change let us enrol for action.” Akinwunmi Ambode So, my son says to me, “Daddy, do you know Ambode?” I said yes. “His son is in my class and he says his father will be... Read More

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Opinion: Dear APC, allow me to introduce the man for the job in 2015

by Tunde Samuel Like every human being, Fashola is NOT a saint, he has his flaws. In politics there are no saints, but it is the duty of every political party to put their best foot forward at all times. Can we just pause for a bit, and imagine a political debate between Governor Fashola... Read More

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February 28, 2014

Joe Igbokwe: How FERMA defrauds Nigerians in Lagos

by Joe Igbokwe With a cash cow like SURE-P (Subsidy Re-Investment and Employment Programme) at hand to fund anything that will help them, Lagos PDP went back to resuscitate the dead FERMA foot soldiers who terrorized Lagosians in the days of Adeseye Ogunlewe as Federal Minister for Works. “FERMA is now putting signposts on areas... Read More

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February 19, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Lagos anti-smoking law is ideal but unrealistic

by Demola Rewaju Many smokers would rather pay a N500 bribe than have their time wasted. Would it not be a reflection of reality if the punishment was an immediate fine of N500 for which a receipt would be issued on the spot? Would many smokers not insist on collecting the receipt after paying N500... Read More

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December 3, 2013

We would recognise those eyes anywhere: Its Governor Fashola as a boy (LOOK)

by Oge Okonkwo Judging from the looks of this little boy, it looks like he already knew he was going to be governor someday. Well he is here now, the governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola. He certainly has not changed in his looks only grew older. Time has really been good to him.

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November 24, 2013

Opinion: How Gov. Fashola’s successor will emerge… and the likely choices

by Dapo Thomas He blasted him, hollered at him and gave him a thorough dressing down in the presence of Tinubu and the rest of us. That action rattled Tinubu who reconsidered his choice of Hakeem (if he ever had a plan like that) as his possible successor without further hesitation. How and why Tinubu... Read More

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October 9, 2013

Opinion: Fashola’s apology, the media and South East development

by Chris Okoye The governor asked rhetorically at the Aka Ikenga event: “Has this exodus, which includes quite a number of indigent people with no talents, to do with an awful lack of human resources in the area? Has it to do with the absence of natural resources in their place? The most celebrated news... Read More

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October 2, 2013

Opinion: Ndigbo and Fashola’s acknowledgement of error

by C.Don Adinuba For a moment, the Igbo nationalists forgot that it was Fashola who in 2009 personally led the protest against a serving Yoruba naval officer, Harry Arogundede, whose aides beat up a female banker from Imo State, Uzoma Okere, and even successfully instituted a N100 million suit against the rear admiral. African leaders... Read More

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September 17, 2013

Femi Aribisala: Warning – This megacity is not for the poor

by Femi Aribisala Fashola’s resounding slogan is “Eko o ni baje,” which means Lagos will not go to the dogs. The poor are considered the dogs of Lagos. In that troublesome capacity, they can have no place in Lagos, if Lagos is to become the megacity of Governor Fashola’s lofty dreams! HIP, hip, hip; Hooray!... Read More

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September 13, 2013

The chase begins: APC reportedly asks Fashola, others to woo ‘rebel’ PDP gov’nors

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a bid to cash in on the current crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reportedly directed its governors to use the opportunity to increase the ranks of the APC. The APC governors were reportedly directed to enter into talks with their... Read More

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August 31, 2013

Who will be Fashola’s successor? Crisis hits APC in Lagos

An implosion is threatening the political empire of former Lagos State governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu into shreds following a move by his successor and current chief executive of the state, Babatunde Raji Fashola to impose one of his loyalists as the party’s governorship candidate in the... Read More

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August 27, 2013

Opinion: Still on the Lagos ‘deportation’ – On the side of common sense

by Theophilus Ilevbare But news has it that Anambra, and indeed governor Peter Obi were duly informed and carried along in the reintegration. They failed to come forward to claim them. If Lagos state is not the first state to send back destituste to their indigent states then it isn’t worth the argument. In the... Read More

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August 26, 2013

Akin Osuntokun: Deportation and the Fani-Kayode debate

by Akin Osuntokun Fani-Kayode is gifted at working himself into a storm in a tea cup on virtually any issue that catches his fancy; and has a provocative penchant for overstating his advocacy. Subtlety and diplomacy are not his strong points. As the cliche goes, all this would have been laughable if it is not... Read More

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August 22, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: Yoruba, Igbo and the media warriors

by Olusegun Adeniyi I am an admirer of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola but I believe that his approach to dealing with vulnerable people in Lagos State is wrong-headed; and as it has been most eloquently pointed out by Mr Femi Falana, SAN, clearly unconstitutional. I also think he could have handled better the complaints from... Read More

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August 16, 2013

Opinion: This deportation ‘imbroglio’ must end

by Donu Kogbara Last year, Abia State Government ruthlessly purged its civil service of non-Abians. And I can’t even describe this nastiness as ethnic cleansing because, bizarrely, some of the victims of it were Igbos from neighbouring states! Journalists are supposed to be formidably well-informed and are expected to know more than most about what is... Read More

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August 15, 2013

Opinion: Deportations, ethnic jingoism and political opportunism

by Is’haq Modibbo Kalu So almost on cue, the most chauvinistic vermin crawled out of the darkest crevice of ethnic jingoism. The action of the Lagos administration became elasticized into a demonstration of the hatred that the Yoruba had always allegedly had for the Igbo. I THINK Femi Falana’s well-argued piece on the on-going hysteria in... Read More

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Opinion: The South-West does not necessarily need Tinubu-style political integration

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo The party flag bearer is decided in Lagos at the home of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This had been done for all the ACN controlled states and Ondo was no exception. Never in the history of Ondo state had a sitting governor been re-elected without controversy. Dr Olusegun Agagu was declared winner... Read More

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Opinion: Is LAGBUS going the way of LSTC?

by Olasukanmi Akoni In the 1920s, road-based bus transportation was pioneered in Lagos by two Nigerians, Mrs Charlotte Olajumoke Obasa (a leading indigenous entrepreneur of that time) and W.A. Dawodu. This was followed by the establishment of J.N. Zarpas, a company owned by Levantine expatriates. Zarpas dominated the Lagos transportation scene until their buses... Read More

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